Page 9 - Latest Updates on IRDAI
Time to open up insurance sector for 100% FDI: Irdai chief Debasish Panda
Panda spoke about the transformation the industry has undergone since he took over and what is next in store.
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Data, tech & Bima Sugam to transform insurance sector: Irdai boss at BFSI
At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2024, Debasish Panda, Irdai boss, shared his transformative vision for India's insurance sector
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Irdai to amend regulatory sandbox norms after committee recommendation
Irdai has invited comments from the stakeholders on 'Exposure draft Irdai (Regulatory Sandbox) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024' by November 25
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Irdai proposes changes to IAC meeting frequency, notice period, structure
The IAC comprises members representing various sectors, including commerce, industry, agriculture, and consumers, along with the chairperson and members of Irdai as ex officio members
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Lockton receives Irdai approval to acquire Arihant Insurance Broking
The acquisition marks Lockton's strategic expansion into the Indian market, where it aims to address the growing demand for advanced risk consulting and management services
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Consumer protection: Changes in insurance policy terms must be conveyed
The National Commission noted that critical illness risk should have been included by the insurer to avoid prejudice caused by the discontinuation of this risk
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Data leaks: Irdai directs two insurers to conduct IT systems audit
Star Health Insurance had recently admitted data breach. The name of the second insurer could not be immediately ascertained
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Irdai asks insurers to check vulnerabilities in IT systems, take measures
Recently, there was a data breach at Star Health & Allied Insurance's servers and reportedly sensitive data of 31 million customers were put up for sale
Irdai extends IFRS 17 deadline to FY27; aims to give ample time to cos
Previously, Irdai had set a timeline of FY25 for the implementation of IFRS 17 in the insurance sector
From perestroika to glasnost: Efforts underway to make insurance inclusive
All efforts are on to make insurance inclusive and attract global investors. The second, and concluding, part of the column on 25 years of the insurance industry
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Sebi, RBI and Irdai: How financial regulators are appointed, removed
Tenures across organisations often range from three to five years with the possibility of reappointment
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Consider benefits, costs before agreeing to insurance policy splitting
While splitting is common in life insurance, it sometimes happens in health insurance as well
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SBI Life fined Rs 1 cr by insurance regulator for 'violating norms'
IRDAI's says investigation was based on various charges arising from an on-site inspection and several regulations under the Insurance Act of 1938
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25 years of the Indian insurance industry: Here are the hits and misses
De-tariffing and portability are two milestones ahead of the Insurance Act amendment that made health insurance an independent line of business and raised FDI limits to 49%. The first of 2 part column
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Insurance regulator issues circular to protect interests of policyholders
Norms on claims settlement process, electronic policies improve transparency for policyholders
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Irdai asks insurance companies to integrate IT systems with Digilocker
According to the circular, both life and general insurers are mandated to provide an essential summary of important information at different stages of the insurance contract
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Star Health introduces braille insurance policy for visually impaired
The policy is designed to address the specific requirements of individuals with disabilities of 40% or more, including physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments
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Here is why SBI Life, HDFC Life, LIC shares rallied up to 4% on BSE today
Insurance stocks in focus: LIC has approached Irdai to increase the interest rate assumption and plan-based G-Sec assumption for the calculation of surrender value, reports say
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Irdai forms task force to tackle challenges, boost growth of surety bonds
A surety bond is a risk transfer mechanism whereby an insurance company provides a guarantee to the beneficiary that the principal or contractor will meet their contractual obligations
New surrender-value norms: Max Life pencils in 100-200-bp hit to profit
VNB margin measures the profitability margin for life insurers
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