Insurance

Insurance regulator says rising commissions and weak profitability are undermining policyholder value and sector resilience

Tax breaks meant for savers are increasingly enriching insurers and distributors, while mis-selling leaves ordinary investors exposed to heavy losses

Gross direct premium underwritten by non-life insurers rose 8.28 per cent in April, supported by strong growth in health and general insurance segments

In less than a fortnight of its announcement, private insurers have already committed Rs 1,100 crore to the pool; plans are also afoot to set up an Indian Protection & Indemnity Club

The move to allow 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector is expected to boost foreign interest in the sector

Removal of GST on individual policies lifted life insurers' premium growth in FY26, but policy volumes remained subdued, highlighting rising ticket sizes rather than wider customer penetration

SBI Life Insurance to push policy sales in FY27, expects steady growth and stable margins despite regulatory changes and product mix shift

Life insurers recorded robust premium growth in FY26, but FY27 outlook remains mixed amid geopolitical risks, GST impact and evolving product mix dynamics

Ageas CEO flags high valuations in India's insurance sector but sees China-like growth potential, aims to push JV into top 10 amid rising foreign interest

War-risk premiums have surged sharply, raising shipping costs. India's ₹12,980 crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool aims to stabilise coverage, but whether it can make trade cheaper remains uncertain

Strong growth in parcels, savings bank and citizen services drives postal revenues, while the department aims to narrow deficit and expand rural network

The pool would cover all maritime risks like Hull and Machinery, Cargo, P&I and War risk, a statement by the cabinet said

ICICI Lombard General Insurance posts steady Q4FY26 with improved combined ratio and strong premium growth, but weak investment income drags profit below estimates

The fund is designed to provide steady compounding over the long term and predominantly focuses on defensive, large-cap, and mid-cap stocks

GST-led input tax credit loss and weak equity markets may weigh on insurers' Q4 FY26 profitability, with life insurers facing sharper impact while general insurers see demand support

Health insurance claim complaints are rising, with cases on the Bima Bharosa portal in the first 11 months of FY26 exceeding the total for the whole of FY25.

India’s insurance regulator, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), has directed insurers and aggregators to eliminate “dark patterns” from digital platforms,

Chowdary joined PB Fintech Group in 2011 and has led multiple verticals over a period of time, and currently heads "Policybazaar for Business"

Centre asks states to accept insurance surety bonds in power procurement to ease liquidity constraints, reduce credit exposure, and boost participation across energy projects

Term insurance becomes crucial after 30 as premiums rise with age; locking in early ensures stable costs and financial protection for dependents, helping secure long-term goals and liabilities