Big insurers, bigger advantage? Smaller players flag Irdai’s new expense capsSmaller life and general insurers worry that proposed distribution reforms might benefit larger insurers disproportionately. The changes in...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
India insurance growth to hinge on AI-led distribution, ecosystem partnerships: McKinseyThe insurance sector in India is expected to grow through AI-led distribution and ecosystem partnerships. Insurers are reassessing traditio...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Cashless health insurance claims: What policyholders can do when hospitals and insurers clash over bills, approvals, and deductionsInflated bills, delayed approvals, arbitrary deductions. As hospitals and insurers trade charges, policyholders are left footing the bill. ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Irdai commission caps put insurance distributors' renewal income in focusInsurance distributors are expected to write to the regulator on this issue as part of their submissions to IRDAI's consultation paper, sou...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
After GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star HealthExempting individual health insurance premiums from GST has led to increased policy adoption across various demographics. Star Health repor...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
How Ed Sheeran went 'Indian' & didn't mix politics with his entertainmentEd Sheeran’s Gaza controversy highlights the uneasy relationship between artists, politics and money. The writer argues that artists may ha...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Govt appoint Dinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian as members of IRDAIIn a significant restructuring of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), Dinesh Pant, Managing Director of LI...
25 Sep, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Ed Sheeran 'LOOP Tour': Pop star likely to scrap two concerts at Robert Kraft's NFL Stadium, fresh speculations emerge amid Macklemore’s ‘free Palestine’ rowEd Sheeran's highly anticipated shows at Gillette Stadium face uncertainty. These concerts are planned for September 25 and 26, 2026, amids...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
PB Fintech's 36% bloodbath rattles market, but Jefferies stays bullish. What does it see in Policybazaar parent?PB Fintech shares plunged a record 36% to a 52-week low, wiping out around Rs 31,430 crore in market value after IRDAI proposed changes to ...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Lower commissions could push Policybazaar into insurance manufacturing: Yashish DahiyaPB Fintech is evaluating the possibility of entering insurance manufacturing as distribution commissions may decrease significantly. The pr...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
IRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next betHappy Friday! IRDAI's overhaul plan could significantly impact the new-age insurance distribution industry. This and more in today’s ETtech...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
IRDAI proposes clawback of commissions in case of mis-sellingUnder the proposed framework, distributors could be rewarded for the quality of sales and servicing, while commissions could be clawed back...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
PB Fintech forced to rethink business plan as India insurance commissions cap comes as a major shockerProposed commission caps from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India could severely impact PB Fintech's revenue. The c...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Oriental Insurance bets on health, MSME products to drive growthThe state-owned general insurer holds 35.2 million shares, representing a 1.42% stake, in the country's largest stock exchange that closed ...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in Dixon Technologies, OFSS, 30 others in AugustSunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund increased its holdings in 32 stocks during August, including Dixon Technologies, OFSS, NTPC, ...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Ed Sheeran-Macklemore controversy: Billionaire Robert Kraft reveals singer asked him to donate $2 million amid Gaza crisisEd Sheeran and Macklemore’s ongoing controversy has taken a new turn after billionaire Robert Kraft revealed details about a $2 million hum...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Macklemore says Robert Kraft's pressure campaign got him dropped from Ed Sheeran's tourMacklemore alleges Robert Kraft pressured Ed Sheeran to remove him from tour dates. Kraft reportedly threatened venue access if Macklemore ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.42 PM IST