6

Transitional Arrangements for Key Function Holders

6.1

This Chapter applies only to:

  1. (1) transitional key function holders, in relation to key functions held as at 1 January 2016;
  2. (2) grandfathering key function holders, in relation to key functions held as at 7 March 2016; and
  3. (3) new SIMF applicants.

6.2

A firm must provide the information required by Insurance – Fitness and Propriety 4.1 for each transitional key function holder, grandfathering key function holder and new SIMF applicant in accordance with 6.36.5.

6.3

In respect of a grandfathering key function holder, the requirement in 6.2 will be satisfied where the firm submits a grandfathering notification in accordance with Senior Insurance Managers Regime - Transitional Provisions 2.1, or the update to the grandfathering notification in accordance with Senior Insurance Managers Regime - Transitional Provisions 5 (as the case may be), provided that the firm also submits a scope of responsibilities form to the PRA in respect of that grandfathering key function holder by 7 September 2016.

6.4

In respect of a new SIMF applicant, the PRA directs that a firm must provide the information referred to in 6.2 to the PRA in whichever form is required for the senior insurance management approval application, pursuant to Senior Insurance Managers Regime - Applications and Notifications 2, which must be accompanied by a scope of responsibilities form.

6.5

In respect of a transitional key function holder who is not a grandfathering key function holder or a new SIMF applicant, the PRA directs that a firm must provide the information referred to in 6.2 to the PRA by sending the key function holder notification form to the PRA in accordance with 3.3 by 7 September 2016.