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Response to the Insurance Code of Conduct Consultation Paper Comments
The Bermuda Monetary Authority issued its recent publication, Consultation Paper on the Insurance Code of Conduct. A number of comments have been received and the Authority’s responses are in the attached letter.
| February 12, 2010 |
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Consultation Paper: Insurance Groups Regulatory Framework
This paper outlines the Authority’s proposal for the implementation of a group-wide supervisory regime. Draft legislation related to the proposed groups framework will follow in due course.
| February 05, 2010 |
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| Summary Sheet for Consultation Comments - Consultation Paper on the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s Proposed Insurance Groups Regulatory Framework
| February 05, 2010 |
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Response to the Owner Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) Process Discussion Paper Comments
The Bermuda Monetary Authority issued its recent publication, Discussion Paper on the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Process. A number of comments have been received and the Authority’s responses are in the attached letter.
| February 01, 2010 |
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Discussion Paper on a Capital and Solvency Framework for Long-Term Insurance
This paper sets out the Authority’s proposals for a capital and solvency framework for long-term insurance companies.
| December 31, 2009 |
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Response to Disclosure and Transparency Consultation Paper Comments
The Bermuda Monetary Authority issued its recent publication, Consultation Paper on Disclosure and Transparency and accompanying draft legislation. A number of comments were received and the Authority’s responses are in the attached letter.
| December 14, 2009 |
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Discussion Paper on the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Process
This discussion paper provides high level guidance on the Authority’s proposed approach to the ORSA process.
| September 30, 2009 |
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Consultation Paper on the Insurance Code of Conduct
This Consultation Paper outlines the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s proposed Insurance Code of Conduct.
| September 30, 2009 |
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Consultation Paper on Eligible Capital
This Consultation Paper outlines the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s
proposed approach to determining capital resources eligible to meet regulatory capital
requirement levels.
| September 30, 2009 |
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| Eligible Capital - DRAFT Insurance Amendment Bill
| September 30, 2009 |
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| Eligible Capital - DRAFT Insurance Returns and Solvency Regulations
| September 30, 2009 |
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| Eligible Capital - DRAFT Order
| September 30, 2009 |
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Response to Group-Supervision Discussion Paper Comments
The Bermuda Monetary Authority issued its recent publication, Discussion Paper on
Implementing Group-wide Supervision. A number of comments have been received and the Authority’s
responses are in the attached letter.
| July 28, 2009 |
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Consultation Paper on Disclosure and Transparency
This consultation paper outlines the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s proposed approach to public and regulatory transparency disclosures.
| June 30, 2009 |
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| Explanatory Memorandum - Order and Accounts Regulations Amendments
| June 30, 2009 |
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| Draft Insurance Prudential Standards Class 4 Solvency Requirements Amendment Order 2009
| June 30, 2009 |
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| Draft Insurance Accounts Amendment Regulations 2009
| June 30, 2009 |
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Standards and Application Framework for the Use of Internal Capital Models for Regulatory Capital Purposes
This consultation paper provides guidance on the Bermuda Monetary Authority´s proposed standards and application framework for Class 4 insurers applying to use an Internal Capital Model for regulatory capital purposes.
| May 01, 2009 |
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Consultation Paper - Guidance for Special Purpose Insurers
The attached consultation paper sets out guidance in relation to the Authority’s licensing and ongoing supervisory activities associated with Special Purpose Insurers. A primary focus of the paper is to facilitate a prudent applications and approval process of these vehicles through the development of a clear understanding of the regulatory issues associated with this class of insurer. Comments should be forwarded to Gina Smith at gsmith@bma.bm no later than 31st May 2009.
| March 31, 2009 |
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Discussion Paper on Implementing Group-wide Supervision
This paper outlines the Authority’s proposal for the implementation of a group-wide supervisory framework.
The views of the insurance industry and other interested persons on the proposals set out in this paper are invited. Comments should be sent to the Authority addressed to policy@bma.bm not later than May 29th, 2009.
| March 31, 2009 |
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Discussion Paper regarding Proposed Enhancements to Insurance Supervision and Enforcement Powers
This Discussion Paper considers whether there are any powers in use by other regulators that might enhance the Authority´s capacity to regulate the insurance industry effectively, to ensure it meets appropriate international standards, and to assist with mutual recognition under Solvency II. Please note that this paper contains a proposal regarding the publication of certain information that is relevant to ALL regulated entities, not solely insurers.
| February 13, 2009 |
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Industry Feedback: Building Resources to Meet Advances in Global Insurance Supervision
This statement is in response to the comments received on the Consultation Paper on Building Resources to Meet Advances in Global Insurance Supervision.
| November 17, 2008 |
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Consultation Paper on Building Resources to Meet Advances in Global Insurance Supervision
This consultation paper explains the BMA’s proposals to ensure the Authority is able to build its resources to meet advances in global insurance supervision affecting commercial insurance firms.
| September 15, 2008 |
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Consultation Paper on the Reclassification of the Class 3 Sector
This paper outlines the Authority´s proposal for the reclassification of the Class 3 sector. The consultation period has ended and legislation has been passed. However, this paper has been reposted for reference purposes.
| August 27, 2008 |
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Consultation Paper - Insurance (Prudential Standards)(Class 4 Solvency Requirement) Order 2008
Pursuant to Section 6A of the Insurance Act 1978, the Insurance (Prudential Standards) (Class 4 Solvency Requirement) Order 2008 prescribes prudential standards in relation to Enhanced Capital Requirement and Capital and Solvency Return for every Class 4 Insurers.
| August 15, 2008 |
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Insurance Statement of Principles Consultation Paper
This paper outlines the proposed amendments which will be included in the Bermuda Monetary Authority´s ("the Authority") Statement of Principles ("SOP"). The amendments to the current SOP outline the Authority´s proposed application of the Insurance Act 1978 ("the Act") with respect to the administrative procedures associated with the Capital Add-on Policy ("the Policy") pursuant to the Section 6D of the Act.
| August 15, 2008 |
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Industry Feedback - Class 3 reclassification
This document provides details of the Authority´s response to industry feedback received during the consultation process regarding the Class 3 Reclassification initiative.
| June 20, 2008 |
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Insurance Amendment Act 2008
This document provides details of proposed legislation that will facilitate implementation of the Class 3 Reclassification initiative, as well as the Bermuda Solvency Capital Requirement.
| June 20, 2008 |
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Capital Add-On and Reduction Consultation Paper
This paper outlines the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s (“Authority’”) proposal for introducing capital add-on and reduction charges for both the Bermuda Solvency Capital Requirement (BSCR) and company specific approved internal models for Class 4 insurers (“the Insurer”), as defined in Section 4 read in conjunction with Section 1 of the Insurance Act 1978 (“the Act”).
| June 18, 2008 |
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Operational Risk Consultation Paper
This paper outlines the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s (“Authority’”) proposed Commercial Insurer Risk Assessment (“CIRA”)procedures to be followed by Class 4 insurers (“the insurer”), as defined under Section 4 of the Insurance Act 1978 (“the Act”) to be read in conjunction with Section 1 of the Act in relation to the Commercial Insurer Risk Assessment (“CIRA”).
| June 18, 2008 |
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GAAP Consultation Paper
This paper outlines the Authority’s proposal to publicly publish audited GAAP financial statements of Class 4 (re)insurers as defined under the Insurance Act 1978.
| October 19, 2007 |
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| Insurance - RBC cover ltr
| July 23, 2007 |
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Insurance - Internal Models Paper
This paper sets out the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s (“the Authority”) proposal on the use of company specific internal models to assist in determining a company’s regulatory capital requirement (“RCR”).
| July 18, 2007 |
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Insurance - BSCR paper
This paper outlines the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s (“the Authority”) proposal to introduce its new risk-based approach (“Bermuda Solvency Capital Requirement”) in determining insurer solvency capital requirement.
| July 18, 2007 |
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