Which body was set up in 1996 as an interim body before the establishment of the IRDA?
- Insurance Regulatory Authority
- Insurance Advisory Committee
- Tariff Advisory Committee
- Controller of Insurance
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Correct answer: A. Insurance Regulatory Authority
1. The Malhotra Committee submitted its report in 1994 recommending reforms.
2. Before the IRDA Act 1999 was enacted, the government set up a precursor body.
3. Per the brochure milestones: 1996 - Setting up of an interim body called the Insurance Regulatory Authority.
_Source: IRDA Brochure (irdai.gov.in — official IRDAI publication) — "1996: Setting up of an interim body called the Insurance Regulatory Authority"_