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Insurers need profound transformation and the right talent, reveals EY Insurance Outlook 2020

Insurers agree that talent is the “secret sauce” to maximize returns on investments in technology, digital transformation and new business models. But with the industry struggling to attract the right talent, the report finds that insurers need to either reposition themselves as technology firms or proactively communicate on why the industry matters, what value it brings to society and the overall appeal of an insurance career.

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DHFL bankruptcy: Irdai rules out troubles for two insurance arms; asks insurers to write off exposure

“Even if the parent company goes for liquidation, it will be sold and somebody else will take over. So, DHFL’s share in these insurance companies will be transferred to the new owners,” he said and assured that no policyholders will be affected during the process. However, Khuntia asked insurers to write off their exposures to the housing finance company in the similar manner as they followed in the case of the now bankrupt IL&FS.

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