BR-A.2.3

Past version: Effective from 01 Oct 2011 to 31 Mar 2012
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A list of recent changes made to this Module is provided below:

Module Ref. Change Date Description of Changes
BR-1.1 01/10/05 Corrected reference to Form IFR; Clarified definition of equity basis; amended requirement to have IFR reviewed (instead of audited) by external auditors; amended signatures required for IFR for overseas insurance firms and; added a Paragraph detailing other reporting requirements.
BR-1.2 01/10/05 Amended requirement to have IMR reviewed (instead of audited) by external auditors; amended signatures required for IMR for overseas insurance licensees and; added a Paragraph detailing other reporting requirements.
BR-1.4 01/10/05 Corrected reference to Form IFRQ and amended due date of quarterly return to within 45 days of the relevant quarter year end.
BR-2.2 01/10/05 Added notification requirement for appointed representatives and for reinsurance in excess of 25%.
BR-2.3 01/10/05 Clarified that prior approval for changes in controllers is required for all insurance licensees.
BR-1.1 01/01/06 Clarified that the Insurance Firm Return (IFR) of every insurance firm must be reviewed in accordance with the International Standard on Related Services applicable to agreed-upon procedures engagements. Added a transition period for the submission of the first IFR for the period ending December 31, 2006.
BR-1.2 01/01/06 Clarified that the IMR of every insurance intermediary and insurance manager must be reviewed, in accordance with the International Standard on Related Services applicable to agreed-upon procedures engagements.
BR-1.3 01/01/06 Added a transition period for the submission of the first GIFR for the period ending December 31, 2006.
BR-1.4 01/01/06 Added a transition period for the submission of the first QIFR for the period ending March 31, 2007.
BR-1.1 01/04/06 Added the requirement for filing a copy of the external auditor's management letter.
BR-1.2 01/04/06 Added the requirement for filing a copy of the external auditor's management letter.
BR-2.3.22

BR-2.3.23

BR-2.3.29(d)
01/04/06 Corrected cross reference to Module CA and clarified prior approval requirements in the case of insurance contracts with related parties; corrected cross reference to Module AU.
BR-A.1.2 01/2007 New Rule introduced, categorising this Module as a Directive.
BR-1.1.5, 16, 17 and 26 and BR-1.2.5, .15, 16 and 17 01/2007 Auditor's report (Agreed Upon Procedures) for both the IFR and IMR is to be submitted separately, within four months of the financial year end.
BR-1.1.18 01/2007 Amended details of actuary's certification in line with new format of certificate included as part of the IFR.
BR-1.1.29 and 36 and BR-1.2.20 and 27 01/2007 The management letter issued by the external auditors is to be deposited along with the audited financial statements with every IFR and IMR.
BR-1.4.2 01/2007 Clarified that quarterly reporting requirements do not apply to insurance firms in run-off and to pure reinsurers.
BR-2.3.22 01/2007 Clarified the Rule regarding related party transactions.
BR-1.1.22, 23, 25 10/2007 Reporting requirements for actuarial reports amended as per changes to Chapter AA-4.
BR-1.1.26 and 30 10/2007 Amended number and format of copies of IFR to be submitted to CBB
BR-1.2.17 and 21 10/2007 Amended number and format of copies of IMR to be submitted to CBB
BR-2.3.29 10/2007 Added that CBB prior approval is required for dividend distribution.
BR-2.2.14 04/2009 Added notification requirement for when an approved person ceases to occupy a controlled function.
BR-2.2.8 04/2010 Added conflict of interest in notification requirements.
BR-2.2.11(g) 04/2010 Amended name of bankruptcy legislation.
BR-A.1.2 01/01/11 Clarified legal basis.
BR-1.5 01/2011 Added IIS reporting requirements.
BR-1.5.2 04/2011 Corrected cross reference.
BR-1.5.3 10/2011 Added requirement for submission of complaint handling procedures report.
BR-3.4.1 10/2011 Corrected cross reference.
BR-3.5 10/2011 Added new Section on the Role of the Appointed Expert (Material transferred from EN-2).