India

IndiaFirst Life Insurance files for IPO

The public issue consists of a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to $60m

India insurance regulator proposes to allow private equity funds in insurance

Private equity funds may invest as a promoter or an investor.

Aviva acquires majority stake in India life venture

This is the second local life insurance venture with 74% foreign ownership.

India’s general insurance industry growth rate sluggish in August

Private insurers outpacing public peers continues to be a growing trend.

Almost 7 in 10 in India say health insurance policies are too difficult to understand

60% of patients put off going to the doctor because of a lack of health cover.

Indian regulator proposes 20% ceiling for insurance agents’ commissions

The proposal will also require insurers to have a board-approved policy on commissions.

Digit Insurance files for IPO

The insurer plans to raise more than $160m

Policybazaar IT system suffers breach

However, the firm said that no significant customer data was exposed.

India poised to be 6th largest insurance market in the world by 2032

It is currently 10th amongst the top 20 markets in the world.

Cheaper insurance as IRDAI greenlits tech-enabled cover for motor

This will enable Indian insurers to offer analytics-based policies.

Indian human rights group seeks mandatory insurance for truck drivers

They are seeking a cover of $18.9k for every truck driver, co-driver, and helper.

India’s recently cancelled cricket match triggers $5.75m in insurance claims

The cancellation of the recent match triggered several claims.