EIOPA Publishes Q&A on Regulations in November 2019
EIOPA published new sets of questions and answers (Q&A) on directives and regulations applicable to insurers in Europe. The Q&A tool is intended to assist in the consistent application of EU regulations for the insurance sector. Financial institutions, supervisors, and other stakeholders can use the tool 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) No 2009-138 on Solvency II Directive (Insurance and Reinsurance)
- Answers to (EU) No 2016-97 on Insurance Distribution Directive
- Answers to (EU) No 2015-2452 on procedures formats and templates of the solvency and financial condition report
- Answers to (EU) No 2015-2450 on templates for submission of information to the supervisory authorities
Related Links
- News Release on Answers to (EU) No 2009-138
- News Release on Answers to (EU) No 2016-97
- News Release on Answers to (EU) No 2015-2452
- News Release on Answers to (EU) No 2015-2450
- Overview of Q&A on Regulation
Keywords: Europe, EU, Insurance, Reinsurance, Solvency II, Q&A, Delegated and Implementing Regulations, Reporting, IDD, EIOPA
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