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Multiple levers with insurers to mitigate higher surrender value: Experts

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) in its 'Master Circular on Life Insurance Products' issued on Wednesday prescribed enhanced Special Surrender Value (SSV)

Irdai accepts registration withdrawal plea of Paytm General Insurance

Fintech firm One97 Communications, owner of the Paytm brand, will now focus on the distribution of insurance products of other insurers after the sector regulator Irdai has accepted Paytm General Insurance's registration withdrawal application. Paytm General Insurance Limited had approached the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) for the withdrawal of its application for registration as a "General Insurance Company" for being a manufacturer of general insurance products. "We have been further informed by PGIL that its request for withdrawal of aforesaid application has been accepted by IRDAI vide letter dated June 12, 2024. "As mentioned in our previous communication, the move aligns with our focus towards doubling down on insurance distribution across Health, Life, Motor, Shop & Gadgets segments, facilitated through our wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Insurance Broking Private Ltd(PIBL)," Paytm said. Paytm said that it aims to innovate on small ticket ...

Regulator Irdai mandates life insurers to provide loans against policies

The regulator has also allowed policyholders an option of partial withdrawal under pension products

Policy loan now mandatory in all life insurance savings products: Irdai

Regulator Irdai on Wednesday said the facility of policy loan is now mandatory in all life insurance savings products, enabling policyholders to meet liquidity requirements. Issuing a master circular which consolidates all regulations with regards to life insurance policies, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) also said the free look period, which provides time to review the policy terms and conditions, is 30 days as against 15 days earlier. The latest master circular follows a similar exercise by the regulator for general insurance policies. "This is an important step in the series of reforms taken up by the insurance regulator with interests of the policyholders at the core. A conducive environment is now facilitated to spur innovation, enhance customer experience and satisfaction," Irdai said. According to the master circular, the facility of partial withdrawal under pension products is allowed enabling the policyholders to meet their specific ...

Major changes made by regulator in general insurance: Check details

Insurers to settle claims within seven days and surveyors to submit reports within 15 days

Policyholders can cancel policy at any time by notifying insurer: Irdai

The Irdai said retail policyholders can cancel their insurance policy at any time during its term by notifying the insurer, and will receive a refund for the remaining period of the policy

Insurance companies can't reject claims for lack of documents: Irdai

The regulator said that the insurer cannot reject claim in full or part if the breach of warranty or condition is not relevant to nature or circumstance of loss

Moratorium to refund: Reforms in health insurance you must know about

Be meticulous with disclosures during policy purchase despite lowering of moratorium period

Irdai to meet insurers today on Bima Sugam, 'Cashless Everywhere'

Sources said the regulator is likely to discuss the appointment of a CEO for Bima Sugam

IRDAI asks insurers to approve cashless claim in 3 hours: Check all changes

Insurer will be responsible for covering additional charges levied by hospital if the deadline is not met, says IRDAI

Irdai mandates health insurers to decide on cashless claims within 1 hour

Regulator Irdai on Wednesday released a master circular on health insurance specifying that an insurer will have to decide on cashless authorization within one hour of request. The master circular on Health Insurance products repeals 55 circulars issued earlier and it is a significant stride towards reinforcing the empowerment of policyholders and bolstering inclusive health insurance, Irdai said in a statement. "The circular has brought in one place the entitlements in a health insurance policy available to a Policyholder/prospects for their easy reference and also emphasizes measures towards providing seamless, faster and hassle-free claims experience to a policyholder procuring health insurance policy and ensuring enhanced service standards across the health insurance sector, it said. Sharing salient features of the master circular, it said, wider choice to be provided by the insurers by making available products/addons/riders by offering diverse insurance products catering to al

Noida-based Paytm General Insurance withdraws application with Irdai

The company will focus on its insurance distribution portfolio, moving away from making insurance products

Mahindra Finance gets IRDAI nod to sell insurance as corporate agent

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services on Wednesday said it has received corporate agency licence from insurance regulator IRDAI, which will enable it to sell life and general insurance policies offered by various insurers. The registration shall be valid from May 21, 2024 to May 20, 2027, Mahindra Finance said in a regulatory filing. The registration as 'Corporate Agent (Composite)' will enable the company to undertake supplemental business activity of soliciting and procuring insurance business in the areas of life, health and general insurance -- both group and individual, it said. The process would augment the company's existing sources of revenue and profits as it would deploy its common infrastructure of branch network and feet on street. Mahindra Finance Managing Director & CEO Raul Rebello said, "This diversification will open new revenue models for us while delivering personalized services to customers across Mahindra Finance's 1360+ branches, thereby enhancing their .

Hinduja led IIHL gets Irdai's nod for acquisition of Reliance Capital

The approval is subject to certain 'regulatory, statutory, and judicial' clearances/compliances, says IIHL spokesperson

Irdai asks insurers to compulsorily meet rural, social sector obligations

With the objective to meet insurance for all by 2047, the sector regulator Irdai on Friday issued a master circular directing life and non-life players to do a certain percentage of business compulsorily towards meeting rural, social sector and motor third-party obligations. All life insurers shall ensure a minimum percentage of lives in identified and allocated gram panchayat, the master circular on rural, social sector and motor third party obligation said. The Life Insurance Council, in consultation with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will identify gram panchayat for fulfilling rural sector obligations, it added. Upon identification of gram panchayats, the council should indicate the minimum number to be allocated to each insurer based on mutually agreed parameters, such as market share or any other parameter, it said. After the finalisation of the first gram panchayat for each insurer, the council should share the list with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of

Irdai imposes a fine of Rs 1 crore on IPO-bound Go Digit Insurance

According to recent general insurance council data, the company had a gross written premium (GWP) of Rs 7,941.1 cr in FY24

Pricing key challenge for health insurance of older citizens: Experts

Most companies had an internal policy which did not allow them to sell health insurance products to persons of more than 65 years

Irdai removes age limit of 65 yrs for buying health insurance policies

With a view to widen the market and foster adequate protection from healthcare expenses, insurance regulator IRDAI has removed the age limit of 65 years for individuals buying health insurance policies. This marks a significant departure from the conventional constraints that limited individuals in securing comprehensive coverage. By abolishing the maximum age restriction on purchasing health insurance plans, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) aims to foster a more inclusive and accessible healthcare ecosystem, ensuring adequate protection against unforeseen medical expenses. As per the earlier guidelines, individuals were allowed to purchase a new insurance policy only till the age of 65. However, with the recent amendment, which has been effective from April 1, anyone, regardless of age, is eligible to buy a new health insurance policy. In a recent gazette notification, IRDAI said, "insurers shall ensure that they offer health insurance products t

Early in the tenure of non-linked policy you don't like? Surrender it

But if you have held it for long, run the numbers; continuing may be prudent

Red Sea crisis: RBI, Irdai called in to help limit impact on Indian exports

The Ministry of Finance urged these entities to monitor disruptions that could potentially drive up India's export expenses