Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Sri Lankan Insurance Industry

Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Sri Lankan Insurance Industry

Summary

GlobalData’s 'Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Sri Lankan Insurance Industry' report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Sri Lanka.

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 GlobalData’s 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.

The report provides insights into the governance, risk and compliance framework pertaining to the insurance industry in Sri Lanka, including -
- An overview of the insurance regulatory framework in Sri Lanka.
- The latest key changes, and changes expected in the country’s 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 Sri Lanka.
- 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.

Key Highlights

- The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka regulates and supervises the insurance industry.
- 100% FDI is permitted in the Sri Lankan insurance industry
- The Sri Lankan insurance industry is moving towards risk-based capital system in order to make it on par with the prevailing international practice.
- The placement of non-admitted insurance is not permitted. However, non-admitted reinsurers are permitted to operate in the country.
- With effect from February 2016, all insurers in Sri Lanka are required to be listed on a licensed stock exchange.

Scope

- The report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Sri Lanka.
- 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 country’s 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.

Reasons to buy

- Gain insights into the insurance regulatory framework in Sri Lanka.
- Track the latest regulatory changes, and expected changes impacting the Indian 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.