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In India, the provisions related to an insurance broker are governed and regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Brokers) Regulations Act, 2018[1], also known as IRDAI. Insurance brokers act as intermediaries or as interconnecting links between clients and insurance companies. They work on behalf of the client, and their primary role includes making appropriate and informed decisions regarding various insurance policies in the market. This article outlines all the necessary requirements which are mandatory for registering as a broker.
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Insurance brokers, as mentioned, act as intermediaries between insurance companies and agents. They make money from the commissions they receive after selling insurance to individuals who are generally their clients and businesses. The commission brokers normally receive 2 to 8 per cent of the insurance commission. Brokers sell all types of insurance, including health insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, homeowners insurance and annuities.
One thing that is important to note is that brokers are very different from insurance agents. Insurance brokers act on behalf of the customers and not from the side of insurance companies. They help clients in choosing the best insurance policy according to their specific and customised needs.
There are generally three types of insurance brokers. They are mentioned below in thorough detail:-
To register as a broker or insurance, the person needs to get a license formulated and laid down in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, and the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (Insurance Brokers) Regulations Act 2018. After securing the license for registering as a broker, the broker must comply with all the necessary requirements of the above-mentioned laws and rules. The broker acts as a middleman or as an intermediary between the clients and the insurance companies to sell more insurance policies on behalf of the insurance policy.
Given below are the eligibility, documents required and procedures that are required in order to get registered as a broker in India.
Following documents are required in order to get successfully registered as a broker in India. These are mentioned below:-
However, other important documents may also be required as required by the IRDAI as per needs from time to time.
Following are the requirements and the eligibility criteria that are required for registering as an insurance broker in India. This is mentioned below:-
There are several benefits to registering as broker. These benefits and advantages are given below:-
Overall, it can be concluded that registering as a broker provides a plethora of benefits, including legal recognition and credibility. These added advantages can certainly be proved to be helpful to run a successful and compliant business in the insurance industry.
Also Read:IRDAI Broker LicenseRequirements for an Insurance Broker RegistrationHow to get an Insurance Broker License in India?
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