What is IRDA License?
Scope of IRDA
1. The procedure for obtaining license of insurance from IRDA.
2. The procedure of obtaining approval of insurance products from IRDA.
3. The procedure for appointment of insurance intermediary.
FAQ
An Application for Registration certificate shall be made to IRDA in a prescribed form IRDA/R1, the Application shall be supported by the following documents:-
1. The certified copy of Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
2. The full profile including the name, address and occupation of all the Directors and shareholders of the company.
3. The statement regarding the class of insurance business proposed to be carried on.
4. The statement regarding the sources of capital funds.
The initial application will be screened by IRDA and additional information may be asked for. Even a principal officer may be appointed by the authority for seeking any information or clarification on their behalf.
Second stage of IRDA License
Once being satisfied about the information and documents provided along with the form IRDA/R1, the Authority may ask for an additional application in the prescriber form IRDA/R2 which shall be accompanied with the following documents-
1. Every deposit either in cash or in securities, partly in cash and partly in securities.
2. The statement showing declaration form the principal officer about fulfilment of minimum capital requirement. The capital requirement shall be 20 crores for reinsurance business and 10 crores for the Life insurance and general insurance.
3. The copy of the certified public prospectus and the policy reforms of the insurer.
4. Statement depicting assured rate, advantages, terms and conditions associated with the insurance policies.
5. Actuary certificate regarding rate of interest.
6. Deposit of INR 50,000/- for each class of business.
7. If any forign promoter is involved then the certified copy of MOU between the Indian and Foreign promoter.
8. Any other documents asked by Authority.
1. Inadequate or improper information
2. Delay in providing information
3. Non-fulfillment of capital requirement
4. Improper conduct of the management
5. Any other as decided by the authority