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Premium payment for renewal of Motor Third Party Insurance policies falling due during the lockdown period (25th March, 2020 to 14th April, 2020) as a result of COVID 19 situation
Motor vehicle third party insurance policies. – In the case of renewal of motor vehicle third party insurance policies falling during the period of lockdown due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the risk may be assumed subject to the condition that the premium shall be paid within such time as the Central Government may, by notification, specify in this behalf;
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Relaxation of timelines for certain provisions of the IRDAI (Re-insurance) Regulations, 2018 In view of Covid-19 pandemic, Government of India has initiated various measures including enforcement of lock-down in various areas. Similar steps are also initiated by Governments of various countries which could result in disruption in the operations […]
It is hereby notified that by virtue of powers vested in the Authority under Section 14 (2) (i) of IRDA Act, 1999, the IRDAI hereby extends the validity of premium rates set out in the aforementioned Order beyond 31st March, 2020, until further notice.
This has reference to various measures being taken by Central and State Governments including lockdown of certain states impacting the normal functioning of offices and the possible difficulties to policyholders in accessing various services including timely payment of premium, settlement of claims. In this regard the following directions are being issued under Section 34(1)(a) of the Insurance Act,1938.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Date:23-03-2020 PRESS RELEASE To prevent the spread of Covid-19, Government of India has initiated various measures. Several States have enforced lock-down in some areas. This may result in some disruption in the operations of insurance companies and other entities connected with insurance industry. To ensure proper service to policyholders and […]
IRDAI had issued the Corporate Governance Guidelines for Insurance Companies in India in the year 2016. The participation of the Authority in peer review process of IAIS on ICPs more particularly on ICP 5 – Suitability of Person, ICP 7 – Corporate Governance and ICP 8 – Risk Management and Internal Controls indicated that there is need to further strengthen the Guidelines.
Where as part of product design insurers propose proportionate deductions of the associated medical expenses when a policyholder chooses a higher room category than the category that is eligible as per terms and conditions of the policy, insurers shall define ‘associate medical expenses’ in the terms and conditions of policy contract.
The existing Non-POS products which meet the parameters of the allowed categories of POS Life Insurance products may be filed, subject to the boundary conditions as applicable to POS Life products, under existing provisions of minor modification, enclosing KFD.
n order to gauge the magnitude of loss, all General /Life / Stand-Alone-Health Insurers are advised to submit information relating to insurance claims related to North-East Delhi Riots on weekly basis in the format attached.
