Life Insurance
Axis Max Life sees margin gains holding firm as product mix settles
CEO Sumit Madan rules out near-term product changes as VNB margins surge to 23.2%, buoyed by strong demand for retirement products, protection sales, and channel expansion.
3 min read18 Aug 2026Why life insurance should be part of your financial freedom plan, not an afterthought
Financial freedom requires more than wealth creation. Learn how life insurance, emergency savings and disciplined SIP investing can protect family finances, support long-term goals and build a stronger financial plan against unexpected life events.
3 min read15 Aug 2026Life insurance claim denied over non-disclosure? Why family won ₹1 crore after insurer failed to prove concealment
A Telangana consumer commission has upheld a ₹1 crore life insurance death claim after Tata AIA rejected it over alleged non-disclosure of an earlier policy proposal postponed on medical grounds.
3 min read15 Aug 2026Can you get a death claim on a lapsed life insurance policy? Here's what Consumer Commission says
The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules that while a lapsed life insurance policy does not entitle nominees to a death benefit, fairness may still require insurers to refund premiums in exceptional circumstances.
3 min read4 Aug 2026LIC sets board meeting date to declare Q1 results 2026. Check details
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will hold a Board meeting on August 6, 2026, to approve financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. Investors await updates on premium growth and profitability. The trading window will remain closed until August 8, 2026.
2 min read30 Jul 2026SBI Life cost ratio rises on GST, labour code impact as ULIP share slips
SBI Life’s costs rose on the GST exemption, higher employee expenses and reinsurance costs, even as profit grew 22%. A large group protection deal boosted growth but weighed on margins, while Ulips lost share to traditional products.
1 min read24 Jul 2026The Street resets its Nifty 500 bets. Here are the winners
The optimism reflects the underperformance of Indian equities relative to other emerging markets and the US, along with a moderation in valuations.
3 min read24 Jul 2026HDFC Life CEO Padalkar says protection is being left behind as India chases wealth
Vibha Padalkar reveals the challenges and opportunities in India's insurance landscape, calling for greater awareness and reform in policy practices. She argues for a shift in narrative from short-term returns to comprehensive coverage.
5 min read22 Jul 2026Can cooperative insurance become India’s next financial inclusion story?
The proposed national cooperative life insurer is about more than adding another player—it could shift India's insurance journey from expanding access to building financial resilience.
3 min read21 Jul 2026Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company shares hit a new high, logging 11% intraday gain; here's why
Canara HSBC Life Insurance share price surged over 11% on July 21 following a 20% rise in net profit to ₹28 crore for Q1 FY27. Key growth indicators include a 24% increase in net premium income and a 29% rise in Value of New Business.
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