TNPSC Thervupettagam

Insurance Amendment Bill, 2021

March 23 , 2021 1269 days 803 0
  • The Bill amends the Insurance Act, 1938
  • It is to increase the maximum foreign investment allowed in an Indian insurance company.
  • The Bill increases the limit on foreign investment in an Indian insurance company from 49% to 74%.
  • It removes restrictions on ownership and control.
  • While control will go to foreign companies, the majority of directors and key management persons will be resident Indians who will be covered by law of the land.
  • Foreign investment in the insurance sector was first permitted in the year 2000 up to 26%.

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