Residence proof norms for micro-insurance products eased
Insurance regulator IRDA has decided to relax the requirement of written confirmation from banks as a proof of residence for micro-insurance policy seekers from remote areas.
Read moreInsurance regulator IRDA has decided to relax the requirement of written confirmation from banks as a proof of residence for micro-insurance policy seekers from remote areas.
Read moreThe proposed standard product on micro insurance for the insurance industry is expected to get the regulator’s nod in a month’s time and such off-the-shelf products would be available by March 2013. Read more
India is the world leader in micro insurance and regulating it from its budding stages and revamping its regulations are a must, feels a World Bank expert. Read more
India is a country with a population of 1.2 billion. It is estimated that 37% of the total population live below poverty line (BPL). Social security for BPL people is a matter of concern for the nation. In this article, coverage is given to micro insurance which is one of the important social security measures for poor people like farmers, workers, labourers, etc.
Read moreConcerned over the low penetration of insurance, the insurance watch dog, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has proposed to sell micro-insurance products through chemists, kirana and petrol pumps to increase penetration.
Read moreIndian insurance industry is booming. With the stock market booming and with more disposable incomes in the pockets of young and the employed, life insurance in on an upswing and the industry can expect 40% growth in 2005-06 with the right strategies. Read more
Low-income households are vulnerable to risks and economic shocks. One way for the poor to protect their health is through insurance. By helping low-income households to manage their health risks, micro-insurance can assist them to maintain a sense of financial confidence even in the face of significant vulnerability.