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Pvt sector insurers pay higher commissions, constraint expansion of insurance coverage:IRDAI & RBI reports
Commission expenses and operating expenses constitute a major part...
Indian Insurance Broking Industry-2026:Future trends and challenges
The old ways of doing business are no longer enough. Brokers are...
Stalin says LIC website reduced to propaganda tool for Hindi imposition, Corporation resolves technical glitch
M K Stalin,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister LIC has clarified that there was a technical issue in the website which has already been resolved Posting a screenshot of the LIC of India webpage containing Hindi, the chief minister said in a post on social media platform ‘X’:...
Prudential launches global AI Lab in Singapore, to improve consumer access to quality healthcare
Anil Wadhwani, Chief Executive Officer, Prudential plc, said: "Data, advanced analytics and AI are crucial to the delivery of our strategic priorities. The AI Lab will supercharge the development of exciting applications such as predictive analytics,...
8th Bima Manthan: IRDAI and Insurers brainstorm implementation of IFRS and Cyber security measures
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, cybersecurity has emerged as a paramount concern, with an alarming rise in cyber threats. There was dialogue on urgency of strengthening Information Systems (IS) security, which emerged as a critical...
Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking policy documents for PMJJBY policyholders
The bench, led by Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, rejected the plea, noting that claims of two-thirds of policyholders missing out on benefits were based on assumptions, not factual data. The judges also cautioned that the petition could result...
Bharat Panchal appointed as chief risk, security, and stakeholder management officer of Bima Sugam
In another key appointment, Bima Sugam India Federation has appointed Bharat Panchal, a three-decade IT veteran having experience in fintech, banking, and telecommunications sectors, as its chief risk, security, and stakeholder management officer. Recently, Prasun...
Cloud investments: Majority of banks and insurers struggle to maximize the value
“Cloud adoption should be viewed as the start of a transformative journey that fuels long-term business growth, rather than the end game or destination. What’s clear from our research is that while the technology is seen by financial institutions as a building block,...
India’s Insurance Sector: Robust growth but coverage, profitability challenges prevail
Peeyush Dalmia, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, says, "While current growth indicators are promising, the industry has not seen improvement in productivity. Achieving long-term success requires a fundamental transformation in how insurance products are...
Next GST Council meet on Dec 21-22, Decision on lower GST rate on health and life insurance
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The 55th GST Council meeting would be held during one of these two days in which the much awaited decision on exemption or lower GST rate on health and life insurance would be taken New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala...
GIC Re’s net profit up 16% to Rs 1861 crore in Q2FY25
N Ramaswamy, CMD, GIC Re Though the largest Indian reinsurer has cut down its gross premium by 21 per cent to Rs 8,413 crore in the reporting quarter, it has improved its combined ratio, underwriting losses and incurred claims during the period ``Our continuous focus...
Max Life integrates Swiss Re’s ‘Digital Health Underwriting’ solution to elevate the customer onboarding experience
Swiss Re’s DHU solution automates technical underwriting, using advanced technology to analyze multiple stacks of medical records and lab results concurrently. By providing real-time underwriting decisions and faster turnaround times, the solution enables more...