The Standard Formula Podcast | Assessing Prudential Solvency Regimes in the Middle East
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The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) set out its approach to group (or consolidated) supervision in a November 2023 regulatory policy update (the Regulatory Policy). CIMA defines consolidated supervision as: “a...more
On August 6, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance (BOI) issued Administrative Letter 2025-03 (the Letter) to all companies seeking to be licensed as insurers in Virginia. The Letter addresses requirements for domestic, foreign,...more
This chapter discusses the prudential solvency regimes in the Middle East, a crucial topic for anyone involved in the insurance industry. The Middle East is an exciting place to be in today’s insurance market. It is expected...more
U.S. life carriers engaging in “asset intensive reinsurance transactions” should consider new requirements for reporting and actuarial testing of these arrangements being developed by the National Association of Insurance...more
The 95th Arkansas General Assembly convened on January 13, 2025, and entered into an extended recess on April 16, 2025...more
Key Takeaways - The Delaware Department of Insurance (Department) is conducting targeted market conduct exams of Third Party Administrators (TPAs) for compliance with state insurance laws and regulations....more
At the NAIC Spring National Meeting, the Illustration Subgroup and the Suitability Working Group reported that they are building out the following additions...more
During the NAIC Spring National Meeting, the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (H) Working Group reviewed its blueprint to build an overarching regulatory edifice to oversee insurers’ use of artificial intelligence...more
Established in 1994, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is a voluntary membership organisation comprising insurance regulatory authorities, central banks, ministries of finance, and other...more
On January 28, 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”) published Proposed Rule 2025-001 (the “Proposed Rule”), which builds on recent amendments to the Insurance Act (the “Act”). Those amendments...more
On February 5, Delaware joined 21 jurisdictions who adopted guidance similar to the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurers in 2024, and four additional jurisdictions have otherwise...more
We previously reported on regulators’ increased attention to the use of big data systems, including external consumer data and information sources, algorithms and predictive models. Recent announcements in Colorado, Louisiana...more
A very warm welcome to our fifth issue of Conyers Coverage. This issue is a roundup of recent legal and regulatory measures affecting the insurance industry. Among a number of items, Rob has prepared an update on Cayman’s...more
The Kansas Insurance Department (“Kansas Department”) recently issued a Summary Order against a Missouri-domiciled third party administrator (“Company”) revoking the Company’s Kansas non-resident TPA license....more
Arizona jumped out front of the pack with the introduction of Senate Bill No. 1557, titled "Annuity Transactions; Requirements," which would amend Arizona's suitability requirements for annuity transactions. Senate Bill No....more
Vermont Regulatory Action: A Reminder that Insurers Must Maintain Oversight of Their TPA and PBM Business Partners The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (the “Department”) recently took significant enforcement...more
On 20 May 2019, the FCA published findings from its multi-firm review into the supervision by principal firms of their appointed representatives (“ARs“) in the investment management sector (“Investment Management Sector...more
On Dec. 18, 2018, the Trump Administration signed a bilateral agreement on prudential insurance matters between the United States and the United Kingdom (the U.S.-U.K. Covered Agreement)....more
The Kansas Insurance Department (“Department”) recently took regulatory action against an insurer which allegedly violated Kansas insurance laws. Specifically, the Department initiated a Market Conduct inquiry of accident and...more
At the 2018 NAIC Summer National Meeting, regulators continued their efforts to define the standard of care that applies to recommendations. This subject was discussed at both the Annuity Suitability (A) Working Group...more
In respect of the implementation and compliance with the next tranche of rules that must be complied with by 15 June 2019, remember that the PPRs apply to natural persons and juristic persons whose asset value or annual...more
The notice for the new long-term and short-term PPRs was published on 15 December 2017 in the Government Gazette. Remember that the PPRs apply to natural persons and juristic persons whose asset value or annual turnover is...more