IRDAI Proposes Commission Caps Amid Rising Insurance Distributor Payouts
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is proposing caps on commissions paid to insurance distributors, including brokers and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), amid concerns over rising payouts. Motor insurance commissions have surged by 259% from FY23 to FY25, outpacing premium growth, with third-party commissions increasing significantly despite regulated pricing. Proposed caps would reduce commissions across term, health, motor, and savings insurance products, aiming to enhance transparency and align payouts with industry standards.
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businessstandard broke this story on 2 Oct, 02:50 pm. Other outlets followed.