EIOPA Publishes Q&A on Regulations in December 2018
EIOPA published new sets of questions and answers (Q&A) on guidelines, directives, and regulations applicable to insurers in Europe.
The Q&A have been published on the following topics:
- Answers to (EU) 2015-35—supplementing Directive 2009-138
- Answers to Directive 2009-138-EC of 25 of November of 2009 of the European Parliament
- Answers to (EU) No 2015-2450—templates for the submission of information to the supervisory authorities
- Answers to (EU) No 2015-2011—lists of regional governments local authorities exposures
- Answers to guidelines on reporting and public disclosure
- Answers to other regulations
Related Links
- Press Release
- Q&A on Delegated Regulations
- Q&A on Implementing Regulations
- Q&A on Directives
- Q&A on Guidelines
- Q&A on Other Regulations
Keywords: Europe, EU, Insurance, Solvency II, Q&A, Guidelines, Delegated and Implementing Regulations, EIOPA
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