Registered insurance institutions are required to submit certain reports to Central Bank quarterly and annually.
Quarterly Returns
(VERSION 5.1)
The Quarterly Returns (version 5.1) are to be completed by all insurance companies at the end of each quarter. The returns are comprised of the following forms:-
- CB-20 - The Balance Sheet and Schedules
- CB-40 - The Income Statement and Schedules
- Schedule 1A - Interest Rates on TT Dollar Mortgage Loans
- Schedule 1B - Interest Rates on TT Dollar Investment Contracts
- CB-201 - Investment Exposure
- CB-202 - Liability Exposure
Additionally, Branches of Foreign Insurers only must fill out the following:
- Statutory Deposit Requirement
- Statutory Fund – Requirement in Respect of Long Term Insurance Business
- Statutory Fund Motor – Requirement in Respect of Motor Vehicle Insurance Business
The downloadable instructions listed below provide guidance on completing the forms and includes definitions of terms used.
Instructions for Completion of CB20 (version 5.1)
Instructions for Completion of CB40 (version 5.1)
(VERSION 4.1)
The Quarterly Returns (version 4.1) are to be completed by all insurance companies at the end of each quarter. The returns are comprised of the following forms:-
- CB-20 - The Balance Sheet and Schedules
- CB-40 - The Income Statement and Schedules
- CB-201 - Investment Exposure
- CB-202 - Liability Exposure
- Statutory Deposit Requirement
- Statutory Fund – Requirement in Respect of Long Term Insurance Business
- Statutory Fund Motor – Requirement in Respect of Motor Vehicle Insurance Business
The downloadable instructions listed below provide guidance on completing the forms and includes definitions of terms used.
Instructions for Completion of CB20 (version 4)
Appendix to Instructions for CB20 Return
Instructions for Completion of CB40 (version 4)
Annual Returns
INSURANCE ACT 2018, IFRS17 COMPLIANT RETURNS, UPDATED W.E.F. AUGUST 1, 2024
IA Annual Returns of General Insurers (version 3.1)
IA Annual Returns of Long-Term Insurers (version 3.1)
Annual Returns Instructions Manual (updated to version 3.1)
(INSURANCE ACT 2018, IFRS17 COMPLIANT RETURNS)
IA Annual Returns of General Insurers (version 3.0)
IA Annual Returns of Long-Term Insurers (version 3.0)
IA Asset Schedules to the Annual Returns (version 3.0)
Annual Returns Instructions Manual (updated to version 3.0)
(INSURANCE ACT 2018)
IA Annual Returns of General Insurers (version 2.0)
IA Annual Return of Long-Term Insurer (version 2.0)
IA Asset Schedules to the Annual Returns (version 2.0)
Annual Returns Instruction Manual
(INSURANCE ACT 1980)
Insurance Act Annual Statement
Insurance Act Annual Returns D2 Schedule
Quarterly Insurance Returns Tobago
Key Personnel
Key Personnel of Company and Operations (Insurance Companies) (2)
Capital Adequacy
Capital Adequacy Returns (version 2.0)
Recognized Credit Rating Agencies and Ratings Equivalency Table
Catastrophe Reserve Fund
Catastrophe Reserve Fund (Annual)
Credit Exposure
Credit Exposures CB 105I Version 2.1 (Quarterly)
Credit Exposures CB 105I-Form B (One-off submission)
Credit Exposure Instruction Manual
Quarterly Shareholding
Quarterly Shareholding Report (Version 2.0)
Shareholding and Ownership Interests
Shareholding and Ownership Interests Report
Claims Schedules in respect of General Insurance Business
Appointed Actuary’s Report in respect of Long-Term Insurance Business
Schedules to the Appointed Actuary’s Report for Long-Term Insurance Business
Appointed Actuary's Report on Respect of General Insurance Business
Schedules to the Appointed Actuary’s Report for General Insurance Business
Financial Condition Report
Format of the Financial Condition Report
Why are regular returns required?
The Central Bank mandates these returns in order to:
- Secure regular reporting on the financial condition and performance of all insurance companies
- Ensure consistent and standardized information among reporting institutions; and
- Aggregate data for the purpose of assessing the performance of insurance industry as a whole.
Returns should also be e-mailed to [email protected].
