Valuations support ICICI Prudential Life despite margin challenges

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU) disappointed the market even though some analysts said the Q3FY25 results were in line. Most analysts cut margin estimates. The insurer reported M9FY25......

Life insurers turn to policies with high value

Life insurers shifted their focus to selling high-value policies in October as the transition to new surrender value norms, effective October 1, limited their ability to roll out all products in......

'Should end fourth quarter on a robust note'

'We have opened 100 branches in the last one and a half years. Our manpower is also in place.' Photograph: Kind courtesy HDFC Life Insurance The new surrender value norms, which came into effect......

Don't sell Ulips as investment products: Irdai to insurance companies

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked life insurance companies not to advertise unit-linked plans as investment products in a recent circular. Illustration:......