Article 268U.K.Specific provisions
1.Insurance and reinsurance undertakings shall incorporate the functions and the associated reporting lines into the organisational structure in a way which ensures that each function is free from influences that may compromise the function's ability to undertake its duties in an objective, fair and independent manner. Each function shall operate under the ultimate responsibility of, and report to the administrative, management or supervisory body and shall, where appropriate, cooperate with the other functions in carrying out their roles.
2.The persons performing a function shall be able to communicate at their own initiative with any staff member and shall have the necessary authority, resources and expertise as well as unrestricted access to all relevant information necessary to carry out their responsibilities.
3.The persons performing a function shall promptly report any major problem in their area of responsibility to the administrative, management or supervisory body.