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India’s non-life insurance premiums expand slower in May
India’s non-life insurance premiums expand slower in May
Indian non-life insurance market is projected to grow by approximately 13-15% in the medium term.
India’s life insurance premiums down in April
The industry’s performance was dragged by the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India.
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India’s non-life insurance premiums jump 20% in February
The growth was attributed to the increase in health and motor segments.
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Less than 5% of them provide comprehensive insurance and benefits.
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CareEdge Ratings attribute the decrease to the YoY decline in group premiums.
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The insurance firm is seeking to restructure its financial services business.
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The discussions broke down over disagreements on shareholding and governance rights.
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India life insurance first-year premiums bounces back at 15.3% in October
Premiums, however, fell compared to the month before.
India insurance regulator pushes easing of capital requirements
The regulator aims to let smaller players entry into the market.