Republic of the Congo Insurance Industry – Governance, Risk and Compliance

Republic of the Congo Insurance Industry Regulation Overview

The National Insurance Directorates (Directions Nationales des Assurances–DNA) regulates and supervises the Republic of the Congo insurance industry with support from the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), and Regional Insurance Control Commission (Commission Regional des Assurances–CRCA).

The Republic of the Congo insurance industry governance regulation research report provides a detailed analysis of the regulations for several insurance types, including life, property, motor, and liability. The report also gives insights into recent and upcoming changes in non-admitted insurance regulations, taxation, and the legal system. Also, leverage our elaborate procedural review of new company registrations and operations based on key parameters such as license, FDI, minimum capital requirements, and solvency to better understand market avenues.

Republic of the Congo Insurance Industry – Key Regulators and Legislation

National Insurance Directorates (Directions Nationales des Assurances–DNA): The DNA works under the country’s Finance Ministry and is responsible for monitoring and implementing the national insurance rules. It is also responsible for the regulation and supervision of the financial services sector, including the insurance industry. The main objective of DNA is to inspect the insurance companies and intermediaries operating in the country and propose improvements to the government.

International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS): The IAIS is a membership-driven global organization that represents insurance regulators and supervisors of over 200 jurisdictions in more than 140 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 to promote financial stability.

The regulations governing the insurance industry are stipulated in the CIMA Code. The CIMA Code is divided into eight books, with each book dealing with a particular aspect of insurance regulation.

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Republic of the Congo Insurance Industry - Compulsory Insurance

A few of the compulsory insurances required within the Republic of the Congo insurance industry are:

• Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance
• Aviation Third-Party Liability Insurance
• Marine Third-Party Liability Insurance
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Social Security Insurance

Compulsory Insurances in the Republic of the Congo

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Republic of the Congo Insurance Industry - Company Registration and Operation

As noted earlier, Congo’s insurance industry is governed by the CIMA Code. According to Article 326 of the CIMA Code, insurers intending to carry out business in the Congo should obtain a license from the DNA. According to Article 804 of Book VIII, reinsurers are required to obtain a license if their headquarters is not situated in a CIMA country. Reinsurance companies registered in member states cannot operate before the approval of the Minister in charge of insurance of that member state. Additionally, in Article 530 of the CIMA Code, intermediaries are required to obtain authorization from the DNA to mediate insurance products in the country.

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Republic of the Congo Insurance Industry – Taxation

Tax is imposed upon insurance premiums within the insurance industry in the Republic of the Congo. The other taxes imposed are Corporate Income Tax, Corporate Capital Gains Tax, and Value Added Tax.

Corporate Income Tax: Resident companies are taxed only on their income generated from Congo, while income generated from foreign countries is exempt from CIT. Non-resident companies are subject to tax on their income sourced from Congo. At present, the standard corporate income tax is imposed at a rate of 28%.

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Scope

This report provides:

• Details of the insurance regulatory framework in Congo.
• Details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities.
• Lists and analysis of key trends and developments in the country’s insurance regulatory framework.
• Analysis of the rules and regulations for the establishment and operation of insurance businesses in the country.
• Details of the taxation imposed on insurance products and insurance companies.

Key Highlights

• The Congolese insurance industry is regulated by the CRCA at the regional level and by the DNA at the national level

• Composite insurance is not permitted in Congo.

• 100% FDI is permitted in the Congolese insurance industry.

• Insurance companies from CIMA member states are permitted to operate in Congo without a license.

• Key classes of compulsory insurance include motor third-party liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance for insurance intermediaries.

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