INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE SUPERVISORS (IAIS)

Dec. 3, 2020

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) obtained membership of International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).

About:

  • Established in 1994, the IAIS headquartered in Switzerland.

  • It is a voluntary membership organization of insurance supervisors and regulators from more than 200 jurisdictions, constituting 97% of the world's insurance premiums. Some of the leading members of IAIS are:
    • United Kingdom- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA),

    • USA- National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NIAC),

    • India- Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) etc.



  • It is the international standard-setting body responsible for developing and assisting in the implementation of principles, standards and other supporting material for the supervision of the insurance sector.

Source : The Hindu