January 2026 - Insurance Times

Tata AIA introduces 'Shubh Family Protect' to secure multiple family members under one plan Tata AIA Life Insurance has unveiled its latest product, Shubh Family Protect, a first-of-its-kind term insurance…

Triple-riding a motorcycle not necessarily negligence: HC Gujarat HC has held that triple-riding a motorcycle does not inherently constitute negligence in the absence of any evidence, even as it is…

Permitting insurers’ investments in AT1 bonds and Tier 2 Capital of RBI regulated All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) December 19, 2025 1. Under the current regulatory framework, IRDAI allows insurers…

Policyholders generally treat term insurance as a hassle-free financial product. The policy is signed up, premiums are paid annually and the instrument needs no more upkeep to function efficiently. This…

From the Editor's Desk The recent amendments to India’s insurance laws, including the decision to permit 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI), have been widely described as transformational. While…

As we step into 2026, The Insurance Times wishes our readers, authors and advertisers a prosperous and purposeful New Year 2026. The Insurance Times, has now entered in 46th year…

Berkley branch becomes first P&C insurer in GIFT City with dual licences Berkley Insurance’s IFSC branch at GIFT City has become the first property and casualty insurer to hold both…

IRDAI proposes allowing insurers to invest 20% in debt of infrastructure SPVs The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) has proposed permitting…

Tier-II, Tier-III cities drive bulk of new health insurance policies Tier-II and Tier-III cities have emerged as the primary growth engines of India’s health insurance market, accounting for 62 per…

Insurers’ premium growth crosses 20% in November on GST relief India’s insurance sector recorded a sharp rebound in November, with both life and non-life segments posting over 20 per cent…