Page 13 - Insurance Industry

Don't delay choosing nominee for life insurance policy, say analysts

Select a dependent or person likely to shoulder family's financial responsibilities

Insurance companies seek early implementation of IFRS from govt

Currently, India follows the old solvency standards where insurers have to hold a percentage of reserve as capital.

Greater insurance cover or low premium: Strike a balance, say experts

It is advisable to buy a policy that offers more comprehensive coverage

Cyclone Tauktae: Consider Bharat Griha Raksha to shield against calamities

To safeguard your vehicle against a cyclone, supplement a comprehensive motor policy with a couple of add-ons

Insurers see huge spike in Covid-19 claims as second wave sweeps India

In absolute numbers, over 83 per cent of claims have been settled, while in value terms, just 51.38 per cent of claims have been closed

Low premiums make firms wary of Covid-19 pandemic covers, say experts

Since their launch in July last year, these covers have generated strong sales, which started slowing towards the end of FY21

Former Irdai chairman asks insurers to concentrate on prevention of risk

In the first two quarters after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the insurance industry suffered negative growth. But, it bounced back as soon as the economy opened up post the lockdown

Claim can't be denied on frivolous grounds

As for the purchase of raw materials from its sister concern, the National Commission observed this was properly recorded and there were corresponding sales and exports

No immediate worry about solvency due to surge in Covid claims: Irdai chief

Irdai Chairman Subhash Chandra Khuntia talks to Subrata Panda on a range of subjects including shareholding of banks in insurance firms

Process to derive LIC's embedded value may take more than a quarter

It's a significant preparatory step for the initial public offering of the country's largest insurer

How GIC's ownership problem is keeping insurance biz from growing up

Government shareholding and preferential regulation have skewed the reinsurer's efficiency and, by extension, that of the non-life insurance industry's too

Insurer ICICI Lombard fourth quarter profit rises 23% to Rs 346 crore

The non-life insurer had posted a net profit of Rs 282 crore in the corresponding period of 2019-20.

Govt's draft proposals tie insurance FDI hike to solvency margin

Draft proposes 180% if firms with over 49% foreign stake declare dividend

Low sum insured, sub-limits give rise to partial payouts: Experts

Supplement a policy with a substantial emergency corpus

Irdai extends timeline for sale and renewal of Covid specific products

Earlier, insurance companies were allowed to offer these policies till March 31, 2021

Health insurance claim rejection: Insurers may turn more cautious

Onus may now shift to them to justify rejection after Irdai's circular

Health cover: Irdai rule gives consumers more freedom, say experts

Barring insurers from raising prices by adding benefits may also lead to better pricing: Experts

Insurance firms told not to alter health products to raise premium

Insurance companies can carry out minor modifications in their products, said Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

As 6 pvt insurers set to increase term plan premiums, LIC won't raise rates

While several big players had raised rates last year, following the outbreak of the Co­vid-19 pandemic, LIC did not do so and it has no plans to do it now, sources in the company said

Traditional insurance plans better for risk-averse investors, say experts

If you can stomach volatility, you can earn more from equity funds than the 5-6% these plans offer