Title
Mandatory Pre-Need Plan Company Membership
Law
Ic Circular Letter No. 2015-27
Decision Date
Jun 1, 2015
All Pre-Need companies must join the Philippine Federation of Pre-Need Plan Companies within 30 days to promote industry cooperation and compliance, with membership affecting the issuance or renewal of their Certificate of Authority.
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Q&A (IC Circular Letter No. 2015-27)

The main purpose is to promote the interest of the Pre-Need industry and foster cooperation, discipline, and harmony among Pre-Need companies.

All Pre-Need companies authorized to transact business in the Philippines and those intending to engage in pre-need business are required to become members.

Existing Pre-Need companies which are not members must apply for membership within thirty (30) days from the date of the circular.

New Pre-Need companies must apply for membership within thirty (30) days from the issuance date of their Certificate of Authority by the Insurance Commission.

Membership to the Pre-Need Federation is governed by its own rules and regulations.

No. The Pre-Need Federation must provide and make available its services to all members without discrimination.

Compliance with this Circular Letter is a criterion in the issuance or renewal of the Certificate of Authority for Pre-Need companies.

This Circular Letter took effect immediately upon issuance on June 1, 2015.

The Pre-Need Federation is tasked to unify Pre-Need companies and ensure cooperation, discipline, and harmony within the industry by enforcing mandatory membership and providing equal services to members.


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