SURCHARGE DECLARATION SYSTEM

The surcharge declaration system that came into effect on the 1st of January, 2019 will be exclusively carried out using the new SIR system from the 1st of July, 2019. Declarations may still be made through the collaborating banking entities during the transition period, although this will not be operational from the end of June, 2019 onwards.

LEGISLATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Surcharge Information System (SIR, for the Spanish) came into operation on the 1st of January, 2019. The documents that establish the applicable legislation may be found under this heading. There is particular interest in: (i) The generation of historical files for the participating entities in the transition period (version 5 of the specifications of the data interface), and (ii) the specifications for Environmental Damage that will also be declared by the SIR system (version 1).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

This includes a compilation of the Questions asked by insurance entities, along with their Answers, relative to the specifications of the data interface and some practical cases for a better understanding of the legislation and its application. Its reading is recommended.

Link for surcharges self-settlement

Any question or query regarding the new SIR system for declaration and liquidation of surcharges may be asked either through UNESPA for conceptual matters, through TIREA for aspects related to the technical specifications or directly to the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros using the attached links.