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TREND | 27 Jun 2025, 04:13PM

Chola MS General Insurance strengthens footprint in North India

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Opens new zonal headquarters in Delhi, set up with an investment of 65 crore

Life insurers see the shine, seek Irdai nod to invest in gold ETFs

Economic Times | 27 Jun 2025, 06:39AM 2 more

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TREND | 25 Jun 2025, 10:44PM

WFM Asia offloads 2.84% stake in Star Health Insurance for 701 crore

Business Standard

Hong Kong-based WFM Asia on Wednesday divested a 2.84 per cent stake in Star Health and Allied Insurance Company for nearly Rs 701 crore through an open market transaction. Hedge fund manager WFM Asia, through its affiliate WF Asian Smaller Companies Fund, offloaded more than 1.66 crore equity shares or 2.84 per cent stake in Star Health and Allied Insurance Company, as per the bulk deal data on the NSE. The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 420.03 apiece, taking the deal value to Rs 700.86 crore. At the end of the March quarter, WFM Asia, through its arms WF Asian Reconnaissance Fund and WF Asian Smaller Companies Fund, owned a 3.48 per cent stake in Chennai-based Star Health and Allied Insurance. Meanwhile, SBI Mutual Fund acquired over 1.64 crore shares, representing a 2.8 per cent stake in Star Health for nearly Rs 690 crore. Shares were purchased at an average price of Rs 420 per piece. Details of other buyers of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company's sha

Gulf Tensions: What Happens To Marine Insurance In The Event Of War? Its Not Just Higher Premiums

NDTV Profit | 25 Jun 2025 5 more

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TREND | 24 Jun 2025

Galaxy Health Insurance launches new product with wellness-linked benefits

Business Line

Galaxy Health Insurance offers health-linked incentives and digital wallet credits to policyholders who maintain good health

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TREND | 23 Jun 2025

Kalpataru Raises Rs 708 Crore Through Anchor Allocation, Singapore Buys In 40% Stake

NDTV Profit

Other major investors comprise GSS Opportunities Investment I VCC, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance and ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund.

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance likely to go public in five years: MD

Business Standard | 23 Jun 2025 2 more

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TREND | 23 Jun 2025

Insurer held liable for delay in claim settlement

Business Standard

National Insurance ordered to pay interest and costs after consumer panel finds deficiency in service despite partial settlement of 73 lakh claim

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TREND | 21 Jun 2025

Millennials lead yoga adoption with 74% practising regularly: Report

Business Standard

A new study finds that 74 per cent of millennials include yoga in their daily wellness routines, making them the leading age group in regular practice, closely followed by Gen X at 70 per cent. Conducted by ICICI Lombard General Insurance with a sample of nearly 1,000 respondents across both metro and non-metro areas, the pan-India study released on International Yoga Day explores health practices, motivations, and awareness levels -- providing a snapshot of how Indians are weaving wellness into their everyday routines. "As stress and burnout become the new epidemic, yoga is not just making a comeback it's becoming a daily essential. India's timeless contribution to global health, yoga, offers a powerful, holistic path to living well. "Our latest report shows that 74 per cent of millennials now practise yoga regularly a compelling indicator that today's middle-aged are investing not just in longevity, but in ageing well," said Sheena Kapoor, head marketing, corporate communication

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TREND | 20 Jun 2025

Tata AIA launches 2 new funds for wealth creation, insurance cover

Business Standard

ULIP funds will tap high-performing stocks while serving retirement goals of investors

Heatwave Triggers Insurance Payouts: How Parametric Insurance Provides Respite To India's Climate Woes

NDTV Profit | 20 Jun 2025

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TREND | 19 Jun 2025

HDFC Life Insurance Dividend: Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify Details Here

NDTV Profit

HDFC Life's board had announced a dividend of Rs 2.10 per equity share.

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TREND | 15 Jun 2025

Mcap of 8 top valued firms erodes by 1.65 trn, HDFC Bank biggest laggard

Business Standard

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1,65,501.49 crore last week, with HDFC Bank taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in domestic equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark tanked 1,070.39 points or 1.30 per cent. While Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys witnessed net addition in their market valuations, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever Ltd faced erosion. The valuation of HDFC Bank tanked by Rs 47,075.97 crore to Rs 14,68,777.88 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of ICICI Bank tumbled Rs 30,677.44 crore to Rs 10,10,375.63 crore. The valuation of Reliance Industries dropped by Rs 21,516.63 crore to Rs 19,31,963.46 crore and that of State Bank of India eroded by Rs 18,250.85 crore to Rs 7,07,186.89 crore. The mcap of Hindustan Unilever Ltd dived by Rs 16,388.4 crore to Rs 5,44,893.71 .

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TREND | 14 Jun 2025

IRDAI relaxes norms, asks insurers not to deny, delay claims

Business Line

The IRDA also asked insurers towaive requirements such as FIR or post-mortem reports where official confirmations are available and settle the claim to the nominee as recorded in the policy