India

Sing Re secures IFSCA nod to launch GIFT City reinsurance unit

Sing Re will offer treaty and facultative reinsurance solutions.

Dai-ichi Life, Capgemini set up tech centre to support global IT

Dai-ichi Life aims to eventually bring operations in-house.

India’s insurance domestic investments grow 6.5% YoY in FY 2025

It was due to a slowdown in economic activity and vehicle sales.

Foreign reinsurers raise India market share to 49% in FY 2024

According to GlobalData, this share is expected to surpass 50% in 2025.

Rise of early-onset chronic illness press traditional insurance models

The median age for cardiology consultations has dropped to 33.

India’s insurance industry sees 32% to 34% annual growth

Over the past nine years, the industry has attracted nearly $6.5b in FDIs.

Index shows 47.75% premium surge in India post-COVID

Male Indian policyholders continue to pay 20.12% more than female buyers.

New India Assurance’s net profit slips 13% on legacy balance provisions

The company retained its market leadership with a 12.6% share.

Indians prioritise insurance for protection against rising health costs

A third also reported buying more coverage to supplement their corporate health plans.

India’s motor insurance market to hit $21.5b by 2030

Passenger vehicle sales reached record levels last year, increasing 6% YoY.

Policybazaar expands health insurance access for global Indian families

Health insurance in India is at least 35% cheaper than in other countries.

India's life insurers report 8.4% rise in premiums for April 2025

Growth in individual non-single premium policies declined by 13.6% YoY.