Government bills18
- HE 87/2024 vpPassed
Raising insurance brokers' minimum liability coverage
The minimum amounts of liability insurance required of insurance brokers will be increased due to inflation. In addition, specifying references to the Whistleblower Protection Act will be added to insurance legislation.
15 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 15/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Improving seafarers' working conditions and protection
The rules of the Maritime Labour Convention will be updated to improve the position, well-being and occupational safety of seafarers. At the same time, obligations will be laid down concerning private recruitment and placement services in the maritime sector and the reporting of fatalities to the authorities.
12 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 109/2023 vpPassed
Flexibility for supplementary pension institutions
The administration of supplementary pension foundations and funds will be facilitated by giving pensioners and employee representatives a stronger role in decision-making. At the same time, the rules on investment activities and the covering of pension liabilities of supplementary pension institutions will be made more flexible.
14 Mar 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 117/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Raising nuclear power plant liability
The liability of nuclear power plants to be covered by insurance in the event of an accident will be increased significantly. At the same time, liability amounts for other nuclear installations and transport of nuclear materials will be clarified, and a state guarantee will be enabled to compensate for long-term personal injuries.
23 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 307/2022 vpPassed
Clarifying insurance guarantees for exceptional circumstances
Official procedures concerning insurance guarantees for exceptional circumstances would be clarified to safeguard transport critical to society in disruptive situations. Guarantees could be granted on uniform terms for both domestic and international means of transport, and the practical administration of the guarantees would be transferred to the State Treasury.
8 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 179/2016 vpPassed
Cutting insurance aid for commercial fishing
Fishing gear on fishing vessels over 12 metres will be excluded from state insurance aid, and support for coastal fishing will be reduced. The changes will generate central government savings and bring provisions in line with EU state aid rules.
16 Dec 2016 · 1 vote100 jaa63 ei - HE 41/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone and light aviation rules
Provisions supplementing EU regulations on drones and light aviation will be introduced in Finland. Age limits and insurance requirements will be introduced for drone operators, and permitted weight limits for microlight aircraft will be raised.
17 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 108/2019 vpPassed
Updating insurance sector supervision and requirements
Supervisory cooperation between the Financial Supervisory Authority and other European authorities in the insurance sector will be deepened. At the same time, the minimum amounts of mandatory liability insurance for insurance brokers will be increased and the qualification requirements for actuaries will be clarified.
7 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 87/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming benefit and insurance data protection
Legislation concerning social security and the insurance sector will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The amendments will ensure the smooth processing of benefits and the prevention of fraud in the insurance sector.
30 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming liability for hazardous maritime transport
Finland will implement an international convention on compensation for damage caused by hazardous substances carried by sea. Shipowners will be subject to strict liability and mandatory insurance, supplemented by an international compensation fund.
28 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 298/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Improving and clarifying patient injury cover
The patient insurance system will be reformed and the legal protection of patients in injury situations improved. Patients will also be able to receive compensation for defects in devices implanted in the body and for vocational rehabilitation necessitated by an injury.
18 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 52/2018 vpLapsed
Updating social security data protection rules
Social security and insurance legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The amendments will enable automated decision-making in straightforward cases and ensure that data processing functions effectively in statutory duties.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 172/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming insurance sales and customer protection
Rules on insurance sales will be reformed and customer protection strengthened, particularly regarding insurance-based investment products. Insurance distributors will face stricter requirements on information provided to customers, staff professional competence, and the management of conflicts of interest.
11 Apr 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 141/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Improving entrepreneur benefits and minimum allowances
The waiting period for sickness allowance for entrepreneurs insured under the Self-Employed Persons' Pensions Act (YEL) will be shortened to one day, and the level of minimum daily allowances under health insurance will be increased. In addition, both parents will be able to receive special care allowance simultaneously during terminal care of a child.
19 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening investor protection and product supervision
Key information on packaged retail and insurance-based investment products will become more uniform and easier to compare for non-professional investors. The Financial Supervisory Authority will be granted powers to supervise the provision of information and intervene in the marketing of non-compliant products.
22 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 167/2016 vpPassed
Improving seafarer security and agency work
Shipping companies will be required to take out insurance to cover employees' repatriation costs, unpaid wages and medical expenses in international transport. At the same time, access to vacancy notices and shared facilities on board vessels will be improved for agency workers in the maritime sector.
21 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 93/2015 vpPassed
Securing accident cover for special groups
Statutory occupational accident and occupational disease insurance will be secured for family carers, informal carers and participants in work activities. Municipalities will be required to insure these groups not in an employment relationship in the same way as employees.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2015 vpPassed
Specifying solvency rules for insurance companies
The calculation of capital requirements and transitional periods for insurance companies will be specified to conform to an EU directive. At the same time, specific rules on EU-wide co-insurance will be added to the act.
3 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote