India

Why India will become the 6th biggest insurance market by 2032

Total insurance premiums is growing by 14% annually.

India non-life insurance premiums to grow nearly 15% 

Health insurance to reach $12.22b in FY2024.

Aditya Birla Capital mulls sale of insurance brokerage arm

The insurance firm is seeking to restructure its financial services business.

Aditya Birla Capital, Nippon Life merger talks fail

The discussions broke down over disagreements on shareholding and governance rights.

IRDAI to push government to allow insurers to invest in unlisted companies

The move could unlock new funding avenues for startups in the country.

India insurance regulator pushes easing of capital requirements

The regulator aims to let smaller players entry into the market.

India regulator forms health insurance consultative committee

Its purpose is to look into improving the health insurance segment.

IndiaFirst Life Insurance files for IPO

The public issue consists of a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to $60m

India insurance regulator proposes to allow private equity funds in insurance

Private equity funds may invest as a promoter or an investor.

Aviva acquires majority stake in India life venture

This is the second local life insurance venture with 74% foreign ownership.

India’s general insurance industry growth rate sluggish in August

Private insurers outpacing public peers continues to be a growing trend.

Almost 7 in 10 in India say health insurance policies are too difficult to understand

60% of patients put off going to the doctor because of a lack of health cover.

Indian regulator proposes 20% ceiling for insurance agents’ commissions

The proposal will also require insurers to have a board-approved policy on commissions.

Digit Insurance files for IPO

The insurer plans to raise more than $160m