This Module contains the CBB's Regulations, Resolutions and Directive (as amended from time to time) regarding authorisation requirements applicable to insurance licensees, approved persons and registered bodies and is issued under the powers available to the CBB under Articles 37 to 42, 44 to 48 and 180 of the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006 ('CBB Law'). Requirements regarding regulated insurance services as per Article 39 (see Chapter AU-1), licensing conditions and processes as per Articles 44 to 48 (see Chapters AU-2 and AU-5) and licensing and registrations fees as per Article 180 (see Chapter AU-6) are also included in Resolutions and included in this Module. Module AU includes the requirements contained in Resolution No (1) of 2007 with respect to determining fees categories due for licensees and services provided by the CBB. Module AU also contains the minimum qualifications and fit and proper requirements for appointed representatives issued in 2009 under Resolution 11 in accordance with Article 74 of the CBB Law. The Module contains requirements governing the conditions of granting a license for the provision of regulated services as prescribed under Resolution No (43) of 2011 and issued under the powers available to the CBB under Article 44(c). Finally, the Module contains requirements under Resolution No.(16) for the year 2012 including the prohibition of marketing financial services pursuant to Article 42 of the CBB Law. This Module contains the prior approval requirements for approved persons under Resolution No (23) of 2015.
Amended: July 2015
Amended: January 2013
Amended: October 2011
Amended: January 2011
Amended: October 2009
Added: July 2007