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Regulations of

insurance and
IRDAI
Content
Introduction of Insurance
Preeti Gond
regulations,
Importance and objective.
Regulatory bodies, role and
Sachin Singh responsibility and types

IRDA introduction, mission,


Sanduni Ranasinghe organizational setup and
objectives

Significance of IRDA, functions,


Suruchi Kumari duties and guidelines
Introduction to insurance
regulations
Definition of insurance regulations
Insurance regulation refers to the government
overseeing the insurance market to ensure
fairness and professionalism among those
working for the insurance industry, to prevent
the market from collapsing, and to
democratize insurance.
Importance of regulation in
the insurance industry
Objective of insurance
regulations

1 Protecting policyholders
2 Ensuring financial
stability
3 Promoting market
Efficiency
4 Consumer protection
5 Maintaining the
competitive environment
Regulatory bodies related to insurance

Insurance Regulatory and Securities and Exchange


Development Authority of India Board of India (SEBI)
(IRDAI)

Life Insurance Council and


General Insurance Council:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Insurance Ombudsman Ministry of Finance

7 Other Regulatory Bodies


Roles and responsibilities of regulatory bodies

Licensing Product
and Regulation
Registration
Policyholde Market
r Developmen
Protection t
Market
Consumer
Conduct Education and
Regulation Awareness
Financial
Enforcement
Stability and
and
Solvency
Compliance
Regulation Coordinatio
Investmen
n with
t
Other
Regulation
Regulators
Some key types of insurance regulations

Licensing and Registration Consumer Protection Regulations

Market Conduct Regulations Reinsurance Regulations

Financial Regulations Market Entry and Exit Regulations

Product Regulations Intermediary Regulations

Investment Regulations Compliance and Reporting Regulations


conclusion
Insurance regulations are essential for protecting policyholders, ensuring
fair competition, and maintaining the stability of the insurance industry.
They cover licensing, market conduct, financial management, product
design, and consumer protection. By enforcing these regulations,
regulatory bodies create a level playing field, protect consumers, and
ensure insurers' financial health. As the industry evolves, regulations
must adapt to new risks and challenges. Strong regulations are vital for
the industry's sustainable growth and ability to serve society effectively.
Establishment
 IRDA Act was passed upon the recommendations of Malhotra Committee
report ( 7 Jan , 1994 ) , headed by Mr. R.N. Malhotra ( Retired
Governor , RBI )
 Main Recommendations - Entrance of Private Sector Companies and Foreign
promoters & An independent regulatory authority for Insurance Sector in
India
 In April , 2000 , it was set up as statutory body , with its headquarters at
New Delhi .
 The headquarters of the agency were shifted to Hyderabad ,
Organizational Setup of IRDA

Five
Ten member Four part-
Whole-
Body time
time

Present Chairman is
Chairman
Mr.T.S Vijayan.
Objectives of IRDA
1. To protect the interest of the policyholder and exercise their fair
treatment
2. To frame policies regularly to ensure that the industry operates
without any ambiguity
3. To regulate the insurance industry in fairness and ensure its
financial soundness
4. To promote fairness, orderly conduct, and transparency in financial
markets dealing with insurance and build a reliable Management
Information System (MIS) to enforce financial soundness in the
insurance sector
5. To ensure speedy settlement of genuine claims, prevent insurance
frauds, and other prohibit other malpractices while ensuring
effective grievance redressal framework.
Significant Roles of IRDAI in the
Insurance Sector in India To
To To set, prohibit
provid To help enforce, fraud and
e for To increase
promote, malpracti
and ces by
long- prote the monitor setting To ensure
term ct the growth high up a an
of the optimum
funds standard grievance
policy insuranc s of fair redressal amount
to of self-
enhanc holde e sector dealing,
financial
forum
and regulatio
for the
e the rs’ benefit soundnes ensuring n of the
insurance
s, and that the
nation’ intere of the
integrity interest
industry
policyho
s st lders
of the of the
econo insurance policyhol
providers der is
my protected
Functions and Duties of
IRDA
Protect the
Issue the interest of
certificate to policy
companies holders
Regulate &
Provide Ensure the
supervise
license maintenance of
the
to solvency margin by
Premium
Functions of IRDAI

 Issuing, modifying, suspending, or cancelling registrations


 Specifying the code of conduct for the loss assessors and surveyors
 Investigating and inspecting insurers, intermediaries, and other relevant bodies
 Levying fees and other charges
 Regulating the terms and conditions, rates, and advantages that may be offered by the insurance
companies but not covered by the Tariff Advisory Committee under Section 64U of the Insurance Act 1938
 Promoting and regulating professional all the institutions connected with the insurance and reinsurance
industry
New Guidelines for Health & Mediclaim
Insurance by the IRDAI

Introduction of
Claiming Settlements Claim Rejection
Telemedicine
conclusion
In conclusion, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI) plays a crucial role in regulating and promoting the insurance
industry in India. Through its functions, initiatives, and regulations, IRDAI
ensures fair practices, protects policyholders' interests, and promotes the
growth and stability of the insurance sector.

IRDAI's efforts have led to improvements in consumer protection, market


conduct, and financial stability. However, challenges remain, and IRDAI
must continue to adapt and evolve its regulations to address emerging
risks and challenges in the industry.

Overall, IRDAI's role is essential in maintaining a well-functioning


insurance market that serves the needs of policyholders and contributes to
the country's economic growth.

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