DEON VAN STADEN
DEON VAN STADEN. FSB SOUTH AFRICA. INTRODUCTION. Small insurers’ view on the difficulties they face in complying with regulatory requirements in developing countries. My presentation will deal with: Importance of products Providers of these products Regulatory regime
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DEON VAN STADEN FSB SOUTH AFRICA
INTRODUCTION Small insurers’ view on the difficulties they face in complying with regulatory requirements in developing countries. My presentation will deal with: • Importance of products • Providers of these products • Regulatory regime • Cost of compliance • Recommendation
IMPORTANCE OF PRODUCTS • Small insurer vs large insurer • Need for funeral, credit life and health policies • Important for sustainable economic growth
THE PROVIDERS OF THESE PRODUCTS • Mutual benefit societies • Funeral insurers • Illegal operators
REGULATORY REGIME • Legislative Framework • Friendly societies (non-profitable) • Strict insurance legislation
COST OF COMPLIANCE • Cost of capital • Systems • Suitably qualified staff • Audit and actuarial fees • Levies/taxes • Statutory returns • Reserving and investment requirements
RECOMMENDATIONS • Not for total deregulated environment • A regulatory framework that is less stringent to comply with • Self-regulatory regime • Self-regulatory authority powers • Act swiftly • Penalties • Name and shame
RECOMMENDATIONS Cont. • Reporting, entry and capital requirements • Entry • Capital • Reporting • Limited benefits • Dispute resolution mechanism • Tax incentive • Consumer education