Renewal of life insurers' policies, after 1 year, declines in June quarter

The 13th-month persistency rate of life insurers — an important metric indicating the retention of new policies — declined in the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26). Illustration: Uttam Ghosh......

Top four life insurance companies covered 14 mn fewer lives in FY25

Some of the leading life insurance companies have reported a sharp decline in the number of lives covered in FY25, largely due to a slowdown in credit-linked life insurance policies. Illustration:......

Budget key trigger for life insurance companies' stocks in near term

The data for individual weighted received premium (WRP) showed divergent trends for life insurers in December 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Overall, the industry’s......

HDFC Life gets GST demand orders of over Rs 27 cr

HDFC Life Insurance Company on Thursday said it has received GST demand orders of over Rs 27 crore for alleged short payment of taxes. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In two separate......