Insurance Sector

Irdai names LIC, GIC as 'domestic systemically important' insurers

These were the same institutions that were identified as DSII in 2021-22

Digit Insurance re-files IPO papers after addressing regulator concerns

India's Go Digit Insurance has re-filed draft papers for a $440 million initial public offering (IPO) after addressing the market regulator's concerns related to the company's employee stock plans

A year of reforms for insurance sector under Irdai's Debasish Panda

Irdai has also now provided more flexibility and autonomy to the boards of insurers in operational and financial decisions

How wholelife plans can help transfer tax-free wealth to next generation

The policies provide cover till age 90-100 years; if payout comes as death benefit, it will be tax-free in the hands of nominees

Bharti AXA-Unity Bank in bancassurance tie-up to tap 1.5 mn customers

Through this alliance, Bharti AXA Life's entire suite of life insurance plans, including protection, savings, investment, and retirement products, will be offered to the customers across 17 states

More insurance players required for diverse needs of citizens: Irdai chief

Will look to move to risk-based solvency regime in the next two years, says Debasish Panda; 19 applications to set up shop are in the pipeline at various stages

60% private insurers register significant rise in fraud: Deloitte survey

About 60 per cent of Indian private insurers believe there has been a significant rise in insurance-related frauds, and as risks lurk there is an immediate need to consider a proactive fraud risk management framework, a Deloitte survey said on Thursday. Insurance companies in India have experienced a rise in fraud instances in life and health insurance, and increased digitisation, remote working post pandemic and weakened controls are key factors contributing to frauds, according to Deloitte's Insurance Fraud Survey 2023. "About 60 per cent of survey respondents believe that there has been a significant rise in fraud, while further 10 per cent experienced a marginal increase," the survey said. The survey, conducted in the second quarter of FY2023, was based on interviews with key C-suite stakeholders/senior management responsible for compliance across leading private insurers in India. Technology-led innovation in the insurance sector has brought agility, speed, superior customer .

Case for having insurers cater to niche sectors: Irdai's Rakesh Joshi

In order to enhance the insurance force, the regulator is contemplating the concept of Bima Vahak

Round table: Changes to Insurance Act a redefining moment, say experts

Covid has been a defining moment for the industry; the industry has paid out Rs 25,000 crore in claims, it has led to an important change by converting insurance from a push product to a pull product

Covid was the moment of truth for the life insurance industry: Experts

On the part of Irdai, they have relaxed capital requirements in certain lines of business

A new dawn for insurance industry: Irdai looks to make sector attractive

Irdai is charting out a long-term road map to markedly increase India's insurance penetration through a supportive regulatory architecture

New York Life Insurance to invest Rs 290 cr in Max Group's realty project

New York Life Insurance Company will invest Rs 290 crore to acquire 49 per cent stake in an upcoming commercial project in Gurugram being developed by Max Group firm Max Ventures & Industries Ltd (MaxVIL). In September last year, MaxVIL's arm Max Estates Ltd acquired Acreage Builders at an enterprise value of Rs 322.50 crore. Acreage Builders owns 7.15 acre land at Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram. In a statement, MaxVIL said Max Estates has completed the 100 per cent acquisition of Acreage Builders, which now has become a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. "New York Life Insurance has been onboarded as an equity investor committing Rs 290 crore in Acreage Builders," MaxVIL said. Max Estates will hold 51 per cent stake and New York Life 49 per cent stake in Acreage Builders, which has a licence to develop this commercial project. "The developable leasable area is around 1.6 million square feet with a revenue potential of Rs 160200 crore per annum," MaxVIL ...

Budget effect: About 15% premium impact on some private life insurers

On net, about 15 per cent of overall premium for these players could be under severe growth risk, leading to about 3-4 per cent hit to growth expectations

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers seek hike in tax deduction limit

This is among the host of suggestions submitted by the sector

2023 may see an M&A surge in insurance sector: Shriram General Insurance MD

As per the trends, the industry is expected to double its CAGR to 10.2% by the end of 2022 from its slowest growth of the decade at 5% from 2021, said Shriram General Insurance Company Ltd MD

Insurer liable to reimburse genuine cash payments

All payments were supported by TDS and GST. Hence, the National Commission concluded that the insurer would have to reimburse these legitimate cash expenses

Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: CEOs at BFSI

Work done by life insurance industry led to economic revival amid Covid

LIC hits over 6-month high; stock gains 10% in two days

In past one month, the stock price of LIC has surged 20 per cent, as against 1 per cent decline in the S&P BSE Sensex.

BS BFSI Insight Summit 2022: Meet the leaders of general insurance sector

Here is the list of top leaders of general insurance sector on panel for the BS BFSI Insight Summit 2022

BS BFSI Insight Summit 2022: Irdai member Rakesh Joshi to speak at event

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