(1) This section applies if the appropriate regulator has reason to believe that a relevant EEA firm has contravened, or is contravening, a requirement to which Article 5.1 or 8.2 of the insurance distribution directive applies, unless that firm is the subject of an agreement under section 203A (in which case, the provisions in that agreement apply).
(2) The appropriate regulator must notify the relevant EEA firm’s home state regulator of the situation mentioned in subsection (1).
(3) The notice under subsection (2) must -
(a) request that the home state regulator take all appropriate measures for the purpose of ensuring that the relevant EEA firm puts an end to the contravention;
(b) state that the appropriate regulator’s power of intervention is likely to become exercisable in relation to the relevant EEA firm if it continues the contravention; and
(c) indicate any requirements that the appropriate regulator proposes to impose on the relevant EEA firm in exercise of its powe