The process; A case for EU action; IGS in MS of the EU/EAA; Design Features; The outcome: What size?...

U.S. policy holder protection; U.S. garanty fund system; Notable Features...

Effective market regulation is criticial to consumer protection. Communication between various insurance department division is key. Market regulatory reforms are focusing on analysis, uniformity and collaboration...

Critical examination and reviwe of U.S Solvency Framework; Modernize, Modify, Ecpand, Eliminate, Enhance U.S regulatory system as appropriate; Examine international developments for potential use in U.S insurance regulation...

Level 1: Framework Directive, Level 2: Implementing Measures (Commission), Level 3: Convergent implementation assisted by close cooperation between national authorities, Level 4: Rigorous enforcement of Community legislation by the Commission...

All enterprises in the DJ sector Titans Insurance Index operate as groups of companies, and many other insurance groups exist, including legal entities domiciled in different jurisdictions...

The importance of supervisory colleges has been underscored by the various international fora. The IAIS has responded in a timely manner with a guidance paper and is actively following-up to improve further the functioning of supervisory colleges...

An important new dimension of the regulatory environment in banking and insurance is the explicit reliance on market discipline. Expectation: A transparent market will require less overt intervention by regulators (market participants themselves force appropriate behavior)...

An Example of the Steps of Market Development, Assessments Completed, After 2003 the Bank developed an alternative template, Observance of ICPs...

Lloyd's participation in markets takes many different forms. Regulatory treatment encountered varies considerably. Compliance is paramount. Opinions on reasonableness of regimes are not fixed and can evolve over time...