Authorisation and Approval Process - Solvency II

Application for Authorisation Guidance and Checklists

Guidance and checklists for submitting applications for authorisation are included in the following documents:

• Guidance on Completing and Submitting (Re)Insurance Authorisation Applications;
• Checklist for Completing and Submitting (Re)Insurance Authorisation Applications;
• Guidance and Checklist for Submitting Applications for Authorisation of a Branch of a Third-Country Insurance Undertaking; and
• Guidance on the Approval and Supervision of Special Purpose Vehicles under Solvency II. 

All of the listed information must be provided in order to constitute a complete application.
The application process is an iterative one involving contact and consultation with the Central Bank after an application is formally submitted.

If an applicant makes material changes to its application, it should submit a revised application incorporating all of the changes.

Guidance on Other Solvency II Applications