Regulator's action on EOM breaches signals tighter scrutiny of operating and distribution costs, though experts expect limited short-term business impact
Life insurance surrenders have surged, with early exits concentrated in the first two years. Why are policyholders leaving policies early despite tighter disclosure and suitability rules?
Gross direct premium underwritten by non-life insurers rose to ₹31,397.6 crore in July, as growth at multi-line general insurers moderated from the previous month
The Supreme Court's proposed longer mandatory cover could raise upfront costs and insurer commission pressure, while doing little to address uninsured commercial vehicles
Bajaj Life CEO Tarun Chugh earned Rs 33.66 crore in FY26, more than three times the remuneration of the next-highest-paid chief executive, as regulatory scrutiny of insurer executive pay increases
Shares of general insurers advanced after the Supreme Court directed the insurance regulator to consider longer Motor Third Party insurance tenures and measures to improve insurance coverage.
Legal experts say the revised regulations could require more insurance share transfers to seek prior regulatory approval, despite higher thresholds under the SBSR Act
Insurance body says the advisory follows ICMR and health ministry guidelines, aims to curb unnecessary hospital admissions and does not restrict doctors' clinical autonomy
Most claims are expected from property insurance, with motor claims likely to follow, but insurers do not expect the losses to trigger a revision in property insurance rates
The regulator has mandated greater sales traceability and disclosures for intermediaries while allowing insurers more flexibility in investment across select asset classes
Ajay Seth says deceptive digital practices erode consumer trust and urges insurers to improve transparency, informed consent and customer-first design across online platforms
Climate risks are no longer just an environmental concern. Large investors are now studying whether climate tipping points could trigger sudden losses across financial markets
Private life insurers pared advertising and publicity spending amid GST changes, EoM pressures and restructuring after the loss of input tax credit benefits
Three of India's four listed life insurers have delivered negative returns over the past five years as repeated regulatory changes, slower growth and lower valuations weighed on investor sentiment
US insurer Nationwide has opened its Global Services Center in Hyderabad, expanding its global footprint and strengthening technology, engineering and business capabilities
Life insurers' new business premium rose 13.07 per cent in June, as strong growth by private insurers offset modest gains at LIC and lifted the industry's overall performance
While pension reforms and new retirement products are expanding choices, experts say changing younger workers' perception of retirement savings is crucial to boosting participation
India's non-life insurance industry posted its fastest monthly premium growth in five months in June, driven by strong gains in the general insurance and standalone health segments
