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45 DAYS AGO | , India |
Insurance Commissions Explode While Premiums Crawl
Event Summary
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is meeting with insurance CEOs on February 10, 2026, to address soaring commission costs that grew 18% last year against 6.7% premium growth. This imbalance, flagged by the Reserve Bank of India, threatens industry sustainability and policyholder value, raising concerns about affordability and mis-selling.
Regulators and Critics
"Warn that high commissions drive mis-selling and hurt affordability, threatening long-term sustainability."
Industry Executives
"Argue that reverting to commission caps is regressive and that reasonable commissions are needed for market penetration."