India

IRDAI reforms focus on modernising insurance oversight

The Regulatory Sandbox framework has also been updated.
8 hours ago

India's life insurance annual premium equivalent drops 2.3% in December

This was in contrast to the 13.6% YoY increase in December the previous year.
3 days ago

Gallagher names new principal officer in India

He joined the company in late 2023.
4 days ago

PhonePe launches insurance for Maha Kumbh Mela attendees

The plan is developed in collaboration with ICICI Lombard General Insurance.
5 days ago

India’s life insurance sector bound for 6.9% annual growth: Swiss Re

Total premium volumes predicted to increase by an average of 7.3%.
5 days ago

India's non-life insurance slightly dips by 0.33% in December

On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the industry jumped 7.82%.
5 days ago

India’s insurance penetration slumps to 3.7% in FY 23-24

Insurance density in India rose slightly, from $92 in FY 22-23 to $95 in FY 23-24. 

Kotak Life launches AI-powered HR assistant

Its chief human resources said it aims to modernise HR services.

India’s Union Cabinet extends crop insurance schemes

It has a total allocation of ₹69,515.71 crore.

Half of Indian health insurance policyholders report claim rejections

83% of respondents also believe health insurers lack modern systems.

India's non-life insurance climbs 4.4% in November

The modest growth was driven by retail health and motor third-party.

New India Assurance works to tighten underwriting, risk controls

However, its balance sheet remains exposed to potential volatility.

India's non-life insurance sector grows 4.41% YoY in November

Standalone health insurers saw their premiums climb 10% YoY.

India's life insurance sector grows 20% YoY in November

The sector's two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.8%.

Removing 74% FDI cap may benefit insurers more: Chairman

This could remove the need for joint ventures, but int’l insurers may still favour local partnerships.