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IRDAI's new distribution paper pushes insurance industry from volume to value, says PwC's Amit Roy

IN · 2026-09-25

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Key takeaway

IRDAI's new distribution paper shifts India's insurance industry to a value-based model.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIRDAI introduces a new distribution model focusing on value over volume, impacting commission structures
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onInsurance companies must adapt to the new model, which could lead to reduced distribution costs if successful
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIf insurers lower costs, policyholders may see reduced premiums, benefiting SMEs reliant on insurance
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youCompanies like PB Fintech may enter underwriting to maintain margins, impacting their operational strategies

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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