• PB-B PB-B Scope of Application

    • PB-B.1 PB-B.1 Scope of Application

      • PB-B.1.1

        The 10 Principles of Business apply to all CBB insurance licensees, in accordance with Paragraph PB-B.1.2. Principles 1–8 (Paragraphs PB-1.1 to PB-1.8 inclusive) also apply to all approved persons, in accordance with Paragraph PB-B.1.3.

        Amended: January 2007

      • PB-B.1.2

        Principles 1 to 10 apply to activities carried out by the licensee, including activities carried out through overseas branches (if any). Principles 9 and 10 also take into account any activities of other members of the group of which the licensee is a member.

        Amended: October 2007

      • PB-B.1.3

        Principles 1 to 8 apply to approved persons in respect of the controlled function for which they have been approved.

      • PB-B.1.4

        Principles 1 to 8 do not apply to behaviour by an approved person with respect to any other functions or activities they may undertake. However, behaviour unconnected to their controlled function duties may nonetheless be relevant to an assessment of that person's fitness and propriety.

      • PB-B.1.5

        The CBB's requirements regarding approved persons and controlled functions are located in Module AU (Authorisation).

        Amended: January 2007

    • PB-B.2 PB-B.2 Non compliance

      • PB-B.2.1

        Breaching a Principle of Business makes the insurance licensee or approved person concerned liable to enforcement action. In the case of a licensee, this may call into question whether they continue to meet the licensing conditions (see Chapter AU-2). In the case of an approved person, this may call into question whether they continue to meet the 'fit and proper' requirements for the function for which they have been approved (see Chapter AU-3).

        Amended: October 2007

      • PB-B.2.2

        Module EN (Enforcement) sets out the CBB's policy and procedures on enforcement action.

        Amended: January 2007