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Guidance · RBNZ · 27 Feb 2022

Resources for insurers

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The regulator provides resources for insurers covering licensing, reporting, and financial-strength ratings under the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010. The document outlines general provisions for insurance declarations, exemptions, and the sign-off process for insurer data returns. It also lists approved financial strength-rating agencies, details cancelled insurance licences, and announces data template updates for NZ IFRS 17 and the Interim Solvency Standard.

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Insurers

Resources for insurers covering licensing, reporting and financial-strength ratings.

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Licensing and guidance for insurers

Find out how to apply for an insurance licence and meet the requirements of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010.

Insurance declarations and exemptions

This page provides the general provisions for insurance declarations and exemptions.

Sign off for insurer data returns

This page outlines the signatories and sign-off process for insurer data returns.

Financial strength-rating agencies for insurers

Find out which agencies we have approved to provide financial strength ratings for insurers.

Cancelled insurance licences

Find out which insurance companies have had their licence cancelled.

Insurer data upgrade

Our suite of insurer data templates have been updated for the new accounting and solvency standards - NZ IFRS 17 and the Interim Solvency Standard.

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  • Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 20102010 · NZ-LAW · cited by 126 RBNZ documents

    “Find out how to apply for an insurance licence and meet the requirements of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010.”

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