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Commission caps to pose existential threat to insurance distributors: Policybazaar’s Yashish DahiyaPolicybazaar faces potential business disruption from IRDAI's proposed commission caps, prompting consideration of an insurance manufacturi...
Coforge shares gain over 2% after unveiling agentic AI platform for insurance industryCoforge's stock saw a boost following the launch of its "Nexa Agentic AI Platform," designed to enhance the global insurance industry. This...
IRDAI misses to measure average sum assured per policyholder in its annual reportWhen IRDAI defines success as premium collected, and the industry maximises commissions by selling products that collect maximum premium pe...
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
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...
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...
Digital lenders wary of small biz; Mythos’ biggest security riskHappy Tuesday! Digital lending firms are turning cautious on term loan exposure to small businesses. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
Acko plans confidential IPO filing to raise $250 million; targets $2.5 billion valuationDigital insurer Acko is gearing up for a confidential IPO, aiming to raise approximately $250 million and seeking a valuation between $2-2....
Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plungeNew-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
The rise of AI-first healthcare systems: Are we ready for the shift?Autonomous AI agents are now actively participating in care delivery, from diagnosis to follow-up. India is uniquely positioned to leverage...
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...
Muthoot Finance seeks shareholder nod for entry into insurance distribution bizMuthoot Finance is gearing up for a pivotal growth phase as it seeks shareholder approval to venture into the insurance distribution arena....
Acko General Insurance fined Rs 1 crore by IRDAI: Will you be affected if you bought a policy from Acko?IRDAI fined Acko General Insurance Rs 1 crore for regulatory lapses involving Ola Financial Services (OFSPL). Acko made payments to Ola Fin...
Insurance agents got extra Rs 25,000 crore via benami companies: I-T DeptNotices under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, have been sent to insurance agents. They have\ been told to share info...
Irda proposes capping rewards for agents, intermediariesInsurance regulator Irda proposed to cap the reward for individual insurance agents at 20 per cent of first year commission and 40 per cent...
Irda tightens norms for replacement of life insurance policyIrda has made it mandatory for agents to provide full details before persuading policyholders to shift to another life insurance firm.
- Regulator wants life cos to reveal payments made to intermediaries
In an apparent move to unearth hidden commissions, Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (Irda) has asked life insurers to provide i...