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).

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.

This case study examines the challenges of managing insurance across multiple jurisdictions, where differing regulations, policy wordings, and compliance requirements can lead to fragmented coverage, administrative complexity, and limited visibility into global risk.

MWB Global Risks Industry Guide: Understanding Multinational Insurance. As organizations expand through acquisitions, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and international operations, insurance programs often become fragmented. Without a coordinated global framework, businesses may face regulatory challenges, inconsistent coverage, claims disputes, coverage gaps, and limited visibility into their overall risk profile.

International business comes with international risk. It’s a fact. Going international opens businesses up to risks and complexities that domestic businesses often don’t need to worry about. Since every country has different insurance laws, regulations, and requirements, it’s vital that every business considering expanding across the ocean conducts critical due diligence.