In a draft notification earlier this week, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) set a 20% commission cap for general insurance companies, down from the 30% to 35% they could charge earlier. The regulator also allowed life insurers whose expenses were under 70% of the allowable limit to set their own commission rates across product segments.
Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year
The dollar strengthened as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, with policymakers raising inflation projections. New
June 17, 2026