Israel Insurance Industry – Governance, Risk and Compliance
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The Israel insurance industry research report 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, statutory return requirements and policy practice in the market. It also includes the scope of non-admitted insurance in the country.
Israel Insurance Analysis by License Types
The key types of licenses issued in the Israel insurance industry are non-life insurance, life insurance, reinsurance, composite insurance and license for intermediaries.
Life Insurance
Life insurance class includes Comprehensive life insurance, Pension insurance, and Mutual group life insurance.
Non-Life Insurance
Non-life insurance class includes employers liability insurance, motor hull and liability insurance, aircraft insurance, including third-party liability, marine insurance, including third-party liability, insurance of freight in transit, third-party liability insurance and property insurance, including glass insurance among others.
Composite
Composite insurers are permitted in Israel. However, an insurer authorized to carry life insurance business along with any other insurance business must maintain separate sets of accounts, hold separate assets to cover life insurance liabilities and must reinsure the life insurance business separately.
Reinsurance
Reinsurance is not considered a separate line of business in Israel, and insurance companies are permitted to carry out reinsurance transactions. In addition, exclusive reinsurance companies are permitted to operate in any reinsurance businesses in Israel, without obtaining a license from the CMISD.
License for intermediaries
CMISD grants licenses to corporate agents and individual agents to carry out insurance intermediation activities. The Financial Services (Insurance) Law 1981 does not define or stipulate separate provisions for insurance brokers. CMISD does not grant different licenses for insurance brokers.
Key Legislations
The industry is supervised and regulated by the Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Division (CMISD) of the MOF. The CMISD supervises the industry based on the Israel insurance law, regulations, circulars and instructions. Insurance Contract Law 1981, Financial Services (Insurance) Law 1981, Insurance Business Control Notice (Branches of Insurance) 5745−1985, Insurance Business Control Regulation (Minimum Equity Required of Insurer) 5758−1998 and Insurance Business Control Regulations (Particulars of Report) 5758−1998 are the other key pieces of legislation that govern the Israeli Insurance industry.
Key Bodies Overseeing the Israel Insurance Industry
The key bodies that oversee the Israel insurance industry are IAIS, RA, and Association of Life Insurance Companies of Israel Ltd.
International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
The IAIS, established in 1994, is a global, membership-driven organization that represents insurance regulators and supervisors of more than 200 jurisdictions in more than 140 countries. In addition to members, the association also includes 135 observers, representing industry associations, professional associations, insurers and reinsurers, consultants and international financial institutions.
Israel Insurance Association (RA)
The RA is a non-profit voluntary organization, registered with the Registrar of Societies. Any licensed general or marine insurer can join the association as a member.
The Association of Life Insurance Companies of Israel Ltd
The Association of Life Insurance Companies of Israel established in 1957 is a voluntary association that is incorporated as a private company and registered with the Registrar of Companies. It is a non-profit organization.
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Market Report Overview
Key license types | Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance, Reinsurance, Composite, and license for Intermediaries |
Key bodies | International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), Israel Insurance Association (RA), The Association of Life Insurance Companies of Israel Ltd |
Key Highlights
This report provides:
- Details of the insurance regulatory framework in the Israel.
- Details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities.
- Lists and analysis of key trends and developments pertaining to the country’s insurance regulatory framework.
- Analysis of the rules and regulations pertaining to the establishment and operation of insurance businesses in the country.
- Details of taxation imposed on insurance products and insurance companies.
- The Israeli insurance industry is regulated by the Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Division of the Ministry of Finance.
- Motor bodily injury insurance, oil pollution liability insurance for ships, health insurance and workmen’s compensation insurance are the key classes of compulsory insurance.
- 100% FDI is permitted in the Israeli insurance industry.
Key Highlights
• The Israeli insurance industry is regulated by the Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Division of the Ministry of Finance.
• 100% FDI is permitted in the Israeli insurance industry.
• Composite insurance is permitted in the Israeli insurance industry.
• Motor bodily injury insurance, oil pollution liability insurance for ships, health insurance and workmen’s compensation insurance are the key classes of compulsory insurance.
• Non-admitted insurance is not permitted in the Israeli insurance industry; however reinsurance business by a foreign insurer does not require a license.
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- Understand key regulations and market practices pertaining to various types of insurance products.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the key regulators of the Israel insurance industry?
The key regulator in the insurance industry in Israel is Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Division (CMISD) of the MOF.
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What are the key pieces of legislation governing the Israel insurance industry?
The insurance industry in the Israel is governed by the Insurance Contract Law 1981.
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What are the key license types in the Israel insurance industry?
The key types of licenses issued in the Israel insurance industry are non-life insurance, life insurance, reinsurance, composite, and license for intermediaries.
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Which other leading bodies oversee the Israel insurance industry?
The leading bodies that oversee the Israel insurance industry are International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), Israel Insurance Association (RA), The Association of Life Insurance Companies of Israel Ltd
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