Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Brazilian Insurance Industry

Published: Feb, 2016 | Pages: 59 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Synopsis
Timetric's 'Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Brazilian Insurance Industry' report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Brazil.

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.

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

An overview of the insurance regulatory framework in Brazil.

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 Brazil.

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.

Scope
The report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Brazil.

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 Brazil.

Track the latest regulatory changes, and expected changes impacting the 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 state reinsurer, Brasil Resseguros SA, was privatized in September 2013.

Non-admitted insurance is not permitted in Brazil. However, there are a few exceptions to it.

Insurance industry in Brazil is governed by Susep.

The FDI regime of Brazil allows up to 100% foreign ownership in domestic insurance companies

Key classes of compulsory insurances include motor third-party liability and worker's compensation and domestic credit insurance

 Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 What is this Report About?
1.2 Definitions
2 Governance, Risk and Compliance
2.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution
2.2 Latest Changes in Regulations
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 Insurance for personal injury caused by ships or cargos
2.4.3 Social security insurance
2.4.4 Domestic credit insurance
2.5 Supervision and Control
2.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors
2.5.2 Association of Insurance Supervisors Latin America
2.5.3 National Private Insurance Council
2.5.4 Superintendent of Private Insurance
2.5.5 National Confederation of General Insurance, Private Pension and Life, Supplementary Health and Capitalization Companies
2.5.6 National Federation of General Insurance
2.5.7 National Federation of Open Private Pension and Life
2.5.8 National Federation of Supplementary Health
2.5.9 National Federation of Capitalization
2.6 Non-Admitted Insurance Regulations
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 Types 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 margins
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
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: Brazil - Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features
Table 3: Brazil - Life Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 4: Brazil - Property Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 5: Brazil - Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 6: Brazil - Liability  Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 7: Brazil - Compensation Provided by the Insurer in the Event of an Accident
Table 8: Brazil - Compensation Provided By The Insurer In The Event Of Accident
Table 9: Brazil - Ratings Required For Registration Of Reinsurance Business
Table 10: Brazil - Ratings Required for Registration of Occasional Reinsurers
Table 11: Brazil - Base Capital - Variable Component by Region
Table 12: Brazil - Risks Correlation Factor
Table 13: Brazil - Corporate Tax Rates in Brazil for Financial Year 2015