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
Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Why Rs 1 crore term insurance cover in 2026 may not be enough for many familiesFamilies need more than ₹1 crore in term insurance. Rising expenses and loans mean a higher cover is essential. Experts suggest ₹1.5 crore ...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
PMLA court takes cognisance of ED case against Religare chair Rashmi Saluja, advocate Pratap VenugopalA Mumbai court has taken cognisance of a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. The complaint names former Religare ex...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.21 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
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
IRDAI may tighten CEO KPIs on claims, expenses and customer serviceThe IRDAI is developing a more detailed framework for performance-linked key performance indicators (KPIs) for insurance company executives...
19 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Missed insurance claim submission deadline? Don't worry, you are still eligible for reimbursement. Here's whyA Bombay High Court ruling favored policyholders, stating insurers cannot reject claims solely for delayed document submission beyond the 9...
11 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Regulators against bankers, insurers trading in commodities: Tuhin Kanta PandeyIndia's banking and insurance regulators are against allowing lenders and insurers to trade in commodity markets due to valid concerns, acc...
05 May, 2026, 05.47 AM 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
Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route"Foreign investment in this sector shall be subject to compliance with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938(4 of 1938), and the condit...
03 May, 2026, 12.16 AM 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
Bancassurance useful, curb mis-selling: IRDAI ChiefIndia's insurance regulator, IRDAI, urged banks to address concerns regarding mis-selling of insurance products through their channels. Thi...
20 Nov, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
IRDAI chief asks insurance players to underwrite disruptions to improve market penetrationIRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda stressed the need for insurers to adapt to disruptions and aim for 'insurance for all' by 2047. Speaking at a...
13 Feb, 2024, 01.36 PM IST
Telangana High Court issues notice to IRDAI on appointment of executive directorAccording to the PIL filed by a social activist, IRDAI’s executive director Mr. Rao was a former RBI senior official and was appointed by I...
07 Jan, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
HDFC Life, Max Life working on issues raised by Irdai: Irdai chiefThere are some issues, the companies are working on it. That is a complex issue. I won't be able to explain it, Irdai Chairman T S Vijayan.
08 Dec, 2016, 01.28 PM IST
IRDAI chief calls for debate on insurance portabilityThe Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority of India says insurance portability will be the next big issue the industry should take ...
08 Sep, 2016, 04.20 PM IST