IRDAI makes Aadhaar Linking mandatory

Q.  Which number needs to be linked with insurance policies w.e.f Nov 9, 2017?
- Published on 09 Nov 17

a. UID
b. PAN
c. PIN
d. TIN

ANSWER: UID
 
IRDAI makes Aadhaar Linking mandatoryInsurance regulator IRDAI (The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority) on Nov 8, 2017 said linkage of the unique identity number (UID) or Aadhaar with insurance policies is mandatory and asked insurers to comply with the statutory norms.

The government in June had notified the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 making Aaadhar and PAN/Form 60 mandatory for availing financial services including insurance and also for linking the existing policies with the same.

In a communication to all life and general insurance companies, IRDAI said the rules have "statutory force" and as such they have to implement them without awaiting further instructions.

There are 24 life insurance companies and 33 general insurers (including standalone health insurers) operating in the country.

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