Question : CLOSURE OF PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES



(a) the number of private companies which have closed down their business during the last two years:

(b) the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the said companies have returned the money due to insurers; and

(d) if not, the action taken against them?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM):

(a) As informed by IRDA, none of the private insurance companies has closed down its business during the last two years.

(b) to (d) Do not arise.