India

India health insurance premiums jumps 25% amidst pandemic

The hike was attributed to the second wave of COVID-19 infections.

Fishery experts recommends climate insurance for Indian fishermen

This could help mitigate risk following natural calamities.

Swiss Re launches second innovation hub in India

It is set to launch in Hyderabad in September

More Indians eager to buy insurance on the rise: survey

The survey aims to identify behavioural shifts in insurance buying trends.

LIC closes IPO with nearly three-fold oversubscription

The IPO of a 3.5% stake is now India’s biggest.

India’s LIC IPO subscribed 67% on first day

The $2.7b IPO is India’s biggest public issue.

IRDAI hike insurers cap on exposure

The Indian insurance regulator has increased the limit to 30%.

Generali Asia appoints new India life insurance chief

The new chief has over 34 years of experience in the life and P&C business.

India slashes LIC IPO to 3.5%

The IPO was initially set at 5%.

Indian insurance startup Loop raises $25m in Series B funding round

The funding round was led by its existing investors.

IPL breaks record for largest insurance cover for a sporting event in India

This was mainly because of a 25% increase in coverage limit.

Global investment firm nabs 9.99% stake in Shriram General Insurance

Shriram General plans to benefit from its global insurance expertise.

Air India halts flight to Moscow over insurance concerns

Its new contract prohibits its aircraft from landing and taking off in Russia and Ukraine.

LIC IPO expected share sales drops to $6.6b

Initial reports predicted that the Indian life giant share sales would be at $8b.