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HDFC Life posts 14% rise in Sept quarter profitValue of new business (VNB) margin expanded 20 basis points to 24.7% against 24.5% a year ago. One basis point is a hundredth of a percenta...
Effective insurance coverage in India could double from 15% to 30% in five years: IRDAI ChairmanOnly about 15 per cent of India's population and businesses are estimated to have effective insurance coverage, a figure that could double ...
India insurance regulator to oversee smooth transition to new commission rules, chairman saysIndia's insurance regulator, the IRDAI, plans to implement reforms for insurance sales to improve the market. Proposed changes include capp...
Canada's Warren Buffett bets his billions on India. What does he see?Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Financial will acquire a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore, marking India’s largest cross-border banking d...
Insurance stocks are down 20%, but Anil Ghelani sees a contrarian opportunity. Here’s whyThe proposed changes to commissions and distribution by the Insurance Regulatory and DevelopmentAuthority of India (IRDAI) have added to in...
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Recognising insurance products that customers trustIndia's insurance industry is witnessing growth, yet challenges remain in accessibility and understanding. The ET Product of the Year Award...
Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industryThese policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for ...
The best financial advice is often to do nothing, says Value Research CEO Dhirendra KumarValue Research CEO Dhirendra Kumar says good financial advice often means helping investors avoid unnecessary transactions and impulsive de...
ICICI Life Q2 net profit rises 25% on better product mixIn the latest financial report, ICICI Life Insurance announced a remarkable 25% increase in net profit for the second quarter, reaching ₹37...
Rethink the short term, but it is only about business in the long term: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%Be clear-eyed about the short term, because we are not done with market pessimism. There may well be more to come, and that could give you ...
IRDAI may allow transition period for insurance fee capIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said the regulator is examining industry feedback on a consultation paper that is open until October 25, while mai...
Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
In a world no one forecast, own a business that outlives presidential social posts: 6 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%For quite some time now, it has become increasingly hard to make sense of what is happening in the world. The old understanding of what is ...
Nomura becomes latest brokerage to cut PB Fintech share price target by 31%, lists 2 scenarios for fair priceNomura has cut PB Fintech’s target price by 31% to Rs 1,100 after proposed IRDAI curbs on insurance website practices and commissions. The ...
IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalkingThe recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The tra...
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI commission caps, warn of 60-70% revenue hitInsurance brokers in India are opposing commission cap proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. They war...
Insurance brokers oppose IRDAI's proposed reforms on caps on commissionsIndian insurance brokers are opposing regulatory proposals that include caps on commissions paid to various distributors. The Insurance Reg...
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
IRDAI’s insurance distribution paper: Economics in focus, consumer protection gaps remainRules and caps can change behaviour. Incentives determine whether organisations merely comply with the rules or actually change the behavio...