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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Fairfax's US$5.6bn IDBI Bank bid includes plan to combine lender with Digit insurers
October 15 2026
Fairfax said Digit and IIFL Capital would retain their existing management teams while gaining access to IDBI Bank's customer base and distribution network.
IRDAI repeals dividend repatriation framework for foreign-owned intermediaries
IRDAI repeals dividend repatriation framework for foreign-owned intermediaries 
September 23 2026
The move removes the requirement for prior regulatory approval to repatriate dividends and aligns intermediary rules with India's revised insurance and foreign investment framework.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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