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ProTec General gets IRDAI licence; regulator rolls out governance, policyholder reforms

July 30 2026

The reforms are aimed at easing operational rules for insurers and improving accountability in insurance sales.

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Sanlam secures regulatory nod to increase stake in Shriram Life by a further 2.8%

June 11 2026

Sanlam’s latest investment in Shriram Life, via a preferential issue, follows its March acquisition of a 14.72% stake.

Liberty raises stake in India unit to 74%

May 19 2026

The move marks its second increase in less than a year as the group builds its position in the country.

Chubb weighs potential return to India after hiatus — report

April 20 2026

Non‑life insurance is the likely focus for the US-headquartered insurer, with strategic options still under review over the coming months.

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Sanlam completes 14.72% stake acquisition in India's Shriram Life

March 30 2026

The deal marks the South African group’s latest step to expand its footprint in India’s fast-growing insurance market.

New MGA regime flagged as last-mile growth lever for India’s insurance market

March 17 2026

Newly recognised MGAs can bind policies and underwrite risks locally, offering a faster route to regional and niche product growth in India.

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India eases FDI rules for land-border investors with new beneficial ownership threshold

March 17 2026

The revisions address concerns that LBC restrictions were suppressing inflows from global funds with incidental land-border exposure.

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Bangladesh to scrap 50% reinsurance cession rule, liberalise equity caps for US insurers

February 19 2026

The removal of reinsurance cession requirements could open opportunities for global reinsurers to compete more directly for Bangladeshi risks.

India formalises 100% FDI in insurance under automatic route

February 17 2026

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has published details on India's 100% FDI for the insurance sector.

IRDAI tightens framework for foreign insurers’ liaison offices in India

February 14 2026

IRDAI’s revised rules widen extension criteria for liaison offices to cover bilateral trade importance, FDI inflows, technology transfer and market development.

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South Korean insurers eye India entry amid easing of FDI norms — Report

February 6 2026

Three South Korean insurers have held early stage discussions with Indian players, advisers, and the regulator, as they look to enter the US$130bn market.

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Swiss Re projects 6.9% annual insurance growth for India to 2030, driven by reforms

January 20 2026

Regulatory changes and digital innovation are set to boost insurance demand across India’s life and non-life sectors.

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