Says insurance giant is well-placed to make most of a composite license; in fact it was a composite insurer till early 1970s, when Oriental Insurance was carved out
Life insurers paid benefits to the tune of Rs 5.02 trillion in FY22, says regulator's annual report
Joshi was made the head of a 15-member Health Insurance Consultative Committee set up by Irdai in October. He has more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry
The Unions also said the proposed amendments does not define the term liability which may lead to misappropriation by the insurers
Group health plans drive the 29% growth in health premiums during the first eight months of FY23
Court asked regulator and insurance companies to submit a status report before March 17, 2023
As per the notification, corporate agents can now tie up with nine insurers each in the general, life, and health insurance sectors
Suggests allowing insurers to sell other financial products
By asking health insurers to access a national list of doctors, the regulator hopes to encourage them to offer more flexible policies outside of the hospital network
Proposes that commissions to agents can't exceed management expense limit
Features like recharge and guaranteed no-claim bonus enhance the cost-effectiveness of health insurance policies
Policies assist those already suffering from the disease and most cost only around 20% more
Demand for health and motor insurance to continue though growth may dip, say experts
But examine countries covered and claim settlement mode
15-member panel asked to identify challenges for health insurance business
Motor insurance, which saw muted growth in the last two years, has finally seen some momentum, although the base is low
Gross direct premium income up 17% to Rs 5,185 cr; combined ratio, which indicates underwriting discipline, stable at 105.1%
Reliance Capital holds 51 per cent stake in RNLIC and Nippon Life of Japan the rest
Here is how the health insurance rates offered by various companies stack up
Here is how the health insurance plans offered by various companies stack up