Exposure Draft On Insurance Regulatory And Development Authority Of India (Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2024



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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released an exposure draft for the Corporate Governance Regulations 2024. These new regulations aim to strengthen the governance structure for insurers, ensuring they meet stakeholder expectations, particularly those of policyholders, and adopt sound, prudent practices. Key areas covered include the composition and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, appointment of Key Management Persons (KMPs), and the establishment of various committees to oversee critical functions like risk management and policyholder protection. The regulations are set to come into effect from April 1, 2024.

As you are aware that Governance means system by which an entity is directed, controlled and it is prudent method of decision making, fixing accountability, responsibility and doing business for the benefit of public as well as owners of the entity. Governance is a process to run an entity according
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The main objective is to provide a governance structure for insurers that recognises and meets the expectations of all stakeholders, especially policyholders, and ensures the adoption of sound and prudent principles and practices for governance.

These regulations are scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2024.

Every insurer must have a Board comprising competent and qualified individuals. There should be a minimum of three Independent Directors, and the MD/Chief Executive Officer must be a Whole-time Director. The Chairperson's appointment requires prior approval from the Competent Authority.

If the number of Independent Directors falls below the minimum, the vacancy must be filled before the next Board meeting or within three months from the vacancy date, whichever is later, with intimation to the Authority.

Insurers must mandatorily constitute committees such as the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee, Policyholder Protection, Grievance Redressal and Claims Monitoring Committee, and Investment Committee. A 'With Profits Committee' is required for insurers transacting participating life insurance business.

Yes, the constitution of the Policyholder Protection, Grievance Redressal and Claims Monitoring Committee (PPGR&CM Committee) is not mandatory for reinsurance companies.




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