Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
25 Aug 2023 2 mins Download PDF
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
- IRDAI cuts minimum capital requirement for foreign reinsurance branches from Rs 100 crore to Rs 50 crores with the provision to repatriate any excess assigned capital.
- The move is intended to
- Increase the overall capacity of the reinsurance sector to accommodate growing demand and manage larger risks.
- broader goal of positioning India as a global reinsurance hub.
- Enhance technical expertise within the industry, fostering an environment of excellence and innovation.
- IRDAI:
- a statutory body formed under Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999.
- The body functions for overall supervision and development of the Insurance sector in India and ensuring the financial security of the Insurance market.
- The Insurance Act, 1938 is the principal Act governing the Insurance sector in India.
- Entities regulated by IRDAI:
- Life Insurance Companies - Both public and private sector Companies
- General Insurance Companies - Both public and private sector Companies.
- Re-Insurance Companies
- Agency Channel
- Intermediaries such as Corporate Agents, brokers, third-party administrators, Surveyors and loss assessors.
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