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GST cut lifts life, retail health insurance growth: Irdai member Sood
Sat, Nov 15, 2025     Source : Business Standard
Deepak Sood says zero GST on life and health insurance has sparked strong growth, with demand set to accelerate in H2FY26 as the industry pushes for deeper penetration and better distribution
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Non-life insurers told to work closely with states, build trust
Sat, Nov 15, 2025     Source : Economic Times
India's insurance regulator Friday urged general insurers to expand state-level partnerships and work closely with local administrations to strengthen policyholder trust.
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Mahindra & Mahindra, Manulife plan new drive, in life insurance
Fri, Nov 14, 2025     Source : Economic Times
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s biggest SUV maker with diversified interests, would now enter the life insurance business through a 50:50 joint venture with Canada-based financial services group Manulif...
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Life insurers see surge in pure protection demand as GST 2.0 makes term plans affordable
Thu, Nov 13, 2025     Source : Economic Times
Life insurers are seeing an increase in demand for pure protection products following the government's decision to remove goods and services tax (GST) on individual term insurance.
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M&M, Manulife form equal joint venture to tap India’s insurance boom
Thu, Nov 13, 2025     Source : Business Line
Each partner has committed up to ?3,600 crore, with ?1,250 crore to be invested over the first five years.
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Irdai monitoring gaps in health insurance claim settlements: Chairman Seth
Wed, Nov 12, 2025     Source : Business Standard
Ajay Seth says claim payouts often fall short of expectations; stresses prompt, transparent settlement to build trust and achieve 'Insurance for All' by 2047
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Life insurers' new business premium rises 12% in October on GST relief
Tue, Nov 11, 2025     Source : Business Standard
Exemption in GST nudged individual premium growth, policy sales
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International Finance Corporation invests Rs 285 crore in Axis Max Life
Tue, Nov 11, 2025     Source : Economic Times
International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has invested ?285 crore (about $33 million) in Axis Max Life Insurance Limited through long-term subordinated instruments, its first i...
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Policyholders' views needed to make rules: Irdai Chariman Ajay Seth
Sat, Nov 08, 2025     Source : Business Standard
Irdai Chairman Ajay Seth said the regulatory process must integrate policyholders' expectations and strengthen coordination among regulators to address overlaps and systemic financial risks
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Kshema General Insurance to receive $20 million capital infusion from GCF
Tue, Nov 04, 2025     Source : Business Standard
The capital received will be utilised to expand Kshema's offerings to reach a wider number of uninsured farmers and their crops, strengthening its underwriting capacity.
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As insurance regulator, I have an open mind: Irdai Chairman Ajay Seth
Fri, Oct 31, 2025     Source : Business Standard
IRDAI chief outlines priorities on GST reforms, capital efficiency, Bima Sugam rollout, and risk-based supervision, promising orderly growth and stronger policyholder protection
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Insurance sector is currently at unstable equilibrium: Irdai chief
Fri, Oct 31, 2025     Source : Business Standard
Regulators set the agenda as insurance, pensions, digital currency, cyber risk, and crypto policy took centre stage on the penultimate day of the leading summit
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Life insurers' new business premium rises 14.8% in September 2025
Fri, Oct 10, 2025     Source : Business Standard
Robust group segment performance led by LIC and private players drives 14.8 per cent year-on-year growth in new business premium for life insurers
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Multi-line general, health insurers log muted growth after GST revamp
Wed, Oct 08, 2025     Source : Business Standard
Multi-line general insurers grew 1.94% and standalone health insurers 3.09% in September, while specialised players saw strong premium expansion
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Canara HSBC Life Insurance public issue to raise nearly Rs.2,500 crore
Wed, Oct 08, 2025     Source : Business Standard
The life insurer's Rs 2,500-cr IPO is an offer for sale by existing shareholders, with CEO Anuj Mathur saying no fresh capital is needed for expansion
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