India

LIC prospective investors wary of govt’ meddling in the insurer

The insurer was frequently tapped to save struggling financial firms.

LIC embedded value soars to $72b in just six months

The jump in value was attributed to splitting of policyholders funds.

India state-run LIC files $8b IPO papers

India’s biggest life insurer plans to sell 5% of its shares.

HSBC targets expanding stake in Indian insurer

The firm plans to buy PNB’s shares in Canara HSBC.

Generali takes majority stake in Indian JVs

Generali is investing around $190.47m in two joint ventures.

Willis Towers Watson fully acquires Indian business

The insurance broker currently owns 49% of WTW India.

SBI General launches health insurance with Google Pay

This marks Google Pay’s first partnership with an Indian insurer.

IAPS pushes to insure unborn children for birth defects

At least one major Indian insurer has agreed to provide cover.

Lack of ‘political will’ won’t delay LIC IPO: Nirmala Sitharaman

India’s finance minister said they plan to finish the IPO by March.

Will India’s motor insurance decline remain in the rearview mirror?

The recent increase in new auto sales helps get the industry back to the growth path.

India to block Chinese investors from LIC’s $109b IPO: report

The IPO is considered to be the biggest one yet for India.

India’s non-life insurance increases 24.4% in August

This is more than double of last year’s growth of 10.1% in the same month.

India seeks $109b valuation for LIC mega IPO: report

It is slated to be the biggest IPO in the country.

Indian insurers urged to widen scope of cyber insurance

The IRDAI said that standardisation of policy wording is not desirable at this juncture.