Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Bahraini Insurance Industry

Published: Jan, 2017 | Pages: 41 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Summary

The report provides insights into the governance, risk and compliance framework pertaining to the insurance industry in Bahrain, including:

• An overview of the insurance regulatory framework in Bahrain.

• The latest key changes, and changes expected in the country’s insurance regulatory framework.

• Key regulations and market practices related to different types of insurance product in the country.

• Rules and regulations pertaining to key classes of compulsory insurance, and the scope of non-admitted insurance in Bahrain.

• Key parameters including licensing requirements, permitted foreign direct investment, minimum capital requirements, solvency and reserve requirements, and investment regulations.

• Details of the tax and legal systems in the country.

Synopsis

Timetric’s 'Governance, Risk and Compliance – The Bahraini Insurance Industry' report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Bahrain.

It provides 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 brings together Timetric’s research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on prevailing insurance regulations, and recent and upcoming changes in the regulatory framework, taxation and legal system in the country. The report also includes the scope of non-admitted insurance in the country.

Scope

• The report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Bahrain.

• The report contains details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities.

• The report lists and analyzes key trends and developments pertaining to the country’s insurance regulatory framework.

• The report analyzes the rules and regulations pertaining to the establishment and operation of insurance businesses in the country.

• The report provides details of taxation imposed on insurance products and insurance companies.

Reasons To Buy

• Gain insights into the insurance regulatory framework in Bahrain.

• Track the latest regulatory changes, and expected changes impacting the Bahraini insurance industry.

• Gain detailed information about the key regulations governing the establishment and operation of insurance entities in the country.

• Understand key regulations and market practices pertaining to various types of insurance product.

Key Highlights

• The Bahraini insurance industry is regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain.

• The government of Bahrain allows 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance industry.

• Composite insurance has not been permitted in Bahrain since April 1, 2005; however, composite insurers established prior to April 1, 2005 are permitted to operate.

• Motor third-party liability and workers’ compensation insurance are mandatory in Bahrain.

• Non-admitted insurance is prohibited in Bahrain; However, reinsurance companies can operate in the country on a cross-border basis only.

 Table Of Content

1 INTRODUCTION 
1.1 What is this Report About? 
1.2 Definitions 

OVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 
2.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution 
2.2 Latest Changes in Regulation 
2.3 Legislation and Market Practice by Type of Insurance 
2.3.1 Life insurance 
2.3.2 Property insurance 
2.3.3 Motor insurance 
2.3.4 Liability insurance 
2.3.5 Marine, aviation and transit insurance 
2.3.6 Personal accident and health insurance
2.4 Compulsory Insurance 
2.4.1 Motor third party liability insurance 
2.4.2 Professional indemnity insurance for insurance brokers and insurance consultants
2.4.3 Social insurance law 
2.4.4 Liability for ships with respect to oil pollution
2.4.5 Health insurance scheme for national employees and expatriates 
2.5 Supervision and Control 
2.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors 
2.5.2 Central Bank of Bahrain 
2.5.3 Bahrain Insurance Association
2.6 Non-Admitted Insurance Regulation 
2.6.1 Overview 
2.6.2 Intermediaries 
2.6.3 Market practices 
2.6.4 Fines and Penalties 
2.7 Company Registration and Operations 
2.7.1 Type of insurance organization 
2.7.2 Establishing a local company 
2.7.3 Foreign ownership 
2.7.4 Types of license 
2.7.5 Capital requirements 
2.7.6 Solvency margin
2.7.7 Reserve requirements
2.7.8 Investment regulations 
2.7.9 Statutory return requirements 
2.7.10 Fee structure
2.8 Taxation 
2.8.1 Insurance premium or policy taxation 
2.8.2 Withholding taxes on premium paid overseas
2.8.3 Corporate tax 
2.8.4 VAT 
2.8.5 Captives 
2.9 Legal System 
2.9.1 Introduction 
2.9.2 Access to court 
2.9.3 Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

3 APPENDIX 
3.1 Methodology 
3.2 Contact Timetric 
3.3 About Timetric 
3.4 Timetric’s Services 
3.5 Disclaimer

List of Tables

Table 1: Insurance Industry Definitions 
Table 2: Bahrain – Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features 
Table 3: Bahrain – Life Insurance Regulatory Framework 
Table 4: Bahrain – Property Insurance Regulatory Framework 
Table 5: Bahrain – Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework 
Table 6: Bahrain – Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework 

List of Figures
	
Figure 1: Bahrain – Insurance Supervision and Control at Various Levels
Figure 2: Bahrain – Insurance Regulatory Frameworks for Company Registration and Operation