IndiaFirst Life AI Transformation: Agentforce in Core Insurance

IndiaFirst Life deploys Salesforce Agentforce across underwriting, claims, and customer service to drive operational leverage without raising cost ratios.

Sandeep Rathi Joins Generali Central: Why His Underwriting Role Matters?

Generali Central Insurance has appointed Sandeep Rathi as Senior Vice President and Head of Underwriting, bringing more than two decades of experience across property, engineering, commercial and facultative underwriting.

Subhransu Pattnayak Named Zurich Kotak's New Underwriting Chief: Why It Matters for Customers?

Zurich Kotak General Insurance has elevated Subhransu Pattnayak as Chief Underwriting Officer, expanding his role across underwriting, products, analytics and portfolio strategy.

IRDAI Rules 2026: Latest Insurance Rules and Their Impact on Policyholders

From the 5-year health rule to cashless claims and the new ₹800 crore fund, here's what insurance policyholders should know.

Girija Subramanian Joins IRDAI as Whole-time Member (Distribution)

Former New India Assurance CMD Girija Subramanian has assumed charge as Whole-time Member (Distribution) at IRDAI from August 10, 2026, bringing nearly four decades of insurance and reinsurance experience to the regulator

India Insurance Data 2026: Q1 FY27 Market Report

Life premiums rose 16.6%, retail health jumped 31.6%, and private insurers gained ground. News4Bharat breaks down India's Q1 FY27 insurance market.

Insurance Claim Settlement Time in India: Full IRDAI Ranking

How quickly do Indian insurance companies settle claims? News4Bharat analyses the latest IRDAI FY 2024-25 data to rank life, health and general insurers, explain official claim timelines and show consumers what to do when a claim is delayed.

CKYC 2.0 Explained: One KYC for Banks, Insurance & Mutual Funds from August 2026

One OTP could soon replace every KYC form you have ever filled. Banks, insurers and mutual funds are quietly preparing for a change that most customers do not know is coming yet.

IRDAI's Biggest Insurance Commission Reform Since 2023: Complete Analysis

Everything you need to know about IRDAI's proposed commission disclosures, possible commission caps, staggered payouts, and their impact on India's insurance ecosystem.

Bima Sugam vs Policybazaar: What It Means for PB Fintech and Insurance Stocks

Bima Sugam is usually covered as an insurance portal. Its bigger impact may be on listed companies. This analysis examines what a 15 to 20 percent premium shift could mean for PB Fintech, Policybazaar, LIC, HDFC Life, SBI Life & more.

Google's Spam Update Just Changed The Rules, Here Is What Indian Banks Need To Know

The internet is moving from search engines to answer engines. For India’s BFSI sector, this shift will redefine how customers discover loans, insurance, mutual funds, financial advice and trusted institutions.

Bima Sugam Rollout: Is India's "UPI for Insurance" Finally Here?

IRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth promises initial products by September. Motor insurance goes first, life and health wait. Here's what's changed, what's still stuck, and why this platform could finally fix India's massive insurance gap.

Insurance FDI Hits 100%: Foreign Firms Can Now Fully Own Indian Insurers

India just tore down the last wall in insurance ownership. Foreign firms can now hold 100% stake, no local partner needed. From HDFC Life to Star Health, big deals may follow. Here's what changed, and why it matters for you.

Top Insurance Companies in India by AUM, Premium & Growth in FY26

LIC of India is the largest insurance company in India by AUM in FY26, with assets under management of ₹57.29 lakh crore. It is followed by major private life insurers such as SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life and Axis Max Life.

SBI Life, IIT Bombay Launch AI and Cybersecurity Research Hub for Insurance

SBI Life Insurance and IIT Bombay have signed an MoU to establish Bharat’s AI and Cyber Innovation Hub for Insurance, a joint research centre focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and more.

West Bengal Gramin Bank Partners with Canara HSBC Life Insurance to Expand Rural Insurance Access

Bancassurance partnership to bring life insurance, savings, and long-term financial planning solutions to rural and semi-urban customers across West Bengal

53 Companies Q4 Results Today; Check Detailed Preview!

53 Companies, One Day, Billions on the Line — Your Complete Guide to What's Reporting Today and What to Expect

HDFC Life Insurance Company Reports 4% Q4 Profit Growth, Declares ₹2.10 Dividend

Solid but not spectacular — HDFC Life's Q4 shows steady insurance growth, but margin compression is worth watching

BIMTECH Ties Up With Swiss Re India — And It Could Reshape How India Trains Its Insurance Talent

Birla Institute of Management Technology — better known as BIMTECH — has signed a formal MoU with Swiss Re India, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies. The agreement is focused on one goal: producing insurance professionals