New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The policies of the companies should be oriented towards increasing overall insurance penetration and density, while ensuring retention of market share, said M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS).He underscored the need to expand insurance coverage to a wider segment of the population, advising that companies should prioritise inclusion of more individuals under the ambit of insurance rather than concentrating predominantly on big-ticket policies….
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Union government notified 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under the automatic route, paving the way for greater participation by overseas investors, according to a report released on Saturday.NDTV Profit has reported that foreign investment in insurance companies will be subject to compliance with provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938, and mandatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) f…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s insurance sector is poised to benefit significantly after Parliament cleared the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a move that allows 100 per cent foreign direct investment and eases entry norms for global reinsurers. The reforms are expected to improve access to capital, support solvency requirements, boost competition and strengthen the overall insurance ecosystem, especially for smaller and mid-sized insurers, as per Insurance Asia report.The bill raises…