Insurance
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for developing and drafting the legislation on statutory insurance, insurance companies and pension institutions. The goal is a sustainable social security and private insurance, by means of which enterprises and individuals can cover their risks.
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Legislation and oversight »
Insurance business in Finland is subject to licence.
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Insurance institutions »
In Finland, private insurance institutions handle both statutory and voluntary insurance. Operating in the insurance sector is subject to authorisation.
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Supervision of the insurance sector »
The insurance sector is supervised to safeguard the interests of the insured and the beneficiaries.
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Investing insurance contributions »
Insurance companies must invest the insurance contributions that they collect from the insured in a secure and productive manner.
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Statutory insurance »
Part of social security in Finland is provided through statutory insurance.
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Social insurance contribution »
Contributions in 2014–2020.
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Insurance related appeals »
A policy holder, who is unhappy with an insurance company's decision, should first take the matter up with a representative of their insurance company.