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Indian lawmakers initiate talks with financial sector starting January: Report

Indian lawmakers initiate talks with financial sector starting January: Report

The agenda also includes a meeting with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and four major insurance companies on 2 January.

India’s life insurance sector sinks 12.7% 11M’23

Policies and schemes were tallied at 15.9 billion

India’s first-year life insurance premiums dip 25.3%

CareEdge forecasts the industry to have a positive growth trajectory in the long-term.

Cover Genius enters partnership, offers ‘cancel for any reason’ travel coverage

Travellers can now safeguard every aspect of their journey, from illness to public transport disruptions and extreme weather.

India’s non-life segment finds footing: AM Best

It may still face challenges in underwriting, pricing, and high reinsurance costs.

India’s non-life insurance industry posts slower growth for October

Year-to-date, a double-digit growth is recorded driven by health and motor.

IRDAI issues regulations for insurers’ ease of doing business

It targets to move towards a principles-based regime.

GIC Re posts higher premium income in 1H23

However, its underwriting loss increased.

IRDAI assembles taskforce for bancassurance

The share of banks as corporate agents was 5.93% of non-life insurance and 17.44% of new business premiums in 2022-23.

Zurich acquires 51% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank's general insurance arm

The insurer said it plans to buy 19% more in the future.

India’s first-year premiums contraction eases in September

The month recorded a 15.5% drop, smaller than the 18.5% in August.

Bharti Group to purchase AXA’s stake in India joint venture: Report

It’s not yet clear if AXA is exiting the Indian insurance market.

IRDAI to improve insurance accessibility in 'every nook and corner' of India

The regulator wants to ensure that each area has a dedicated "vahak" to sell and service straightforward insurance products.

Allianz Trade names new India country manager

The insurer predicts that India will be Asia’s next growth engine.

Aon plans to acquire Indian-based brokerage firm

Global Insurance Brokers will transition to Aon's brand and operating model.

About nine in 10 Indian tourists think of buying travel insurance

Only 76% of respondents said they bought insurance for their most recent trip.