India

Indian non-lifers post strong growth in May despite pandemic

Premium growth was driven by the low base effect plus growth in the health segment.

Indian general insurers expect single-digit premium growth in FY2022: report

It is expected to post a 3-4.5% marginaL ROE due to investment income.

India's Star Health raises $164m in pre-IPO funding

Singapore's GIC led the funding, investing $182m (INR6b).

Pandemic worsening Indian non-life insurers' headwinds

Short-term operating pitfalls will affect earnings and capital positions.

Indian insurtech Plum raises $15.6m in funding round

The funds will be used to scale engineering, business and operation teams.

India's Star Health to raise $275m for IPO

It will be the fourth private insurer to list on Indian stock exchanges.

India releases final rules on higher FDI for insurers

At least 50% of annual net profit must be maintained as general reserve.

India's Acko seeking funds for unicorn status

The startup is looking to raise about $200m.

India pushes product expansion in title insurance

A comprehensive cover for all promoters is recommended.

India's Choice Group floats insurance aggregator platform

ISMOS will offer life, health and general insurance plans.

Indian insurers at the cusp of transformation: retired IRDAI chairman

India's IT capabilities will accentuate the further growth of the sector.

Indian general insurers likely to hit $36.4b in 2025

The sector has a CAGR of 8.7% over FY2019-2024.

Indian insurers can now invest in REITs, infrastructure trusts

This will boost the overall portfolio yield held by these firms.

India's LIC nets $24.4b in FY2021 new premiums

Its individual life business posted a first-year premium income of $7.5m.

Indian general insurers wary of growth outlook

The sector is still plagued by negative consumer sentiment, and there are concerns for the 2022 financial year.