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IRDAI’s new draft regulations look to reduce compliance burden while increasing policyholder protection

Latest draft regulations propose impactful industry changes, including longer 'free-look' period and relaxation of approval to open foreign branches.
Irdais new draft regulations look to reduce compliance burden while increasing policyholder protection rein asia

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February 15, 2024

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