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August 2026

RegulationIRDAI Commission Overhaul: How Staggered Payouts Could End the Mis-Selling Era

BimaNiti · 2026-08-19 · 8 min read

Technology & InnovationBima Sugam: India's Insurance UPI Is Going Live in September 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-08-19 · 9 min read

ReinsuranceThe Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: India's $1.5 Billion Sovereign Shield for Shipping

BimaNiti · 2026-08-19 · 7 min read

HealthThe NRI Health Insurance Boom: Why Overseas Indians Are Buying Indian Policies

BimaNiti · 2026-08-19 · 6 min read

HealthMental Health Insurance in India: From Policy Wording to Patient Access

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 7 min read

HealthPatients Caught in the Health Insurance-Hospital Face-Off

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 6 min read

Technology & InnovationHow AI and Insurtech Are Changing Motor Insurance for Indian Drivers

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 6 min read

Technology & InnovationThe Next Big Shift in Insurance Will Be AI at the Core

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 6 min read

Technology & InnovationComplete Guide to Cyber Liability Insurance in India 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 7 min read

General InsuranceIndia Cyber Insurance Market: Growth, MSME Demand and Digital Risk

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 5 min read

Technology & InnovationBima Sugam Goes Motor-First: What the Trial Run Means for Buyers, Agents and Insurers

BimaNiti · 2026-08-13 · 6 min read

HealthThe 176th Report: 8 Ways Parliament Wants to Make Private Healthcare (and Health Insurance) Affordable

BimaNiti · 2026-08-12 · 7 min read

Life InsuranceSurrender or Stay? A Consumer Guide to Exiting a Life Insurance Policy Without Destroying Value

BimaNiti · 2026-08-11 · 7 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI's Perpetual Registration Revolution: How the End of Triennial Renewal Changes Insurance Distribution

BimaNiti · 2026-08-08 · 6 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryInd AS 117 Explained: The Accounting Revolution Reshaping Indian Insurance Balance Sheets

BimaNiti · 2026-08-07 · 7 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryKMP Pay Meets Policyholder Outcomes: How IRDAI is Forcing Insurers to Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is

BimaNiti · 2026-08-06 · 6 min read

Technology & InnovationThe Bima Sugam Revolution: How India's 'UPI of Insurance' Will Disintermediate the Entire Distribution Chain

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 7 min read

MotorSupreme Court Motor Insurance Overhaul: 4-Year TP Cover, No-Fuel Pilot and the Four-Layer Policy Explained

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 7 min read

Life InsuranceLIC OFS 2026: The Rs 31,400-Crore Stake Sale Explained — and What It Means for Investors

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

HealthQ1 FY27 Health Report Card: Star Health and Niva Bupa Show How Underwriting Discipline Wins

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

Life InsuranceTerm vs ULIP vs Endowment: Which Life Insurance Should You Buy in India?

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 7 min read

HealthHealth Insurance Waiting Periods in India: Initial, Pre-Existing Disease and Maternity Explained

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

HealthHealth Insurance Portability in India: How to Switch Insurers Without Losing Waiting-Period Benefits

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryTax Benefits on Insurance in India: Section 80C, 80D and 80CCD Explained

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

HealthFamily Floater vs Individual Health Plans: Which One Is Right for Your Family?

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

MotorNo Claim Bonus and Motor Insurance Add-Ons: Cutting Your Premium Without Cutting Your Cover

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 7 min read

Life InsuranceMissed an Insurance Premium? Grace Period, Lapse and Revival Explained

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

HealthSenior Citizen Health Insurance in India: PED Rules, Premiums and How to Choose

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 7 min read

HealthCashless vs Reimbursement Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Paid Faster

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 7 min read

HealthSuper Top-Up Health Insurance: Extra Cover at a Fraction of the Cost — Explained

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 6 min read

Life InsuranceLife Insurance Surrender Values 2026: How the New Rules Give Power Back to Policyholders

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 6 min read

Life InsuranceQ1 FY27 Results Decoded: How LIC and ICICI Pru Engineered a Margin Miracle While General Insurers Bled

BimaNiti · 2026-08-03 · 8 min read

Technology & InnovationCyber Security Guidelines 2026: Why Your Insurer's CISO Can No Longer Report to the CIO

BimaNiti · 2026-08-02 · 5 min read

General InsuranceSurety Bonds Unleashed: How IRDAI is Opening the Floodgates for Infrastructure Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 5 min read

IRDAI/RegulatorySalesperson Tagging from 2027: What IRDAI's Intermediary Overhaul Means for You

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 3 min read

General InsuranceGlobal Capital Is Pouring Into Indian General Insurance: Bain, Blackstone, QBE and the New Wave

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 5 min read

July 2026

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI's New Shareholding Rules Explained: 5% Thresholds, Promoter Transfers & Mergers

BimaNiti · 2026-07-31 · 3 min read

HealthHealth Insurance Master Circular 2026: Mandatory Coverage, 1-Hour Cashless, and AYUSH Inclusion

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 6 min read

HealthOne Year of GST-Free Health Insurance: Did Premiums Actually Come Down?

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 3 min read

MotorMotor Third-Party Premium Hike: Why It's Coming After 4 Years and What It Costs You

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 3 min read

General InsurancePatanjali Enters Insurance: What the Rs 4,500-Crore Magma General Deal Means for You

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 4 min read

Technology & InnovationThe Dark Patterns Crackdown: How IRDAI and RBI are Waging War on Digital Mis-Selling

BimaNiti · 2026-07-29 · 6 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryPEPF Explained: IRDAI's New Policyholders' Education & Protection Fund

BimaNiti · 2026-07-29 · 3 min read

MotorCommercial Vehicle Insurance in India: Claims, Renewals, and Fleet Risk Management

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

General InsuranceInsurance for MSMEs in India: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Business

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

General InsuranceMarine Cargo Insurance in India: A Guide for Transporters and Exporters

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

General InsuranceWarehouse Insurance in India: Protecting Your Stock and Business

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

General InsuranceFire Insurance in India: A Guide for Warehouse and Factory Owners

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

For AgentsCKYC 2.0: How the Common Customer ID Changes Agent Onboarding in India

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

For AgentsBima Sugam and the Insurance Agent: Threat, Opportunity, or Both?

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

For AgentsIRDAI Commission Structure Overhaul 2026: What Every Insurance Agent Must Know

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

Claims/SettlementInsurance Claim Settlement Delayed? How to Escalate Under Indian Law

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

Claims/SettlementCashless Claim Denied? Your Rights and Next Steps Under IRDAI Rules

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

Claims/SettlementClaim Documents Required for Motor, Health, and Fire Insurance Claims in India

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

Claims/SettlementInsurance Claim Rejected? Here's What to Do Next

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 3 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryInsurance Rules 2026 vs the 1939 Rules: What Changes and Why It Matters

BimaNiti · 2026-07-25 · 3 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryCKYC 2.0 Explained: How India's New Common Customer ID Will Transform Insurance Buying

BimaNiti · 2026-07-24 · 3 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryWhy IRDAI's Risk-Based Capital Framework Matters for Every Policyholder

BimaNiti · 2026-07-24 · 3 min read

Claims/SettlementInsurance Consumer Court Rulings Roundup: Key Decisions Every Policyholder Should Know

BimaNiti · 2026-07-21 · 3 min read

HealthIRDAI's 2026 Health Insurance Overhaul: 8 Changes That Reshaped Coverage for Every Indian

BimaNiti · 2026-07-21 · 4 min read

General InsuranceInsurtech Funding Winter: What H1 2026's 83% Collapse Means for Indian Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-07-21 · 3 min read

General InsurancePMFBY 2026: How Satellite Tech and KCC Linkage Are Fixing India's Crop Insurance Problem

BimaNiti · 2026-07-20 · 3 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryBima Sugam Countdown: What to Expect as Full Launch Nears

BimaNiti · 2026-07-20 · 3 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryGIFT City vs Mainland Insurance: The New Regulatory Arbitrage and What It Means

BimaNiti · 2026-07-19 · 3 min read

General InsuranceICICI Lombard Q1 FY27: Fire Losses, Motor Reserves, and the Profit Squeeze

BimaNiti · 2026-07-19 · 3 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryGST ITC Impact on Insurers: 10 Months On

BimaNiti · 2026-07-18 · 3 min read

General InsuranceNon-Life Insurance June 2026: Growth Accelerates to 16%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-08 · 2 min read

Personal LinesTravel Insurance in India: Rising Adoption and Changing Patterns

BimaNiti · 2026-07-05 · 3 min read

June 2026

Personal LinesHome Insurance: India's Biggest Protection Gap

BimaNiti · 2026-06-15 · 3 min read

MotorEV Insurance in India: The Complete Guide

BimaNiti · 2026-06-10 · 3 min read

Life InsuranceLIC Q4 FY26 Deep Dive: Record Profit, Surging VNB, and the Margin Story

BimaNiti · 2026-06-04 · 2 min read

General InsuranceICICI Lombard FY26: Health-Led Growth Story Gains Momentum

BimaNiti · 2026-06-02 · 2 min read

HealthHealth Insurance Trends Reshaping India in 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-06-01 · 1 min read

May 2026

Life InsuranceSBI Life FY26: Steady Growth, Margin Resilience, and Distribution Strength

BimaNiti · 2026-05-31 · 1 min read

General InsuranceNew India Assurance Q4: Profit Jumps 61% but Underwriting Concerns Persist

BimaNiti · 2026-05-29 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI's Regulatory Reforms: A New Era for Indian Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-05-28 · 1 min read

General InsuranceSBI General Insurance Crosses Rs 15,000 Crore GDP: A Growth Milestone

BimaNiti · 2026-05-27 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI's New KMP Governance: Why Your Insurance CEO's Pay Now Depends on Your Claim Experience

BimaNiti · 2026-05-26 · 1 min read

MotorTelematics in Motor Insurance: PAYD and PHYD Explained

BimaNiti · 2026-05-25 · 3 min read

Life InsuranceLife Insurance FY26: Mid-Tier Challengers Reshape the Market

BimaNiti · 2026-05-25 · 1 min read

General InsuranceCyber Insurance in India: A Rapidly Growing Market Taking Shape

BimaNiti · 2026-05-24 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryInd AS 117: The Accounting Revolution Reshaping Indian Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-05-22 · 1 min read

General InsuranceNon-Life Insurance: 9.3% Growth in FY26 Amid Regulatory Shifts

BimaNiti · 2026-05-22 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryGST Exemption on Insurance: Analysing the Impact Six Months On

BimaNiti · 2026-05-19 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryRisk-Based Capital in India: What It Means for Insurers and Policyholders

BimaNiti · 2026-05-16 · 1 min read

Life InsurancePrivate Life Insurers FY26: SBI Life vs HDFC Life vs ICICI Pru

BimaNiti · 2026-05-15 · 3 min read

General InsuranceIndia's Rising Position in the Global Insurance Landscape

BimaNiti · 2026-05-13 · 1 min read

MotorMotor Insurance in India: Navigating Change in 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-05-10 · 1 min read

General InsuranceDigital Transformation in Indian Insurance: From Insurtech to AI

BimaNiti · 2026-05-07 · 1 min read

MotorMotor Insurance: TP vs OD Growth Dynamics in FY26

BimaNiti · 2026-05-05 · 3 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryInsurance for All by 2047: Assessing India's Progress

BimaNiti · 2026-05-04 · 1 min read

April 2026

Personal LinesCrop Insurance in India: Addressing the Agricultural Protection Gap

BimaNiti · 2026-04-28 · 1 min read

MotorMotor TP Premium Reform: What Vehicle Owners Need to Know

BimaNiti · 2026-04-20 · 3 min read

General InsuranceICRA Insurance Outlook FY27: Growth Drivers and Risks

BimaNiti · 2026-04-15 · 3 min read

March 2026

General InsuranceAllianz Jio Reinsurance: Reshaping India's Reinsurance Market

BimaNiti · 2026-03-25 · 3 min read

January 2026

HealthTier 2/3 India: The New Frontier for Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-01-20 · 3 min read

News Coverage

August 2026

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Plans to Phase Out Big Upfront Insurance Commissions in Mis-Selling Crackdown

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 2 min read

Technology & InnovationMarket Fee for Bima Sugam Likely at 5-7% of Premium

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Plans to Link Insurance Commissions to Product Complexity and Policy Retention

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 2 min read

HealthInsurance Claim Pending for 16 Years: Consumer Commission Orders Rs 9.95 Lakh Payout

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 2 min read

General InsuranceGlobal Natural Disaster Losses Hit $112 Billion, Reinsurance Costs Set to Rise

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 2 min read

Technology & InnovationAI Has to Be Brought in at a Rapid Scale: IndusInd General Insurance CTO

BimaNiti · 2026-08-18 · 2 min read

General InsuranceCrop, Fire Cover Rates Sharply Lower Even as Non-Life Premium Grows 9.5% in April-July

BimaNiti · 2026-08-14 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceAverage Life Insurance Premium Rises 43% to Rs 22,195 as Policyholders Buy Higher Cover

BimaNiti · 2026-08-14 · 2 min read

General InsuranceGalaxy Health Enters International Travel Insurance With Fly Global Cover

BimaNiti · 2026-08-14 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceLife Insurers' July New Business Premium Up 20.7% to Rs 47,005 Crore; Policy Count Nearly Flat

BimaNiti · 2026-08-13 · 2 min read

Technology & InnovationBima Sugam Trial Run Begins With Motor Insurers; Live Transactions From September

BimaNiti · 2026-08-13 · 2 min read

General InsuranceCorporate Insurance Rates Fall as Capacity Glut Deepens: Cyber, Fire, PI and D&O All Cheaper

BimaNiti · 2026-08-13 · 2 min read

HealthIRDAI Panel Weighs Benchmark Treatment Rates, Common Health Product and Nationwide Claims Exchange

BimaNiti · 2026-08-12 · 2 min read

General InsuranceNon-Life Premium Growth Slows to 5.7% in July; Health Insurance Leads With 28.8% Growth

BimaNiti · 2026-08-10 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceLIC Launches New Bima Jyoti: Non-Par Savings Plan With Guaranteed Benefits

BimaNiti · 2026-08-10 · 2 min read

General InsuranceInsurance Stocks Rally Up to 10% After Supreme Court's Motor TP Ruling

BimaNiti · 2026-08-05 · 2 min read

MotorSupreme Court Extends Motor TP Cover: 4 Years for New Cars, 6 Years for Two-Wheelers

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 2 min read

MotorSC Approves Four-Layer Motor Insurance Structure With Mandatory Customer Option Form

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 2 min read

MotorNo Insurance, No Fuel: SC Directs IRDAI-MoRTH Pilot Linking Fuel Purchase to Insurance Status

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceLIC OFS: Government Sells Up to 6.5% Stake in India's Largest-Ever Offer for Sale

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Directs Insurers to Fast-Track Claim Settlement in Assam Flood-Affected Districts

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryFY26 Insurance Complaints Data: Claim-Related Grievances Account for 41% of All Complaints

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 2 min read

HealthAditya Birla Health Launches Activ Yuva: A Wellness-Focused Plan for the 25-35 Age Group

BimaNiti · 2026-08-04 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Defers TPA Listing Proposal, Plans Uniform Intermediary Listing Framework

BimaNiti · 2026-08-03 · 2 min read

Life InsurancePremature Life Policy Exits Surpass Maturity Payouts: Surrenders Hit 39% of Benefits Paid

BimaNiti · 2026-08-03 · 2 min read

General InsuranceICICI Lombard Marks 25th Anniversary With 25 New Solutions, Including 5 Industry Firsts

BimaNiti · 2026-08-03 · 2 min read

HealthGI Council Clarifies Fever Admission Advisory Is Not Binding on Doctors or Insurers

BimaNiti · 2026-08-03 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Extends Transitional Arrangements for Intermediary Registration Until August 31, 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceLIC OFS 2026: Government Raises Rs 31,552 Crore by Divesting 6.5% Stake

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 2 min read

Life InsurancePNB MetLife Launches 360 Health Saving Plan, a Health-Focused ULIP

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Wants Every Insurance Policy Tagged to the Selling Agent from January 2027

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Tightens Ownership Norms on Share Transfers, Eases Capital Infusion

BimaNiti · 2026-08-01 · 1 min read

July 2026

HealthGI Council Issues Hospital Admission Norms for Fever Cases; Doctors Fear Claim Rejections

BimaNiti · 2026-07-31 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceDigit Life Forays into Retirement Segment with Digit Life Pension Plan

BimaNiti · 2026-07-31 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Notifies Actuarial, Finance & Investment Regulations under SBSR Framework

BimaNiti · 2026-07-31 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryInsurance Sector Gets New Rulebook: IRDAI Revises Registration, Shareholding and Merger Norms

BimaNiti · 2026-07-31 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Clears Insurer Investments in Private Companies, Eases Infrastructure Funding Norms

BimaNiti · 2026-07-31 · 1 min read

HealthStar Health Q1 FY27: PAT Up 25% to Rs 550 Crore, Underwriting Profit Jumps Six-Fold

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 2 min read

HealthNiva Bupa Q1 FY27: PAT Surges 93% to Rs 138 Crore, Retail Health Share Crosses 11%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 2 min read

MotorMotor Third-Party Premiums Set to Rise After 4 Years; SC Ruling Adds Pressure

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryGST Exemption Boosts Premiums: Individual Health Collection Grows 29.7%, Life 11.2%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceICICI Prudential Launches 10-Year Life Cover Option under iProtect Smart Plus

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Approves Perpetual Registration for Insurance Intermediaries

BimaNiti · 2026-07-30 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceCanara HSBC Life Unveils Promise2Secure, a Holistic Protection Solution

BimaNiti · 2026-07-29 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI 137th Meeting: PEPF Regulations, Penalty Framework and ProTec General Insurance Approved

BimaNiti · 2026-07-29 · 1 min read

General InsuranceIRDAI Approves Patanjali-DS Group's Rs 4,500-Crore Acquisition of Magma General Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-07-29 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceLIC Q1 FY27: Net Profit Jumps 23% to Rs 13,492 Crore, VNB Surges 61%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-28 · 2 min read

General InsuranceGo Digit Q1FY27: Net Premium Up 7.4%, But Profit Falls 37.5%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-27 · 2 min read

HealthGovernment: No Proposal to Make Insurers Follow Doctors' Opinion on Health Claims

BimaNiti · 2026-07-27 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceNRIs Can Now Buy USD-Denominated Term Insurance from India via GIFT City

BimaNiti · 2026-07-27 · 1 min read

General InsuranceBain Capital in Advanced Talks for Up to 25% Stake in IndusInd General Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-07-27 · 2 min read

General InsuranceICICI Lombard Q1 FY27: Net Profit Plunges 46% as Combined Ratio Spikes to 107.2%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-26 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceICICI Prudential Life Q1 FY27: PAT Up 28% to Rs 386 Crore as Protection Business Fuels Growth

BimaNiti · 2026-07-25 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryFinance Ministry Notifies Draft Insurance Rules 2026 to Replace 1939 Rules

BimaNiti · 2026-07-25 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceSBI Life Q1 FY27: Profit Jumps 22% to Rs 724 Crore, First Year Premium Up Nearly 40%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-24 · 2 min read

Claims/SettlementConsumer Court Orders ICICI Lombard to Pay Rs 50 Lakh, Says Insurer Cannot Impose New Claim Conditions

BimaNiti · 2026-07-24 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIndia to Roll Out Common Customer ID for Banks and Insurers in August

BimaNiti · 2026-07-24 · 1 min read

General InsuranceIRDAI Warns General Insurers Against 99% Discounts on Fire Risk Cover

BimaNiti · 2026-07-24 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Plans Risk-Based Capital Norms by April 2027; Insurers Flag Readiness Challenges

BimaNiti · 2026-07-24 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceHDFC Life Q1 FY27: PAT Up 11.5% to Rs 611 Crore, Proprietary Channel Grows 17%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-23 · 2 min read

General InsuranceBlackstone Partners with Ex-HDFC Ergo MD Anuj Tyagi for AI-Native General Insurance Venture

BimaNiti · 2026-07-23 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceLIC Ordered to Pay Rs 60 Lakh+ to Policyholder for Claim Delay and Deficiency

BimaNiti · 2026-07-21 · 1 min read

Claims/SettlementSupreme Court: Fraud Vitiates All - Landmark Ruling on Insurance Contracts

BimaNiti · 2026-07-21 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryGIFT City Emerges as Insurance Hub with 20+ Insurers, 100% FDI Route for Reinsurers

BimaNiti · 2026-07-20 · 1 min read

MotorSupreme Court Directs IRDAI to Clarify Cross-Border Motor TP Insurance Clauses

BimaNiti · 2026-07-20 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Seeks Comments on Rs 800 Crore Policyholders' Education and Protection Fund Regulations

BimaNiti · 2026-07-20 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceHDFC Life Ordered to Pay Rs 50 Lakh to Nominee Despite Disclosure Lapse

BimaNiti · 2026-07-19 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceLife Insurance Sector Begins FY27 with 16.6% NBP Growth

BimaNiti · 2026-07-17 · 1 min read

General InsuranceICICI Lombard Q1 FY27: Profit Slumps 46% on Large Fire Claims, Motor TP Verdict

BimaNiti · 2026-07-16 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceICICI Prudential Life Rebrands to ICICI Life Insurance After Prudential Exits Promoter Role

BimaNiti · 2026-07-15 · 1 min read

General InsurancePMFBY 2026 Revamp: Satellite Tech, KCC Linkage, and Voluntary Opt-In for All Farmers

BimaNiti · 2026-07-15 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceHDFC Life & ICICI Pru Q1 FY27: Double-Digit Profit Growth

BimaNiti · 2026-07-15 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Mandates Monthly ISP Data Submission by All Insurers From July 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-07-10 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceQ1 FY27 Sector Data: Life NBP Grows 16.6%, Non-Life Premiums Rise 11.1%

BimaNiti · 2026-07-10 · 1 min read

HealthIRDAI Launches Health Insurance Scorecards for 15 Insurers to Boost Transparency

BimaNiti · 2026-07-10 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Proposes Overhaul of Insurance Commission Structure, Caps on High-Reward Products

BimaNiti · 2026-07-09 · 1 min read

HealthStandalone Health Insurers Surge 30.9% in June

BimaNiti · 2026-07-09 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceLIC Launches Joint Life Insurance Plans for Couples

BimaNiti · 2026-07-08 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Set to Review Third-Party Motor Insurance Rates

BimaNiti · 2026-07-08 · 1 min read

General InsuranceNon-Life Premiums Grow 16% in June, Highest in 5 Months

BimaNiti · 2026-07-07 · 1 min read

General InsuranceTravel Insurance Adoption Up 22% in 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-07-03 · 1 min read

General InsuranceInsurtech Funding Crashes 83% in H1 2026 as Investors Shift Focus to Profitability

BimaNiti · 2026-07-01 · 1 min read

June 2026

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Clarifies AIF Investment Rules: Insurers Can Invest in Cat I & II AIFs With 51% Infrastructure Mandate

BimaNiti · 2026-06-20 · 2 min read

Life InsuranceCanara HSBC Life Launches Promise4Wealth ULIP and iSelect Guaranteed Future Plus

BimaNiti · 2026-06-10 · 1 min read

General InsuranceEV Policy Issuance Surges 670% in FY26

BimaNiti · 2026-06-08 · 1 min read

May 2026

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Links Insurance KMP Pay to Customer Outcomes, Mandates Public Disclosures

BimaNiti · 2026-05-26 · 1 min read

General InsuranceD2C Brands Drive Surge in Product Liability Insurance Amid Consumer Protection Act Enforcement

BimaNiti · 2026-05-25 · 2 min read

General Insurance14+ Insurers File Telematics Products for Commercial Fleets

BimaNiti · 2026-05-22 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceLIC Q4 FY26: Net Profit Surges 23% to Rs 23,467 Crore, Board Declares Rs 10 Dividend and 1:1 Bonus

BimaNiti · 2026-05-21 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Issues Corporate Agent Amendment Regulations 2026: Digital Tagging Mandatory From Jan 2027

BimaNiti · 2026-05-15 · 2 min read

General InsuranceNew India Assurance Q4: Profit Jumps 61% to Rs 558 Crore on Investment Income

BimaNiti · 2026-05-11 · 1 min read

HealthStandalone Health Insurers Lead with 17.89% Premium Growth as Health Awareness Rises

BimaNiti · 2026-05-10 · 1 min read

General InsuranceIndia's Insurance Penetration Stable at 3.7% as Density Improves Marginally to USD 97

BimaNiti · 2026-05-05 · 1 min read

General InsuranceMotor TP Premiums Rise 9.3% in FY26, Outpacing OD

BimaNiti · 2026-05-03 · 1 min read

April 2026

IRDAI/Regulatory100% FDI in Insurance: Global Insurers Line Up to Enter Indian Market

BimaNiti · 2026-04-25 · 1 min read

General InsuranceSBI General Insurance Crosses Rs 15,000 Crore GDP Milestone in FY26

BimaNiti · 2026-04-24 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceSBI Life FY26: NBP Grows 20% to Rs 42,550 Crore, VNB Margin Holds at 27.5%

BimaNiti · 2026-04-22 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceMid-Tier Life Insurers Gain Ground: Retail Premium Growth Outpaces Top 5 Players

BimaNiti · 2026-04-21 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceHDFC Life FY26: PAT Grows 6% to Rs 1,910 Crore, Retail Protection Up 43%

BimaNiti · 2026-04-17 · 1 min read

General InsuranceUnited India Insurance Achieves Maiden Milestone: 10 Villages in Alwar Get Comprehensive Coverage

BimaNiti · 2026-04-15 · 1 min read

General InsuranceICICI Lombard Q4: GDPI Growth Surges 18.2%, Health Insurance Leads at 38.2%

BimaNiti · 2026-04-15 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryGST Exemption on Health Insurance Drives Premium Surge in H2FY26

BimaNiti · 2026-04-15 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceICICI Prudential Life FY26: PAT Surges 35% to Rs 1,600 Crore

BimaNiti · 2026-04-14 · 1 min read

General InsuranceCareEdge: Non-Life Sector to Grow 8–11% Over Medium Term

BimaNiti · 2026-04-09 · 1 min read

General InsuranceNon-Life Insurers Log 9.3% Premium Growth in FY26 Amid GST Relief

BimaNiti · 2026-04-09 · 1 min read

General InsuranceCareEdge: Non-Life Insurance Sector Grew 8.6% in FY26, Health Insurance Leads Growth

BimaNiti · 2026-04-09 · 1 min read

Technology & InnovationBima Sugam Enters Live Beta: Zero-Commission Insurance Marketplace Set for Public Rollout

BimaNiti · 2026-04-06 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Grants 12-Month Ind AS Forbearance to Insurers

BimaNiti · 2026-04-01 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryInd AS 117 Comes Into Effect: New Accounting Standard Transforms Insurance Financial Reporting

BimaNiti · 2026-04-01 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Notifies Ind AS Implementation Framework for Insurers, Effective April 1, 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-04-01 · 1 min read

March 2026

IRDAI/RegulatoryAllianz Jio Reinsurance Commences Operations

BimaNiti · 2026-03-26 · 1 min read

Technology & InnovationIRDAI Discusses Public Insurance Registry Framework With Industry Stakeholders

BimaNiti · 2026-03-17 · 2 min read

Technology & InnovationPlum Insurtech Raises $20 Million Series B Led by Peak XV for Corporate Health Benefits

BimaNiti · 2026-03-15 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Reviews Insurance Sector Performance; Total Premium Collections Reach Rs 10.51 Lakh Crore

BimaNiti · 2026-03-09 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI Approves Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General Insurance at 134th Meeting

BimaNiti · 2026-03-09 · 1 min read

General InsuranceCentral Bank of India Gets CCI Nod to Raise Stake to 26% in Generali Central Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-03-06 · 1 min read

February 2026

IRDAI/RegulatoryRBI Draft Directions Target Dark Patterns in Financial Products, Prohibit Bundled Consent

BimaNiti · 2026-02-20 · 2 min read

IRDAI/RegulatoryRBI Proposes Stricter Bancassurance Norms: Two-Tier Model for Banks Selling Insurance

BimaNiti · 2026-02-11 · 1 min read

Life InsuranceLIC Q3 FY26: Cons PAT Jumps 17% to Rs 12,930 Crore

BimaNiti · 2026-02-05 · 1 min read

IRDAI/RegulatorySabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act Comes Into Effect: 100% FDI in Insurance Now Operational

BimaNiti · 2026-02-05 · 1 min read

January 2026

IRDAI/RegulatoryGovt Proposes Age-Linked TP Premium Formula in Budget 2026

BimaNiti · 2026-01-30 · 1 min read

General InsuranceSwiss Re Forecasts India as Fastest-Growing Major Insurance Market at 6.9% CAGR Over 2026-2030

BimaNiti · 2026-01-19 · 1 min read

HealthTier 2/3 Regions Account for 62% New Health Policies

BimaNiti · 2026-01-15 · 1 min read

December 2025

IRDAI/RegulatoryIRDAI 133rd Meeting: Key Regulatory Outcomes

BimaNiti · 2025-12-23 · 1 min read

November 2025

Life InsuranceLIC Q2 FY26: Net Profit Jumps 31% to Rs 10,098 Crore

BimaNiti · 2025-11-06 · 1 min read

September 2025

IRDAI/RegulatoryCBIC Clarifies ITC Reversal for Insurance Commissions

BimaNiti · 2025-09-16 · 1 min read

August 2025

Life InsuranceLIC Q1 FY26: PAT Grows 5% to Rs 10,986 Crore, VNB Surges 21%

BimaNiti · 2025-08-07 · 1 min read