Wykorzystanie ubezpieczeń w redukcji ryzyka operacyjnego banków

The paper presents the issue of the use of insurance contracts in the operational risk mitigation by banks. The general aspects of operational risk and its management are described. The main focus is on the risk reduction techniques – mainly insurance. The bank capital regulations are also mentioned – as the background for the presentation of the use of insurance for reduction of capital requirements for operational risk. The general examples are presented, as well as some empirical data.