Insurance

Irdai chief urges insurers to eliminate dark patterns from websites, apps

Ajay Seth says deceptive digital practices erode consumer trust and urges insurers to improve transparency, informed consent and customer-first design across online platforms

Marine war-risk premiums harden amid renewed West Asia tensions

War-risk insurance premiums on Gulf shipping routes have surged amid renewed West Asia tensions, raising costs for vessels avoiding high-risk corridors

How young families should prioritise insurance purchases, avoid mistakes

Do not get into investment-linked insurance plans until you have cleared the basic hurdles of protection

How to choose the right health, life insurance policies for your family

Your protection premium (health plus term) should not exceed 5-8% of your annual income

RBI's Financial Inclusion Index rises to 70 in FY26 on higher usage

RBI's Financial Inclusion Index improved to 70 in FY26 from 67 a year earlier, driven mainly by higher usage, while all three sub-indices registered growth

StanChart values partnership, expects tie-up to continue: ICICI Pru Life

The insurer says its decade-long bancassurance partnership with Standard Chartered remains strong despite speculation following Prudential Plc's Bharti AXA Life acquisition

What's next for insurance after 100% FDI: Governance challenges ahead

India's 100% FDI regime for insurance opens the sector to global players, but faster approvals, stronger oversight and AI safeguards will determine its long-term success

US insurer Nationwide launches Hyderabad centre to expand globally

US insurer Nationwide has opened its Global Services Center in Hyderabad, expanding its global footprint and strengthening technology, engineering and business capabilities

PhonePe Insurance CEO exits as fintech merges insurance with payments biz

Vishal Gupta, part of PhonePe's founding team, has stepped down as the fintech integrates its insurance business with its consumer payments business

Irdai plans overhaul of commission rules to curb insurance misselling

The insurance regulator is expected to propose staggered commission payouts over the life of a policy and link remuneration to advisory and after-sales services

Rating upgrade to A will put GIC Re in a more stable position: GIC Re CMD

GIC Re chief Hitesh Joshi outlines plans to strengthen underwriting, diversify globally, expand specialty reinsurance and capitalise on emerging risk opportunities

Bima Sugam's first products set for Sept-end launch: Irdai Chairman

Irdai Chairman Ajay Seth says Bima Sugam will roll out initial motor, health and term insurance products by September-end as insurers complete technology integration with the platform

Generali Central General Insurance targets ₹10K cr premium in five years

The insurer plans to focus on profitable growth by expanding retail health, fire and SME insurance while reducing exposure to intensely competitive group health business

Mastering the evolving insurance business

In this session, Gaurav Banka, Chief Risk Officer, Aviva India, talks about the insurance sector and provides career tips to the B-Schoolers.

Pvt life insurers rekindle agency networks amid scrutiny over bancassurance

Private life insurers are ramping up agency investments to diversify distribution as concerns over bancassurance mis-selling trigger closer scrutiny

IPL insurers may see fewer claims this year on lower weather disruptions

Insurers' loss ratio is estimated at 60-70%, 10-15 percentage points lower than last season

Insurance, credit line: How to be financially set for medical emergencies

A contingency fund ensures that sudden healthcare expenses do not derail long-term financial stability

Irdai proposes perpetual registration framework for TPAs under SBSR Act

The regulator has proposed a transition framework for existing third-party administrators, along with an annual fee mechanism under the SBSR Act regime

Premium to taxes: What young families should know about buying insurance

An insurance policy should be selected based on other factors such as risks and the number of family members

India charts course for homegrown maritime insurer blueprint: Study

India faces $45-60 mn foreign outflows in P&I costs, according to a govt study