insurance regulator

Finance ministry invites applications for Irdai whole-time member post

The last date for submitting applications is February 15, 2022.

Jan 18, 2022, 23:13 PM IST

Sahara to challenge IRDAI order on life insurance biz transfer to ICICI Prudential

Embattled Sahara group on Sunday said it will approach court of law against IRDAI order directing transfer of its life insurance business to ICICI Prudential and alleged that the insurance regulator has "wrongly concluded" that the promoter was no more 'fit and proper' and a sum of Rs 78 crore was siphoned.

Jul 30, 2017, 17:50 PM IST

IRDAI asks ICICI Pru to take over Sahara insurance business

Insurance regulator Irdai on Friday asked leading private sector life insurer ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU) to take over the business of beleaguered Sahara India Life Insurance (SILIC), with effect from July 31.

Jul 28, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

IRDAI unveils portal for insurers to sell policies online

Insurance regulator Irdai has launched a web portal for insurers that will allow them to register and sell policies online.

 

Apr 14, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Demonetisation: Life insurance policy holders get 30 days more for paying premium

In the wake of cash crunch scenario presently post demonetisation, insurance regulator Irdai has asked life insurance companies to provide an additional window of 30 days to policy holders for paying premium.

Nov 27, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

Give govt employees freedom to choose fund managers: PFRDA

Insurance regulator PFRDA wants government employees to be given freedom to choose their fund managers and investment pattern for money invested in Atal Pension Yojana.

Apr 12, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Irdai ask insurers for compliance details on Ombudsman orders

Taking note of delay by insurers in implementing orders and awards of Ombudsmen, insurance regulator Irdai today directed companies to furnish details of cases pending for compliance for the last three years.

Apr 01, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

Govt mulling 49% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route

Government is considering a proposal to permit 49 percent FDI through automatic approval route in the insurance sector with a view to attracting more overseas inflows.

Feb 21, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

IRDA issues norms for safekeeping of electronic data

Insurance regulator IRDA on Friday asked insurers to preserve all policies in electronic format and issued norms for maintaining and safe keeping of all e-records.

May 29, 2015, 22:34 PM IST

IRDAI wants insurers to stick to grievance redressal norms

IRDAI feels that this is giving rise to "aggravated customer dissatisfaction and escalation of complaints to higher authorities".

Apr 26, 2015, 14:10 PM IST

Passing IRDAI prescribed exam must to become insurance agent

Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has made passing an examination based on its syllabus a must for becoming an insurance agent.

Apr 02, 2015, 17:43 PM IST

Insurance regulator mulls no fee for change in nomination

Observing policyholders' right to effect changes in nomination, sectoral regulator IRDA is proposing to do away with the practice of charging fee for such alterations by life insurance companies.

Jan 25, 2015, 11:13 AM IST

CCI rejects complaint against insurance regulator Irda

Fair trade watchdog CCI has rejected charges that insurance regulator Irda's rules, which grant of corporate agency license to banks to sell insurance products, are anti-competitive.

Sep 17, 2014, 14:26 PM IST

'Insurance FDI via FIPB reduces regulator's powers'

The central government`s proposal to approve foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector through the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) is seen as clipping the sectoral regulator`s wings and also a face saving measure by the BJP, say insurance officials.

Jul 19, 2014, 14:16 PM IST