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More consumer-friendly insurance? Regulator targets costs, misselling

1 source · first seen 14:27 25 Sept · updated 14:27 25 Sept

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  • IRDAI proposes lower expense limits and tighter commission caps
  • Proposals also include stronger misselling safeguards and wider disclosures
  • Proposed cost and commission limits could affect Indian insurers and insurance distributors

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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.

Friday, 25 September

  1. Info Edge loses Rs 4,100 crore in PB Fintech after IRDAI shock: Here's why stock's under pressure
  2. IRDAI’s insurance distribution reforms: What changes for insurers, brokers, customers
  3. IRDAI commission proposal could cut PB Fintech revenue by 30% by FY28, says analyst
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  5. PB Fintech shares fall below listing price; stock down 12% from day's high
  6. PB Fintech to SBI Life: Kotak lists out impact of IRDAI rules for insurers, NBFCs
  7. Turtlemint Crashes Another 20%, PB Fintech Falls 8% On IRDAI’s Proposed Commission Caps

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