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IRDAI distribution proposals look ‘radical’, but could drive scale over time: Dinesh Khara
The brief
- Dinesh Khara calls IRDAI’s distribution overhaul radical, citing commission caps and expense limits
- He expects the changes could drive scale over time
- Distribution changes could reshape commissions and costs for Indian insurers and bank-led insurance sellers
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IRDAI's proposed insurance distribution reforms
IRDAI proposed phased cuts to insurers’ expense limits, commission caps and a ban on compulsory insurance bundling with loans. The proposals prompted debate over premiums, mis-selling and distributor payouts, while reports highlighted possible earnings risks for PB Fintech.
Thursday, 24 September
- IRDAI distribution proposals look ‘radical’, but could drive scale over time: Dinesh Khara