Page 7 - Latest Updates on IRDAI
Allow insurance, pension funds to invest in lower-rated debt: SBI chief
Dinesh Kumar Khara says this is needed to ensure money flows into infrastructure, as is the case across the globe
 "Allow insurance, pension funds to invest in lower-rated debt: SBI chief")
IRDAI proposes standard personal accident insurance product from April 1
Insurance regulator IRDAI proposed a standard personal accident product with common coverage and policy wordings across the industry, a move aimed at increasing penetration of the product
 "IRDAI proposes standard personal accident insurance product from April 1")
Irdai to bring in standard personal accident cover, max sum assured Rs 1 cr
All general and standalone health insurers will have to offer it from April 1, 2021; hospitalisation costs up to 10% of base sum insured covered
 "Irdai to bring in standard personal accident cover, max sum assured Rs 1 cr")
HC seeks govt, RBI views on plea seeking regulation of Big Tech in finance
The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought response of the Centre, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
 "HC seeks govt, RBI views on plea seeking regulation of Big Tech in finance")
Mandating insurance not the way forward to boost penetration: Irdai member
T L Alamelu says health insurers need to address trust deficit; regulator has tried to standardise areas of concern such as definitions, pre-existing diseases, among others
 "Mandating insurance not the way forward to boost penetration: Irdai member")
Health covers are not a last-resort offering
Covid will change the health insurance industry permanently. The perception of consumers towards insurance has moved from mere compliance or tax saving towards a protection standpoint
 "Health covers are not a last-resort offering")
Approval from IRDAI on Axis Bank stake hike expected by March: Max Life CEO
Earlier in October, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) did not approve Axis Bank''s proposal to raise its stake up to 29 per cent but scaled it down to an aggregate of 19.02% with the subsidiaries
 "Approval from IRDAI on Axis Bank stake hike expected by March: Max Life CEO")
Max Financial gets Irdai nod for share swap agreement with Mitsui Sumitomo
Irdai's approval takes Max Financial Services one step closer to the consummation of its deal with private lender Axis Bank
 "Max Financial gets Irdai nod for share swap agreement with Mitsui Sumitomo")
Irdai gives in-principle approval for Bharti AXA-ICICI Lombard deal
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) on Friday gave in-principle approval for the merger of Bharti AXA General with ICICI Lombard.
 "Irdai gives in-principle approval for Bharti AXA-ICICI Lombard deal")
Max Financial gets approval for share swap agreement with Mitsui Sumitomo
The transaction entails swapping Mitsui Sumitomo's 20.6 per cent stake in Max Life Insurance with 21.9 per cent stake in Max Financial Services
 "Max Financial gets approval for share swap agreement with Mitsui Sumitomo")
Irdai to bring in standard vector-borne disease cover of up to Rs 2 lakh
Policyholders can choose protection against any one or more ailments such as dengue, malaria, filaria, etc; price for every covered disease to be set separately
 "Irdai to bring in standard vector-borne disease cover of up to Rs 2 lakh")
Irdai extends electronic customer consent for life insurers by 3 months
Facility has been allowed for pure risk products, is available till next March
 "Irdai extends electronic customer consent for life insurers by 3 months")
Non-life insurers report marginal decline in October premium collections
This, despite good growth in premiums by standalone health insurers, aided by rise in demand for health plans in the country
 "Non-life insurers report marginal decline in October premium collections")
Merger of insurers: Irdai releases draft norms on shareholder compensation
Says those whose rights against the acquiring insurer have been reduced, must be paid compensation based on the residual value of assets
SAT clearing more cases now than before Covid-19 pandemic, shows data
August and September each saw over 80 appeals to the SAT
 "SAT clearing more cases now than before Covid-19 pandemic, shows data")
IRDAI panel to examine need for standard cyber liability insurance product
Irdai has set up a panel to explore possibility of a basic standard product structure to provide insurance cover for individuals and establishments to manage their cyber risks
Robust legal framework key for development of surety bonds market: IRDAI
An IRDAI working group has made a case for a robust legislation and ecosystem keeping in view the best international practices for promoting development of the surety bonds markets in the country.
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General Insurers should be allowed in surety bond biz: Irdai working group
This is because surety bond insurance is yet to develop in India and risk exposure under this business is significant compared to other more mature lines of business
 "General Insurers should be allowed in surety bond biz: Irdai working group")
Covid-19: Switch to comprehensive insurance policy for broader coverage
Waiting period gains of Covid policy stay intact
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Need to expand health insurance to include outpatient care: Irdai chairman
In light of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, health insurance has seen a surge in demand from consumers
 "Need to expand health insurance to include outpatient care: Irdai chairman")
