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Corporate Law : IRDAI has proposed comprehensive amendments to insurance intermediary regulations to implement the SBSR Act, 2025. The proposals s...
Corporate Law : IRDAI's draft 2026 amendments overhaul actuarial governance, reporting, investment norms, and insurer compliance to align with the...
Corporate Law : IRDAI has released draft amendments simplifying the registration framework for foreign reinsurers and Lloyd's India while introduc...
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Corporate Law : IRDAI has extended transitional arrangements for annual fee payment and registration certificates until 31 August 2026 or notifica...
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Corporate Law : IRDAI has amended its earlier notification to prescribe a 4% obligatory cession and require the entire cession to be placed with G...
Corporate Law : IRDAI has cautioned that the entity's Certificate of Registration as an Insurance Marketing Firm has expired and remains unrenewed...
Corporate Law : The regulator held that agreements lacking clear fee provisions undermined contractual clarity and regulatory compliance. A penalt...
IRDAI constituted a Joint Expert Group to tackle transition and implementation issues under Ind AS. The group will guide insurers on compliance, audit requirements, and financial reporting clarity.
Stakeholders sought deferment or phased implementation of Ind AS. IRDAI mandated adoption from April 2026 with limited forbearance. The key takeaway is firm timelines with transitional relief.
The issue was lack of uniformity in financial reporting across insurers. IRDAI mandated Ind AS-based reporting to enhance comparability and transparency. The key takeaway is adoption of globally aligned accounting standards.
The regulation introduces mandatory adoption of Ind AS for insurers, setting standardized formats, disclosures, and governance norms to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.
IRDAI launched five working groups to resolve operational inefficiencies between insurers and hospitals. The move aims to boost transparency, coordination, and patient-centric reforms across the ecosystem.
The insurance regulator clarified that certificates of registration for intermediaries will now remain valid indefinitely. The change eliminates the earlier three-year renewal framework, subject to payment of an annual fee.
IRDAI held discussions with US-based financial services stakeholders to explore opportunities in India’s insurance market and share recent regulatory reforms.
IRDAIs consultation paper proposes a new regulatory framework requiring insurers to adopt Ind AS. The initiative is designed to modernize financial disclosures and ensure globally aligned reporting standards.
IRDAI Circular dated 12 February 2026 clarifies insurers’ investments in AIFs with Excusal Rights under Section 27E of the Insurance Act, 1938. The circular introduces compliance conditions, documentation requirements, auditor certifications, and revised single AIF exposure limits covering direct and indirect exposure through Fund of Funds.
IRDAI has issued key clarifications allowing insurers to invest in AIFs using SEBI-compliant Excusal Rights, provided funds are not deployed overseas. The circular introduces strict documentation, audit, and certification safeguards under Section 27E.
