The constitution of the IRDA consists of not more than _________ members.

In order to control private sector insurance companies, the Government of India passed the IRDA Act (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999) which enabled it to regulate the private sector companies in insurance business. One chairperson and not more than 9 members of whom not more than 5 would be full time members and they are appointed by the government. Those who have experience in life and general insurance, actuarial service, finance, economics etc., are appointed.