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Zero GST Impact: Pvt sector general and health insurers slash commission to brokers and agents by 18% from Oct 1
ICICI Lombard General Insurance, Tata AIG General insurer, Star...
Howden to acquire Gravitas, to accelerate global Sport & Entertainment capabilities
This announcement follows Howden’s other recent Sport &...
Sebi to boost disclosure norms; do away with permanent board seats for individuals
Sebi also said that listed entities will be required to fill up the vacancy of Directors, Compliance Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer within a period of three months from the date of such vacancy to ensure that such critical positions are...
Expenses of Management(EoM): IRDAI fixes at 30% for general insurers,35% for health insurers
Premium in Rs, crore The new limit on EoM will be effective from April 1 The general and health insurers have to ensure that their expenses of management are within the allowable limit on the overall basis. Where the insurer has exceeded the allowable limits of...
Aditya Birla Capital exits insurance broking business; to sell its arm to Edme Services
The proposed deal includes the sale of the entire 25,65,103 equity shares of Rs 10 each held by the company (along with its nominees), representing 50.002 per cent of the issued and paid-up share capital of ABIBL to Edme Services Private Limited, Aditya Birla Capital...
IRDAI removes caps on commissions paid to intermediaries within Expense of Management(EOM)
The government last Sunday has notified the new regulations, as approved by insurance regulator IRDAI , on the removal of cap on payment of commission to the intermediaries Oveall limit of Expense of Management(EoM) for the insurers will be fixed by insurance...
Medi Assist acquires Raksha TPA, to add approximately 3,000 corporates clients
``This acquisition aligns with Medi Assist's overall growth strategy, and expands our presence in the North and West regions of India and adds approximately 3,000 corporates to our client list. Raksha TPA adds 17 per cent to Medi Assist in terms of scale," said Satish...
Aon and Lifeguard to boost emerging risk insights through science crowdsourcing platform
The collaboration with Aon will augment existing insurance industry emerging risks research and provide insights into areas where insurers lack the resources to gain a thorough understanding of their exposures CHICAGO: Aon plc, a leading re/insurance broker , today...
Sebi takes stricter approach in IPO clearance; returns draft paper of 6 cos including Digit
''After the IPO fiasco following the listing of new age digital companies like PB Fintech , (the company behind the digital brand Policybazaar),Paytm, Zomato and Nykaa in which investors lost heavily, Sebi has tightened the approval norms for IPOs. This is welcome and...
Echo Re leverages ADEPT to drive efficient data exchange with Aon in Asia
ADEPT (ACORD Data Exchange Platform and Translator) facilitates real-time data exchange, translation, and transformation. It integrates with existing platforms, portals, and infrastructure to connect trading partners around the world, regardless of their existing...
Gallagher promotes James Kent to lead Global Insurance Strategic Relationships
In this role, James will be responsible for establishing and driving the framework that determines how Gallagher connects with its major strategic partners in the (re)insurance eco-system, including further investment in capital advisory and portfolio solutions....
Flood Risk: shifting from a responsive to an anticipatory approach
Only 17% of global losses were insured between 2007 and 2021, with the biggest protection gaps in developing countries, where insurance is often not available. Flood risk is pervasive and set to increase. According to Marsh McLennan estimates, 1 out of 3 people...