SynopsisTimetrics Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Cypriot Insurance Industry report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Cyprus. It provides detailed analysis of the insurance regulations for life, property, motor, liability, personal accident and health, and marine, aviation and transit insurance. The report specifies various requirements for the establishment and operation of insurance and reinsurance companies and intermediaries. The report brings together Timetrics research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on prevailing insurance regulations, and recent and upcoming changes in the regulatory framework, taxation and legal system in the country. The report also includes the scope of non-admitted insurance in the country.ScopeThe report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Cyprus. The report contains details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities. The report lists and analyzes key trends and developments pertaining to the countrys insurance regulatory framework. The report analyzes the rules and regulations pertaining to the establishment and operation of insurance businesses in the country. The report provides details of... Research Beam Model: Research Beam Product ID: 378716 950 USD New
Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Cypriot Insurance Industry
 
 

Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Cypriot Insurance Industry

  • Category : BFSI
  • Published On : December   2015
  • Pages : 49
  • Publisher : Timetric
 
 
 
Synopsis
Timetrics Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Cypriot Insurance Industry report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Cyprus.

It provides detailed analysis of the insurance regulations for life, property, motor, liability, personal accident and health, and marine, aviation and transit insurance. The report specifies various requirements for the establishment and operation of insurance and reinsurance companies and intermediaries.

The report brings together Timetrics research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on prevailing insurance regulations, and recent and upcoming changes in the regulatory framework, taxation and legal system in the country. The report also includes the scope of non-admitted insurance in the country.

Scope
The report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Cyprus.

The report contains details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities.

The report lists and analyzes key trends and developments pertaining to the countrys insurance regulatory framework.

The report analyzes the rules and regulations pertaining to the establishment and operation of insurance businesses in the country.

The report provides details of taxation imposed on insurance products and insurance companies.

Summary
The report provides insights into the governance, risk and compliance framework pertaining to the insurance industry in Cyprus, including:

An overview of the insurance regulatory framework in Cyprus.

The latest key changes, and changes expected in the countrys insurance regulatory framework.

Key regulations and market practices related to different types of insurance product in the country.

Rules and regulations pertaining to key classes of compulsory insurance, and the scope of non-admitted insurance in Cyprus.

Key parameters including licensing requirements, permitted foreign direct investment, minimum capital requirements, solvency and reserve requirements, and investment regulations.

Details of the tax and legal systems in the country.

Reasons To Buy
Gain insights into the insurance regulatory framework in Cyprus.

Track the latest regulatory changes, and expected changes impacting the Cypriot insurance industry.

Gain detailed information about the key regulations governing the establishment and operation of insurance entities in the country.

Understand key regulations and market practices pertaining to various types of insurance product.

Key highlights
The Cypriot insurance industry is regulated by Insurance Companies Control Service (ICCS).

The FDI regime of Cyprus allows up to 100% foreign participation in domestic insurance companies.

Composite insurance is not permitted in Cyprus.

Solvency II, which will introduce new risk management standards for insurers, is expected to be implemented in the beginning of 2016

Employers liability insurance and motor third-party liability insurance are key compulsory insurance classes in Cyprus.
Table Of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 What is this Report About?
1.2 Definitions
2 Governance, Risk and Compliance
2.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution
2.2 Latest Changes in Regulations
2.3 Legislation and Market Practice by Type of Insurance
2.3.1 Life insurance
2.3.2 Property insurance
2.3.3 Motor insurance
2.3.4 Liability insurance
2.3.5 Marine, aviation and transit insurance
2.3.6 Personal accident and health insurance
2.4 Compulsory Insurance
2.4.1 Social security
2.4.2 Motor third-party liability insurance
2.4.3 Air carriers and aircraft operators insurance
2.4.4 Professional indemnity insurance for alternative investment fund managers
2.4.5 Environmental liability insurance
2.5 Supervision and Control
2.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors
2.5.2 European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
2.5.3 Insurance Companies Control Service
2.5.4 Insurance Association of Cyprus
2.6 Non-Admitted Insurance Regulations
2.6.1 Overview
2.6.2 Intermediaries
2.6.3 Market practices
2.6.4 Fines and penalties
2.7 Company Registration and Operations
2.7.1 Types of insurance organization
2.7.2 Establishing a local company
2.7.3 Foreign ownership
2.7.4 Types of license
2.7.5 Capital requirements
2.7.6 Solvency margins
2.7.7 Reserve requirements
2.7.8 Investment regulations
2.7.9 Statutory return requirements
2.7.10 Fee structure
2.8 Taxation
2.8.1 Insurance premium or policy taxation
2.8.2 Withholding taxes on premium paid overseas
2.8.3 Corporate tax
2.8.4 VAT
2.8.5 Captives
2.9 Legal System
2.9.1 Introduction
2.9.2 Access to court
2.9.3 Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
3 Appendix
3.1 Methodology
3.2 Contact Timetric
3.3 About Timetric
3.4 Timetrics Services
3.5 Disclaimer

List Of Tables
Table 1: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 2: Cyprus - Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features
Table 3: Cyprus - Life Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 4: Cyprus - Property Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 5: Cyprus - Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 6: Cyprus - Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 7: Cyprus - Minimum Coverage for Aircraft Third-Party Liability Per Accident Per Aircraft
Table 8: Cyprus - Capital Requirements for Insurers
Table 9: Cyprus - Corporate Tax Rates for the Financial Year 2015

List Of Figures
Figure 1: Cyprus - The Three Pillars of Solvency II
Figure 2: Cyprus - Insurance Supervision and Control at Various Levels
Figure 3: Cyprus - Insurance Regulatory Frameworks for Company Registration and Operation
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