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Allianz SE eyes partnership with Jio Financial after ending $2.8 billion JV

German firm Allianz may join hands with Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Financial Services as it seeks fresh entry into India's life and general insurance sector

Allianz to explore new avenues in India after exit from Bajaj JVs

Bajaj Group will acquire the 26 per cent stake in BALIC for Rs 10,400 crore and in BAGIC for Rs 13,780 crore from Allianz

Irdai move on equity derivatives: Insurers gain tools to manage volatility

Irdai felt the need to permit insurers to hedge through equity derivatives

Buffett's Berkshire posts record operating profit on insurance, investments

Fourth-quarter operating profit also set a record, rising 71 per cent to $14.53 bn, or about $1,010 per Class A share, from $8.48 bn a year earlier, reflecting gains in its insurance operations

Over 50% individuals feel savings not enough for future, finds study

More than half of Indians surveyed feel unprepared for their future despite having a detailed financial plan or having done some degree of planning, says a study. The study of individuals in the age group of 35 to 54 years who financially provide for their ageing parents and growing children found that 60 per cent of respondents feel their savings are not enough for future. The respondents agree that "no matter how much they save or invest, they feel like it's never enough for future", the study by YouGov said. A majority 94 per cent of respondents said they either have a detailed financial plan or have done some degree of planning, the study, which surveyed more than 4,000 people across 12 cities across India, said. The study of aspirations, attitudes and financial preparedness of individuals in the 35-54 years age group stated stated that more than 50 per cent worry about running out of money, always feeling behind and not doing well enough despite efforts. "They show high relia

BALIC becomes the first insurer to go live with Bima-ASBA facility

Through Bima-ASBA, policyholders can opt for UPI's One-Time Mandate (OTM) and authorise the blocking of a specified amount, i.e up to Rs 2 lakh, in their bank account via UPI

Insurers manage over 4,500 compliances in a year: TeamLease RegTech

The report suggested that insurers should adopt RegTech solutions to automate compliance processes and reduce manual tracking

Govt asks private insurers to increase free look period to one year

Currently, the free look period offered by insurers is one month

Bid to mitigate margin impact: Life insurers rejig agent fee structures

The companies had to launch all their products as per the new norms by December 31, 2024

Goal is for Axis Max Life Insurance to become a listed entity: MD

In first nine months, we have grown at 25 per cent versus private sector growth of 19 per cent and overall industry growth of 14 per cent. So we are gaining market share as we go along, the MD said

100% FDI in insurance sector to woo more foreign players: Moody's

Increasing foreign investment limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from 74 per cent is likely to attract more global players in the growing Indian insurance market, Moody's Ratings said on Tuesday. Additionally, strong premium growth is expected to boost profitability of the sector. Currently, many foreign insurers are present in the country through joint ventures and could seek to increase their ownership stakes in their Indian affiliates following this change in regulation. "We view foreign investment as credit positive because it increases product innovation. The presence of foreign stakeholders also brings benefits in the areas of capital adequacy, financial flexibility and governance standards," Moody's Ratings said in a statement. Presenting Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 100 per cent from 74 per cent in the insurance sector as part of new-generation financial sector reforms. Moreover, Moody's ..

100% FDI in Insurance: Foreign insurers may face distribution challenges

The opening up of the insurance industry to 100 per cent FDI comes at a time when the insurance regulator has been advocating "Insurance for All" by 2047

Insurance sector gets over 62% of $5.7 bn services sector FDI inflows in H1

The insurance sector was opened to foreign investors with an FDI limit of up to 26 per cent in 2000

Budget 2025: Insurers seek tax benefits, concessions for healthcare

Insurers are hopeful of a host of tax benefits, including concessions for the insurance and healthcare sectors, from the Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. SBI General Insurance MD and CEO Naveen Chandra Jha said that as India advances toward financial inclusivity and universal healthcare, the upcoming Budget is expected to further strengthen the healthinsurance sector. Initiatives like Bima Sugam, designed to achieve the goal of 'Insurance for All' by 2047, are expected to receive regulatory and fiscal support to address the protection gap, he noted. "Additionally, the budget is likely to focus on expanding access in underserved regions through government-private partnerships, targeted subsidies, and advancements in digital infrastructure," Jha added. Bajaj Allianz Life MD and CEO Tarun Chugh said India's economic growth presents immense opportunities for the insurance sector to enhance financial resilience. "Aligning tax ...

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Q3 net profit rises 68% to Rs 724 crore

ICICI Lombard's premiums earned in its retail health insurance and corporate health insurance units grew nearly 25% and 12%, respectively

SBI Life Insurance Q3 results: Net profit jumps 71% to Rs 551 crore

SBI Life Insurance on Friday reported a 71 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 551 crore for the third quarter ended December. The life insurance company promoted by SBI had earned a profit of Rs 322 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. The improvement in profit is aided by increase in new premium and renewal premium. During the quarter, net premium income improved to Rs 24,828 crore as against Rs 22,316 crore in the same quarter a year ago. However, total income halved to Rs 18,542 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 38,803 crore in October-December of FY24, SBI Life said in a regulatory filing. Decline in total income attributed to negative return earned from investment income of Rs 6,282 crore as compared to Rs 16,469 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Expense of management increased during the quarter to Rs 2,417 crore as compared to Rs 2,188 crore in the third quarter of the previous fiscal. The company's solvency ratio marginally declined to 204 per cen

Analysts bullish on HDFC Life post Q3 results; Nomura upgrades to 'Buy'

Nomura, which previously downgraded the stock to Neutral in Q2FY25 due to concerns about surrender value impact, slowing growth, and higher valuations, has now upgraded its rating to 'Buy'

India to top G20 with 7.3% insurance premium growth over 2025-29: Report

India's insurance market is projected to be the G20's fastest-growing economy over the next five years, with total premium volumes -- life and non-life -- up 7.3 per cent in real terms on average each year aided by macroeconomic stability and the conducive regulatory environment, a report said on Tuesday. Life insurance, the mainstay of India's insurance market, accounts for 74 per cent of total premium volumes, according to a Swiss Re report on the insurance market outlook for India. Life premiums are estimated to grow by 4.8 per cent in 2024 in real terms and by 5 per cent in 2025 (2025-29: 6.9 per cent), following a meagre 0.7 per cent growth in 2023, when the savings segment was adversely impacted by regulatory and taxation changes, it said. The non-life insurance business is forecast to expand to 7.3 per cent (up from 5.7 per cent in 2024) on the back of rising risk awareness, robust economic growth and regulatory initiatives in support of digitalisation, it said. Apart from .

Insurance industry seeks tax incentives, Insurance Act amendment in Budget

Considering the low penetration in the country, experts believe additional funding could provide vital support for the segment

How non-participating plans by insurers work as investment option

Lock-in returns for long-term with these plans from insurers