India

SBI Life Insurance 9M 2024 profit catapults 48% YoY

Annualised premium equivalent also jumped by 11% YoY.

IRDAI reforms focus on modernising insurance oversight

The Regulatory Sandbox framework has also been updated.

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.

PhonePe launches insurance for Maha Kumbh Mela attendees

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

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%.

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

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

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%.