Retail health premium growth rises to 31% YoY in April 2026, anchoring non-life insurance sector: Kotak Institutional SecuritiesIndian non-life insurance saw robust growth in April 2026. Retail health premiums surged 31 percent year-on-year. Motor insurance also perf...
22 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Gold prices are rising, also risks of theft. CA-banker says a Rs 1,000-Rs 5,000 yearly expense could save you lakhs. What is gold insurance?With gold prices soaring, a CA-banker urges Indians to insure their precious jewellery. He highlights three options: home insurance add-ons...
13 May, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Health insurance share rises to 41% of non-life industry in FY26Health insurance strengthened its position as the largest segment in India’s non-life insurance industry in FY26, with its share rising to ...
09 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz missionFrance's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is now in the Red Sea. This move prepares for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The F...
06 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
The red, white and blue dome: Trump makes risky move to free HormuzIn a pivotal development, the United States has launched 'Operation Freedom', aimed at safeguarding the vital shipping lanes of the Strait ...
05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
US stock market today hits new records as Nasdaq crossed 25,000 for the very first time: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge as Wall Street begins May with massive rally - Apple leads gainsUS stock market today opens May with rare strength. Momentum feels real, not forced. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs near 49,815. T...
01 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
SBI General Insurance’s annual GDP crosses Rs 15,000 crore for first time, PAT jumps 8.7% YoY in FY26SBI General Insurance delivered a strong FY26 performance, crossing Rs 15,000 crore in gross direct premium for the first time with 14.5% g...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockadeAmerica's NATO allies will not join President Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Britain and France stated they will not partic...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Fire cover premiums to surge as rising claims pour cold water on discountsFire insurance premiums are set to rise as insurers like ICICI Lombard and Oriental Insurance reduce or withdraw discounts. This is due to ...
02 Jan, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
Cos may have to pay more for fire and engineering coverBusinesses and industrial units will see increased premiums for fire and engineering insurance starting January. Catastrophic events like f...
18 Dec, 2024, 12.59 AM IST
Fire insurance premium may go up post July 1A new set of burning cost 'referral' rates from the Insurance Information Bureau is going to be applicable from July 1 and that could see p...
18 Jun, 2017, 11.02 AM IST
Property, fire insurance premium set to rise from next yearAfter hardening of premium under group health insurance three months ago, property and fire segments are also set to witness increase in pr...
01 Dec, 2014, 10.08 PM IST
- Fire policy to cost more as insurance companies add flood risk
Earlier, flood cover was free for corporates. Later, it was made optional for an additional premium. Now, insurers have defined specific pr...
14 Aug, 2012, 06.33 AM IST
- India Inc's austerity drive takes toll on non-lifers
The non-life insurance industry is bearing the brunt of cost-cutting as both corporates and individuals look at ways to reduce insurance ex...
11 Jun, 2009, 12.53 AM IST
- Non-life insurers ride on health & motor insurance
Motor third-party insurance and health - two portfolios that non-life insurers have been avoiding due to low margins - have been responsibl...
16 Jul, 2008, 12.41 AM IST
- Terror insurance pool crosses Rs 1K cr mark
Policy holders are becoming aware of the terrorism cover and insist that the clause be added while taking fire insurance cover. Benefits of...
12 Jul, 2008, 06.15 PM IST
- On a premium drive
The entry of private players has given a leg-up to the domestic insurance industry. In FY06, premium in life insurance grew faster than tha...
01 Sep, 2006, 12.00 AM IST