The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued guidelines on Bima Vahaks.
This is the women-centric, dedicated distribution channel for enhancing insurance inclusion with a focus on rural areas.
IRDAI plans to deploy ‘Bima Vahaks’ in every Gram Panchayat across the country by December 31, 2024.
Bima Vahaks are expected to have a key role in taking Bima Vistaar, or affordable, accessible and comprehensive cover mooted by the regulator, to the target segment.
The Bima Vahaks (individual as well as corporate) are to be provided with handheld electronic communication devices.
These devices are integrated to the electronic platform of the insurers and sell and service Bima Vistaar and other products specified by the regulator.