Question : Which of the following institutions regulates and supervises the functioning of insurance companies in India?
Option 1: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Option 2: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Option 3: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Solution : The correct answer is (b). Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
The IRDAI is the regulatory and supervisory body responsible for overseeing the functioning of insurance companies in India. It was established under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999. The IRDAI regulates various aspects of the insurance industry, including licensing and registration of insurance companies, framing regulations for insurance products, protecting the interests of policyholders, and promoting the development and growth of the insurance sector in India.