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Meeting motor TP obligation tough due to IRDAI formula: Shriram General MD

Shriram General Insurance sees industry-wide difficulty in achieving IRDAI's motor third-party coverage targets and plans premium growth via non-motor insurance push

Listed private life insurers see moderation in Ulip business in Q1

After new surrender value regulations, insurers have scaled back on Ulips in portfolios

Irdai sets higher targets for rural, social, and motor TP coverage in FY27

Irdai raises insurance coverage targets for rural, social, and motor TP obligations in FY27. Insurers must cover more Gram Panchayats and increase motor vehicle insurance

DFS Secy Nagaraju seeks insurance brokers' help to boost coverage in India

M Nagaraju calls on insurance brokers to play a key role in raising awareness and boosting insurance penetration, particularly in rural areas and underserved sectors

Irdai's Tripathy cautions against practices by brokers to boost valuation

IRDAI's Satyajit Tripathy highlights the need for sustainable growth in the insurance broking industry, cautioning against practices that may harm the sector in the long run

Stabilising sector: Task cut out for new Irdai chairman Ajay Seth

With major reforms underway and growth tapering, Seth's key challenge will be to stabilise the insurance sector and steer regulatory transitions

Irdai proposes internal ombudsman to address claims up to ₹50 lakh

The ombudsman will apply to insurers with over three years of operations, be empowered to handle claims up to Rs 50 lakh, and offer time-bound grievance redressal

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS fall 4.4% to $2.3 billion in May 2025

RBI data shows decline in remittances for travel and education abroad while property and equity investments rise under Liberalised Remittance Scheme in May 2025

Entry of new players likely to intensify competition in reinsurance segment

New private players, including Valueattics Re, Jio Financial Services & Allianz are set to increase competition in India's reinsurance sector. However, experts believe GIC Re's position remains robust

Tesla's entry into India to bring innovation in EV insurance space

Tesla's entry into India will drive innovation in the EV insurance market, prompting insurers to rethink product offerings and embrace technology-driven solutions

NII growth pushes YES Bank's Q1FY26 net profit 59% higher to ₹801 crore YoY

While non-interest income grew 5.7 per cent, net interest margin (NIM), a key measure of a bank's profitability, remained steady in Q1FY26 at 2.5 per cent

Don't expect material change in bancassurance regulations: Vibha Padalkar

Vibha Padalkar discusses Q1 margins, policy trends, product mix and regulations

ICICI Lombard Q1FY26 results: Net profit rises 29% to ₹747 crore

ICICI Lombard reports 29% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to ₹747 crore, driven by premium and investment income growth. GDPI up 0.6% YoY, while health segment sees strong retail growth

HDFC Life Q1 net profit rises 14% to ₹546 cr on premium growth

HDFC Life posts 14.2% YoY rise in Q1 net profit, driven by 19% growth in renewal premium and stable VNB margins; solvency ratio improves to 192%

Results preview: Insurance companies set for a profit bump in Q1 FY26

May get boost from enhanced margins, better op efficiencies

R Doraiswamy takes charge as LIC's MD & CEO for a three-year term

R Doraiswamy, a LIC veteran with over 39 years' experience, has been appointed MD & CEO for three years as the insurer sees a major reshuffle in its top management

Air India crash: Victims entitled to compensation, regardless of fault

Experts say Air India crash victims will receive compensation regardless of fault, with the insurance payout unaffected by pilot error or systemic failures

Sales of life insurance policies drop 10% in Q1FY26, shows data

Industry insiders pointed out that slowdown in credit life policies, due to subdued credit demand in the system, has also contributed to the drop in sale of life insurance policies

Intech Insurance Surveyors to assess Sigachi Industries' losses after blast

Company says they have taken insurance, which covers the plant, machinery, and employees

Life insurers' new business premium rose 4.2% in Q1 FY26, shows data

In April-June period of FY25, the life insurance companies posted nearly 23 per cent growth after the changes in surrender value norms effective from October 1, 2024