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Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

Schedule

(Regulations 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)
INSURANCE COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS AND FORMS) REGULATIONS
FORM A1
LONG-TERM BUSINESS REVENUE ACCOUNT
Company .........................................................................................................................................
Year ended ............................................................. Territory .........................................................
PARTICULARSOrdinary Long Term
Ordinary LifeOtherTotalIndustrial LifeTotal Long Term
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
INCOME
1.Fund brought forward
2.Premiums (net of refunds, rebates, premiums for reinsurance ceded)—
Single
Other
Consideration for annuities
Single
Other
Total Premiums
3.Commissions Received
4.(i)Interest, Dividends and Rent
(ii)Less Rates and Taxes thereon
5.Other Income (particulars to be specified)
6.Total
EXPENDITURE
7.Claims (net of reinsurance recoveries)—
8.Commission Paid
9.Expenses of Management
10.Shareholders' share of distributable surplus transferred to Profit & Loss Account
11.Other expenditure (particulars to be specified)
12.Fund carried forward
13.Total
FORM A2
PREMIUM ANALYSIS — LONG TERM BUSINESS
Company ............................................................................................
Year ended .................................... Territory ...........................................
PARTICULARSOrdinary LifeIndustrial LifeANNUITIES
OrdinaryApproved Pension
1.Gross Premiums Written
2.Reinsurance Ceded
3.Reinsurance Commissions
4.Reinsurance Recoveries
FORM A3
CHANGES IN LONG-TERM BUSINESS
Company ............................................................................................
Year ended ................................ Territory ................................................
Category of Business ..................................................................
(1) Changes in business in force during the financial year
ASSURANCESDEFERRED ANNUITIESANNUITIES IN PAYMENTS
ParticularsNumber of PoliciesSums AssuredNumber of PoliciesNumber of annuity per annumNumber of PoliciesAmounts of annuity per annum
In force at beginning of year
New business
Net transfers and other alternations 'on'
Bonus alloted
Total 'on'
Deaths
Maturities
Surrenders
Forfeitures
Conversions to paid up policies for reduced benefits
Lapses (i.e. policies with no surrender value)
Net transfers, expiries and other alterations 'off'
Total 'off'
In force at end of year
Note: Separate forms are to be submitted in respect of each category of long term business.
(2) New business taken on in the year
POLICIES ON REGISTER IN ......................
ParticularsNumber of ContractsSums Assured or amounts of annuity per annumSingle Premium and ConsiderationsAnnual Premiums
Assurances—
Non-group
Group
Total
Deferred annuities—
Non-group
Group
Total
Immediate annuities—
Non-group
Group
Total
Other (To be specified)
FORM B1
GENERAL BUSINESS REVENUE ACCOUNT
Company ...................................................................................................................
Year ended ...................................... Territory ....................................................
MARINE AVIATION AND TRANSPORT
LiabilityMarineAviationTransportMotor VehiclePecuniary LossPersonal accidentPropertyTotal
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
INCOME
1.     Unearned premiums brought forward
2.     Unexpired risks brought forward
3.     Unearned premiums carried forward
4.     Unexpired risks carried forward
5.     Premiums (net of reinsurances ceded
6.     Earned premiums
7.     Commissions received
8.     Interest, dividends and rent less Rates and Taxes thereon
9.     Other Income (particulars to be specified)
10.     Transfer from Profit and Loss Account
11.     Total
EXPENDITURE
12.     Claims paid (net of reinsurance)
13.     Claims outstanding brought forward
14.     Claims equalization forward
15.     Claims outstanding carried forward
16.     Claims equalization carried forward
17.     Claims incurred
18.     Commissions paid
19.     Expenses of management
20.     Premium taxes
21.     Transfer to Profit & Loss Account
22.     Total
FORM B2
GENERAL BUSINESS PREMIUM ANALYSIS (Local Companies Only)
Company ......................................................................................................................
Year ended ......................................
MARINE AVIATION
AND TRANSPORT
Motor VehiclePecuniary LossPersonal AccidentPropertyTotal
LiabilityMarineAviationTransport
ANALYSIS
(i)     Gross Premium
Received:
(a)     Local Direct and Facultative Business
(b)     Local reinsurance business other than facultative business
(c)     Overseas direct and facultative business
(d)     Overseas reinsurance business other than facultative business
(e)     Treaty reinsurance business in which local and overseas business cannot be distinguished
(f)     Total
(ii)     Net Premiums
(a)     in respect of local direct business and facultative reinsurance business accepted by months in respect of contract commencing in:
     1st Month
     2nd Month
     3rd Month
     4th Month
     5th Month
     6th Month
     7th Month
     8th Month
     9th Month
     10th Month
     11th Month
     12th Month
     Total
GENERAL BUSINESS PREMIUM ANALYSIS (Local Companies Only)
Company .......................................................................................................................
Year ended ....................................................................
ParticularsMARINE AVIATION AND TRANSPORT
LiabilityMarineAviationTransportMotor VehiclePecuniary LossPersonal accidentPropertyTotal
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
(b)     treaty reinsurance accepted in
First quarter 20
Second quarter 20
Third quarter 20
Fourth quarter 20
2. PREMIUM CEDED
(i)     Reinsurance premiums in respect of—
(a)     Local business
(b)     Overseas business
(c)     Treaty reinsurance in which local and overseas components cannot be distinguished
(d)     Total
(ii)     Reinsurance recoveries
(iii)     Commissions on reinsurance business ceded

(Substituted by S.I. 36/1996)

FORM B3
GENERAL BUSINESS PREMIUM ANALYSIS (Foreign Companies Only)
Company .......................................................................................................................
Year ended .......................................... Territory .................................................................
ParticularsMARINE AVIATION
AND TRANSPORT
LiabilityMarineAviationTransportMotor VehiclePecuniary LossPersonal AccidentPropertyTotal
1     Premium Ceded and Retained
     (a)     Gross Premiums Written
     (b)     Reinsurance Ceded
     (c)     Reinsurance Commissions
     (d)     Reinsurance Recoveries
2     Net Premiums
3     Net Monthly Premiums
1st Month
2nd Month
3rd Month
4th Month
5th Month
6th Month
7th Month
8th Month
9th Month
10th Month
11th Month
12th Month
Total
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(Inserted by S.I. 36/1996)

FORM B4
STATEMENT OF CLAIMS PAID AND OUTSTANDING
(for Direct Insurance/Facultative Reinsurance Business)
Company ............................................................................................
Financial Year ended ................................................................................
Country ...................................Risk Group/Class of Business .......................
Claims originating in year ended ...................................................................
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Number of claims yearAmounts paid During yearsAmounts paid in Previous yearsPayments outstandingTotal
(2)+
(3)+
(4)+
1.     Claims settled in this financial year at no cost
2.     Claims settled in this financial year at some cost
3.     Claims outstanding at end of financial year
4.     Claims incurred but not reported
Total Claims originating in the year
Identical forms are to be prepared for each of the 4 years prior to the year of account. A further form is to be prepared for the fifth and previous year.
FORM B5
STATEMENT OF CATASTROPHE AGGREGATES
(Property Insurance of Business Only)
Company ............................................................................................
Financial Year ended ..........................................................................
Country ........................ Zone ............ Catastrophe Risk Group ........................
Type of PropertyTotal Sums InsuredExposure (PML)Premium
Residential...........................................................
Commercial/Industrial...........................................................
Other...........................................................
Note: A separate Form B5 is to be prepared in respect of each of the following risk groups: (a) Hurricane (b) Earthquake (c) Flood.
FORM C
PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT
Company ............................................................................................
Financial Year ended .................................... Territory .................................
ParticularsTotal
Income
1.Balance of last year's account
2.Interest & dividends not carried to other accounts
3.Profit realised (Accounts to be specified)
4.Other receipts (Details to be specified)
5.Total
Expenditure
6.Taxation
7.Dividends & Bonuses to shareholders
8.Expense not charged to other accounts
9.Loss sustained (Accounts to be specified)
10.Other payments (Specify)
11.Balance as per Form D1
12.Total
FORM D1
BALANCE SHEET
Company ............................................................................................
Financial Year ended ............................... Territory ....................................
Long-Term Insurance BusinessMotor Vehicle Insurance BusinessAll Other Classes of Insurance BusinessTotal
Share Capital
Authorised
....... share of $ ................ each
Issued and fully paid—
....... shares of $ ................ each
Share Premium Account
Retained Profits
Other reserves (specify)
Total Capital and Reserves
Insurance Funds
Long-Term Funds:
Ordinary Life
Industrial Life
Motor Vehicle
Other Classes (to be specified)
Claims admitted or intimated but not paid (to be specified)
Premiums Paid in Advance
Outstanding Commissions
Amount due to reinsurers
Bank Loans and Overdrafts
Other liabilities (to be specified)
     Total Liabilities
1.Fixed Assets
2.Loans
3.Government Securities
4.Company Securities
5.Cash & Term deposits
6.Current Assets
7.Other
     Total Assets
Notes: A note should accompany the Balance Sheet showing a further breakdown of current assets eg. 'Amount due from policyholders', 'Amounts due from other insurers', 'Interest, dividends and rents outstanding', 'Sundry debtors'
FORM D2
DETAILED STATEMENT OF ASSETS
Company .......................................................................................
Financial Year ended ................................ Territory ....................................
ASSETSLong-Term Insurance BusinessMotor Vehicle Insurance BusinessAll Other Classes of Insurance BusinessTotal
1.     Fixed Assets—$$$$
     (a)     Real Estate including buildings
     (b)     Office Furniture and Fittings
     (c)     Motor Vehicles
     (d)     Equipment
2.     Loans—
     (a)     On Mortgage
     (b)     On Debentures or Shares
     (c)     On Policies of the Company
     (d)     Other (To be specified)
3.     Government Securities—
     (a)     Local
     (b)     OECS
     (c)     Other CARICOM States
     (d)     United Kingdom
     (e)     Canada
     (f)     Other (Specify)
4.     Ordinary Shares in—
     (a)     Local Companies
     (b)     OECS Companies
     (c)     CARICOM Companies
     (d)     Other Companies
5.     Preference Shares in—
     (a)     Local Companies
     (b)     OECS Companies
     (c)     CARICOM Companies
     (d)     Other Companies
6.     Bonds & Debentures—
     (a)     Local Companies
     (b)     OECS Companies
     (c)     CARICOM Companies
     (d)     Other Companies
7.     Investment in dependent companies which are insurance companies
8.     Investment in dependent companies which are not insurance companies
9.     Other investments (specify)
10.     Cash Deposits with insurance regulatory bodies
11.     Fixed Deposits with banks
12.     Fixed Deposits with other financial institutions
13.     Cash on current Account and in hand
14.     Amount due from agents and sub-agents
15.     Amounts due from brokers
16.     Amounts due from Policyholders
17.     Amounts due from other Insurance companies
18.     Interest, Dividends and Rents accruing but not due
19.     Interest, Dividends and Rent Outstanding
20.     Sundry Debtors
21.     Other assets (specify)
Total Assets as per Form D1
FORM D3
LIABILITIES TO LONG-TERM POLICYHOLDERS
Company ............................................................................................
Financial Year ended .................................... Territory ................................
Company ............................................................................................
AddEC$
Long Term Funds—
Ordinary Life
Industrial Life
Outstanding Claims—
Death
Maturities
Other (to be specified)
Annuities due and unpaid
Provisions for unreported claims
Deposits re policies
Premiums paid in advance
Unpaid Dividends
Accrued Interest on policies
Other (specify)
Less
Loans on policies of the Company
Interest accrued on policy loans
Outstanding Premiums
Other (specify)
Less
     Cash or market value of securities placed on deposit with the Registrar in respect of long term insurance business
Insurance Fund Requirement
FORM D4
POLICY HOLDER LIABILITY — MOTOR INSURANCE BUSINESS
Company ............................................................................................
Financial Year ended .................................. Territory ..................................
AddEC$
Unearned premium provision
Unexpired risk provision
Claims outstanding provision
Claims equalisation
Less
Premiums paid in advance
Other (specify)
Less
     Cash or market value of securities placed on deposit with the Registrar in respect of Motor Insurance Business
Insurance Fund Requirements
PARTICULARS OF ASSETS HELD IN RESPECT OF POLICYHOLDERS
Company ............................................................................................... Fund ....................................................................................................................
Financial Year ended ............................................................................... Territory ...........................................................................................................
1. Government Securities and Debentures:
DescriptionYear of MaturityInterestPar ValueBook ValueRate used to obtain Market ValueMarket ValueInterest
RatesDue DatesDueAccrued
Total Government Securities
2. Company Shares
DescriptionYear of MaturityInterestPar ValueBook ValueRate used to obtain Market ValueMarket ValueInterest
RatesDue DatesDueAccrued
TOTAL
3. Fixed Deposits :
DescriptionReceipt No.AmountMaturity DateRate of Interest
(Name of Financial Institution)
TOTAL
4. Mortgage Loans
Name of BorrowerLocation of PropertyOriginal Amount of LoanDateMethod of RepaymentRate of Interest DateAmount Outstanding at Balance sheetDate of Outstanding Period of Replacement
Total
5. Real Estate Owned by Company:
Description and Location of PropertyDate AcquiredEncumbranceActual CostBook Value EncumbranceMarket Value less Encumbrance



TOTAL REAL ESTATE
6. Other Assets:
     (Details to be specified)
SUMMARY OF ASSETS HELD IN RESPECT OF POLICY HOLDERS
1. Government Securities and Debentures
2. Company shares
3. Fixed Deposits
4. Mortgage Loans
5. Real Estate
6. Other
Total

(Substituted by S.I. 36/1996)

FORM E
SCHEDULE OF MANAGEMENT EXPENSES
Company ............................................................................................
Financial Year ended .................................. Territory ...................................
Details of ExpensesIncurred During the yearAmount Charged as Investment Expenses
I.     REMUNERATION
     1.     Salaries and Wages
     2.     Director's Fee
TOTAL REMUNERATION
II.     EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND WELFARE
     3.     Pensions and other
          Employee Benefits
     4.     Training Expenses
     5.     Other Welfare Items
          Total Employee Welfare
III.     PROFESSIONAL FEES
     6.     Legal Fees
     7.     Underwriting Reports
     a.     Underwriting surveys
     b.     Medical Reports
     c.     Other Reports
     8.     Auditor Fees
     9.     Consultant and Other Professional Fees
          Total Professional Fees
IV     ACCOMMODATION EXPENSES
     10.     Rent
     11.     Water and Lighting
     12.     Furniture, Machines and Equipment
          Total Accommodation Expenses
V.     TAXATION
     13.     Insurance Taxes, Licenses, etc.
          TOTAL TAXATION
VI.     REAL ESTATE
     14.     Real Estate Expenses
          TOTAL REAL ESTATE
VII.     MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
     15.     Advertising
     16.     Insurance
     17.     Printing and Stationery
     18.     Postage, telephone and Express Services
     19.     Collection and Bank Charges
     20.     Entertainment
     21.     Travelling Expenses
     a.     Local Travel
     b.     Foreign Travel
     22.     Associations and Bureaus
     23.     Donations to Charities
     24.     Other Sundry Expenses
     Total Miscellaneous Expenses
     GRAND TOTALS
     Less Investment Expenses
TOTAL MANAGEMENT EXPENSES
NOTES ON FORM E
Item 1.Salaries and Wages
Salaries, wages, bonuses, fixed allowances, overtime and other compensation to employees, also consultants employed on a monthly or weekly basis.
Item 2.Directors Fees
EXCLUDE salaries to full time directors, or commissions payable in connection with the procuration of business.
Item 3.Pensions and other Employee Benefits
Contributions to staff pensions and insurance, national insurance and national health insurance: payments to employees under self insurance programmes.
EXCLUDE employer's liability insurance, or insurance on the lives of employees where the company is the beneficiary.
Item 4. Training Expenses
Cost of training material, courses, examination, fees, books, membership fees of employees in and company contributions to professional organisations.
EXCLUDE salaries, stationery, furniture and equipment used in training: scholarships to non-employees.
Item 5.Other Welfare Items
Cost of advertising for recruitment of staff; medical examinations of and character and credit reports on employees or on applicant for employment; employee uniforms; outings and entertainment for employees; subsistence and other payments for meals for employees; donations to or on behalf of employees.
Item 6.Legal Fees
Retainers fees and other expenses payable to legal practitioners.
EXCLUDE fees and expenses in connection with claims (Claim Cost).
Item 7.Underwriting Reports
a.Underwriting Surveys.
Cost of survey, credit, moral hazard, character reports obtained for underwriting purposes, including fire reports, inspection and engineering reports; maps; fees to independent auditors for auditing payroll and other premium bases.
b.Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination, laboratory and diagnostic reports in connection with the underwriting of insurances of the person.
EXCLUDE character, credit or medical reports on member of staff or applicants for employment (Item 5); or reports in connection with claims (Claims Costs.)
Item 8.Auditors Fees
EXCLUDE fees for accounting services, valuation of shares, secretarial or other services (Item 9).
Item 9.Consultants and Other Professional Fees
Retainers fees and other expenses of independent consultants, but excluding fees and other payments in connection with claims.
Item 10.Rent
Rent of Branch and Head Offices; rent for space occupied in buildings owned (optional); rental of safety deposit boxes; alterations and repairs to leased premises; cost of janitorial services, towels, toiletries, electric lamp replacements and other incidental maintenance charges.
EXCLUDE salaries and wages, and real estate expenses
Item 11.Water and Lighting
Water and Lighting in leased premises only; (but see Item 14).
Item 12.Furniture, Machines and Equipment
Depreciation expenses; rental and repairs to furniture, equipment and office machines.
Item 13 Insurance Taxes, Licences and Fees
Fire Brigade Charges; Insurance License Fees; Premium Taxes; advertising required by law; business licences and fees; stamp duties on policies; withholding taxes on reinsurance remittances.
EXCLUDE real estate taxes, income or corporation tax on profits; withholding tax on profits or dividends; value added tax.
Item 14.Real Estate Expenses
Operating and maintenance and insurance costs, including wages and salaries to janitors, caretakers, maintenance and security personnel (especially if real estate is not used directly and exclusively for the insurance business); foreclosure expenses including advertising in connection with real property on which the company holds a lien or mortgage; depreciation costs; rates and taxes on real estate.
EXCLUDE security services for the exclusive protection of the insurance business, or for the collection or transport of cash in connection with the operation of the insurance business.
Item 15.Advertising
EXCLUDE cost of advertisements for the recruitment of staff (Item 5); or in connection with owned real estate or in connection with the foreclosure of mortgaged properties (Item 14); advertising required by law (Item 13).
Item 16.Insurance
Fidelity and surety bonds on employees and agents; public liability, employer's liability and other insurances.
EXCLUDE insurances for the benefit of employee or dependants (Item 3); insurance on owned real estate.
Item 17.Printing and Stationery
Stationery and office supplies; printing; purchase of books, newspaper and periodicals; but exclude printing equipment (Item 12).
Item 18.Postage, Telephone and Express services
Express freight and cartage; courier services, postage, telephone; rental of post office boxes.
EXCLUDE rent, repairs and depreciation of postage franking or facsimile machines.
Item 19Collection and Bank Charges
EXCLUDE overdraft and other interest (deduct from interest income).
Item 20.Travel Expenses
a.Local Travel
Depreciation, insurance, repairs, maintenance and operating expenses of company vehicles: rental of vehicles; transportation, subsistence, hotel and other expenses including telephone, of employees while travelling within national boundaries.
b.Foreign Travel
Transportation, hotel, subsistence and other expenses while travelling overseas.
Item 21.Entertainment
Cost of entertainment of guests; cost of favours and presents to persons other than employees; dues and subscriptions to social and civic clubs.
Item 22Associations and Bureaus
Dues, charges, fees (including payment for rate manuals and experience data) to associations, bureaus and other organisations to which the company may belong, but excluding subscriptions to social and civic clubs.
Item 23.Donations to Charities
Donations to charities whether under deed of covenant or not.
Item 24.Other Sundry Expenses
Other expenses not entered elsewhere.