BANKING & FINANCE
India’s Non-Life Insurance Premiums Increase 8.7% To ₹24,195 Cr In May
India’s non-life insurance industry reported gross direct premiums of ₹24,195 crore in May 2026, registering a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 8.7%, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. The growth was driven primarily by strong momentum in health insurance, particularly the retail health segment, along with sustained expansion in motor insurance. Private insurers gain market share […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 24, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Prudential Redraws India Play With ₹3,500-Cr Bharti Life Acquisition
Asia-focused insurance giant Prudential plc is sharply repositioning its India strategy with a ₹3,500 crore acquisition of a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Ltd, signalling a deeper long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing insurance markets. The transaction will see Prudential acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life from Bharti Life Ventures […]
CW Bureau
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May 17, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Shriram General Ties Up With Namdev Finvest To Expand Insurance Reach
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with Namdev Finvest Pvt. Ltd., marking the start of a collaboration aimed at strengthening insurance access and improving customer service delivery. Under the partnership, Shriram General Insurance will offer its range of general insurance products through Namdev Finvest’s established customer network and service infrastructure. […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 14, 2026
