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Private insurers might junk PM's Jan Suraksha schemes

Jan Suraksha scheme incorporated a personal accident policy, a term plan and a pension plan

Private insurers may reduce exposure to non-retail motor insurance

Insurers' claim ratios have even exceeded 150 per cent in certain periods in this space meaning that the claim amount exceeded the premium collected

Health insurance uptake higher among elders, says Max Bupa survey

The survey showed that 72 per cent of those in age group of 46-54 years while 68 per cent of those in 55-60 years bracket own a health insurance policy

A host of health products in store for customers in 2016

Riders for policies and new innovations in the health and wellness space will be launched

Insurance firms launch consumer awareness drive

Social media also plays a crucial role in awareness, since smart-phones have made access to internet more convenient

Insurance sales to see reforms in 2016

One of the solutions has come up in the form of simple over-the-counter products, which could be sold in rural as well as urban areas

Real test of Indian management control in insurance awaits in 2016

There are fears that foreigners could be appointed to top posts in Indian insurance companies

Proposal for sub-broking model in insurance shelved

Conflict with existing channels, lobby against model by some insurers seen as reasons behind the move

Foreign reinsurers worried over Irdai proposal

Regulator had mooted first preference to India reinsurers in premium ceding

Insurers go digital

Social media is catching up fast as a brand promotion and product awareness vehicle

2015 sees IRDAI's big push on distribution reforms

In Sept, the regulator finalised norms for corporate agents like banks that allowed them to tie-up with three life, three non-life and three standalone health insurers

Fancy foreign education? Be doubly sure

The recent deportation cases in the US should convince prospective students to conduct a proper due-diligence

Start-ups taste winning recipe in dinner kits

Finance: Natural catastrophe losses haunt insurers

With Uttarakhand floods, cyclones HudHud and Phailin and Tamil Nadu floods occurring in the 2013-15 period, insured losses have almost touched Rs 15,000 cr

Early childhood education will be revolutionised: Rajesh Bhatia

Interview with MD, Tree House Education and Accessories

Enrolment in Jan Suraksha scheme touches 123 mn

SBI has the highest share with 22.2 million enrolments, followed by PNB with 8.7 million enrolments

Will launch linked, health plans in online space: Munish Sharda

Interview with MD & CEO, Future Generali India Life Insurance

Use-and-file method for life products may take time

Use-and-file is a method used to approve insurance products on the basis of a declaration, before they hit the market

Global pre-school chain Safari Kid enters India

Counts among largest kindergarten, pre-school chains in Silicon Valley

Health Insurance TPA of India to be launched soon

It will help in reducing the turnaround time