Issuances of commercial papers rose today because the deep interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India last week and also the cut in the cash reserve ratio prompted banks and mutual funds to step

CP issuances rise

Business Standard

An insurance industry panel has suggested uniform method for calculating the fee structure of unit-linked plans, but left it to individualcompanies to fix the exact amount to be charged.

Panel proposes uniform method for Ulip charges

General insurance premium grew 0.11 per cent to Rs 2,223.45 crore in November, as against Rs 2,220.96 crore in November 2007 mainly due to a fall in auto sales which accounts for 50 per cent of the

Slump in auto sales hits general insurers

Satyam Computer&rsquo;s $75 million Directors and Officers (D&amp;O) insurance is unlikely to provide a cover against claims arising out of irregularities committed by the company&rsquo;s founder B

Raju may be ineligible for D&O cover

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) will ask companies to disclose their Ulip (unit-linked insurance plans) exposure to all firms.

Irda seeks Ulip investment details

Issuances of certificates of deposit (CDs) fell today as mutual fund houses &mdash; the major investors in such papers &mdash; avoided fresh buying and preferred to hold cash, dealers said.

CDs issuance falls; MFs prefer to hold cash

General insurers to seek regulator&rsquo;s approval this week for product launch.

No bonus on portable health covers

Before investing, do the calculations properly.

No safety in numbers

Insuring your car? Get your eyes checked and your education certificates in order. With tariffs open to free pricing, general insurance companies have started building a database to capture this and other data that will be linked to premiums over the next two years.

Eyesight, education to be new drivers for motor insurance premium

LIC estimates Rs 9,000 cr collection against projected Rs 25,000 crore.

Jeevan Aastha set to miss target

With the rising cost of health cover, insurance companies are looking at innovative products to attract customers. The latest offering is top-up insurance that comes at almost half the premium.

Now top up your medical insurance

Three more standalone health insurers are likely to join the race for grabbing a chunk of the general insurance pie.

3 more standalone firms to foray into health insurance

Ulips still top list of product filings with Irda.

Insurers rush to launch schemes

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Monday launched Jeevan Aastha, a single premium life insurance product with guaranteed benefits on maturity and death.

LIC launches Jeevan Aastha

Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (Irda) is in talks with the government and other stakeholders to set up a self regulatory organisation for health insurance companies, said Irda Chairman J

Health insurance council soon: Irda chief

Declining auto sales and a slowdown in the economy has taken a toll on the general insurance industry of the country.

Insurers' premium growth slows on slump in auto sales

With erosion in the value of their investments, holders of unit-linked insurance plans (Ulips) are looking at switching from equity-dominant plans to debt-oriented or balanced schemes within the

Market fall sees unit holders shift to debt

The Insurance Regulatory &amp; Development Authority (Irda) has extended the deadline for insurance companies to disclose their investment details by another 15 days.

Irda extends date for filing investment data

Before you buy a guaranteed-return product, fulfil your insurance needs.

Steady returns, inadequate cover

Mediclaim policy-holders dissatisfied with the services of their insurance provider can easily switch to another firm with accumulated bonuses beginning next financial year.

Health insurance portability to be in place by FY09

Press Trust of India

The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (Irda) has removed the industry-wide limits imposed on surveyors from assessing damages.

Irda reworks norms for surveyors

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