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Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill for raising FDI cap to 100%, no provision for Composite license
Bill doesn't have any of the much talked about features like...
Central law on eviction of unauthorised occupants prevails over state rent laws: SC
A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V...
New India celebrates `Bima Jagruti Mahotsava’ in Gujarat
Furthering its commitment to financial inclusion, NIA has opened a dedicated State Insurance Plan office in Gujarat, manned by a senior executive of the company. This initiative aligns with IRDAI’s “Insurance for All by 2047” vision, with Gujarat being the designated...
Govt forms high powered panel to revamp pricing and reinsurance mechanisms for PMFBY
The committee will be chaired by additional secretary (Crop Insurance), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) and some of the other members are Devesh Srivastava, former CMD, GIC Re, Girija Subramanian, CMD, New India Assurance, Saurabh Mishra,...
S Ramann appointed as chairman of PFRDA for 5 yrs
Sivasubramanian Ramann, chairman-designate, PFRDA Ramann belongs to 1991 batch of Indian Audit & Accounts Service (IA & AS) and was also Chairman & Managing Director, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) earlier. New Delhi: The government on...
Investors’ wealth erodes by Rs 3.44 lakh cr as mkts crash
"Indian equities faced sharp declines on the first trading session of FY26, with the Nifty tumbling 1.5 per cent to close at 23,165, amid heightened concerns over US President Trump's reciprocal tariff plans, which take effect from April 2nd," Siddhartha Khemka, Head...
LIC’s potential stake in ManipalCigna to boost health insurance market: JP Morgan
LIC is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring a significant minority stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance, a standalone health insurer. The deal, valued at Rs 3,500-3,700 crore, would see LIC owning 40-49 per cent of ManipalCigna, which is currently owned by...
APR 1 Renewals: Indian general insurance industry rejoices with soft pricing, surplus capacity and market discipline
GIC Re and Foreign Reinsurance Branches (FRBs) and IIO reinsurers in GIFT-IFSC came in strong support of the market at Apr 1 renewals ``Yes, we did write more business than last year. Generally, we found the market to be soft with rates either below or same as...
Mediclaim policy amount can’t be deducted from medical expenses compensation: HC
The full bench was hearing an appeal filed by the New India Assurance Co Ltd against a judgment of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarding monetary compensation up and above the medical expenses. The insurance company claimed medical expenses were also covered...
SBI Gen pays its first parametric claim of Rs1.06 cr for Nagaland’s natural disaster losses
“Our parametric insurance model ensures that financial assistance reaches the affected communities and regions without delays, helping strengthen resilience against natural disasters. As climate variabilities increase, parametric insurance plays a vital role in...
1 killed 3 injured as Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derails in Odisha
Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed at Nirgundi near Manguli at 11.54 am, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the East Coast Railway Ashok Kumar Mishra said Cuttack: One person was killed and seven others injured as an express train...
82 pc PwDs lack insurance 42 pc unaware of AB-PMJAY: Survey
"Health insurance isn't a privilege for persons with disabilities, it's a necessity for survival. The Delhi High Court's ruling on insurance was a milestone, yet private insurers continue to deny coverage. There is a vacuum in awareness and accessibility," Arman Ali,...