Minor alterations to forms and instructions

13. APRA may:

(a) make minor variations to the Data Specifications (either generally, or in relation to a class of insurers, or in relation to a particular insurer) to correct technical, programming or logical errors, inconsistencies or anomalies;

(b) vary, omit or substitute (either generally, or in relation to a class of insurers, or in relation to a particular insurer) an occupation code or description in Appendix B to the Data Specifications, if APRA forms the view that the existing code or description is inappropriate having regard to the circumstances or business of each relevant insurer and any other relevant considerations; or

(c) vary, omit or substitute (either generally, or in relation to a class of insurers, or in relation to a particular insurer) a specification in a Table in the Data Specifications, if APRA forms the view that the specification is inappropriate having regard to the circumstances or business of each relevant insurer and any other relevant considerations.

14. If APRA makes such a variation it must notify affected insurers in writing.

Interpretation

15. In this reporting standard:

agent of APRA means a person appointed under s 47 of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998 to receive data on behalf of APRA.

APRA means the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority established under the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998.

Chief Financial Officer means the person having the function of chief financial officer of the insurer, by whatever name called, and whether or not he or she is a member of the governing board of the entity, and if there is no such person means a person who performs similar functions to those commonly performed by a chief financial officer.

Data Specifications means the Data Specifications in the Schedule.

Fujitsu Australia means Fujitsu Australia Limited ABN 19 001 011 427.

general insurer has the same meaning as in the Insurance Act 1973.

insurer means a general insurer.

Principal Executive Officer means the principal executive officer of the insurer for the time being, by whatever name called, and whether or not he or she is a member of the governing board of the entity.

product liability insurance includes policies that provide for compensation for loss and or injury caused by, or as a result of, the use of goods.

professional indemnity insurance includes:

(a) insurance that provides cover for a professional for actions taken against that professional in tort, contract or under statute law in respect of advice or services provided as part of their professional practice, including cover in respect of damages and legal expenses;