THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) has reviewed its minimum reinsurance standards framework in a move designed to reduce foreign currency outflows and bolster the local insurance industry. The revised framework came into effect in January this year. In a circular to the industry, the regulator said the changes were intended to ensure that a…
Ipec reviews reinsurance rules
The Insurance and Pensions Commission's (IPEC) first quarter reports on the life assurance, funeral assurance, short-term insurance and pensions sectors show that the industry is relying heavily on existing policyholders, investment income and improved underwriting performance to drive earnings.