Governance Framework and Risk Management · 2013. 5. 16. · • Incorrect maturity payouts due to...
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Governance Framework and
Risk Management
Insurance Industry
Insurance is being looked upon for protection and also long term savings option
Sector was opened up for private players in 2000
Number of insurance companies, with international experience have launched business – 23 insurers as of date, in addition to LIC
Unique product propositions and service standards have added to customers’ choice
SCOPE OF INSURANCE
LIC was the only insurance company till 2000
Huge opportunity for professionals to work in the sector
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Good governance is key for success!
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Insurance Companies
Higher benchmark
for Corporate Governance
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IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
IRDA had introduced Corporate Governance Guidelines in August 2009 for good governance and better oversight
The emergence of insurance sector has added a further dimension to sound Corporate Governance in the insurance sector with emphasis on overall risk management across the structure and to prevent any contagion.
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IRDA CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES
Cornerstones of corporate go
vernance gu
idelines
Organisational characteristics
• Lack of vision
• Poor objectives
• Risk ignorant
•Process driven
• Self‐protective
• Blame culture
• Inward looking
• Silo Mentality
• Lack of information
OrganisationalCharacteristics
• Clarity of vision
• Strategic objectives
• Risk aware
•Outcome focused
• Open
• Learning culture
• Outward looking
• Corporate team
• Sound knowledge
management
GOODGOVERNANCE
IMPACT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
Prior written approval of IRDA before approaching SEBI. IRDA approval valid for one year and could be conditional
Insurer to fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down by IRDA. Inter alia, completion of 10 years of business and EV to be twice the paid‐up capital (including premium)
Prospectus to contain a statement that approval of IRDA does not validate any representation made by the Company
As part of disclosures, insurer to certify compliance with IRDA CG norms as well as the Listing Agreement CG norms
Increasing scope for Company Secretaries
LISTING OF INSURANCE COMPANIES
Guidelines released for listing of insurance companies, increase in FDI from 26% to 49% also likely
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Insurance is all about Risk
Management!
RISK MANAGEMENT ‐ OWNERSHIP
Risk committee
Risk & Compliance(Design, Facilitate, Monitor & Report )
Internal Audit(Test and validate)
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First line of defense
Second line of defense
Third line of defense
Audit committee
Process & risk owners(implements risk and control framework)
Insurance cover
Etc...
Pricing
Risk reviews
Stress testing
Underwriting controls
Reinsurance
Market & credit risk mandates
Capital allocated against relevant risks
Internal Controls review
Product approvals
Compliance reviews including Sales compliance
Regulatory sign offs
Risk identification
• Operational risk • Credit risk• Market risk• Liquidity risk• Insurance risk• Product & pricing risk
‘Performance’ risks:•Business risk
Others• Reputational risk
Review & Monitor
• Risk Governance framework
• Key Risk Indicators
• Process level risk & control self assessment (CSA)
• Root cause analysis for significant losses and incidents
• Risk MIS & reports
RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Identify
Assess
Control
Risk assessment & monitoring Risk control
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KEY RISKS FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES
• Inappropriate sales practices• Inappropriate selection of distribution channel/ partners
• Inappropriate commission structure• Support to distributors in excess of regulatory ceiling on commissions
• Failure to track distributor performance
• Poor selection of mediums / forums to market products
• Inability to create awareness on products
• Non favorable mortality rates • Catastrophe ‐ Concentration risk
• Investment strategy not in line with regulations
• Asset liability mismatch• Credit quality deterioration of investments made by Company
• Lack of adequate monitoring of investment portfolio
• Assumptions not in line with experience and economic environment
• Inadequate underwriting guidelines
• Lack of claims tracking, complaints & service request tracking mechanism
• Incorrect maturity payouts due to lack of systems/ manual intervention
• Inadequate range of products• Inappropriate pricing• Lack of channel partners• Lack of product performance tracking mechanism
• Not aware of market trends
• Lack of DR/ BCP controls leading to business disruption
• Lack of logical access controls• Unauthorised/ unapproved changes made to system
• Insufficient testing 12
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The success depends upon how you manage your
governance and risks!