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The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
Commission caps to pose existential threat to insurance distributors: Policybazaar’s Yashish DahiyaPolicybazaar faces potential business disruption from IRDAI's proposed commission caps, prompting consideration of an insurance manufacturi...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bandhan Bank gets RBI approval for new chairmanBandhan Bank has secured prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India for Debasish Panda's appointment as its part-time chairman. Panda's ...
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...
NPS gets wider reach: Pension body allows CAs, fintech firms, Gramin Dak Sevaks, Pension Sakhis and others to act as pension agentsThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has expanded the National Pension System distribution network. Ten new categories, in...
Irdai to crack down on mis-selling as Insurance Bill 2025 tightens normsIndia's insurance regulator is set to enhance oversight on mis-selling through new legal amendments. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment...
TRAI fixes February 15 deadline for 1600-series adoption by IRDAI-regulated entities for service callsTelecom regulator TRAI has set a deadline of February 15, 2026. Insurance companies regulated by IRDAI must use special '1600' series phone...
PB Fintech shares decline 6% amid reports of regulatory push to cap insurance agent commissionsPB Fintech shares fell amid concerns that the proposed Insurance Bill 2025 could allow IRDAI to cap insurance agent commissions, raising re...
Govt does not foresee revenue shortfall, aims to achieve deficit target: MoS FinanceThe Central government anticipates meeting its Budget Estimates for 2025-26. States will receive substantial financial support. Public Sect...
Irdai forms panels to look into violations by insurersIrdai has established panels of whole-time members to investigate regulatory breaches by insurers and intermediaries, addressing concerns l...
Irdai, insurers discuss growth trends, risksIrdai emphasised on the need for stress testing, scenario analysis and effective asset-liability management (ALM). The National Bank for Fi...
Irdai widens scope of sandbox framework to encourage innovationIrdai has updated the regulatory sandbox framework to stimulate innovation, improve efficiency, and ease of business. Key updates include i...
Irdai raises concerns over high auto cover commissionsIndia's automotive industry, which accounts for 7.1% of the nation's GDP, has boosted the growth of motor insurance. This sector now repres...
Regulations for commission of insurance brokers likely in March"A sub-committee will decide on the quantum of cap on commission, though this and other remunerations for insurance brokers cannot be remov...
Insurers deplore modest hike in 3rd party insurance premiumThe insurance regulator has increased the premium price in the range of 14-15 per cent for the current fiscal against the industry's demand...