# The Insurance Companies (Assistance) Regulations 1987, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement the Assistance Directive (84/641/EEC) by amending the Insurance Companies Act 1982 and its subordinate legislation, to create a new general business class 18. This class comprises all types of benefits in-cash or in-kind insurance in which assistance is given to the policy holder. The exemption from authorisation and supervision already enjoyed by motoring associations in respect of some types of benefits-in-kind insurance is continued with some modification of the nature and extent of the benefits which may be provided.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2130/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insurance-companies-assistance-regulations-1987/note
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