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
Extreme weather to drive $20 trillion in global spendingAnalysts note that companies involved in environmental adaptation and mitigation have already outperformed the broader market significantly.
03 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM 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
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
India builds insurance shield for risky sea trade as global cover dries upIn response to the challenges posed by renewed hostilities affecting maritime trade, Indian public sector insurers have unveiled an innovat...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Ministries meet to put a cover on ships in war zoneIndian ministries are creating a sovereign-backed insurance plan. A $100 million Bharat Marine Pool is being formed by insurers to cover sh...
11 Apr, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
From insurance purchase to strategic risk management: A shift in Indian corporate thinkingIndian companies are increasingly integrating insurance into their broader corporate risk strategy, moving beyond a traditional, finance-ce...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Corp insurance premiums fall up to 80% this seasonCorporate insurance premiums are falling sharply this renewal season. Property and commercial lines are witnessing steep declines. Intense ...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Allianz Jio Reinsurance begins operationsAllianz Jio Reinsurance Ltd, a new venture by Jio Financial Services and Allianz Group, has begun operations in India. This partnership aim...
26 Mar, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
IFSCA key to India’s global reinsurance hub ambitions: Financial Services SecretaryIndia is poised to emerge as a major player in the global reinsurance landscape. M Nagaraju, Secretary of Financial Services, has encourage...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Jio-Allianz, Fairfax-backed Valueattics Re set to shake up India’s Rs 50,000-cr reinsurance marketIndia's ₹50,000-crore reinsurance sector is set for disruption with the entry of two new domestic players—Jio-Allianz, a joint venture betw...
21 Jul, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
GoDigit promoters get Irdai nod for first pvt reinsurerValueattics Reinsurance Ltd, backed by Kamesh Goyal and Fairfax, becomes the first private reinsurer to gain regulatory approval in India. ...
13 Mar, 2025, 11.58 PM IST
IRDAI okays amendments to reinsurance normsIRDAI has simplified the format of the reinsurance program and brought in tandem the regulations for Indian insurers, Indian reinsurers, Fo...
25 Aug, 2023, 12.31 AM IST
GIC Re reports loss of Rs 1,557 crore for Apr-DecNet premium rose to Rs 38,215.52 crore from Rs 33,221.19 crore, while the earned premium stood at Rs 36,476.66 crore, up from Rs 32,622.80 ...
10 Feb, 2020, 09.15 PM IST
India will benefit if it develops as global reinsurance hub: StudyThe study says that the country will benefit enormously if it develops itself as a global reinsurance hub.
24 Aug, 2014, 04.58 PM IST
- Global reinsurers’ capitalisation floor set at Rs 5,000 crore
International reinsurers, looking to start operations in India, may soon be able to set up branches with a minimum capitalisation of Rs 5,0...
09 Nov, 2007, 01.34 AM IST