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IRDAI drops plans to tweak existing bancassurance rules for curbing mis-selling by insurers
(L to R)-R Venkatachalam Iyer, MD & CEO Tata AIA, Amit...
China pushes commercial insurers in bid to boost local biotechs
The 3.5 trillion yuan ($486 billion) fund — which covers medical...
HDFC Life launches East-focused campaign in West Bengal and Odisha to drive the need for financial preparedness
Consumer studies from the East indicate that lifestyle improvement is on top of the list in terms of financial goals. Individuals aspire to enjoy their life to the fullest with their families – outings, vacations, celebrating cultural events, etc. Mumbai: HDFC Life,...
Urban Indians are insured, yet financially exposed: Report
The report spotlights the underinsurance of working women. Only 19 per cent of working women have life insurance in their own name, despite contributing to household incomes.The study found that in 61 per cent of cases, policies were purchased for them, not by them,...
Gen Z embraces insurance early, warm up to Gen AI for research, finds out Policybazaar survey
The survey reveals a growing curiosity, early purchase consideration and a digital-first behaviour among India’s younger cohort - the Gen Z - with distinct patterns emerging between health and term insurance Policybazaar’s latest survey on Insurance Awareness Day...
Make GIFT IFSC more competitive to attract foreign investments: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman visited IFSC at GIFT City in Gandhinagar on Thursday and reviewed its progress as an International Finance Services Center Sitharaman exhorted officials to work towards making GIFT IFSC more competitive and cost effective to attract HNI investments in the...
Axis Max Life’s IPQ 7.0: Persistent protection gap in rural India
-Rural India’s Protection Quotient rises to 16, up from 12 in IPQ 5.0 – but urban-rural gap stands at 32 points,-Life insurance ownership remains significantly lower, despite awareness gains,-Rural women lag rural men in all protection indices – Protection Quotient at...
LIC ranks as 4th most valuable Indian brand, ahead of Reliance Industries and SBI, says Brand Finance India report
Top 10 Indian brands post strong double-digit growth led by Tata, Infosys, LIC, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries.LIC’s 2025 brand value stood at $ 13.6 billion up 35.1% from 2024 brand value of $ 10.07 billion, the report noted Mumbai: State owned life insurance...
SBI to deepen employees’ financial understanding; to have bi-weekly yoga sessions for all
"This strategic initiative aims to enhance the depth, quality, and consistency of financial planning provided across SBI's extensive branch and digital network. The training will cover investment planning, retirement readiness, insurance advisory, and estate planning,...
Canara HSBC Life signs Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan as brand ambassadors
In a move that reinforces its purpose-driven brand narrative, Canara HSBC Life Insurance has roped in fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and sports presenter, Sanjana Ganesan as brand ambassadors. This partnership brings to life the brand's core philosophy of being...
Prudential’s CEO Anil Wadhwani meets Sitharaman, remains bullish on India
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman met with Anil Wadhwani, chief executive officer, Prudential plc on Thursday Highlighting health as a shared strategic priority, Wadhwani conveyed the company's commitment to leveraging its global...
“IndiaFirst Life is progressively becoming a multi-channel distribution player in the industry.”
Varun Gupta, President & Chief Distribution Officer (CDO) – Bancassurance, IndiaFirst Life Though role of Bancassurance has grown significantly in the Indian life insurance industry, IRDAI, Insurers and banks need to continue to work together to enhance customer...