India

Indian life insurance market expands 12% YoY in May

The overall medium-term outlook remains positive.

Indian life insurance market expands 12% YoY in May

The overall medium-term outlook remains positive.

IRDAI unveils major life insurance reforms

Key changes focus on clarity, alternative options, and reinforced governance.

Insurers to expedite claims, IRDAI mandates senior liaisons

Insurers are advised to publicise contact details of liasons for better assistance.

India repeals 55 health insurance documents

On a good note, policyholders gain more product choices.

Paytm withdraws application for general insurance licence

Its decision will save the company INR950 crores.

India’s non-life sector could see 15% growth in the medium-term

This would be driven by India’s GDP and disposable income levels. 

India's life insurance market to grow 10% annually

The industry is projected to reach $216.1b by 2028.

India’s private insurers outperform with tech edge

The market share of the top 10 insurers fell to 71.2% last year.

IRDAI sets rural coverage mandates for insurers

Coverage providers must offer a minimum level of protection in villages.

52% of India’s health insurance policyholders indicate a premium increase

The industry’s premiums are expected to rise 10% to 15%.

GIC Re witnesses premium income fall in 9M’23

Its premium income fell to INR28,458.1 crore.

Firm advises Sanlam on increased stake in Shriram Insurance

It ploys to increase its share in Shriram’s life and general insurance business.

India’s terrorism risk pool pays high for 18 claims last year

Limit of Indemnity is capped at INR20b per risk/location.

Russian marine insurers secure India's approval: Report

The approval came after the Russian National Reinsurance Company provided financial guarantees.

IRDAI explores improved insurance distribution methods

Participants discussed industry readiness for transitioning to Risk-Based Supervision and Capital frameworks.