3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (268+ words) Whalesbook Vakrangee and India First Life Partner to Expand Rural Insurance India First Life Insurance, which reported "7, 218 crore in total premiums and "1, 425 crore in individual retail premiums for FY25, is partnering with Vakrangee Limited This alliance aims to significantly expand insurance…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (288+ words) Whalesbook The overall industry's retail APE grew about 12%, but this number hides big gaps between insurers Some met their goals, while others fell short This shows that companies are handling market conditions very differently For example, HDFC Life Insurance saw…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (313+ words) Whalesbook Inflation Disconnect: Real Costs Rise Faster Than Headline Numbers While headline inflation in India has stabilized, a closer look shows persistent cost pressures in essential household areas Official consumer price inflation (CPI) was 3. 21% year-on-year in February 2026, up slightly from…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (263+ words) Whalesbook Industry Payouts and Financial Strength India's life insurance industry paid out "6. 30 lakh crore in benefits in fiscal year 2024-25, showing the sector's important role in household finances The IRDAI's Annual Report noted that "2. 33 lakh crore of this was from policy…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (322+ words) Axis Max Life Insurance is set to receive a "389 crore capital injection from Axis Bank through a preferential equity issuance, an investment aimed at fueling the joint venture's growth initiatives and strengthening its market position. Following this capital infusion, Max…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (287+ words) Whalesbook Pata hai, yeh jo shares giri hain na, uski sabse badi wajah hai Iran-related geopolitics Iski wajah se LIC jaise badi companies ke investment portfolio mein kaafi bada notional loss dikh raha hai Is pressure mein LIC, HDFC Life,…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (339+ words) Whalesbook Strong Premium Growth in Insurance Arms Bajaj Finserv announced its insurance subsidiaries, Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, achieved substantial premium collections in February 2026 Bajaj General Insurance collected "1, 094. 04 crore in gross direct premiums for February, bringing its year-to-date…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (273+ words) Whalesbook Leaders Drive February Growth in India's Life Insurance Sector February 2026 showed varied performance in India's life insurance sector Canara HSBC Life Insurance reported an even stronger showing: premiums rose 52%, and its retail APE grew 61% while total APE increased 51% These…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (344+ words) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported strong February 2026 results, with New Business sum assured soaring 31. 5% year-on-year to "1, 096. 13 billion. New Business premium also climbed 15. 7% to "21. 48 billion, showing healthy policyholder acquisition and income growth. This momentum marks a positive start to the calendar…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (291+ words) Canara HSBC Life Insurance's Debt Raising Committee has approved the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) worth up to "250 crore. The issuance will be on a private placement basis and the NCDs are proposed to be listed on the National Stock…...