Exam M92 Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

A "use test" is a qualitative and quantitative regulatory requirement under the Solvency II framework, categorized firmly under capital adequacy . Its function is to prove to the PRA that the insurer's internal model (and its calculation kernel) is not a theoretical silo but is actively embedded in the company's core decision-making. This includes strategic planning, risk management, business budgeting, and, crucially, the setting of the Individual Capital Guidance. As the source explicitly states, "An insurer intends to assess its position via a use test, to comply with proposed changes in regulations. This forms part of the rules relating to capital adequacy." Passing the use test is a prerequisite for receiving regulatory approval for an internal model. It confirms that the firm's management trusts and uses the model's output to drive decisions, such as assessing the viability of a future project with a risky IRR, making it a cornerstone of the Capital Management and Solvency main topic.