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New India Assurance works to tighten underwriting, risk controls
New India Assurance works to tighten underwriting, risk controls
However, its balance sheet remains exposed to potential volatility.
2 days ago
India's non-life insurance sector grows 4.41% YoY in November
Standalone health insurers saw their premiums climb 10% YoY.
5 days ago
India's life insurance sector grows 20% YoY in November
The sector's two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.8%.
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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.
India’s GST cut may lower health, life insurance costs
Currently, an 18% GST is applied to premiums for health and life insurance.
Life Insurance Corporation of India sees profits up 3.5% YoY in H1 2024
LIC's total premium income rose by 13.56% YoY.
20 private Indian insurers struggle with claim payouts
Only four insurers achieved a claim-paid ratio exceeding 90% in terms of the number of claims processed.
India non-life premiums leap 28% in October
YTD growth in FY 2025 was subdued compared to FY 2024.
Health insurance payouts rise 30% in India
Rising healthcare costs were driven by chronic conditions.
GIC Re sees profit surge 24% YoY in H1 2024
Meanwhile, underwriting loss reduced to ₹2,376.95 crore.
India's insurtech revenue grows 12-fold to $750m over five years
Despite this, 45% of medical expenses are paid out of pocket.
Zopper bags $25m in Series D funding
The company has partnered with 40 insurers and over 2,500 ecosystem players.
Rising healthcare costs drive growth in Indian insurance: McKinsey
From FY 2020 to FY 2023, the industry saw a CAGR of 11%.
Canara HSBC Life unveils OmniGen AI to streamline underwriting
It also helps underwriters refine key judgement points in risk evaluation.
India's life insurance growth slows to 10.6% in October
The industry is expected to grow by 1% to 13% over the next three to five years.
Max Life to improve risk assessment with Swiss Re tech
It allows Max Life to leverage extensive health data from multiple sources.
Over 38% of Indians remain uninsured despite sector growth
An estimated 14% of the population opts for private voluntary health insurance.
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