BCP MAS Regulations & Compliance

Question 1

What is the purpose of MAS's Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework for insurers?

Accepted Answer

To ensure insurers hold sufficient capital relative to their risk profile

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To set maximum premium rates insurers can charge

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To determine how many policies an insurer can write

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To calculate agent commissions

Question 2

Under MAS Notice 120, what must insurers do regarding their appointed actuaries?

Accepted Answer

Appoint a qualified actuary to certify financial condition reports and advise on technical provisions

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Appoint an actuary only for life insurance business

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Allow agents to perform actuarial calculations

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Submit actuarial reports only every 5 years

Question 3

What does MAS's 'fit and proper' criteria apply to in the insurance industry?

Accepted Answer

To directors, CEOs, and key officers of licensed insurers

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Only to insurance products sold

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Only to insurance agents

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To all policyholders

Question 4

What is the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) requirement most relevant to insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

SFRS 17 on insurance contracts

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SFRS 9 on financial instruments

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SFRS 15 on revenue recognition

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SFRS 16 on leases

Question 5

What is the role of an Insurance Broker under MAS regulations?

Accepted Answer

To represent clients and arrange insurance coverage on their behalf from various insurers

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To represent the insurer and sell policies on their behalf

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To regulate other insurance intermediaries

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To process claims on behalf of MAS

Question 6

Under MAS's Individual Accountability and Conduct (IAC) standards, who bears primary responsibility for an insurer's conduct?

Accepted Answer

Senior managers and the board of directors

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The compliance department

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Individual insurance agents

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The MAS-appointed actuary