IRDA relaxes residence requirements for micro-insurance buyers

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India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has relaxed a rule requiring micro-insurance applicants to provide a confirmation letter from their bank, describing it as a barrier to financial inclusion.

Insurers were previously required to obtain written confirmation from banks regarding an applicant's identity and proof of residence.

However, in a circular to chief executives of registered insurers

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