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Irdai digs into life insurers' costs beyond commissions

IN · 2026-07-10

Key takeaway

Irdai demands operating expense data from life insurers beyond commissions, signaling tighter cost regulation.

Step 1Irdai demands operating expense data beyond commissions from life insurers.
Step 2Regulator uses data to set expense ratio caps, limiting insurers' ability to pass costs to policyholders.
Step 3Insurers cut costs, impacting distribution partners (agents, bancassurance) and potentially reducing commissions.
Step 4Lower policy costs boost demand for life insurance, benefiting policyholders and potentially increasing market penetration.

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