Ireland Insurance Industry – Governance, Risk and Compliance
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Ireland Insurance Industry Regulation Overview
The insurance industry in Ireland is supervised by the Life and General Insurance Supervision Divisions of the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) along with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA). The Ireland insurance industry governance regulation 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 and recent and upcoming changes in the country’s regulatory framework, taxation, and legal system. It includes the scope of non-admitted insurance in the country as well.
Key Regulators | · Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
· International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) · European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) · Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) |
Compulsory Insurances | · Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance
· Aviation Liability Insurance · Marine Liability Insurance · Professional Indemnity Insurance · Social Security Insurance |
Key Taxes | · Tax on Insurance Premium
· Corporate Income Tax · Corporate Capital Gains Tax · Value Added Tax |
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Ireland Insurance Industry – Key Regulators and Legislation
Central Bank of Ireland (CBI): The insurance industry in Ireland is supervised by the Life and General Insurance Supervision Divisions of the Central Bank of Ireland. CBI maintains the stability of the financial system, effectively regulates the financial institutions and markets while ensuring that consumers of financial services are protected, maintains effective operation of payment and settlement systems, and analyzes and supports the development of national economic policy.
International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS): The IAIS is a membership-driven global organization that represents insurance regulators and supervisors. 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.
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Ireland Insurance Industry - Compulsory Insurance
Some of the key compulsory insurances required within the Ireland insurance industry are:
- Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance
- Aviation Liability Insurance
- Marine Liability Insurance
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Social Security Insurance
Ireland Insurance Industry Analysis by Compulsory Insurances
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Ireland Insurance Industry - Company Registration and Operation
A license is required to operate in the Ireland insurance industry. Insurers, reinsurers, and intermediaries are required to be registered and obtain a license from the Central Bank of Ireland to carry out business in Ireland. Insurance companies in the country can obtain a license for life or non-life insurance business but a composite insurance license is not granted. Moreover, insurance companies are not permitted to carry out both life and non-life insurance business simultaneously. The CBI also grants a reinsurance license under which, a reinsurer can carry on both life and non-life reinsurance business.
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Ireland Insurance Industry – Taxation
Tax is imposed upon insurance premiums within the insurance industry in Ireland. The other taxes imposed are Corporate Income Tax, Corporate Capital Gains Tax, and Value Added Tax.
Corporate Income Tax: Taxation in Ireland is regulated by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners according to the rules and regulations specified in the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 and the annual Finance Acts. Non-life insurance companies are subject to corporate income tax as other companies. However, the method of determination of corporate income tax is different for life insurance companies.
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Scope
This report provides:
- Details of the insurance regulatory framework in Ireland
- 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 the taxation imposed on insurance products and insurance companies
Key Highlights
- The Irish insurance industry is supervised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
- Reinsurers are permitted to carry out both life and non-life reinsurance business.
- Non-admitted insurance, in general, is not permitted in Ireland.
- Solvency II was implemented effective from January 1, 2016.
Reasons to Buy
- Provides FAQ-style analytical insights comprising 129 knowledge elements on insurance compliance applicable to the country.
- Gain insights into the insurance regulatory framework in Ireland.
- Track the latest regulatory changes and expected changes impacting the Irish insurance industry.
- Gain detailed information about the key regulations governing the country’s establishment and operation of insurance entities.
- Understand key regulations and market practices pertaining to various types of insurance products.
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Frequently asked questions
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Which is the key regulator of the Ireland insurance industry?
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) is the key regulator of the Ireland insurance industry.
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Which other bodies oversee the Ireland insurance industry?
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) oversee the Ireland insurance industry.
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Which are the compulsory insurances required within the Ireland insurance industry?
Some of the compulsory insurances required within the Ireland insurance industry are motor third-party liability insurance, aviation liability insurance, marine liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, and social security insurance.
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What are the types of taxes imposed upon the Ireland insurance industry?
Tax is imposed upon insurance premium within the insurance industry in Ireland. The other taxes imposed are Corporate Income Tax, Corporate Capital Gains Tax, and Value Added Tax.
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