Composite licensing, fair play for PSU insurers

The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2024, if passed, will allow state-owned insurers to obtain composite licences to sell both life and non-life products, avoiding amendments to the Life Insurance Corporation Act of 1956 and the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972. The public sector life and general insurers are currently governed by separate parliamentary acts. “This…

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Insurance coverage lower than global average, notable gaps

This lag in insurance coverage presents opportunities for insurers. They can expand their reach in tier-II and tier-III cities and rural areas with low awareness and accessibility. “Insurance density in India is relatively low compared to global standards. Innovative distribution models can facilitate the inclusion of underinsured customers who are already covered by government schemes,”…

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