Corporations Regulations 2001

CHAPTER 7 - FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS  

PART 7.6B - PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO APRA ABOUT CONTRACTS OF INSURANCE  

REGULATION 7.6.08E   INFORMATION ABOUT GENERAL INSURANCE PRODUCTS - UNAUTHORISED FOREIGN INSURERS  

7.6.08E(1)    
This regulation applies in relation to a general insurance product:

(a)    that is entered into as a result of a dealing in the product, either wholly or partially, by the person; and

(b)    that is not a reinsurance contract or a retrocession contract; and

(c)    in relation to which an unauthorised foreign insurer is a party to the contract that is the general insurance product.

Note: An unauthorised foreign insurer may be a party to a contract of insurance to which Part 2 of the Insurance Regulations 2024 applies. These are insurance contracts for:

  • (a) high-value insured; and
  • (b) atypical risks; and
  • (c) risks that cannot reasonably be placed in Australia; and
  • (d) contracts required by foreign law.

  • 7.6.08E(2)    
    However, if the general insurance product has been dealt with by more than 1 person, this regulation only applies, in relation to the general insurance product, to the person who has:

    (a)    dealt directly with the unauthorised foreign insurer; or

    (b)    dealt indirectly with the unauthorised foreign insurer through a foreign intermediary.

    7.6.08E(3)    
    For section 912CA of the Act, the person must provide information to APRA about the general insurance product entered into within a reporting period specified in subregulation (5) :

    (a)    in accordance with Table 2 in Form 701; and

    (b)    either:


    (i) within the time specified by ASIC or APRA if that is a reasonable time; or

    (ii) if ASIC or APRA do not specify a time - within 20 business days after the last day of the applicable reporting period.

    Penalty:

  • (a) for an individual - 20 penalty units; and
  • (b) for a body corporate - 200 penalty units.

  • 7.6.08E(4)    
    For section 912CA of the Act, the person must provide further information to APRA relating to the information provided in accordance with Table 2 in Form 701:

    (a)    if APRA makes a request in writing for the further information; and

    (b)    either:


    (i) within 5 business days of receiving the request; or

    (ii) if ASIC or APRA specify a later date - by that date.

    Penalty:

  • (a) for an individual - 20 penalty units; and
  • (b) for a body corporate - 200 penalty units.

  • 7.6.08E(5)    
    The reporting periods are:

    (a)    1 May to 30 June 2010; and

    (b)    1 July to 31 December 2010; and

    (c)    1 January to 30 June in any year after 2010; and

    (d)    1 July to 31 December in any year after 2010.

    7.6.08E(6)    
    Strict liability applies to subregulations (3) and (4) .




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