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Significant deviations from the assumptions underlying the standard formula calculation, internal model, and/or system of governance
3.1
Where it is inappropriate for a firm to calculate the SCR in accordance with the standard formula, because its risk profile deviates significantly from the assumptions underlying the standard formula calculation, then the PRA may require the firm to use an internal model to calculate the SCR, or the relevant risk modules of the SCR.
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3.2
Article 37 of the Solvency II Directive contemplates the PRA applying a capital add-on to a firm in circumstances where there has been a standard formula significant risk profile deviation, an internal model significant risk profile deviation, a significant system of governance deviation, or a significant risk profile deviation following the application of the matching adjustment, volatility adjustment or transitional measures in Articles 308c or d, in circumstances where the conditions stipulated in article 37(1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) have been met. The PRA will use its powers under section 55M of FSMA in order to apply a capital add-on. The Solvency II Regulations also apply in relation to the imposition of a capital add-on.
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3.3
A firm may apply to the PRA for a waiver of Solvency Capital Requirement — Internal Models 8.1, if there are duly justified circumstances for the firm to revert to calculating the SCR on the basis of the standard formula.
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3.4
If a firm fails to implement the plan to restore compliance referred to in Solvency Capital Requirement — Internal Models 9.1, the PRA may require the firm to revert to calculating the SCR in accordance with the standard formula.
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Statistical quality standards
3.5
No particular method for the calculation of the probability distribution forecast is prescribed by PRA rules.
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Reversion to the standard formula
3.6
For the purposes of Solvency Capital Requirement — Internal Models 11.8(1), the PRA would only approve diversification effects to be taken into account in a firm’s internal model dependencies within and across risk categories provided the firm satisfies the PRA that the system used for measuring those diversification effects is adequate.
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3.7
If a firm cannot derive the SCR directly from the probability distribution forecast generated by its internal model, then the firm may apply to the PRA for a waiver of Solvency Capital Requirement — Internal Models 12.2 so that approximations may be used in the process to calculate the SCR. In considering whether to grant such a waiver, the PRA will consider whether policyholders are provided with a level of protection equivalent to that set out in Solvency Capital Requirement — General Provisions 3.2–3.5 and Solvency Capital Requirement — Internal Models 3.1(2). The Solvency II Regulations contain additional requirements relevant to a firm seeking a waiver of Solvency Capital Requirement — Internal Models 12.2.
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