India

PNB sells 10% stake in Canara HSBC Life

The divestment involved the sale of 9.5 crore shares.

Phoenix Mills secures India’s first pandemic business cover

The parametric insurance policy was launched by New India Assurance.

PNB MetLife launches pension fund with Policybazaar partnership

The fund is priced at $0.11 (₹10) per unit.

Transactional risk insurance claims rise in India as M&A deals grow

Insurers have so far paid out about $1m, with other claims still being processed.

India’s non-life insurers rebound as premiums rise 13.2% in September

The recovery was supported by higher renewals in core segments such as motor.

IRDAI issues new 2025 framework to tighten fraud monitoring rules

Insurers must implement a board-approved Anti-Fraud Policy.

India’s life insurers post 14.8% rise in new premiums in September

This marks a rebound from the 5.2% decline seen in August.

GIC Re India enjoys strong balance sheet and favorable business profile

Shareholder equity has increased in the past five years.

LIC partners with RBL Bank to expand bancassurance reach

This will enable RBL Bank customers to access LIC’s life insurance products.

How India’s two-wheeler insurance claims rose 15% in 2024

EV-related claims are 18% to 20% more frequent than petrol bike.

India non-life insurance premiums growth eases to 1.6% in August 2025

Growth in health, fire, and engineering insurance partly offset the decline.

India non-life insurers post 1.63% growth in August 2025

General insurers, which make up the bulk of the market, posted $0.23b.

IRDAI urges insurers to pass GST relief fully to customers

The Chairperson urged insurers to develop products for different population groups.

Tata AIA launches index funds on India’s top 500 firms

Both funds are open for subscription at ₹10 per unit until 22 September.

What drove India's life insurance sector to rise 6.6% in August 2025?

But new business premiums fell 5.2% year-on-year in August.