India

Marsh McLennan India names Sanjay Kedia as new CEO

Sanjay Kedia will start in his new title beginning 1 April 2023.

Marsh McLennan India names Sanjay Kedia as new CEO

Sanjay Kedia will start in his new title beginning 1 April 2023.

Indiaā€™s non-life insurance premiums jump 20% in February

The growth was attributed to the increase in health and motor segments.

95% of companies in India do not offer term life insurance to employees

Less than 5% of them provide comprehensive insurance and benefits.

India's first-year premiums drop 16.8% YoY in February

CareEdge Ratings attribute the decrease to the YoY decline in group premiums.

InsuranceDekho clinches $150m in Series A funding round

It is considered the largest-ever Series A round by an Indian Insurtech company.

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

Total insurance premiums is growing by 14% annually.

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.