The IRDAI is set to implement new rules from October 2024, mandating higher surrender pay-outs for policyholders who exit their policies early. This change is expected to negatively impact insurers' margins in the second half of FY25, as per the report.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited anticipates an impact of approximately 100 basis points (on a gross basis) on the company's New Business Margin (NBM) after the insurance regulator IRDAI recently maintained surrender value on early exits by policyholders.