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Thursday, October 15, 2026

IRDAI proposes commission caps and lower expense limits, rattling insurance stocks

IRDAI found commissions paid to sampled general insurance brokers rose 173% between FY2023 and FY2025, while premiums grew 37%.
IRDAI proposes new commission caps, lower expense limits as distribution costs outpace premium growth
September 24, 2026

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