Insurance Act 1966 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2B · Insurance Intermediaries
83. Negotiation and placement of risk with unlicensed insurer
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Subject to sections 84 and 85, a registered insurance broker must not, in the course of its business as such, negotiate any contract of insurance with an insurer (directly or indirectly) except with a licensed insurer acting in the course of its business as such.
registered insurance broker
“registered insurance broker” means an insurance broker who is for the time being registered under section 76;
The reference in subsection (1) to a contract of insurance does not apply to —
reinsurance;
business relating to risks outside Singapore; or
such other risks as may be prescribed.
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.
In subsection (2), “risks outside Singapore” means any risk which would be classified as an offshore policy as defined in the First Schedule had the risk been underwritten by a licensed insurer in Singapore.[35ZE
licensed insurer
“licensed insurer” means an insurer which is for the time being licensed under section 11;