Solvency UK: Introduction to Prudential Requirements, Post‑Brexit Reforms, Legal Sources, PRA/FCA Roles and the Three Pillars for UK Insurers

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Practice notes

This Practice Note forms part of a trio outlining the prudential regulatory regime applying to UK life and general insurers and reinsurers within the scope of the Solvency UK regime, which originates from the Solvency II Directive (Directive 2009/138/EC) (Solvency II). It introduces the prudential obligations for UK insurers operating under Solvency UK.

For detail on requirements across the three Pillars—Pillar 1 (quantitative capital and solvency standards), Pillar 2 (governance and supervision) and Pillar 3 (reporting and disclosure)—see Practice Notes: Prudential requirements for UK insurers—Pillar 1 requirements and Prudential requirements for UK insurers—Pillar 2 and Pillar 3 requirements.

For a step-by-step tracker of the evolution and roll-out of Solvency UK, with links to UK legislation, rules and guidance, see: Solvency UK—timeline. For material on the EU Solvency II framework, consult Practice Notes: EU Solvency II—essentials, FLASHCARD—EU Solvency II and EU Solvency II—legislative framework and structure. For a chronological tracker covering the development and implementation of EU Solvency II, including links to EU legislation, rules and guidance, see: EU Solvency II—timeline. It also signposts materials, including timelines, to assist navigation of legislation, rules and guidance across both regimes, UK and EU.

Background

Solvency II signalled a major modernisation of European insurance...

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