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Lockton unveils new global Parametric Insurance Practice
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IRDA may unveil new regulations to check insurers’ overdependence on promoter banks
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IndiaFirst Life launches 18 new agency branches
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LIC to spend up to Rs 840 crore for Bima Sakhis, targets Rs 4,000 crore new business in 1st yr
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