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Data standardisation key prerequisite for insures to effectively leverage AI:Accord study
While AI is accelerating the industry's ambitions, digital maturity...
DFS secretary reviews vision strategy of LIC and GIC Re
M.Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS Nagaraju underscored the need to expand...
Insurers have to submit compliance reports on checking “dark patters” in 15 days:IRDAI
Wherever non-compliance is found, an action plan with timelines for removing the dark patterns has to be submitted within one month, said the IRDAI. Dark patterns involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence consumers into making...
MP urges Sitharaman for easing ‘stringent’ lapse rules in life, health policies in Rajaya Sabha
“It is the ruthless lapse rules governing life and health insurance policies. Today, most insurance policies, including those under LIC, provide a mere 30-day grace period for premium payment. A single list installment caused by sudden job loss, medical emergency,...
IRDAI forms joint expert group under Rajay Sinha for developing Ind As norms
Rajay Kumar Sinha member, Finance & Investments Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) is getting implemented from Apr 1 Hyderabad:In a bid to manage the technicalities for implementing Indian re/insurers to impement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), which is...
CBI files case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 3,750 crore LIC case
The case has been registered on the basis of a complaint received from Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. for offences of conspiracy, cheating, misappropriation, and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, according to an official statement. New...
Sanjay Lohiya to succeed Nagaraju as new DFS Secretary
Sanjay Lohiya, special secretary, Department of Financial Services Lohiya has been appointed as a Special Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance by temporarily upgrading a vacant post of Joint Secretary in the Department. will take over as...
Ping An bets big on AI for business transformation
“The AI era successfully opened the window for reshaping services.The returns on investment are tangible, highly visible, and unequivocally compelling.” Ping An’s Chief Technology Officer Ray Wang said. Five years ago, almost no accident and health insurance claims at...
All insurance offices wil remain open on Mar31
The IRDAI has asked insurers to keep their branches open as per normal working hours on March 31, 2026.March 31 is a gazetted and public holiday in India owinng to Mahavir Jayanti.``The insurers may take note of the above and give adequate publicity to the special...
Indian re/insurers to impement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) from April 1, can avail forbearance for 1-yr:IRDAI
To facilitate smooth transition, for insurers facing challenges in immediately shifting to Ind AS, a provision has been made to grant forbearance for one-year provided such a request will be be made on or before 30th April, 2026.. During the period of forbearance...
Life Insurance:Support for Indian households across stages
Out of the total benefits paid, ₹2.33 lakh crore has been on account of withdrawals and surrender, an increase of 1.77% over last year. Since persistency ratios remain robust, it signifies planned lifecycle exits.,said Kamlesh Rao, chairperson, Insurance Awareness...
Jio Fin Services expects to begin life, general insurance biz in 2026
``We hope to start insurance manufacturing in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, The company is working towards building the necessary teams for the insurance foray.'' Hitesh Sethia,chief executive and managing director said Mumbai:After commencing its reinsurance...