India

Zopper bags $25m in Series D funding

The company has partnered with 40 insurers and over 2,500 ecosystem players.

India's LIC to have CEO, managing director instead of chairman

Both the CEO and managing director positions will be appointed by the government.

Changes to India's LIC Act takes effect

This is seen as a major step towards LIC's proposed IPO.

India's Digit Insurance secures $200m in latest funding round

The investment will result in a 5% dilution of the firm's equity.

India's life sector projected to hit $98.5b in GWP by 2024

Catalysts include favourable demographic factors and economic recovery expected over H2 2021. 

Indian life insurers' new business premiums inch 7% in FY2020-21

Private insurers grew 8% in individual business, whilst group business saw a 20% growth.

What to expect from India's health insurers amidst COVID-19 resurgence

The sector is already expected to hike its premium rates in response to claims experience.

GIC Re posts $268.3m net profit for FY2021

Gross premiums during that period fell 7.1%.

Bharti AXA Life's total premium income inch up 4.3% in FY2021

Renewal premiums jumped 10% in 2020 to 2021, but COVID-19 hit new business premium income.

Policybazaar aims to launch 100 retail stores across India

Through the stores, clients can lodge queries or service requests.

India's RenewBuy pool $45m in Series C funding

It will use the investment to compete with PolicyBazaar.

India issues indemnity guidelines for insurance intermediaries

Policies issued will cover damages resulting from breaches of duty.

India's Policybazaar granted insurance broking licence

It will now surrender its web aggregator licence.