Governance, Risk and Compliance - The German Insurance Industry

Published: Mar, 2016 | Pages: 57 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

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

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 Germany, including:

An overview of the insurance regulatory framework in Germany.

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 Germany.

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 Germany.

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 Germany.

Track the latest regulatory changes, and expected changes impacting the German 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
Bafin is the insurance regulator supervising and regulating federally regulated insurance and reinsurance companies. In addition, each state has its own insurance regulator.

Composite insurance is not permitted in Germany.

The government of Germany permits 100% FDI in the insurance industry of the country.

The government of Germany imposes corporate income tax at 15%, capital gains and dividends are exempt from taxation.

The placement of non-admitted insurance is not permitted in the German insurance industry with a few exceptions.

 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 Workmen's compensation insurance
2.4.3 Air carriers and aircraft operators insurance
2.4.4 Professional indemnity insurance for alternative investment fund managers
2.4.5 Product liability insurance for pharmaceutical manufacturers
2.4.6 Clinical trial liability insurance
2.4.7 Operating liability for plants posing a hazard to the environment
2.4.8 Liability for ships with respect to oil pollution
2.4.9 Liability insurance against the transport of hazardous and noxious substances by sea
2.5 Supervision and Control
2.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors
2.5.2 European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

List of Tables
Table 1: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 2: Germany - Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features
Table 3: Germany - Life Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 4: Germany - Property Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 5: Germany - Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 6: Germany - Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 7: Germany - Minimum Cover for Aircraft Third-Party Liability Per Accident Per Aircraft
Table 8: Germany - Corporate Tax Rates for the Financial Year 2016