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ACKO, the Bengaluru-based insurtech firm, is expanding into car servicing and repair with its ACKO Drive Service Centres, targeting cars out of warranty. Initially launched in Bengaluru, plans include centres in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmed...

Mygate app, in partnership with Acko General Insurance, received an aggregator licence from IRDAI to distribute insurance policies, offering exclusive pricing and expanding product range.

Troubled fintech Paytm will increase focus on insurance distribution. It had earmarked Rs 950 crore to invest in the entity applying for the general insurance licence but it now expects to conserve that cash. The Noida-headquartered company will foc...

This is Pratik Bhakta in Bengaluru. Insurance startup Digit, by valuing itself at a discount of 25% to its last known private market valuation, seems to have stuck its neck out. And it’s a move that’s certainly got everyone talking.

In a major reform, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the ceiling of 65 years for a person to buy a health insurance policy. Additionally, the waiting period for pre-existing conditions has been reduced from ...

Backing of a large local investor, considerable net worth of promoter and founder are among key requirements laid down by the sector regulator.

Once again, Delhi has secured the top spot for car thefts, with Bhajanpura and Uttam Nagar identified as the most susceptible regions. According to a recent study by Acko, Shahdara, Patparganj, and Badarpur have emerged as additional high-risk areas...

Acko is eyeing profitability on the back of its general and health insurance segment turning earnings positive, founder and CEO Varun Dua said in an interview with investment bank UBS Global. Recently, Acko floated its life insurance company focussi...

Insurance coverage provides peace of mind and financial security for families during medical emergencies. Factors to consider when exploring insurance plans include comparing insurers, locking in young for lower premiums, calculating the needed cove...

Insurtech firms such as Bengaluru-based Onsurity and Pune-based Loop Health help employers offer group health policies to their employees and run a platform to offer employee wellness services, too. They want to capitalise on the Insurance Regulator...

After an expected spurt during the festive season, ecommerce sales saw a larger-than-usual dip in December. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Insurtech startups such as Acko and Digit have switched gears to health insurance which is a more long-term product despite starting with motor insurance, which is mandatory for vehicle owners in India, as their principal product.

An expert in AI, Bommanahal brings with him a wealth of experience, especially in the insurance and healthcare industries. He is also the founder of i3systems.ai, known for its AI solutions in insurance underwriting and claims processing. His entrep...

If you are planning to buy a new insurance policy or port your existing health insurance policy to a new insurer, do remember to check the latest claim settlement ratio of all insurers before finalising one. Irdai has released the claims payment det...

Amidst a funding winter, when startups are having to go the extra mile to justify every dollar of their valuation, InsuranceDekho stood out.

Under new chairman Debasish Panda, the regulator is engaging with the industry more than ever and looking to get the sector charged up.

Add-on covers are usually additional benefits that you can add to your comprehensive car insurance policy by paying an extra amount. To protect different parts of your car, there are specific add-on covers. If you don't understand what part of your ...

Acko has hired Amit Tiwari, an ex-Amazon India executive, to lead its life insurance business. One of the sources told ET that Acko is yet to get a formal nod from the insurance regulator IRDAI regarding Tiwari’s appointment.

In the fiscal year 2023, the combined ratio - an indicator of profitability, which is calculated by measuring the sum of incurred losses and operating expenses as a percentage of earned premium - rose for almost all general insurers.