General Studies · Banking Regulation
A large commercial bank intends to scale up its Bancassurance operations through a composite brokerage model rather than a corporate agency model. Given the regulatory framework governed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), which of the following represents the most accurate legal constraint regarding the commission structures and the functional relationship between the bank and the multiple insurance providers it represents under a brokerage license?
- 1The bank acts solely as a referral agent with absolutely zero statutory accountability for the verification of prospects.
- 2The bank is legally permitted to bundle products and coerce credit borrowers into buying specific policies.
- 3The bank must maintain a strict arm's length relationship with insurers and is subject to regulated caps on remuneration.✓
- 4The bank can receive unlimited profit-sharing bonuses from insurers outside standard commission limits.
Correct answer
The bank must maintain a strict arm's length relationship with insurers and is subject to regulated caps on remuneration.
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