IRDA was establishes in 1999 by the IRDA act ,1999 .It is the autonomous body established by act of parliament .It aim is to ensure growth of insurance sector in India.
IRDA was established as sole authority to regulate the insurance industry in India , to ensure the growth of insurance industry and protect the interest of policy holders.
For any company want to work in insurance sector needs prior approval of IRDA .It also perform supervision functions to ensure that different insurance companies including private following rules and regulations or not .It can take action against erring companies .IRDA works to protect the interest of policy holder and to regulate,
promote and ensure orderly growth of the insurance industry.
The chairman of IRDA is appointed by GOI .The term of IRDA chairman is for five years.