Effective insurance coverage in India could double from 15% to 30% in five years: IRDAI ChairmanOnly about 15 per cent of India's population and businesses are estimated to have effective insurance coverage, a figure that could double ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India insurance regulator to oversee smooth transition to new commission rules, chairman saysIndia's insurance regulator, the IRDAI, plans to implement reforms for insurance sales to improve the market. Proposed changes include capp...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Insurance stocks are down 20%, but Anil Ghelani sees a contrarian opportunity. Here’s whyThe proposed changes to commissions and distribution by the Insurance Regulatory and DevelopmentAuthority of India (IRDAI) have added to in...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Recognising insurance products that customers trustIndia's insurance industry is witnessing growth, yet challenges remain in accessibility and understanding. The ET Product of the Year Award...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Nomura among key investors as Zetwerk mops up Rs 2,251 crore in anchor bidding; IPO opens on Oct 15Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses raised Rs 2,251 crore from 99 anchor investors, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Nomura, ahead of it...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industryThese policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for ...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
ICICI Life Q2 net profit rises 25% on better product mixIn the latest financial report, ICICI Life Insurance announced a remarkable 25% increase in net profit for the second quarter, reaching ₹37...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
LIC to launch three new insurance plans on October 19, 2026: Annuity, health insurance and cancer cover to go on offerLife Insurance Corporation of India is set to introduce three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. The offerings include LIC’s New J...
13 Oct, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
IRDAI may allow transition period for insurance fee capIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said the regulator is examining industry feedback on a consultation paper that is open until October 25, while mai...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%A piece of advice for those who still have the stomach to invest in the current volatile market. Don’t take any price action as the gospel ...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
In a world no one forecast, own a business that outlives presidential social posts: 6 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%For quite some time now, it has become increasingly hard to make sense of what is happening in the world. The old understanding of what is ...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Nomura becomes latest brokerage to cut PB Fintech share price target by 31%, lists 2 scenarios for fair priceNomura has cut PB Fintech’s target price by 31% to Rs 1,100 after proposed IRDAI curbs on insurance website practices and commissions. The ...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Ageas Federal launches multi-currency life insurance plan at GIFT CityAgeas Federal Life Insurance has launched its first GIFT City product, a multi-currency ULIP that lets customers invest in US dollars, euro...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
IRDAI’s insurance distribution paper: Economics in focus, consumer protection gaps remainRules and caps can change behaviour. Incentives determine whether organisations merely comply with the rules or actually change the behavio...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.28 AM IST