TITLE IU.K. [X1VALUATION AND RISK-BASED CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (PILLAR I), ENHANCED GOVERNANCE (PILLAR II) AND INCREASED TRANSPARENCY (PILLAR III)]

CHAPTER XU.K. CAPITAL ADD-ON

SECTION 1 U.K. Circumstances for imposing a capital add-on

Article 277U.K.Assessment of a significant deviation as regards the governance

[F1In] concluding that the system of governance of an insurance or reinsurance undertaking deviates significantly from the standards laid down in Title I, Chapter IV, Section 2 of that Directive, supervisory authorities shall take into account all relevant factors including all of the following:

(a)

the effect of the deviation from the governance standards as laid down in Title I, Chapter IV, Section 2 of Directive 2009/138/EC on the sound and prudent management of the business and whether the deviation arises from an inadequate implementation of a requirement relating to the system of governance or a failure to implement such a requirement;

(b)

the likelihood and severity of any adverse impact on policyholders and beneficiaries;

(c)

the different ways of organising an effective system of governance which is proportionate to the nature, scale and complexity of the risks inherent in the business of the undertaking;

(d)

the probable financial loss the undertaking could incur as a consequence of the deviation;

(e)

the anticipated duration of the deviation.