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Pillars of the Republic: Securing your family’s financial constitution this Republic Day

Parliament has cleared the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising the FDI limit in insurance to 100 per cent and easing entry norms for foreign reinsurers. The reforms aim to improve capital access, strengthen solvency and boost competition, though near-term profitability pressures are likely to persist.

This new law could reshape India’s insurance sector

India’s insurance sector is set for a steady Q3 FY26, backed by GST-led demand recovery across life, general and health insurance. While premium growth is likely to strengthen, higher commissions and tax-related costs may continue to pressure margins, keeping profitability in check.

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LIC has partnered with Sahaj Insurance Services to expand life insurance access in rural and semi-urban India. Using Sahaj’s assisted digital network, the collaboration aims to make insurance simpler and more inclusive, helping LIC reach underserved communities and strengthen financial protection at the grassroots.

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Most couples know that finances matter, but many wait too long to actually talk about it. Yet this is exactly the phase where honest conversations can set a foundation that lasts decades.

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IRDAI has tightened motor insurance claim-settlement rules, mandating transparency, board-approved policies and faster processing. Complaints have declined, AI-based assessments are being used for smaller claims, and surveyors face stricter oversight to protect policyholders.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the&nbsp;Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, in Parliament.&nbsp;

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Nirmala Sitharaman tables 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha' insurance amendment bill in Parliament

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The Union Cabinet has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill, proposing 100% FDI in Indian insurers, allowing foreign companies full ownership subject to key leadership roles being held by Indian citizens. The Bill also enables mergers with non-insurance entities and introduces a dedicated policyholder fund. However, proposals for a composite unified licence, open-architecture agents and reduced net-worth norms for small insurers have been excluded.

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The Centre has planned major amendments to the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017, including changing the name ombudsman to 'Insurance Ombudsman'.&nbsp;

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Financial independence, achieved by starting early and using balanced plans like HDFC Life Click 2 Invest ULIP, grants freedom and security at every life stage.

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Indians are increasingly buying insurance online due to transparency, control, and convenience, shifting from old paperwork to a fast, self-directed, digital financial choice.

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Early retirement requires a plan: define your "why," calculate needs, invest smartly, clear debt, stay mentally ready, and consider pension schemes like HDFC Life Click 2 Retire.

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To stay financially secure this festive season, set budgets, avoid impulse buys, track spending, and prioritize saving/investing (e.g., HDFC Life Click 2 Invest).

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Health insurance renewals in the country have reached record-high persistency levels in FY26, driven by the rise of modular, cost-effective, and high-cover policies, according to a report by&nbsp;Policybazaar.&nbsp;

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) attracted strong investor interest on the first day after the government scrapped goods and services tax (GST) on individual traditional life insurance policies.&nbsp;

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The Republic of India rests on four pillars -- legislature, executive, judiciary and media.
 

Parliament has cleared the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising the FDI limit in insurance to 100 per cent and easing entry norms for foreign reinsurers. The reforms aim to improve capital access, strengthen solvency and boost competition, though near-term profitability pressures are likely to persist.

India’s insurance sector is set for a steady Q3 FY26, backed by GST-led demand recovery across life, general and health insurance. While premium growth is likely to strengthen, higher commissions and tax-related costs may continue to pressure margins, keeping profitability in check.

LIC has partnered with Sahaj Insurance Services to expand life insurance access in rural and semi-urban India. Using Sahaj’s assisted digital network, the collaboration aims to make insurance simpler and more inclusive, helping LIC reach underserved communities and strengthen financial protection at the grassroots.

Most couples know that finances matter, but many wait too long to actually talk about it. Yet this is exactly the phase where honest conversations can set a foundation that lasts decades.

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