Global Insurance Regulatory Landscape and Harmonization Training Course

Global Insurance Regulatory Landscape and Harmonization Training Course 

Introduction

In an increasingly interconnected world, the insurance industry is undergoing rapid transformation. With cross-border trade, digital innovation, and risk management evolving at lightning speed, understanding the global insurance regulatory landscape has become essential. Global Insurance Regulatory Landscape and Harmonization Training Course  explores regulatory harmonization trends driven by institutions like the IAIS, EIOPA, and the WTO.

This course is designed for professionals seeking regulatory compliance excellence in an era of global standardization. Participants will explore emerging trends in insurance supervision, governance, consumer protection, and financial stability, supported by real-world case studies and global best practices. Through a structured modular approach, this program aims to develop regulatory foresight, strategic decision-making, and compliance optimization for insurers operating across borders.

Training Objectives

1. Analyze key elements of global insurance regulatory frameworks
2. Understand differences in regional compliance structures
3. Evaluate IAIS Core Principles and their global impact
4. Interpret the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS) implementation roadmap
5. Explore Solvency II and its influence on global practices
6. Study the role of regulatory technology (RegTech) in compliance
7. Develop strategies for cross-border risk management
8. Align corporate governance with international best practices
9. Examine anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in insurance
10. Assess consumer protection regulations across jurisdictions
11. Review emerging risks including climate risk and cyber liability
12. Apply principles of regulatory convergence and mutual recognition
13. Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) into compliance frameworks

Target Audiences

1. Insurance Compliance Officers
2. Risk Management Professionals
3. Insurance Regulatory Analysts
4. Reinsurance Specialists
5. Internal Auditors
6. Legal Advisors in Insurance
7. Financial Supervisors and Policymakers
8. Insurance Brokers and Underwriters

Course Duration: 10 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Overview of Global Insurance Regulatory Structures

• Understanding international regulatory bodies
• Regional regulatory comparison: EU, US, Asia
• Legal and policy frameworks
• Trends in international regulatory cooperation
• Insurance regulation and trade agreements
• Case Study: Regulatory architecture in the European Union

Module 2: IAIS Core Principles & Global Best Practices

• Overview of IAIS standards
• ICP application in national frameworks
• Group-wide supervision requirements
• Global supervisory cooperation
• Risk-based regulatory approach
• Case Study: Adopting IAIS principles in South Africa

Module 3: Solvency II Framework and Global Influence

• Three pillars of Solvency II
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment
• Internal models and standard formula
• ORSA (Own Risk and Solvency Assessment)
• Solvency II impact outside the EU
• Case Study: Solvency II adaptation in Bermuda

Module 4: Insurance Capital Standard (ICS)

• What is ICS and why it matters
• ICS development timeline
• Field testing and challenges
• Implementation hurdles for multinationals
• Comparing ICS with local capital standards
• Case Study: ICS compliance in Asian markets

Module 5: Regulatory Technology (RegTech) for Insurance

• Defining RegTech and its applications
• Data analytics and regulatory reporting
• AI and automation in compliance
• Blockchain in regulatory frameworks
• RegTech adoption challenges
• Case Study: RegTech implementation at Allianz

Module 6: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in Insurance

• AML compliance obligations
• FATF recommendations
• Risk indicators in insurance fraud
• Customer due diligence (CDD) processes
• Suspicious transaction reporting (STR)
• Case Study: AML enforcement action in the UK insurance sector

Module 7: ESG Compliance and Sustainability Reporting

• ESG risk identification and disclosure
• TCFD alignment and climate risk
• Sustainable insurance initiatives
• Regulatory responses to greenwashing
• ESG ratings and supervision
• Case Study: ESG integration in Swiss Re

Module 8: Insurance Governance and Internal Controls

• Corporate governance principles
• Board and executive responsibilities
• Fit-and-proper requirements
• Compliance culture and ethics
• Governance risk assessment tools
• Case Study: Governance failure at an international insurer

Module 9: Risk-Based Supervision (RBS)

• Fundamentals of RBS
• RBS vs. rules-based supervision
• Risk appetite and tolerance setting
• Supervisory review process
• Supervisory intervention toolkit
• Case Study: RBS in the Canadian insurance sector

Module 10: Consumer Protection in Insurance

• Key consumer protection standards
• Transparency and disclosure
• Complaint handling procedures
• Mis-selling and regulatory responses
• Digital channel regulation
• Case Study: Consumer protection enforcement in Australia

Module 11: Cross-Border Insurance Operations and Compliance

• Legal entity vs. branch structure
• Passporting and licensing regimes
• Data protection and localization
• Cross-border dispute resolution
• Mutual recognition and equivalence
• Case Study: Brexit and its impact on insurance firms

Module 12: Climate Risk and Insurance Regulation

• Climate change and solvency exposure
• Stress testing for climate risk
• Regulatory climate disclosures
• Net-zero underwriting trends
• Climate risk data challenges
• Case Study: Climate stress test by the Bank of England

Module 13: Cyber Risk and Digital Insurance Oversight

• Cybersecurity frameworks in insurance
• InsurTech and regulatory adaptation
• Data breach reporting requirements
• Cyber risk modeling and pricing
• Supervisory response to cyber threats
• Case Study: Cyber risk breach at a global insurer

Module 14: Emerging Markets and Regulatory Development

• Growth of insurance in emerging markets
• Regulatory capacity building
• Financial inclusion via insurance
• Microinsurance regulatory framework
• International support initiatives
• Case Study: Insurance regulation reform in Kenya

Module 15: Global Harmonization Initiatives and Future Trends

• Progress on regulatory harmonization
• Benefits and risks of global convergence
• IAIS-ComFrame and global groups
• Future of international supervision
• AI and big data in future regulation
• Case Study: ASEAN’s insurance regulatory roadmap

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and live webinars
• Real-world case study analysis
• Group activities and scenario planning
• Expert guest speakers and panel discussions
• Post-module quizzes and assignments
• Downloadable resource toolkit and e-books

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.