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Solvency II

Self-Assess
European Union
v2016
7 domains
34 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.

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Solvency II is a compliance framework from European Union with 7 domains and 34 controls that map to 75 other frameworks. The largest domains are Pillar 2: System of Governance (18 controls), Pillar 3: Reporting and Disclosure (11 controls), Group Supervision (1 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (7)

Group Supervision

1 controls
Controls in the Group Supervision domain of Solvency II — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SOLVENCY-4Group Supervision and Insurance Group Capital

Long Term Guarantee Measures

1 controls
Controls in the Long Term Guarantee Measures domain of Solvency II — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SII-VA-20Volatility adjustment and matching adjustment

Pillar 1 Quantitative

1 controls
Controls in the Pillar 1 Quantitative domain of Solvency II — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SOLVENCY-1Pillar 1 - Quantitative: SCR + MCR + Technical Provisions

Pillar 2 Governance

1 controls
Controls in the Pillar 2 Governance domain of Solvency II — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SOLVENCY-2Pillar 2 - Governance, ORSA, Internal Model Governance

Pillar 2: System of Governance

18 controls
Controls in the Pillar 2: System of Governance domain of Solvency II — 18 controls
CodeTitle
SII-P2-01General Governance Requirements
SII-P2-02Fit and Proper Requirements
SII-P2-03Risk Management Function
SII-P2-04Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA)
SII-P2-05Internal Control System
SII-P2-06Compliance Function
SII-P2-07Internal Audit Function
SII-P2-08Actuarial Function
SII-P2-09Outsourcing Requirements
SII-P2-10Supervisory Review Process
SII-P2-11Remuneration Policy
SII-P2-12Written Policies
SII-P2-ACT-10Actuarial function
SII-P2-CMP-08Compliance function
SII-P2-FIT-12Fit and proper requirements
SII-P2-IA-09Internal audit function
SII-P2-OUT-11Outsourcing of critical functions
SII-P2-SYS-06System of governance

Pillar 3 Reporting

1 controls
Controls in the Pillar 3 Reporting domain of Solvency II — 1 controls
CodeTitle
SOLVENCY-3Pillar 3 - Reporting and Disclosure (SFCR + RSR + QRT)

Pillar 3: Reporting and Disclosure

11 controls
Controls in the Pillar 3: Reporting and Disclosure domain of Solvency II — 11 controls
CodeTitle
SII-P3-01Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR)
SII-P3-02Regular Supervisory Report (RSR)
SII-P3-03Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs) - Annual
SII-P3-04Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs) - Quarterly
SII-P3-05SFCR Section A: Business and Performance
SII-P3-06SFCR Section B: System of Governance
SII-P3-07SFCR Section C: Risk Profile
SII-P3-08SFCR Section D: Valuation for Solvency Purposes
SII-P3-09SFCR Section E: Capital Management
SII-P3-10Group Reporting
SII-P3-11Audit Requirements

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Solvency II, you already cover:

SASB Standards

18%

6 controls mapped

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Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards

18%

6 controls mapped

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SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)

15%

5 controls mapped

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+ 72 more: IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs) (15%), TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (12%)

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Maps to 75 other frameworks

34 total controls
SASB Standards
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
18%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
18%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
12%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
API 1164
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
ISO 27019
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
South Korea ISMS-P
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
IEC 62443
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
12%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
12%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
12%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
NIST SP 1800-32
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
12%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
12%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UK AI Regulation Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
APRA CPS 234
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Aged Care Quality Standards 2019 (repealed edition)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 27005
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
PCI PIN Security
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 31000
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22320:2018
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
PCI SSF
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Singapore AI Governance Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
PCI P2PE
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22318
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22317
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 26000:2010
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22316
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
9%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
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What is Solvency II and who does it apply to?

Solvency II is a compliance framework from European Union with 7 domains and 34 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.

What does Solvency II actually require?

Solvency II has 34 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Pillar 2: System of Governance (18 controls), Pillar 3: Reporting and Disclosure (11 controls), Group Supervision (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of Solvency II do I already cover?

Solvency II maps to 75 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are SASB Standards (18% coverage), Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards (18% coverage), SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting) (15% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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