INSURANCE FUNCTIONS AS AN OBJECT OF FINANCIAL AND LEGAL REGULATION

Abstract

The functions of insurance as an object of financial and legal regulation are considered. Based on the methodology of the system analysis, an analysis of the current legislation in the field of insurance concerning definition of the insurance concept is carried out. It is noted that today a new sub-branch such as financial and legal regulation of insurance business has appeared in the system of financial law as a branch of law. It combines legal norms that regulate (mainly by the method of authoritative provisions) public relations on the formation, distribution and use of insurance funds, exercise of control and supervisory measures. It also includes legal norms regulating involvement of insurance business entities and other participants in public relations in the field of insurance to financial and legal responsibility in order to protect the rights and legitimate interests of insured persons in insured accidents. Insurance functions occupy a special place in the financial legislation. The distributive, preventive, restorative, saving, risk, control, investment functions of insurance are examined. The factors influencing the investment function of insurance are determined; the role of the National Bank of Ukraine in the implementation of this function is demonstrated. It is stated that the function of forming a specialized insurance money fund to maintain the security and stability of the state financial system is one of the specific functions of insurance. Insurance is an integral part of the financial system of the state, which provides the regular functioning of social development; it is an integral function of the state, a necessary condition for the development and stability. Ukraine’s course towards European integration determines the factors of economic and legal transformations in the country, including the further development of insurance activities.