Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndian companies are prioritising local AI rules over international ones. They are focusing on ethics, identity, and privacy as AI adoption...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Proposed commission caps may drive consolidation in insurance distribution: Acko CEOAcko founder Varun Dua anticipates regulatory changes to insurance distributor commissions will drive consolidation and professionalization...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
LIC in talks with regulators on long-term instruments to match growing liabilities: CEOLife Insurance Corporation of India is working with regulators like the Reserve Bank and Sebi. This is to increase long-term investment opt...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
CEOs quitting general insurance companies to pursue entrepreneurial venturesTop executives are exiting established general insurance firms to launch new entrepreneurial ventures. This trend is fueled by India's vast...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Insurers racing to ‘AI-proof’ systems as IRDAI flags risksIndian insurers are rethinking how they assess cyber risks. Regulators have asked them to review exposure to artificial intelligence-driven...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Have unclaimed deposits, insurance, mutual funds? Government launches single portal to trace forgotten assetsThe Ministry of Finance has launched a new portal to help citizens find forgotten money. This initiative, called 'Your Money, Your Right', ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
IRDAI may ease norms for insurance cos to invest more in REITs, InvITsInsurers may soon see relaxed investment rules for real estate and infrastructure trusts. The regulator is considering a combined 6% exposu...
21 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
NFO Update: Tata AIA Life Insurance launches dividend leaders index pension fundTata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Tata AIA Dividend Leaders Index Pension Fund to help investors build long-term retirement wealth t...
20 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Insurers resist as customer comfort weighs on exec payIndian insurers are opposing new rules for executive pay. The regulator wants to link compensation to customer service, not just profits. I...
20 May, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Star Health to launch affordable health insurance plans targeting tier 2, 3 marketsAs healthcare expenses soar, Star Health is bracing for premium increases in the next fiscal year. In a proactive move, the insurer is roll...
06 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Sebi mulls allowing OBPPs to offer products regulated by IFSCA, tax-saving bondsMarkets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed allowing Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) to offer products or services regulated by Inter...
05 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
MCX shares drop 3% after Sebi chief's comments on commodity derivatives. What spooked investors?MCX shares fell after SEBI signalled that banks and insurers are unlikely to be allowed into commodity derivatives. SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta ...
04 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India notifies 100% foreign investment in insurance sector, LIC limit stays at 20%The central government has notified 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing foreign...
02 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Healthcare isn't a luxury: Balancing private equity growth with patient affordability in IndiaPrivate equity has boosted India’s healthcare capacity and efficiency, but rising costs and premiums risk limiting access. Strong regulatio...
01 May, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
SBI Life delivers on guidance, targets double-digit protection share in medium termSBI Life Insurance achieved its financial targets for FY26. The company is now prioritizing its protection business and agency channel. It ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Finance Ministry plans to broaden Actuaries Act scope beyond insurance, pensionsThe finance ministry is set to update the Actuaries Act, 2006. This will expand actuarial science to include data science and risk manageme...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Insurance surety bonds data gaps under regulatory lensIn a proactive move to strengthen the financial landscape, Indian regulators are gearing up to close the reporting voids surrounding insura...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.06 AM IST