growth of insurance business 2018

The growth of insurance business May 2018 vs May 2017 – IRDAI report

The month of May was quite rewarding for both life and general insurance companies as they posted good revenues compared to last years. As per the reports published by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for the month of May, the growth numbers were promising. While some insurance companies, like Cigna TTK, […]

change in motor insurance policy

Did you know that IRDA has proposed for longer motor insurance tenures?

IRDAI has introduced some changes in the duration of motor insurance policies. As per the latest circular issued by IRDAI, it has been proposed that both two-wheeler and four-wheeler third party motor insurance policies would be offered for long tenures. While two-wheeler third party policies should be offered for a continuous period of 5 years,[…..]

third party liability cover

Change of premium rates for motor third party liability cover

Every year the Insurance Regulatory and development Authority (IRDA) makes changes in the third party premium rates for motor insurance policies. This year too, the authority has made changes in the premium rates for motor third party liability cover. Here are the revised rates vis-à-vis the older ones for you to know – For private[…..]

Highlights of IRDA (protection of policyholder’s interest) Regulations 2017

In a major move to protect consumer interests and curb malpractices in India, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (‘IRDA’), on 30 June 2017, notified the IRDA (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests)Regulations, 2017, which supersedes the existing IRDA (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests) Regulations, 2002. Among other reforms, the 2017 regulations define more stringent timelines for investigation[…..]