Governance, Risk and Compliance-The Lao Insurance Industry

Synopsis

Timetric’s Governance, Risk and Compliance-The Lao Insurance Industry report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Laos.

It provides detailed analysis of the insurance regulations for life, property, motor, liability, personal accident and health, and marine, aviation and transit insurance. The report specifies various requirements for the establishment and operation of insurance and reinsurance companies and intermediaries.

The report brings together Timetric’s research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on prevailing insurance regulations, and recent and upcoming changes in the regulatory framework, taxation and legal system in the country. The report also includes the scope of non-admitted insurance in the country.

Summary

The report provides insights into the governance, risk and compliance framework pertaining to the insurance industry in Laos, including:

An overview of the insurance regulatory framework in Laos.

The latest key changes, and changes expected in the country’s insurance regulatory framework.

Key regulations and market practices related to different types of insurance product in the country.

Rules and regulations pertaining to key classes of compulsory insurance, and the scope of non-admitted insurance in Laos.

Key parameters including licensing requirements, permitted foreign direct investment, minimum capital requirements, solvency and reserve requirements, and investment regulations.

Details of the tax and legal systems in the country.

Scope

The report covers details of the insurance regulatory framework in Laos.

The report contains details of the rules and regulations governing insurance products and insurance entities.

The report lists and analyses key trends and developments pertaining to the country’s insurance regulatory framework.

The report analyses the rules and regulations pertaining to the establishment and operation of insurance businesses in the country.

The report provides details of taxation imposed on insurance products and insurance companies.

Reasons To Buy

Gain insights into the insurance regulatory framework in Laos.

Track the latest regulatory changes, and expected changes impacting the Lao insurance industry.

Gain detailed information about the key regulations governing the establishment and operation of insurance entities in the country.

Understand key regulations and market practices pertaining to various types of insurance product.

Key Highlights

The MOF is the government regulatory authority of the Lao insurance industry.

Composite insurance is not permitted in the Lao insurance industry.

The government of Laos does not impose any restrictions on investment by foreign investors in the insurance industry.

The placement of non-admitted insurance is not permitted in the insurance industry of Laos.

The Insurance Law 2012, which replaced the Insurance Law 1990, is the principal law governing insurance business in the country.