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UK unveils rules to establish Captive Insurance regime
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority laid out...
UK to bring cloud service providers under direct financial regulation
“As banks, insurers and financial market infrastructures become...
Eggs safe for consumption, cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
In a statement issued on Saturday, the food safety regulator clarified that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption and that reports alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances in eggs lack a scientific basis New Delhi: The Food Safety and...
India AI Governance Guidelines do not allow unrestricted deployment of high-risk AI systems: Govt
Jitin Prasada,Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology It can also pose risks to individuals and society. Some of these include bias, discrimination, unfair outcomes, exclusion, and lack of transparency New Delhi:The India AI Governance...
RBI board approves risk-based deposit insurance framework for banks
"It is proposed to introduce risk-based deposit insurance premium with the currently applicable flat rate of premium as the ceiling. This will incentivise sound risk management by banks and reduce premium to be paid by better rated banks,'' Sanjay Malhotra, governor,...
Seth urges insurers on timely and effective resolution of policyholders’ grievances
``When a citizen takes the trouble to write a grievance,they are not filling a form—they are sending a signal that they need the system to listen. How we respond to that signal shapes trust not only in insurance, but in institutions themselves. Choose the customer...
Piramal Finance to exit Shriram Life, sells its 14.72 pc stake to Sanlam for Rs 600 cr
The transaction is expected to close in the quarter ending March 31, 2026, subject to receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals, including approval of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, Piramal Finance said in a regulatory filing New...
Shriram Finance to sell 20 pc stake to Japanese firm MUFG Bank for Rs 39 618 cr
This collaboration combines Shriram Finance's established domestic franchise and extensive distribution network with MUFG Bank's global expertise and financial strength. The fund infusion will significantly enhance SFL's capital adequacy, strengthen its balance sheet,...
Passage of Insurance Bill in Parliament to play catalytic role for sector growth: LIC Chief
The Bill provides a framework for greater operational agility and innovation, allowing insurers to design and distribute targeted products that cater to evolving insurance needs, including retirement security, longevity solutions, and health-linked protection,LIC CEO...
Insurance Amendment Bill, 2025: Reforms for Insurance Penetration in India
R Doraiswamy, CEO& MD, Life Insurandce Corporation The Bill also provides a framework for greater operational agility and innovation, enabling insurers to respond effectively to changing demographic, economic, and social realities. India’s insurance needs today...
Insurance Amendment Bill,2025:Balancing innovation,capital inflows and policyholder protection
Nirmala Sitharaman,Finance minister Taken together,the Bill, that now awaits Presidential assent and thereafter notification in the official gazette, promises a decisive shift in India’s insurance landscape. Several of the proposals in the Bill are measured and their...
Along with insurers,100% FDI to be allowed for Pension Fund players
The measure for Indian insurers is an “enabler” that will help draw interest from global investors in the pension fund sector over time, said Sivasubramanian Ramann, chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority New Delhi: India’s move to lift...