Insurance Authority · Public Consultation · Risk-Based Capital Rules (RBC) · 2026
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The Insurance Authority (IA) put forward a draft of Risk-Based Capital (RBC) rules for insurance and reinsurance companies, opened for public consultation on 10 September 2026.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Insurance Authority (IA)
- Consultation closes
- October 10, 2026
- Scope
- Insurance and reinsurance companies, within the financial sector and its regulatory oversight.
What it requires
| Who | Obligation |
|---|---|
| Insurance and reinsurance companies | Align capital requirements with the nature, scale, and level of risk exposure, per the draft rules. |
| Insurance and reinsurance companies | Measure and manage risk and maintain adequate solvency levels, per the draft rules. |
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What does the draft Risk-Based Capital rules cover?
The draft establishes a regulatory framework for risk-based capital covering insurance and reinsurance companies, aligning capital requirements with the nature, scale, and level of risk exposure each company carries.
Who falls within the scope of the draft?
The draft's scope covers insurance companies and reinsurance companies. The source classifies this draft under the financial sector and its regulatory oversight.
What regulatory aims does the draft pursue?
The draft aims to strengthen the ability of insurance and reinsurance companies to measure and manage risk and to maintain adequate solvency levels, contributing to the financial resilience of these companies and to the efficiency of the sector's prudential and supervisory framework.
When was the draft put forward and where can it be reviewed?
The draft was put forward on 10 September 2026. The source record also carries 10 October 2026 alongside the publication date. The draft is available through the official public-consultation link.
Frequently asked questions
Which authority issued the draft Risk-Based Capital rules?
The Insurance Authority (IA) is the authority behind the draft Risk-Based Capital (RBC) rules for insurance and reinsurance companies.
Who does the draft target?
The draft targets insurance companies and reinsurance companies, and the source classifies it under the financial sector and its regulatory oversight.
When was the draft opened for public consultation?
The draft was opened for public consultation on 10 September 2026, and the source record also carries 10 October 2026 alongside that publication date.
Issuances referenced
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Official sources
- Insurance Authority: Risk-Based Capital Rules (RBC) draft
- Insurance Authority — Issuing authority — official website
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