India

Indian insurers can now invest in REITs, infrastructure trusts

This will boost the overall portfolio yield held by these firms.

Indian insurers can now invest in REITs, infrastructure trusts

This will boost the overall portfolio yield held by these firms.

India's LIC nets $24.4b in FY2021 new premiums

Its individual life business posted a first-year premium income of $7.5m.

Indian general insurers wary of growth outlook

The sector is still plagued by negative consumer sentiment, and there are concerns for the 2022 financial year.

Indian regulator issues rules on insurance ads

Insurers are required to file a copy of an ad within seven days of release.

Indian non-life GWPs jump 5.2% in FY2021

General insurers' premiums grew to $22.6b.

Indian insurers can now invest in fund of funds

But they can not invest into policyholder funds outside India.

India drafts rules for insurers offering trade credit insurance

A policy can grant an indemnity of up to 60% of trade receivables.

Indian health insurance plans constant in Q1: report

The average price for an insured sum hit $283 and $371.

Indian lawmakers approve higher FDI for insurers

It will expand insurance penetration and boost valuation of insurers.

Indian regulator urges insurers to be more transparent

There should be systems for policyholders to track their claims.

Indian cabinet OKs higher FDI limit for insurers

The revisions will now be introduced to Parliament.

Indian insurtech Turtlemint raises $46m in funding round

It will use the money to expand its distribution reach.

India mulls hiking LIC's authorised capital ahead of IPO

The life insurer's paid-up capital is currently at $1.4b.

India mulls capping banks' ownership stakes in insurers

It suggests that the central bank is looking for uniformity in ownership rules.

Indian insurers, paytech partnerships bring wider distribution

Insurers that have done so will reach a bigger client base with less cost.