Wednesday, 18th January 2023
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Overview
The MFSA is proposing to amend Chapters 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, and 10 of the Insurance Distribution Rules in line with findings observed during regulatory work as well as other findings observed by the market whilst carrying out their operations.
On Wednesday 18 January, the MFSA will be organising a webinar entitled "Webinar on the Proposed Amendments to the Insurance Distribution Rules", in which a presentation will be delivered to the insurance market clarifying the amendments being proposed to the Insurance Distribution Rules before a formal Consultation is issued.
Who Should Attend
Insurance Associations (MIA, MIBA, and MIMA) and Compliance Officers of Insurance Undertakings, Insurance Brokers, Insurance Managers, and Insurance Agents.
Agenda
| 1000hrs | Introductory Remarks
Ray Schembri - Head, Insurance and Pensions Supervision, MFSA |
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| 1015hrs | Proposed Amendments to the Insurance Distribution Rules
Dr Andrea Zerafa - Deputy Head (Legal and Regulatory) Insurance and Pensions Supervision, MFSA |
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| 1145hrs | Break | |
| 1200hrs | Q&A Session | |
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Registrations
The Authority encourages interested participants to register by not later than Friday 13 January 2023. Following successful registration to this webinar, participants will receive an email on Tuesday 17 January 2023 with a link to join.
Speakers
Head, Insurance and Pensions Supervision, MFSA
Ray Schembri
Ray Schembri joined the MFSA in February 2019 as Head of Insurance and Pensions Supervision and is responsible for the prudential supervision of insurance companies, insurance intermediaries and pension operators. Throughout his professional career spanning over 30 years, he held various senior executive positions and directorships with major insurance groups operating in Malta. An Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Mr Schembri has specialised in Insurance Broking, Insurance Operations Management, Insurance Projects Management, Insurance Portfolio Transfers, Risk Management and Captive Insurance Management.
Deputy Head (Legal and Regulatory), Insurance & Pensions Supervision, MFSA
Andrea Zerafa
Dr. Andrea Zerafa is a warranted lawyer and currently holds the position of Deputy Head within the Legal and Regulatory team of the Insurance and Pensions Supervision within the MFSA. Dr. Zerafa has been working at the MFSA for the past eleven years and has been involved in a number of projects, namely the transposition of the Solvency II Directive, the Insurance Distribution Directive and the IORP II Directive in Maltese Legislation.
