Act 2012
Insurance Act, 2012 (Act No. 4 of 2012)
Issued by Financial Services Unit
Plain-English summary
Governs local and foreign insurers, associations of underwriters, intermediaries and privately administered pension fund plans (s.4(1); Part VIII). The Director of the Financial Services Unit is the Registrar of Insurance (s.5(1)). Sets registration, minimum capital (s.13) and annual filing duties for insurers (s.39).
Who it applies to
Insurance
Topics
Prudential & Capital Insurance & Pensions
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