Solvency II
Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and Council on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance. Establishes a risk-based regulatory framework for EU insurance and reinsurance companies built on three pillars: quantitative requirements (capital, valuation), governance and risk management, and reporting and disclosure. In force since 1 January 2016; regulated by EIOPA.
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Framework Domains (4)
Group Supervision
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOLVENCY-4 | Group Supervision and Insurance Group Capital |
Pillar 1 Quantitative
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOLVENCY-1 | Pillar 1 - Quantitative: SCR + MCR + Technical Provisions |
Pillar 2 Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOLVENCY-2 | Pillar 2 - Governance, ORSA, Internal Model Governance |
Pillar 3 Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SOLVENCY-3 | Pillar 3 - Reporting and Disclosure (SFCR + RSR + QRT) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solvency II?
Solvency II is a compliance framework from European Union with 4 domains and 4 controls. Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and Council on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance. Establishes a risk-based regulatory framework for EU insurance and reinsurance companies built on three pillars: quantitative requirements (capital, valuation), governance and risk management, and reporting and disclosure. In force since 1 January 2016; regulated by EIOPA. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Solvency II have?
Solvency II has 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Group Supervision (1 controls), Pillar 1 Quantitative (1 controls), Pillar 2 Governance (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Solvency II map to?
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