EIOPA Publishes Q&A on Regulations in July 2019
EIOPA published new sets of questions and answers (Q&A) on guidelines, directives, and regulations applicable to insurers in Europe. The Q&A tool is intended to assist in consistent application of EU regulations and it can be used by financial institutions, supervisors, and other stakeholders to submit questions on EIOPA directives, regulations, and guidelines in the area of insurance and pensions.
The new Q&A have been published on the following topics:
- Answers to (EU) 2015-35—supplementing Directive 2009-138
- Answers to Directive 2009-138 Solvency II Directive (Insurance and Reinsurance)
- Answers to (EU) No 2015-2450—templates for the submission of information to the supervisory authorities
- Answers to guidelines on health catastrophe risk sub-module
- Answers to guidelines on basis risk
- Answers to other questions
Related Links
- News Release on Answers to (EU) 2015-35
- News Release on Answers to (EU) No 2015-2450
- News Release on Answers to (EU) No 2009-138
- News Release on Answers to Guidelines on Health Catastrophe Risk
- News Release on Answers to Guidelines on Basis Risk
- News Release on Answers to Other Questions
- Overview of Q&A on Regulation
Keywords: Europe, EU, Insurance, Solvency II, Q&A, Delegated and Implementing Regulations, Reporting, EIOPA
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