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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Table 1. Thailand: Summary Compliance with the
Insurance Core Principles
1. Objectives, Powers, and Responsibilities of the Supervisor
The authority responsible for insurance supervision (the OIC) is clearly defined in primary legislation. The
operations of the OIC appear to be broadly focused on the maintenance of a fair, safe and stable insurance
sector for the benefit and protection of policyholders.
Under current legislation, however, several key supervisory powers under the legislation, like the power to
approve licensing decisions, rest with the Minister and/or Cabinet rather than the supervisory authority.
Establishing these powers with the Minister rather than the supervisor creates a risk that the supervisor may
not have adequate powers that can be used in a timely manner to achieve the objectives of supervision.
2. Supervisor
While many of the ICP standards are fully addressed, the independence and transparency of the supervisory
organization can be improved and should be made more consistent with international standards. Improving
independence of the OIC should be accompanied by measures to increase its formal accountability to
government.
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