IRDAI Policyholders' Education and Protection Fund (PEPF) Regulations

2 entries over 37 days, from 24 June 2026 to 30 July 2026.

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24 June

IRDAI Policyholders’ Education and Protection Fund

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is planning to establish a management panel to oversee the Policyholders’ Education and Protection Fund (PEPF).
The PEPF currently holds a corpus of approximately ₹800 crore.
The proposed management mechanism is intended to align with existing protection frameworks established by other financial sector regulators for depositors and investors.

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30 July

IRDAI has approved the Policyholders' Education and Protection Fund (PEPF) regulations to serve as a dedicated institutional mechanism.
The PEPF aims to promote insurance awareness, enhance literacy, strengthen grievance redressal, and facilitate the recovery of unclaimed insurance amounts.
IRDAI introduced a perpetual registration system for insurers, replacing periodic renewals with an annual fee regime.
New regulations governing the imposition of penalties by the regulator have been approved.
ProTec General Insurance has been granted a certificate of registration, marking the fourth such registration issued by IRDAI since January.

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Discuss the significance of the Policyholders' Education and Protection Fund (PEPF) in enhancing consumer protection and financial literacy within the Indian insurance sector. 150 words · 30 July
Analyze how the shift towards perpetual registration and revised penalty frameworks by the IRDAI contributes to the 'ease of doing business' while maintaining regulatory oversight in the insurance industry. 250 words · 30 July
Discuss the significance of establishing dedicated management panels for investor and policyholder protection funds in the context of strengthening financial sector regulation in India. 150 words · 24 June

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