FC-3.1.9

So that he can carry out his controlled function effectively, insurance licensees must ensure that their MLRO:

(a) Is a member of senior management of the licensee;
(b) Has a sufficient level of seniority within the insurance licensee, has the authority to act without interference from business line management and has direct access to the Board and senior management (where necessary);
(c) Has sufficient resources, including sufficient time and (if necessary) support staff, and has designated a replacement to carry out the function should the MLRO be unable to perform his duties;
(d) Has unrestricted access to all transactional information relating to any financial services provided by the insurance licensee to a customer, or any transactions conducted by the insurance licensee on behalf of that customer;
(e) Is provided with timely information needed to identify, analyse and effectively monitor customer accounts;
(f) Has access to all customer due diligence information obtained by the insurance licensee; and
(g) Is resident in Bahrain.
Amended: October 2011
Amended: January 2007
Amended: October 2007