The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has decided to introduce standard products covering the risk of fire and allied perils.
General insurers that offer fire and allied perils policies have to mandatorily introduce the same from April 1, 2021, replacing the Standard Fire and Special Perils (SFSP) policy — provided for in the erstwhile All India Fire Tariff (AIFT) 2001.
First is the Bharat Griha Raksha, which will cover home building and home content, and provide coverage against fire, natural catastrophes, riots, acts of terrorism, and other risks within seven days of occurrence. Not only will it provide coverage