Knowledge Domain Database - Insurance Compliance & Regulation
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Business Rules - Insurance Compliance (EN)
Core business rules of the insurance compliance domain (Solvency II + IVASS supervision). Code BR-NNN, priority High/Medium/Low. The rules describe the compliance process and do NOT constitute policy quotes, product advice or insurance advice.
> Insurance disclaimer: This section is for descriptive and informational purposes only. It does not constitute insurance advice, a policy quote or product recommendation. Always consult a qualified professional (professionista abilitato) before making operational decisions. Reference legal framework: Solvency II Dir. 2009/138/EC; IVASS Reg. (2009).
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BR-001 - Policy lifecycle via an explicit state machine
Code: BR-001
Name: Policy Lifecycle
Description: Every Polizza (policy) follows an explicit lifecycle (proposal → issued → in force → expired/cancelled) with validated transitions. Inconsistent states (e.g. active and cancelled at once) are not allowed.
Rationale: An explicit lifecycle ensures portfolio data consistency and correct premium earning.
Priority: High
Actors: Policy System, Compliance Officer
Traceability: glossary Policy Lifecycle; state-machines sinistro-lifecycle.md.
BR-002 - Unearned premium reserve (UPR) for the unearned portion
Code: BR-002
Name: Unearned Premium Reserve
Description: For each written Premio (premium) the corresponding premium RiservaAttuariale (actuarial reserve, UPR) must be computed for the risk portion not yet earned at the balance date.
Rationale: The UPR represents the residual obligation to the policyholder; omitting it overstates the result.
Priority: High
Actors: Actuary, Accounting System
Traceability: glossary UPR, Earned Premium.
BR-003 - Claim reserve and IBNR estimate
Code: BR-003
Name: Claim Reserve & IBNR
Description: For incurred claims a claim RiservaAttuariale must be set, including the estimate of incurred-but-not-reported losses (IBNR), typically derived from development triangles.
Rationale: The claim reserve measures the future obligation; IBNR covers the lag between occurrence and reporting.
Priority: High
Actors: Actuary
Traceability: glossary Claim Reserve, IBNR, Loss Triangle.
BR-004 - Solvency capital requirement (SCR/MCR)
Code: BR-004
Name: Solvency Capital Requirement
Description: The undertaking must hold eligible own funds covering the SolvibilitàII SCR and the MCR. Coverage below the MCR triggers Supervisory Authority intervention.
Rationale: The capital requirement ensures the ability to meet obligations even under adverse scenarios.
Priority: High
Actors: Actuarial Function, Supervisory Authority
Traceability: Solvency II Dir. 2009/138/EC Art. 100-129; glossary SCR, MCR.
BR-005 - Periodic supervisory reporting (QRT/SFCR)
Code: BR-005
Name: Supervisory Reporting
Description: The undertaking must produce quantitative templates (QRT) and the SFCR at the prescribed frequency, in structured format (XBRL), for the Supervisory Authority.
Rationale: Reporting enables prudential supervision and market transparency.
Priority: Medium
Actors: Reporting Function, IVASS/EIOPA
Traceability: Solvency II Dir. 2009/138/EC Art. 35, 51; glossary QRT, SFCR.
BR-006 - Product information document (IPID/IDD)
Code: BR-006
Name: Product Information
Description: Every distributed non-life insurance product must be accompanied by the information document (IPID) under the IDD, consistent with the customer's demands and needs.
Rationale: Informational transparency safeguards the policyholder along distribution.
Priority: Medium
Actors: Distribution Channel, Compliance Officer
Traceability: IDD Dir. (EU) 2016/97; glossary IPID, IDD.
BR-007 - Claims handling via documented assessment
Code: BR-007
Name: Claims Handling
Description: Every SinistroDenunciato (reported claim) follows a documented assessment evaluating coverage before settlement or rejection. The decision and rationale are recorded.
Rationale: The assessment ensures fairness and reconstructability of settlement.
Priority: High
Actors: Adjuster, Surveyor
Traceability: glossary Claims Settlement; state-machines sinistro-lifecycle.md.
BR-008 - Risk governance (ORSA)
Code: BR-008
Name: Own Risk and Solvency Assessment
Description: The undertaking must periodically perform the ORSA, assessing its risk profile and the adequacy of own funds against its strategy and forward-looking scenarios.
Rationale: ORSA links risk management to capital planning in a forward-looking manner.
Priority: Medium
Actors: Risk Management Function, Board
Traceability: Solvency II Dir. 2009/138/EC Art. 45; glossary ORSA, ERM.