Brunei Insurance Industry – Governance, Risk and Compliance

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The Brunei insurance industry report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in the country. It provides a 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 also gives insurers access to information on prevailing insurance regulations, recent and upcoming changes in the regulatory framework, taxation, and legal system in the country. Furthermore, the report includes the scope of non-admitted insurance in the country.

What are the market dynamics in the Brunei insurance industry?

Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) is responsible for conducting the monetary policy of the country, issuance of Brunei currency, regulating and supervising banks and other financial institutions such as insurance, takaful companies, and their intermediaries.

The Takaful/insurance Unit (TIU) is responsible for the registration, regulation, and supervision of insurance companies, takaful companies, and their intermediaries to protect the policyholders’ interests and to promote a sound and stable financial system in the country.

What are the types of licenses issued in the Brunei insurance industry?

The different types of insurance licenses issued in the Brunei insurance industry are life and group life insurance, general insurance, reinsurance, composite insurance, international insurance business, and intermediaries 

Life and group life insurance in Brunei

Insurers offering life and group life policies can underwrite cancellable life policies, group life policies, and participating policies.

General insurance in Brunei

Insurers offering general life business can underwrite bond investment policies, employee liability, marine, aviation and transit, third-party motor vehicle, personal accident, and property policies. Section 15 of the Insurance Order, 2006, an insurer cannot provide investment-linked insurance or annuity insurance without written approval from the AMBD.

Reinsurance in Brunei

A license for a reinsurance business enables a reinsurer to offer insurance products to other insurance companies, covering their financial risks. With the approval of the AMBD, a reinsurer can operate in the business of reinsurance.

Composite insurance in Brunei

Composite licenses are permitted; insurers can provide both life and general policies simultaneously.

International insurance business in Brunei 

There are seven types of licenses which international insurance business can operate in the country: general insurance, life insurance, composite insurance, captive insurance, international insurance manager, international underwriting manager and international insurance broker. 

Intermediaries in Brunei

In addition to providing authorization for insurers and reinsurers to underwrite and sell contracts, the authority registers and authorizes intermediaries to provide auxiliary functions of the insurance industry.

Various provisions for the licensing and authorization of insurance intermediaries are specified in Section 46 of the order.

Brunei insurance industry, by license type

Brunei insurance industry, by license type

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Which other key associations oversee the Brunei insurance industry?

The key associations that oversee the Brunei insurance industry are the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and Brunei Insurance and Takaful Association (BITA).

International Association of Insurance Supervisors

The IAIS is a global, membership-driven organization that represents insurance regulators and supervisors of more than 200 jurisdictions in more than 150 countries. It formulates and issues various global insurance principles, standards, and guidance, provides training and support on issues related to insurance supervision, and organizes meetings and seminars for insurance supervisors. The IAIS works closely with other financial sector standard-setting bodies and international organizations in order to promote financial stability. It holds an annual conference where supervisors, industry representatives, and other professionals discuss developments in the insurance industry, as well as topics affecting insurance regulation.

The primary objectives of IAIS are to contribute to global financial stability and promote the effective and globally consistent supervision of the insurance industry and develop and maintain fair, safe, and stable insurance markets for the benefit and protection of policyholders.

Brunei Insurance and Takaful Association

The association unites all life and non-life insurers by promoting harmony and cooperation between members and industry entities. One of the main objectives of BITA is to enhance the standards of market conduct. Moreover, it intends to monitor the conduct, business activities, work standards, and practices of the members of the insurance and takaful industries.

Market report scope

Key license types Life and group life insurance, general insurance, reinsurance, composite insurance, international insurance business, and intermediaries
Key associations International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and Brunei Insurance and Takaful Association (BITA)

Scope

  • The report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Brunei.
  • The report contains details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities.
  • The report lists and analyzes key trends and developments about the country’s insurance regulatory framework.
  • The report analyzes the rules and regulations about 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

  • The report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Brunei.
  • The report contains details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities.
  • The report lists and analyzes key trends and developments about the country’s insurance regulatory framework.
  • The report analyzes the rules and regulations about the establishment and operation of insurance businesses in the country.
  • The report provides details of taxation imposed on insurance products and insurance companies.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

BRUNEI

Legislation Overview

Supervision and Control

Legislation

Compulsory Insurance

Non-Admitted Insurance Regulations

Company Registration and Operation

License

Foreign Direct Investment / Ownership

Minimum Capital Requirements

Solvency Margins

Reserve Requirements

Statutory Return Requirements

Fee Structure

Taxation

Tax on Insurance Premium

Corporate Income Tax

Corporate Capital Gains Tax

Value Added Tax

Legal System

Policy Practice

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