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IRDAI constitutes P J Joseph committee to review third party motor cover costs

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a 16-member committee to examine motor third party insurance pricing aspects and make recommendations on the premium...

July 29, 2018

IRDAI constitutes Suresh Mathur Committee to review regulations governing Insurance Marketing Firms (IMF)

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has set up a 10-member committee to review norms related to Insurance Marketing Firms (IMF) with an aim to increase insurance...

June 19, 2018

Claim Ratio under National Health Protection Mission

Claim ratio is calculated as the total value of all claims paid by the company divided by the total amount of premium collected in a financial year. A...

May 21, 2018

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger

This technology was first used in bitcoins and other crypto-currencies. It uses single shared ledgers to store information. Advanced cryptography technology is used to make sure that information...

April 13, 2018

RBI launches Ombudsman Scheme for NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched Ombudsman Scheme for redressal of complaints against the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The scheme will provide a cost-free and expeditious...

February 25, 2018

Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company won “2017 General Insurance Company of Year” at 21st Asia Insurance Industry Awards

Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company has won the ” 2017 General Insurance Company of the Year” award at the 21st Asia Insurance Industry Awards. The Health Insurance Company...

November 9, 2017

19 insurers remained profitable in 2015-16

IRDAI’s annual report has stated that out of 24 life insurance companies, only 19 insurers remained profitable in 2015-16. The life insurance industry has reported a profit of...

December 19, 2016

PCOs, Kirana shops, petrol pumps, to be new Insurance Agents

With the aim to expand the reach of insurance in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has suggested to permit owners of kirana shops, fair...

July 29, 2012    Government Schemes Current Affairs

Rs 2,000-cr pharma research fund : Exim Bank

The Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will utilize Rs 2,000-crore fund in research activities for the pharma sector. It is being done to increase exposure in...

July 27, 2012    Government Schemes Current Affairs

Odisha, LIC sign agreement to insure 8 lakh kendu leaf pluckers

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July 22, 2012

IRDA unveils portal to educate public on insurance

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) started a website to educate consumers for buying insurance services. Website: www.policyholder.gov.in The website will offer valuable information for the benefit of...

June 27, 2012

Steps Taken By Government for development of Hotel Industry

GoI has taken several steps to boost development of hotel accommodation in India. Some of the important steps taken in the recent times are:- Hotel and Tourism associated...

January 31, 2012

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