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IRDAI Tightens Grip on Insurance Commissions

IRDAI Tightens Grip on Insurance Commissions as Costs and Mis-selling Concerns Grow

IRDAI is concerned about the sharp rise in commission payouts by insurers, which has caused several companies to breach prescribed expense limits. The regulator believes excessive commissions can increase policy costs for customers and may encourage mis-selling of insurance products. In response, IRDAI has intensified scrutiny of insurers and is preparing new rules to bring agent commissions and rewards under tighter regulatory control.

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How Delays at Insurance Ombudsman Offices Hurt Policyholders

How Delays at Insurance Ombudsman Offices Hurt Policyholders

Insurance ombudsmen were meant to provide quick and affordable relief to policyholders, but growing delays are defeating that purpose. Many consumers now wait months or even over a year for hearings and decisions, especially in major cities. Staff shortages and rising complaint volumes have worsened backlogs, leaving policyholders financially and emotionally strained when they need support the most.

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Bima Sugam The UPI Moment for India’s Insurance Industry

Bima Sugam: The UPI Moment for India’s Insurance Industry

With the upcoming launch of Bima Sugam, India’s insurance sector is on the brink of a digital transformation. Bima Sugam is a unified, regulator-backed digital marketplace for insurance. Much like UPI revolutionized payments, Bima Sugam aims to streamline how Indians buy, manage, and claim insurance products across life, health, motor, and general categories.

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Indian Insurers Urge Government to Issue Zero-Coupon Bonds to Manage Long-Term Risks

Indian insurance companies have requested the introduction of zero-coupon bonds and other sovereign debt instruments to better manage long-term liabilities and expand their investment options, as reported by Bloomberg. This appeal, made to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has reportedly been discussed with the Finance Ministry, according to individuals familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Insurance agents could soon tie up with multiple insurance companies

The Indian government has proposed amendments to the Insurance Act to allow agents to partner with multiple insurers across life, general, and health insurance categories, breaking the current restriction of one insurer per category. This reform aims to enhance competition, expand consumer choices, and modernize the insurance sector. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) will draft regulations to manage these changes, ensuring transparency and addressing potential conflicts of interest. Stakeholders have been invited to submit feedback by December 10, 2024.

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Why insurance is crucial for financial security? Know from insurance experts

Insurance is crucial for financial security and because of the unfortunate COVID-19, there has been a substantial improvement in awareness. Despite understanding the importance of insurance, people tend to postpone purchasing a policy, often due to misconceptions about the costs or a belief that they can delay it without consequence.

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Will ‘Sabse Pehle Life Insurance’ Campaign get attention?

The insurance industry has launched a similar initiative called “Sabse Pehle Life Insurance” aiming to boost life insurance penetration in India. The Life Insurance Council announced this campaign to enhance awareness and help people understand the importance of life insurance. The campaign provides an opportunity to distinguish between pure protection products and protection-cum-investment products.

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