Regulation

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

IRDAI plans to replace large upfront insurance commissions with staggered payments over the life of a policy. Here is what it means for agents, insurers, and policyholders.

Technology & Innovation

Bima Sugam: India's Insurance UPI Is Going Live in September 2026

IRDAI's Bima Sugam digital marketplace will go live with motor, health, and term products by September 2026. Here is how it works, who it affects, and what changes.

Reinsurance

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

India launched a $1.5 billion maritime insurance pool backed by a sovereign guarantee to protect shipping from geopolitical disruptions. Here is how it works and why it matters.

Health

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

NRI purchases of Indian health insurance surged 126% year-on-year. Price gaps, digital tools, and ageing parents are driving a cross-border health insurance segment.

Health

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

India's Mental Healthcare Act 2017 mandates insurance coverage for mental illness, but ground-level access remains uneven. Here is what the law says, how insurers have responded, and what patients can do when coverage is denied.

Health

Patients Caught in the Health Insurance-Hospital Face-Off

When hospitals and insurers disagree over claim amounts, patients bear the consequences. Here is how the cashless claim standoff works, why it is growing, and what policyholders can do.

Technology & Innovation

How AI and Insurtech Are Changing Motor Insurance for Indian Drivers

From telematics-based pricing to AI-driven claims settlement, Indian motor insurance is being reshaped by technology. Here is how the changes affect premiums, claims, and driving behaviour.

Technology & Innovation

The Next Big Shift in Insurance Will Be AI at the Core

Indian insurers are moving from AI-as-add-on to AI-native architecture. Here is what changes when artificial intelligence sits at the core of underwriting, pricing, and claims.

Technology & Innovation

Complete Guide to Cyber Liability Insurance in India 2026

With the DPDP Act 2023 imposing penalties up to Rs 250 crore for data breaches, cyber liability insurance has become essential. Here is what the policy covers, what it costs, and how to buy it.

General Insurance

India Cyber Insurance Market: Growth, MSME Demand and Digital Risk

India's cyber insurance market is projected to grow at 25-30% CAGR, driven by DPDP Act compliance and rising MSME digital adoption. Here is the market landscape and what it means.