LIC expects no immediate government stake sale, eyes long-term growth: CEOLIC does not expect the government to sell another stake in the insurer in the immediate future, CEO R Doraiswamy said. The state-owned ins...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
SBI Life partners with J&K Bank to offer insurance solutions across IndiaSBI Life and J&K Bank have partnered to offer comprehensive life insurance solutions. Over one thousand J&K Bank branches will now provide ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Allianz, Jio Financial Services ink 50:50 insurance JV to tap India’s growing marketJio Financial Services and Allianz Group are partnering to launch a new insurance venture in India. This 50:50 joint venture will offer gen...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
LIC says insurance amendment to increase coverageParliament's amendments to insurance laws aim to boost coverage, enhance policyholder protection, and strengthen regulatory oversight, alig...
18 Dec, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
Insurance reforms set India on path to universal coverage by 2047: R DoraiswamyIndia's Insurance Act Amendment Bill, 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha,' aims for a structural overhaul of the insurance sector, including amendmen...
17 Dec, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
PM Modi to push major bills in Parliament to boost India’s growth enginePrime Minister Modi's administration is set for an aggressive legislative push this winter session, aiming to pass over a dozen key bills. ...
24 Nov, 2025, 02.45 PM IST
2047 & beyond - Building a nation where every citizen is insuredAs India aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, financial independence for every citizen is paramount. The IRDAI's 'Insurance for All' vision, sup...
07 Oct, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
Insurers told to pass on the benefits of GST reductionOn Wednesday, the insurance regulator directed insurers to pass on the benefits of the GST removal on life and health insurance premiums to...
18 Sep, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Prudential, HCL’s Vama to form Indian health insurance venturePrudential Plc and Vama Sundari Investments will launch a standalone health insurance business in India, with Prudential holding 70% and Va...
20 Mar, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
Ensuring insurance spreads far & wideIndia is edging closer to permitting fully foreign-owned insurers, aiming to boost the underperforming insurance sector. Local capital has ...
27 Nov, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Insurtech sector attracted $2.5 bn funding, more investment to flow: ReportThe Indian insurtech sector has raised over USD 2.5 billion and is expected to attract more investment due to significant growth opportunit...
20 Nov, 2024, 09.48 PM IST
India plans major insurance shake-up this winter as it may open doors to 100% FDI100% FDI in Insurance: The Indian government is poised to permit 100% foreign direct investment in the insurance sector, aiming to attract ...
18 Nov, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
Micro policies keep India's push for insurance coverage on trackThe global micro-insurance industry is projected to grow to $137 billion by 2029. India's insurance penetration remains low at 4%, compared...
15 Oct, 2024, 06.31 AM IST
India poised to have the fastest-growing insurance sector among G20 nationsIndia is predicted to have the fastest-growing insurance sector among G20 nations for the next five years to 2028, with a real-term growth ...
17 Jan, 2024, 10.10 AM IST
Govt mulls regulator for healthcare sector to facilitate insurance for allAccording to a recent report by the National Insurance Agency, over 400 million individuals, or about a third of the population, lack healt...
21 Dec, 2023, 06.55 AM IST
Fin Min meets chiefs of private sector general insurersThe finance ministry has discussed various critical issues with the General Insurance Council and private sector general insurance companie...
17 Oct, 2023, 10.44 PM IST
IRDAI appoints ManipalCigna Health as lead insurer for Karnataka State Awareness Insurance PlanUnder IRDAI’s State Insurance Plan, ManipalCigna Health Insurance, one of India's fastest-growing standalone health insurance company has b...
01 Sep, 2023, 03.02 PM IST