Go Digit paid India’s first insurance claim using parametric product for agriculture, it saidGo Digit General Insurance has disbursed payouts to around 500 farmers in Rajasthan. This marks a significant step in climate-linked insura...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Why Union Budget 2026 could be crucial for expanding insurance coverage in IndiaAn industry perspective on the reforms and incentives Budget 2026 could introduce to strengthen insurance adoption, manage emerging risks a...
29 Jan, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
India considers introducing nationwide climate-linked insurance schemeIndia's government is in early talks with local insurers to design a nationwide climate-linked insurance program. This parametric model wou...
06 Oct, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
ET World MSME Day: How New India Assurance is charting a resilient future for MSMEsThe national insurer is bridging protection gaps with weather-triggered payouts, embedded cover with fintechs, and products to future-proof...
09 Jul, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
How much does a heat wave cost? Insurers and CEOs want to knowAs extreme heat events intensify, financial risks are becoming more apparent, prompting the development of heat-hazard modelling and hedgin...
03 Jul, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
AIC seeks GST exemption on all rural general insurance plansAgriculture Insurance Company Ltd. urges the GST Council to eliminate the 18% GST on rural-focused general insurance, including agriculture...
20 Jun, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
How migrant labourers in Noida can get insurance payout of Rs 3000 if temperature risesDigit Insurance is settling claims for Noida's migrant labourers due to extreme heat. This heat-index based cover offers quick financial re...
19 Jun, 2025, 03.06 PM IST
Is parametric insurance the next big thing in insurance?As climate, technology, and disaster risks intensify, parametric insurance offers a fast, data-driven alternative to traditional models. Fr...
06 Jun, 2025, 11.58 AM IST
High premium costs for parametric insurance flagged at NDMA meet amid GST concernsThe National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) discussed the high cost of parametric insurance premiums and the imposition of 18 percent...
13 Sep, 2024, 07.58 PM IST
Extreme heat cover, the right coolantIn response to increasing heat-related challenges, especially impacting informal sector workers, efforts are being made to mitigate financi...
19 Jun, 2024, 10.52 PM IST
Government initiates parametric & hydroelectric insurance pools for enhanced disaster protectionThe government, led by GIC chairman Ramaswamy Narayanan, is developing parametric and hydroelectric insurance pools to enhance disaster pro...
04 Jun, 2024, 12.25 AM IST
Navigating the general insurance landscape: A reflective review and forward outlookThe GI industry is entirely focused on achieving the glorious mission of 'Insurance for All' by 2047, set by the insurance regulator.
28 Dec, 2023, 10.37 AM IST
Insurers may get aid to deal with nature's furyThe standing committee on finance-headed by former minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha has considered issues around reinsurance foll...
18 Dec, 2023, 12.56 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
Reliance Jio confirms TRAI penalty over certain service parametersTelecom operator Bharti Airtel had yesterday confirmed that it has received demand notices towards penalties totalling Rs 11 lakh.
12 Sep, 2018, 10.15 PM IST
- Nicrhome India sets up new R&D facility
Pune-based Nichrome India announced the inception of its new R&D facility and office building.
25 Jul, 2012, 05.16 PM IST
- Lipper introduces new rating system for mutual funds
Leading mutual fund research firm Lipper on Friday announced the launch of a rating system to help investors and their advisers to select r...
23 Nov, 2007, 08.47 PM IST