Question : INSURANCE COMPANIES



(a) whether the Government proposes to sale insurance policies of insurance companies through Public Sector Banks (PSBs);

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which final decision is likely to be taken in this regard ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) & (b) : Under the IRDA (Licensing of Corporate Agents) Regulations, 2002, the Public Sector Banks can sell the insurance policies of one life or one non-life insurer or both by becoming Corporate Agents of the said insurance company. The Public Sector Banks are already selling insurance policies under the said Regulations.

(c) : Does not arise.