The Insurance Times October 2026 Contents
India’s First Monthly Journal on Insurance • Since 1981 THE INSURANCE TIMES October 2026 Issue Vol. XXXXVI | No. 10 | ISSN 0971-4480 Inside This Issue Get expert commentary, in-depth…
Global Insurance Lens for October 2026
Nepal Floods Expose the Limits of Disaster Insurance Nepal is facing a $4-5 billion reconstruction and rehabilitation bill following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods of August 26, but only a portion…
Life Insurance Pulse for October 2026
LIC Drives Life Insurance Growth as New Business Premium Rises 33% in August Life insurers recorded strong growth in new business premium (NBP) in August, with total premium collections increasing…
Health Insurance Watch for October 2026
Manipal Health Plans Multi-State Expansion with AI-Driven Healthcare Model Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd is planning to expand its healthcare presence across multiple states, including Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and…
Insurance Regulator Update for October 2026
IRDAI Tightens Oversight on Insurers’ Operating Costs The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) recent action against insurers breaching Expense of Management (EoM) limits indicates a stronger regulatory…
General Insurance Pulse for October 2026
Rs. 2.5 Lakh Crore Spent on Disaster Management in 11 Years: Amit Shah Around Rs. 2.5 lakh crore has been spent on disaster management activities over the last 11 years,…
From the Desk of Editor in Chief for October 2026
IRDAI’s consultation paper, Recalibrating Economics of Insurance Distribution, has generated considerable debate, particularly around commissions, expenses and mis-selling. Controlling excessive acquisition costs and ensuring value for policyholders are certainly desirable…
Recalibrating Insurance Distribution: Reform, But at What Cost?
IRDAI’s consultation paper, “Recalibrating Economics of Insurance Distribution,” could fundamentally alter the economics of selling insurance in India. The regulator proposes tighter commission limits, progressively lower Expenses of Management (EoM),…
India InsurTech Association (IIA) Annual Event 2026: AI in Insurance 2.0
The India InsurTech Association (IIA) will host its 5th Annual Event on 25 November 2026 at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, bringing together 1,000+ industry professionals from across insurance, InsurTech,…
Platform workers deal with high risks, have little protection
Platform workers in India face high exposure to workplace safety risks but have limited access to insurance, safety training, and mechanisms to report concerns, according to a nationwide survey by…