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Want insurance cover on your loan? IRDAI proposes new rules for lenders bundling the two; details here
IRDAI has proposed certain rules with an aim to provide clearer choices for borrowers considering insurance cover for their loans. Check full details here.
Tighter mis-selling rules, easier insurance buying and more: 4 prominent changes proposed by IRDAI that could affect policyholders the most
The IRDAI has proposed transformative reforms to enhance insurance distribution in India, focusing on affordability and transparency. Key changes include limits on insurer expenses, greater disclosure of commissions, and measures to reduce mis-selling. While …
Explained: What IRDAI’s proposed insurance commission caps mean for customers
IRDAI has proposed caps on insurance commissions paid to banks, brokers and agents. Here is what the changes mean for customers and distributors.
Did your agent mis-sell insurance? IRDAI proposes clawing back their commission under new reforms
IRDAI has proposed commission claw-back when an insurance policy is found to have been mis-sold. The proposal also seeks to link salespersons to policies they sell and make mis-selling records publicly available, giving consumers more information before buyin…
PB Fintech loses Rs 22,700 cr from market value as stock crashes 26% after IRDAI’s reform plans. What Citi and Jefferies are warning
PB Fintech shares plunged 26%, wiping out nearly Rs 22,703 crore from its market capitalisation after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commission structures. Jefferies flagged risks to distributor earnings, while Citi warned of a potential sharp compressio…
IFCI, NIACL witness a 2-month roller-coaster ride amid NSE IPO; what next?
Shares of IFCI and New India Assurance surged up to 53% in the last two months, only to erase gains amid the NSE IPO launch. Tech analysts decode strategy in these two stocks.
Insurance, financial stocks in focus after IRDAI distribution reform proposals
Insurance and financial stocks face pressure as IRDAI proposes reforms affecting commissions and expense management, drawing brokerage scrutiny.
IRDAI should fast-track risk-based capital framework; GST on insurance needs rationalisation: Parliamentary panel
Parliamentary panel urges IRDAI to expedite risk-based capital framework and rationalize GST on insurance to improve affordability.
LIC gains 3% after Q1 earnings. Here's what Morgan Stanley and Motilal Oswal recommend
LIC shares rose 2.5% after the state-owned insurer reported a 23% year-on-year jump in Q1 standalone net profit to Rs 13,492 crore, while net premium income grew 7% to Rs 1.27 lakh crore. LIC also retained its leadership in the domestic life insurance market,…
Sharp rise in general insurance complaints raises service quality concerns: RBI
The unresolved grievances could undermine policyholder confidence and pose broader financial stability risks, RBI said
SBI Life Partners with IIT Bombay to Build India Own AI - Powered Cyber Defence systems for Insurance
How India’s banks and insurers are using AI to rewire risk, revenue, and customer relationships
The India AI in BFSI market was valued at $902 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $4.38 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30 per cent.
You Cannot Do That In America : US Woman Applauds India After Buying Contact Lenses For $26 Without Insurance
Youngest Director Driving a New Era of Trust in Insurance : How Pranay Puri is Redefining Risk Management
NSE Files ₹30 , 000 Crore IPO Papers with SEBI ; SBI , GIC Re and Insurers to Sell Stakes
IRDAI forms AI working group to guide insurers
The proposed regulations provide for consultation with the Insurance Advisory Committee in accordance with the provisions of the IRDA Act, 1999
Insurance market in India likely to grow at 10.7% annually over next decade: Report
Regulatory initiatives such as IRDAI's "Insurance for All by 2047" vision and recent market reforms are expected to further support the growth, efficiency, and long-term stability of the sector, it said.
Insurance market in India likely to grow at 10.7 pc annually over next decade: Report
The insurance market in India expected to grow by 10.7 per cent annually over the next decade, ahead of nominal GDP growth of 10.1 per cent, helped by rising l...
Beyond the monsoon : Rethinking insurance for India new - age farmers
Beyond the monsoon: Rethinking insurance for India’s new-age farmers
Explore innovative insurance solutions for India's modern farmers, addressing diverse risks beyond monsoon challenges for financial stability.
LIC reviews Rs 60 , 000 crore real estate portfolio , may explore separate subsidiary
Foundayo and Zepbound now covered for millions of Americans
CVS Caremark begins covering Foundayo June 1 and resumes Zepbound coverage by October 1 Eligible patients may pay as low as $25 a month for their medicine INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced an access m…
Insurance premium financing gaining traction after GST waiver: BimaPay CEO Hanut Mehta
The company’s premium disbursements are expected to reach ₹2,500 cr in FY27 from Rs 1200 cr in FY26
Why insurance industry needs a distribution revolution , not just a digital one
Claim settlement and grievance redressal related performance will determine the incentives of top executives of insurance companies: IRDA
In a significant policyholder-centric move, IRDAI has linked insurance executive pay to customer-centric metrics like claim settlement and grievance redressal. Insurers must now publicly disclose detailed data on claim timelines, complaint handling, and produ…
Ageas Federal Life Insurance elevates Erum Kidwai as chief marketing officer
AFLI has appointed Erum Kidwai as Chief Marketing Officer, expanding his leadership role as the company sharpens focus on brand visibility, customer engagement, and growth in India’s competitive insurance market.
“Our joy had to travel beyond our home”: Maharashtra groom gifts Rs 34.6 crore insurance cover to over 3,000 villagers
A wedding in Maharashtra's Bahadarpura village took an extraordinary turn when the groom's family gifted accident insurance worth Rs 34.6 crore to all 3,465 residents. Inspired by the financial devastation caused by common rural accidents, the Pethkar family…
Insurance Ombudsman : Should policyholders be allowed professional representation ?
Intermediary commissions take toll on insurance cos profit: Praxis study
India’s top insurers run combined ratios of 110–113%, spending more than they earn on every policy while their global D2C counterparts operate profitably at 84–89%
LIC sees West Asia war hitting insurance growth amid lower savings
LIC expects the West Asia crisis to weigh on renewal premium growth.