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IRDAI Insurance Broking / Web Aggregator License

Obtain RBI-regulated authorization to broker or aggregate insurance products in India

Validity: 3 years (renewable)

Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast irdai insurance broking / web aggregator license completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Entity and Capital

  • Company incorporated under Companies Act, 2013Required
  • Minimum paid-up capital deposited in bank accountRequired
  • Bank certificate confirming capitalRequired
  • Shareholding pattern documented and FDI approvals obtained if applicableRequired

Principal Officer

  • Principal Officer identified and appointedRequired
  • Insurance Institute of India qualification certificate obtainedRequired
  • IRDAI prior approval for Principal Officer applied forRequired
  • Employment agreement with Principal Officer executedRequired

Documentation

  • Business plan prepared covering product lines and financialsRequired
  • IT security and data protection policy preparedRequired
  • Fit and proper declarations from all directors and promotersRequired
  • Draft tie-up agreements with at least two insurersRequired
  • Office infrastructure evidence (lease, equipment list)Required

Post-License

  • Compliance calendar set up for quarterly and annual IRDAI returnsRequired
  • Record-keeping systems implemented per IRDAI prescriptionRequired
  • Insurer tie-up agreements finalized and signedRequired
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Tips to avoid delays

  • Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
  • Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
  • Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.
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