Sunday, 5 August 2012

LIAFI Meeting with IRDALiAFI on 19-07-2012


LIAFI-SG/IRDA-105/12                                                                   21 July 2012                                                

Shri. J. Hari Narayan,
Chairman, IRDA
3rd Floor, Parisrama Bhavan,
Basheer Bagh
HYDERABAD 500 004


Dear Sir,

Sub: Meeting with LiAFI on 19-07-2012 -reg


We thank you for patient hearing of our views regarding a few important subjects. The following is the gist of the discussions held.


1     Re-filing of all existing products: When a news item on this subject was shown to you, you spontaneously said that the news is incorrect, and no need to panic. When we explained the chaos that developed due to this news and requested you to issue a statement to dispel the doubts you spoke in affirmative. We are eagerly waiting for it.


2     Reduction in the Rate of Commission:   When we further referred to the news item of reduction in commission you clarified that no such move is in the mind of IRDA and it will follow the Insurance Act.
3     Senior Agency System: We welcome your positive outlook on introduction of Senior Agency System in the insurance industry. Our President Shri. H. M. Jain has already submitted his views in writing which we again explained to you personally. We request you to expedite the introduction of Senior Agency System.


4     Agents’ Welfare:  IRDA is collecting Crores of rupees through licence and renewal fees. We requested you to apportion some amount towards the welfare of Agents in line with Bar-council of India, Indian Medical Association and various other All India bodies. We are grateful for your assurance to do something for the welfare of Agents.  


 
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5     Recruitment of Agents:  We narrated the troubles being faced in recruitment of Agents. You said that since some discipline is seen in recruitment because of the latest procedures, it should not be disturbed.


6     Meeting with our Representatives: We requested you to interact with our leaders from eight zones of LIC for which you readily accepted. Kindly indicate a date at your convenience at the earliest.        


7     Representative from LIAFI in IRDA Advisory Committee: We requested you to induct one representative from LIAFI in the advisory committee of IRDA. Shri. H.M. Jain is in the committee in his personal capacity and nobody is representing LIAFI.


We impressed on you to take us in to confidence before any proposals for brining changes in subjects related to Agents and Policyholders. We hope you will take steps to implement assurances given at the earliest.        


Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,
For Life Insurance Agents’ Federation of India

Secretary General


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