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Foreigners drive 150% surge in health insurance uptake in India
Foreigners drive 150% surge in health insurance uptake in India
The growth is strongest amongst women and non-residents.
India’s life insurance market to reach $170b by 2029
It also seen to record $121b gross written premiums this year.
Indian life insurer collaborates with ministry on Bima Sakhi for women agents
Bima Sakhi agents receive the same benefits and privileges as regular LIC agents.
Shriram General reports 9% profit growth in Q1 FY 2026
The company issued 15.41 lakh policies in the quarter.
Canara HSBC launches SecureInvest with high life cover
Policyholders also benefit from Loyalty Additions starting from year 10.
Bharti AXA backs IRDAI plan for internal ombudsman system
The proposed mechanism will apply to all insurers with over 3 years of operations.
Prudential’s Hong Kong insurance business still key despite India buzz
India contributed only 3% of fiscal year 2024.
Allianz forms reinsurance joint venture with Jio Financial Services Limited in India
The new entity will leverage Allianz’s existing operations in India.
Kotak Life launches term plan for emerging affluent Indians
The new offering expands Kotak Life’s range of term insurance products.
Zurich Kotak launches EV Protect add-on for electric vehicles
It also addresses risks such as power surges.
PNB MetLife combines insurance with value-based equity investing
It will be open for subscription from 15 to 28 July, 2025.
India’s non-life insurance premiums rise 5.2% in June 2025
The government’s Bima Trinity initiative is expected to support future growth.
Bharti AXA introduces insurance plan for middle-income India
It provides life insurance protection worth up to 30 times the annual premium.
India’s life insurance premiums fall 3.1% in June 2025
The decline was mainly due to lower credit life sales.
Medical tourism: Why India feels like the natural choice for NRIs seeking care
India is offering a healthcare safety net that fits right into the global lifestyle of NRIs.
Indian Gen Z leads Millennials in health insurance knowledge: survey
Nearly 1 in 3 Indian Gen Zers said they are very confident about their understanding of it.
Chola MS General Insurance expands North India presence with new office
The New Delhi facility is Chola MS’s 17th company-owned office in India.