FDI in insurance hiked to 49 percent from 26 percent
This move by the cabinet will give a boost to the insurance sector.
by Team Cafemutual Oct 5, 2012
Insurers welcome the proposed opening up of banks to multiple insurers
Banks to act as brokers by selling insurance products of more than one insurer.
by Pallabika Oct 4, 2012
FM announces measures to revive the insurance sector
The finance minister simplifies and eases many regulations to boost the sector.
by Pallabika Oct 3, 2012
IRDA Chairman discusses measures with the Finance Minister
The regulator and the ministry are planning a slew of measures for the growth of the insurance industry.
by Pallabika Sep 27, 2012
IRDA asks insurers to re-file pension products
The products proposals filed with the regulator are more serving the purpose of mutual fund and not pension, says IRDA.
by Pallabika Sep 24, 2012
IRDA aims to provide a comprehensive package of insurance cover to weaker sections
The regulator has released an exposure draft suggesting different measures to be taken to reach the entire Below Poverty Line (BPL) population with low cost insurance.
by Pallabika Sep 24, 2012
Mutual funds and ETFs part of RGESS
This move will help AMCs to expand retail penetration
by Pallabika Sep 21, 2012
IRDA releases exposure draft on general insurance IPO guidelines
Insurers can’t approach SEBI directly
by Pallabika Sep 20, 2012
Insurers expect relaxation in investment norms
This was one of the major items in the agenda in the recent meeting with the Finance Minister.
by Pallabika Sep 13, 2012
Insurers pay Rs 2.7 crore in penalties between June and September
IRDA wants the insurance industry to be more transparent.
by Pallabika Sep 12, 2012
Will ULIP return as the flagship product in the insurance industry?
Currently insurers are promoting traditional plans as regulatory changes have forced the insurers to cut down ULIP sale.
by Pallabika Sep 11, 2012
Life insurance premium up 16 percent in July
LIC accounts for bulk of the growth; private players together register a decline
by Pallabika Sep 7, 2012
Reliance Life Insurance will soon tap the banking channel for distribution in India
It is also planning to distribute its product in Japan through Nippon Life.
by Pallabika Sep 6, 2012
