Irdai’s proposed commission caps put Policybazaar-led insurance distribution economics under pressure
Proposed Irdai commission limits could squeeze earnings and partner incentives at PB Fintech, Turtlemint and InsuranceDekho, particularly across health renewals and motor insurance. PB Fintech shares fell 32% to ₹1,282.30, while Turtlemint hit its 20% lower circuit.
What happened
PB Fintech (Policybazaar) · Irdai’s proposed commission caps could materially pressure earnings and distribution economics for PB Fintech, Turtlemint and
Key facts
- PB Fintech shares fell 32% to ₹1,282.30
- Turtlemint hit 20% lower circuit at ₹109.04
- Proposed individual life intermediary commissions: 5%-20%
- Proposed agent life commissions: 6.25%-25%
- Proposed health distributor commissions: 15%-20%
- Proposed renewal and porting commissions: 5%-10%
- Motor third-party intermediary commission proposed at 0%
- Motor own-damage intermediary commission proposed at 5%
- PB Partners has 4.5 lakh+ registered and 1 lakh+ active PoSP partners
Why this matters
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