General insurance premiums rose 10% to Rs 27,454 crore in August, led by Acko, Niva Bupa and Star Health. Check insurer-wise premium growth.

General insurance premiums rose 10% to Rs 27,454 crore in August, led by Acko, Niva Bupa and Star Health. Check insurer-wise premium growth.

If you pay Rs 50,000 a year towards a ULIP, the entire amount does not go into investments. A part is used for life cover and applicable charges, while the remaining amount is allocated to investment funds.

IRDAI's proposed Public Insurance Registry could offer a unified view of insurance policies, simplify claims and help families find unclaimed insurance money.

The decline in shares is likely a case of profit-booking, as the scrip edged sharply higher over the past couple of sessions.

The company said it received the order dated September 7, 2026, following an onsite inspection conducted by IRDAI in September 2019.

LIC's August performance puts the state-owned insurer firmly ahead of its private-sector peers on first-year premium growth.

The sharp move has added to the stock's recent gains. New India Assurance shares have risen 17.4% over the past five trading sessions and 32.8% in the last month. Over the past six months, the stock has surged 65.92%.

IRDAI has proposed a Public Insurance Registry to create a more transparent and connected insurance system.

IRDAI has barred Niva Bupa from opening new business locations for six months. Morgan Stanley sees the action as positive for the insurance sector.

Understanding common deductions can help policyholders navigate the claims process effectively and avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket costs.

The move removes the traditional rural-residence barrier and aims to make government-backed life insurance accessible to more citizens.

Policybazaar is also expected to submit its response to the show-cause notice within the prescribed timeline.