IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) provide a globally accepted framework for the supervision of the insurance sector. The 26 ICPs cover licensing, governance, risk management, conduct of business, group supervision, and cross-border cooperation. They serve as the benchmark for insurance regulation globally and are assessed by the IMF and World Bank as part of Financial Sector Assessment Programs (FSAPs).
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) is a compliance framework from International (IAIS members; assessed by the IMF and World Bank under the FSAP) with 24 domains and 205 controls that map to 222 other frameworks. The largest domains are ICP 17: Capital adequacy – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) (18 controls), ICP 16: Enterprise risk management for solvency purposes – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) (16 controls), ICP 12: Exit from the market and resolution – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) (14 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (24)
ICP 10: Preventive measures, corrective measures and sanctions – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::10.1 | 10.1 Action against unlicensed insurance activity |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::10.2 | 10.2 Preventive measures where an insurer looks likely to breach requirements |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::10.3 | 10.3 Corrective measures where an insurer fails to comply |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::10.4 | 10.4 Required actions, periodic checks that they are taken, and assessment of their effect |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::10.5 | 10.5 Escalation and enforcement where concerns remain unaddressed |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::10.6 | 10.6 Proportionate sanctions on insurers and individuals |
ICP 12: Exit from the market and resolution – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.1 | 12.1 A legislated framework for voluntary exit that protects policyholders |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.10 | 12.10 High legal priority for policyholders' claims in liquidation |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.11 | 12.11 Resolution powers respect the claims hierarchy and no creditor worse off than in liquidation; departures from equal treatment substantiated |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.12 | 12.12 Legislation states whether insurance liabilities may be restructured and whether policyholders may absorb losses |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.13 | 12.13 Mechanisms to resolve the head of a domestic insurance group |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.14 | 12.14 Authority to resolve a foreign insurer's branch, coordinated with the home authorities |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.2 | 12.2 A legislated resolution framework that protects policyholders and absorbs losses in the claims hierarchy |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.3 | 12.3 Processes and procedures to prepare for and conduct resolution |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.4 | 12.4 Regular assessment of which insurers need a resolution plan; plans and resolvability assessments for systemic or critical insurers |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.5 | 12.5 Clearly defined roles of the authorities involved in exit and resolution |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.6 | 12.6 Information sharing, cooperation and coordination with other authorities on exit and resolution |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.7 | 12.7 Legislated criteria for initiating resolution |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.8 | 12.8 A range of resolution powers proportionate to the sector, exercised flexibly and under safeguards |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::12.9 | 12.9 Supervisor involvement in initiating liquidation |
ICP 13: Reinsurance and other forms of risk transfer – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::13.1 | 13.1 A reinsurance programme appropriate to the business and integrated with risk and capital management |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::13.2 | 13.2 Internal controls over implementing the reinsurance programme |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::13.3 | 13.3 Demonstrating the economic impact of the risk transfer |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::13.4 | 13.4 Cross-border reinsurance: account taken of the reinsurer's home supervision |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::13.5 | 13.5 The reinsurance programme considered in liquidity management |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::13.6 | 13.6 Capital-market risk transfer understood, assessed and its issues addressed |
ICP 14: Valuation – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.1 | 14.1 Valuation covers recognition, derecognition and measurement |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.10 | 14.10 Appropriate allowance for embedded options and guarantees |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.2 | 14.2 Assets and liabilities valued on consistent bases |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.3 | 14.3 Reliable, decision-useful and transparent valuation |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.4 | 14.4 Economic valuation at risk-adjusted present value of cash flows |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.5 | 14.5 No credit for the insurer's own credit standing in liabilities |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.6 | 14.6 The current estimate: present value of all relevant projected cash flows on unbiased current assumptions |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.7 | 14.7 Technical provisions equal the current estimate plus a margin over current estimate |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.8 | 14.8 The MOCE reflects the uncertainty in the current estimate |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::14.9 | 14.9 Time value of money with supervisor-set criteria for discount rates |
ICP 15: Investments – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::15.1 | 15.1 Regulatory investment requirements on the insurer's investment activities |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::15.2 | 15.2 Portfolio as a whole: secure assets in the right location, payments met as due, adequate diversification |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::15.3 | 15.3 Investment appropriate to the nature and duration of the liabilities |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::15.4 | 15.4 Invest only where the risks can be properly assessed and managed |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::15.5 | 15.5 Quantitative and qualitative limits on complex, less transparent or less regulated assets and markets |
ICP 16: Enterprise risk management for solvency purposes – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.1 | 16.1 ERM identifies all reasonably foreseeable material risks and their interdependencies |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.10 | 16.10 A regular own risk and solvency assessment (ORSA) |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.11 | 16.11 Board and Senior Management responsible for the ORSA |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.12 | 16.12 ORSA scope: all material risks, the link between risk and financial resources, and where necessary macroeconomic and counterparty stress |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.13 | 16.13 ORSA determines needed financial resources; risk actions consider economic and regulatory capital; capital quality and adequacy assessed |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.14 | 16.14 Continuity analysis over a longer horizon with projections of future financial position and capital compliance |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.15 | 16.15 Recovery planning: options evaluated in advance; regular assessment of who needs a plan; plans for systemic or critical insurers kept current |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.16 | 16.16 Supervisory review of the ERM framework and ORSA, with strengthening required where necessary |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.2 | 16.2 Quantification under a wide range of techniques and, as necessary, total-balance-sheet stress testing |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.3 | 16.3 ERM links risk appetite, risk limits, regulatory capital, economic capital and risk monitoring |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.4 | 16.4 A risk appetite statement covering aggregate risk, all material risk categories and operationalised through risk limits |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.5 | 16.5 An explicit asset-liability management policy |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.6 | 16.6 An explicit investment policy: risk within appetite and limits, compliance with investment rules, procedures for complex assets, counterparty appetite |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.7 | 16.7 An underwriting policy: risk within appetite, nature of risks including macroeconomic links, interaction with reinsurance and pricing |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.8 | 16.8 Liquidity risk addressed with strategies to meet liabilities in normal and stressed conditions |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::16.9 | 16.9 As necessary: liquidity stress testing, a portfolio of unencumbered liquid assets, a contingency funding plan and a liquidity report to the supervisor |
ICP 17: Capital adequacy – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.1 | 17.1 A total balance sheet approach to solvency assessment |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.10 | 17.10 An approach to identifying and valuing capital resources consistent with the total balance sheet |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.11 | 17.11 Capital quality criteria based on loss absorbency on going concern, solvent run-off and liquidation or resolution bases |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.12 | 17.12 Internal models: modelling criteria for broad consistency and the control levels they may be used for |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.13 | 17.13 Prior approval of an internal model: appropriateness shown, statistical quality, calibration and use tests passed, documentation met |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.14 | 17.14 Statistical quality test: techniques fit the risks, methodology, inputs and assumptions justified, overall risk position covered, data accurate and complete |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.15 | 17.15 Calibration test against the modelling criteria |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.16 | 17.16 Model governance and the use test: Board and management control, understanding and embedding in risk strategy and operations |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.17 | 17.17 Documentation of the model's design, construction, governance and validation |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.18 | 17.18 Ongoing monitoring, validation, notification of material changes and regular reporting on the model |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.2 | 17.2 Capital requirements set so obligations are met in adversity, and capital resources maintained to meet them |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.3 | 17.3 Solvency control levels that trigger graded, timely supervisory measures |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.4 | 17.4 At least two control levels: the Prescribed Capital Requirement and the Minimum Capital Requirement |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.5 | 17.5 Group-wide solvency control levels fitted to the group capital approach |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.6 | 17.6 Standardised approaches, with tailored approaches and internal models allowed on approval |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.7 | 17.7 All material risks addressed in valuation and/or capital, with the split made clear and aggregation defined |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.8 | 17.8 Target criteria calibrating the standardised approach, and tailored approaches no less prudent |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::17.9 | 17.9 Variations to capital requirements only in limited circumstances |
ICP 18: Intermediaries – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.1 | 18.1 Intermediaries must be licensed |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.2 | 18.2 Ongoing supervisory review of licensed intermediaries |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.3 | 18.3 Professional knowledge, experience, integrity and competence |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.4 | 18.4 Appropriate governance in intermediaries |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.5 | 18.5 Disclosure of terms of business, insurer relationships and remuneration where a conflict may exist |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.6 | 18.6 Safeguards over client monies |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.7 | 18.7 Supervisory measures against licensed intermediaries where appropriate |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.8 | 18.8 Checking that measures are taken and escalating where concerns persist |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::18.9 | 18.9 Action against unlicensed intermediation |
ICP 19: Conduct of business – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.1 | 19.1 Due skill, care and diligence with customers |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.10 | 19.10 Claims handled in a timely, fair and transparent manner |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.11 | 19.11 Complaints handled in a timely and fair manner |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.12 | 19.12 Policies and processes for protecting and using customer information |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.13 | 19.13 Public disclosure by the supervisor that supports fair treatment |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.2 | 19.2 Fair treatment of customers as policy, process and culture |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.3 | 19.3 Conflicts of interest avoided or properly managed |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.4 | 19.4 Arrangements between insurers and intermediaries that secure fair treatment |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.5 | 19.5 Interests of different consumer types considered in product development and distribution |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.6 | 19.6 Promotion that is clear, fair and not misleading |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.7 | 19.7 Timely, clear and adequate pre-contractual and contractual information |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.8 | 19.8 Advice that takes account of the customer's disclosed circumstances |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::19.9 | 19.9 Policy servicing to the end of all obligations, with disclosure of contractual changes and product-relevant information |
ICP 1: Objectives, powers and responsibilities of the supervisor – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::1.1 | 1.1 Primary legislation names the authority responsible for insurance supervision |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::1.2 | 1.2 Primary legislation sets the objectives of supervision: policyholder protection, a fair, safe and stable market, financial stability |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::1.3 | 1.3 Primary legislation gives the supervisor adequate powers |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::1.4 | 1.4 The supervisor seeks legislative change when its powers fall short |
ICP 20: Public disclosure – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.1 | 20.1 Audited financial statements available at least annually |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.10 | 20.10 Capital adequacy: objectives, policies and processes, the solvency requirements applying, capital available, and internal model information |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.11 | 20.11 Liquidity risk disclosures sufficient for market participants to assess material exposures |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.12 | 20.12 Financial performance in total and by segment: earnings, claims development, pricing adequacy, investment performance |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.13 | 20.13 Specified practices for any non-GAAP financial measures disclosed |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.2 | 20.2 Annual public disclosure across ten areas from company profile to financial performance |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.3 | 20.3 Company profile: nature of business, structure, segments, environment, objectives and strategies |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.4 | 20.4 Governance disclosures: key features of the framework, internal controls and risk management, and how they are implemented |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.5 | 20.5 Technical provisions by segment: cash flow assumptions, discount rate rationale, risk adjustment method, description of the method |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.6 | 20.6 Insurance risk exposure: nature of risks, objectives and policies, models and underwriting, reinsurance, concentrations |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.7 | 20.7 Financial instruments and investments by class, with objectives, policies, values, assumptions and differences between reporting bases |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.8 | 20.8 Material investment risk exposures and their management |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::20.9 | 20.9 Asset-liability management: in total and by segment, methodology and assumptions, capital or provisions held for mismatch |
ICP 21: Countering fraud in insurance – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::21.1 | 21.1 Legislation sanctions insurance fraud and prejudicing a fraud investigation |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::21.2 | 21.2 Understanding of fraud risk types, regular sector assessment and required countermeasures |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::21.3 | 21.3 A supervisory framework to monitor and enforce anti-fraud compliance |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::21.4 | 21.4 Regular review of the effectiveness of anti-fraud measures, with action to improve them |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::21.5 | 21.5 Cooperation and information exchange with law enforcement and other supervisors on fraud |
ICP 22: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::22.1 | 22.1 Understanding of ML/TF risks, regular sector risk assessment and a risk-based approach consistent with FATF |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::22.2 | 22.2 Enforceable AML/CFT means beyond primary legislation, guidance, and feedback to the sector |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::22.3 | 22.3 A framework to monitor and enforce AML/CFT compliance |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::22.4 | 22.4 Regular review of the effectiveness of AML/CFT measures, with action to improve them |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::22.5 | 22.5 Domestic and cross-border cooperation and information exchange for AML/CFT |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::22.6 | 22.6 Where another authority is designated: awareness of ML/TF risks and liaison with that authority |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::22.7 | 22.7 Where another authority is designated: cooperation and information exchange for AML/CFT purposes |
ICP 23: Group-wide supervision – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::23.1 | 23.1 Identification of every legal entity in the insurance group |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::23.2 | 23.2 Determination of the scope of group-wide supervision |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::23.3 | 23.3 No narrowing of the group or the scope for want of legal authority over particular entities |
ICP 24: Macroprudential supervision – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::24.1 | 24.1 Data collected for macroprudential supervision |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::24.2 | 24.2 Quantitative and qualitative analysis of markets and the sector, covering trends, the current environment and inward and outward risks |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::24.3 | 24.3 An established process to assess systemic importance of insurers and the sector |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::24.4 | 24.4 Macroprudential results and systemic importance feed supervisory requirements |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::24.5 | 24.5 Publication of sector data and statistics |
ICP 25: Supervisory cooperation and coordination – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.1 | 25.1 Agreement among involved supervisors on who is the group-wide supervisor |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.2 | 25.2 The group-wide supervisor understands the group and leads group-wide supervision |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.3 | 25.3 An other involved supervisor understands the group's local entities and their effect on the rest of the group |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.4 | 25.4 Coordination arrangements agreed for cross-border groups |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.5 | 25.5 A written coordination agreement, put in place |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.6 | 25.6 Agreement on whether to establish a supervisory college and how it operates |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.7 | 25.7 Crisis management preparations coordinated across supervisors and authorities |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.8 | 25.8 In a crisis: prompt notification, joint assessment, and coordinated timely solutions |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::25.9 | 25.9 Coordinated public and group communication during a crisis |
ICP 2: Supervisor – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.1 | 2.1 Operational independence from government and industry |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.10 | 2.10 Sufficient human, technological and financial resources |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.11 | 2.11 Outsourced supervisory work: expectations set, performance monitored, independence and confidentiality assured |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.2 | 2.2 Legal protection for the supervisor and its staff acting in good faith |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.3 | 2.3 Transparent appointment and dismissal of the supervisor's head and governing body |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.4 | 2.4 Internal governance that preserves integrity and enables accountability |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.5 | 2.5 Consistent and equitable application of requirements |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.6 | 2.6 Appeal processes that do not impede timely intervention |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.7 | 2.7 Statutory duty to protect confidential information |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.8 | 2.8 Transparency about how the supervisor exercises its responsibilities |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::2.9 | 2.9 Publication of requirements and public consultation on significant changes |
ICP 3: Information sharing and confidentiality requirements – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::3.1 | 3.1 Requesting information, including non-public information, from other supervisors and authorities |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::3.2 | 3.2 Sharing information at the supervisor's discretion under safeguards |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::3.3 | 3.3 A legitimate interest and valid supervisory purpose behind every request |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::3.4 | 3.4 Case-by-case assessment and timely, comprehensive responses to requests |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::3.5 | 3.5 Use only for the stated purpose; agreement before any other use or onward passing |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::3.6 | 3.6 Notification and resistance when compelled to disclose received information |
ICP 4: Licensing – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.1 | 4.1 Legislation defines insurance activities, prohibits unauthorised activity, sets legal forms, allocates licensing and provides for foreign insurers |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.2 | 4.2 Licensing as the control over who may conduct insurance |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.3 | 4.3 Clear, objective, public and consistently applied licensing requirements: plans, structure, suitability, governance, capital |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.4 | 4.4 Decisions within a clearly specified reasonable time |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.5 | 4.5 Refusal where requirements are unmet, conditions where appropriate, and reasons given |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.6 | 4.6 A licence states its scope |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.7 | 4.7 A published list of licensed insurers and licence scopes |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.8 | 4.8 Consultation with the relevant supervisor on foreign branches and subsidiaries |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::4.9 | 4.9 Host consults home before allowing cross-border activity without physical presence |
ICP 5: Suitability of persons – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::5.1 | 5.1 Legislation names who must meet suitability requirements |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::5.2 | 5.2 Competence and integrity for Board, management and control functions; financial soundness and integrity for owners |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::5.3 | 5.3 The insurer demonstrates suitability initially and on an ongoing basis, scaled to the role |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::5.4 | 5.4 Notification of changes in key persons and of circumstances affecting suitability |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::5.5 | 5.5 Rectifying action when a person no longer meets suitability requirements |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::5.6 | 5.6 Information exchange with other authorities to check suitability |
ICP 6: Changes in control and portfolio transfers – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::6.1 | 6.1 Legislation defines control and provides oversight and enforcement of change-of-control requirements |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::6.2 | 6.2 Notification of a proposed change of control; supervisory assessment and decision |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::6.3 | 6.3 Supervisory approval for demutualisation or mutualisation |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::6.4 | 6.4 Portfolio transfers assessed on the financial condition of both parties and the protection of both sets of policyholders |
ICP 7: Corporate governance – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.1 | 7.1 Clear allocation of roles between Board, Senior Management and control functions; Board oversight of management |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.10 | 7.10 Senior Management runs operations within the culture and strategy, promotes risk management, compliance and fair treatment, informs the Board and keeps orderly records |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.11 | 7.11 The insurer demonstrates the adequacy and effectiveness of its governance framework |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.2 | 7.2 The Board sets and oversees culture, objectives and strategy in the insurer's long-term interest |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.3 | 7.3 Board composition, internal practices and powers adequate on an ongoing basis |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.4 | 7.4 Individual Board Members' duties: good faith, care and diligence, the insurer's and policyholders' interests first, independent judgement, no undue advantage |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.5 | 7.5 Board oversight of the design and implementation of risk management and internal controls |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.6 | 7.6 A written remuneration policy that does not induce excessive risk-taking, covering the Board, management, control functions and major risk-takers |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.7 | 7.7 A reliable financial reporting process with defined roles for Board, management and external auditor |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.8 | 7.8 Governance and oversight of the external audit |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::7.9 | 7.9 Systems for timely and effective communication with the supervisor on governance |
ICP 8: Risk management and internal controls – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.1 | 8.1 A documented risk management system: risk appetite strategy, risk policy for every material risk, timely response to profile changes |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.2 | 8.2 A documented system of internal controls |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.3 | 8.3 Control functions with authority, independence and resources |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.4 | 8.4 A risk management function that identifies, assesses, monitors, mitigates and reports key risks and sustains a risk culture |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.5 | 8.5 A compliance function that supports legal, regulatory and supervisory obligations and a compliance culture |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.6 | 8.6 An actuarial function advising on technical provisions, pricing, capital adequacy, reinsurance and related compliance |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.7 | 8.7 An internal audit function giving the Board independent assurance on the governance framework |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::8.8 | 8.8 Undiminished oversight of and accountability for outsourced material activities |
ICP 9: Supervisory review and reporting – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::9.1 | 9.1 A documented supervisory review and reporting framework, periodically reviewed |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::9.2 | 9.2 Supervisory plans setting priorities and the depth of off-site monitoring and on-site inspection |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::9.3 | 9.3 Outsourced material activities reviewed to the same level as in-house ones |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::9.4 | 9.4 Documented regular reporting requirements: scope, frequency, accounting and audit standards, audited annual statements, material changes and incidents, corrections, additional reporting on demand |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::9.5 | 9.5 Ongoing monitoring from communication, supervisory reporting and market information |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::9.6 | 9.6 On-site inspections with a set objective, scope, timing and work programme |
| iais-insurance-core-principles-icps::9.7 | 9.7 Findings and needed measures discussed with the insurer as soon as practical |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs), you already cover:
MTCS (Singapore)
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) and who does it apply to?
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) is a compliance framework from International (IAIS members; assessed by the IMF and World Bank under the FSAP) with 24 domains and 205 controls. The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) provide a globally accepted framework for the supervision of the insurance sector. The 26 ICPs cover licensing, governance, risk management, conduct of business, group supervision, and cross-border cooperation. They serve as the benchmark for insurance regulation globally and are assessed by the IMF and World Bank as part of Financial Sector Assessment Programs (FSAPs). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) actually require?
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) has 205 controls organised across 24 domains. The largest domains are ICP 17: Capital adequacy – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) (18 controls), ICP 16: Enterprise risk management for solvency purposes – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) (16 controls), ICP 12: Exit from the market and resolution – IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) (14 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) do I already cover?
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) maps to 222 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are MTCS (Singapore) (2% coverage), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (2% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (2% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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