HC-1.10 HC-1.10 Evaluation of the Board and of Each Committee
HC-1.10.1
At least annually the Board must conduct an evaluation of its performance and the performance of each committee and each individual director.
Amended: January 2012
January 2011HC-1.10.2
Insurance brokers should consider the Rules in this Section as guidance.January 2011HC-1.10.3
The evaluation process must include:
(a) Assessing how the Board operates, especially in light of Chapter HC-1;(b) Evaluating the performance of each committee in light of its specific purposes and responsibilities, which shall include review of the self-evaluations undertaken by each committee;(c) Reviewing each director's work, his attendance at Board and committee meetings, and his constructive involvement in discussions and decision-making; and(d) Reviewing the Board's current composition against its desired composition with a view toward maintaining an appropriate balance of skills and experience and a view toward planned and progressive refreshing of the Board.January 2011HC-1.10.4
While the evaluation is a responsibility of the entire Board, it should be organised and assisted by an internal Board committee and, when appropriate, with the help of external experts.
January 2011HC-1.10.5
The Board should report to the shareholders, at each annual shareholder meeting, that evaluations have been done and report its findings.
January 2011
