International Association of Insurance Supervisors: Who They Are and Their Industry Impact

In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, partner Rob Chaplin reviews the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) with European counsel George Belcher and associate Feargal Ryan from our London insurance team.They discuss how the voluntary membership organization oversees the global standard for the implementation of principles, standards and guidance. Additionally, they discuss the current focus of the IAIS, future developments and the current issues at play.

In addition to detailing the IAIS’ three main areas of activity, they discussed how the IAIS fits in with other international bodies. They also discussed the IAIS’ report on the progress of 10 regulatory regimes’ implementation of the association’s framework.

💡 Meet Your Host 💡

Name: Robert Chaplin

Title: Partner, Insurance at Skadden

Specialty: Rob primarily focuses on transactional and advisory work in the insurance sector. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic reinsurances. He also counsels on regulatory issues, with an emphasis on Solvency II.

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Feargal Ryan

What he does: Feargal advises on a wide range of insurance-related transactions, as well as regulatory issues in the insurance sector.

Organization: Skadden

Words of wisdom: “The supervisory policy measures are designed to increase the overall resilience of the insurance sector and help prevent insurance sector vulnerabilities from developing into systemic risk.”

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💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: George Belcher

What he does: George focuses on insurance-related public and private acquisitions and private equity investments, as well as regulatory issues in the insurance sector. He also frequently advises on matters related to Lloyd’s of London.

Organization: Skadden

Words of wisdom: “Since Solvency U.K. is not regarded as equivalent in any respect, the question then arises how the U.K. will be able to influence and shape the IAIS in the future. It's possible that the U.K. will increasingly view the IAIS as a means of escaping or perhaps shaping EU influence.”

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