On 30 July 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) notified the IRDAI (Insurance Intermediaries) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, introducing significant changes to the regulatory framework governing corporate agents, insurance brokers, insurance marketing firms, web aggregators and other insurance intermediaries.” (Axco Alerts, 2026).

The amendments released by India's IRDAI shifts the country toward a continuous registration and compliance model, while strengthening governance, transparency, accountability and regulatory oversight across the insurance distribution sector.

From ransomware and data breaches to system outages and privacy events, cyber threats can have consequences across the entire organization. Cyber Liability Insurance provides financial protection and critical support when you need it most.

The greatest insurance risk is not always a catastrophic event.

Understand admitted vs. non-admitted insurance, key regulatory differences, and why many multinational organizations combine global and local policies to support compliance across borders.

On 23 December 2025, the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market adopted Resolution No. 82, introducing a key provision that requires that insurance brokers disclose their minimum and maximum commission ranges, as well as any affiliated or formal relationships with (re)insurers. The disclosure requirements entered into force on 1 February 2026, formalizing enhanced transparency standards within the insurance distribution process.

As of November 1, 2025, insurers must receive the premium payment before coverage can be issued or become effective under most non-life insurance policies. This “Cash Before Cover” (CBC) requirement changes how multinational programs should be structured and administered. For companies operating in China or including Chinese subsidiaries within global insurance programs, the rule has practical implications for timelines, payment coordination, and coverage continuity. Here