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Indian Insurers Urge GoI to Issue Zero-Coupon Bonds to Manage Long-Term Risks

Indian Insurers Urge Government to Issue Zero-Coupon Bonds to Manage Long-Term Risks

Indian insurance companies have requested the introduction of zero-coupon bonds and other sovereign debt instruments to better manage long-term liabilities and expand their investment options, as reported by Bloomberg. This appeal, made to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has reportedly been discussed with the Finance Ministry, according to individuals familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Insurance agents could soon tie up with multiple insurance companies

Insurance agents could soon tie up with multiple insurance companies

The Indian government has proposed amendments to the Insurance Act to allow agents to partner with multiple insurers across life, general, and health insurance categories, breaking the current restriction of one insurer per category. This reform aims to enhance competition, expand consumer choices, and modernize the insurance sector. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) will draft regulations to manage these changes, ensuring transparency and addressing potential conflicts of interest. Stakeholders have been invited to submit feedback by December 10, 2024.

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Why insurance is crucial for financial security? Know from insurance experts

Insurance is crucial for financial security and because of the unfortunate COVID-19, there has been a substantial improvement in awareness. Despite understanding the importance of insurance, people tend to postpone purchasing a policy, often due to misconceptions about the costs or a belief that they can delay it without consequence.

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Will ‘Sabse Pehle Life Insurance’ Campaign get attention?

Will ‘Sabse Pehle Life Insurance’ Campaign get attention?

The insurance industry has launched a similar initiative called “Sabse Pehle Life Insurance” aiming to boost life insurance penetration in India. The Life Insurance Council announced this campaign to enhance awareness and help people understand the importance of life insurance. The campaign provides an opportunity to distinguish between pure protection products and protection-cum-investment products.

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Use technology to make insurance affordable, says Irdai chairman Panda

Use technology to make insurance affordable, says Irdai chairman Panda

High operating and distribution costs and inflated hospital expenses have kept the cost of health insurance products elevated, making them unaffordable for a section of the society, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) Chairman Debasish Panda said on Tuesday. “We have to look at ways of reducing expenses to make insurance affordable,” said

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