The Indian insurance regulator has allowed Insurers an overall limit on expenses of management (EOM) by removing the individual cap on payments of commission for insurance products. As per the IRDAI (payment of commission) regulations, all life and non-life insurers (general and standalone health insurers) will be able to manage their expenses within the overall limits defined by their gross written premium.
Becoming operational with effect from 1st April 2023, regulations will be reviewed once every three years. It will help insurers to utilize their resources in an optimal manner and extend benefits to the policyholders. Insurance agents will be encouraged to explain policy features and sell insurance products to consumers, increasing insurance penetration in India.