Quote of the day by Inventor of Computer Charles Babbage: 'Keeping the mind occupied is such a source of pleasure that it can relieve even the pain of...' - The hidden power of the human brain to control attention explained by the British mathematicianCharles Babbage, widely known as the father of the computer, once highlighted how deep mental engagement can influence human experience wit...
14 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Companies fish for cyber cover as AI liability risks surfaceIndian companies are turning to cyber insurance for protection against AI risks. Concerns about AI agents going rogue or chatbots providing...
13 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Warren Buffett once treated Bill Gates at McDonald's using coupons: How frugal is his lifestyleWarren Buffett’s famously frugal lifestyle is reflected in everything from using McDonald’s coupons to letting market conditions decide his...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.40 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
HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar: 'I focused on what I had, not what I didn’t' and a journey of resilienceHDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar’s journey reflects resilience shaped by early family influence and a belief in long-term thinking. After early...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Prudential Plc names Amit Dave as CEO, Abhishek Saraf as COOPrudential Plc has appointed Amit Dave as CEO and Abhishek Saraf as COO for its upcoming health insurance joint venture with HCL Group in I...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
India needs more qualified actuaries, says IRDAI chairmanIndia's insurance sector faces a significant shortage of qualified actuaries. This talent gap is critical as risks from inflation, healthca...
24 Feb, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Society of Actuaries plans India expansionAccording to a market research study published by Facts and Factors, the global insurance business process outsourcing market is expected t...
08 Nov, 2022, 11.16 PM IST
3 firms in race to be actuarial for LIC IPOEY Actuarial Services, Milliman Advisors and Willis Towers Watson actuarial advisory are in race for being appointed as the actuarial firm ...
18 Dec, 2020, 09.05 AM IST
PFRDA to hire actuary to estimate funding gap under Atal Pension YojanaAPY guarantees pension of up to Rs 5,000 per month to its subscribers, depending upon the contribution committed. It was launched in May 20...
18 Jul, 2018, 04.28 PM IST
Government ties up with UK-based IFoA to launch course in actuariesIt is keeping in view the huge demand of specialised actuaries the country may have in future, post hike in FDI to 49% from 26% in the insu...
17 Feb, 2015, 12.27 PM IST
- Irda’s plan to hire actuary may hit pay hurdle again
Insurance regulator Irda for the second time in less than a year has called for applicants to fill up the post lying vacant since May 2011.
09 Jan, 2012, 04.50 AM IST
- IRDA to tighten criteria for appointment of actuaries
To enhance scrutiny in insurance business, IRDA is working on tightening the criterion for appointment of actuaries
09 Sep, 2011, 06.53 AM IST
- LIC actuarial surplus up 10 pc to Rs 22,716 cr in FY'11
State-owned life insurance giant LIC has recorded 10 per cent jump in net actuarial surplus to Rs 22,716 crore for 2010-11.
08 Sep, 2011, 05.16 PM IST
- India Post seeks actuarial consultant to weigh funds
India Post is set to appoint an actuarial consultant to value its various insurance funds.
14 Jan, 2011, 09.10 AM IST
- IRDA steps in to curb the shortfall of actuaries
Concerned over the shortage of actuaries, Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) has started a two-year course for training actu...
02 Dec, 2007, 02.19 PM IST
- ISAS to offer two yr PGD in Actuarial Sciences
a first such institution in the country, the International School of Actuarial Sciences (ISAS) has been launched here on Monday to offer a ...
06 Aug, 2007, 04.05 PM IST