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Policybazaar ropes in Amitabh Bachchan for insurance awareness movement
Policybazaar has appointed veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. This move initiates a significant movement for health and term insurance awareness nationwide. The initiative aligns with IRDAI's vision of providing insurance for all Indians by 2047. Bachchan's established image of trust will encourage families to prioritize financial protection. This campaign aims to secure the future of over 140 crore Indians.
New India Assurance Company Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd, Star Health & Allied Insurance Company Ltd, FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd and R R Kabel Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 18 June 2026.
JM Fin on insurance: Retail health to drive growth; Star Health top pick
The brokerage said that it prefers Star Health in the space as it has recommended a 'Buy' rating on the stock for a target price of ₹650.
ICICI Lombard: AI Integration Lifts Growth Outlook — Buy, Sell or Hold? Read Motilal Oswal's Analysis
Leadership in motor insurance, accelerating momentum in retail health, expanding distribution capabilities, growing AI integration and a strong balance sheet remains ICICI Lombard's key growth drivers.
Retail health premium growth rises to 31% YoY in April 2026, anchoring non-life insurance sector: Kotak Institutional Securities
Indian non-life insurance saw robust growth in April 2026. Retail health premiums surged 31 percent year-on-year. Motor insurance also performed well. Private players and standalone health insurers are gaining market share from public sector companies. Commercial lines faced challenges, though marine and engineering segments showed resilience. This indicates a dynamic shift in the insurance landscape.
Star Health to launch affordable health insurance plans targeting tier 2, 3 markets
As healthcare expenses soar, Star Health is bracing for premium increases in the next fiscal year. In a proactive move, the insurer is rolling out a series of affordable health insurance options tailored for smaller urban areas. These plans will incorporate a curated list of hospitals to not only streamline costs but also enhance accessibility for policyholders in these communities.
Q4 Results Highlights: CEAT profit jumps 144%; Go Digit General Insurance profit up 29%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: It is an important day today with regards to results, as India's largest passenger car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and food delivery-to-quick commerce operator Eternal, will be reporting results today. Besides these, there are plenty of broader market names, such as Bandhan Bank, Sapphire Foods, Castrol India, CEAT, Star Health, Piramal Pharma, REC, Motherson Sumi Wiring, Sanofi India, Sanofi Consumer Health, Leela Palace Hotels and many others will be reporting their results today. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Jio, Allianz form 50-50 joint venture to set up non-life insurance company
The partnership will harness Jio’s massive digital reach and Allianz’s global expertise to build a ‘new model’ for general and health insurance in India, the two companies said on Wednesday.
Allianz, Jio Financial Services ink 50:50 insurance JV to tap India’s growing market
Jio Financial Services and Allianz Group are partnering to launch a new insurance venture in India. This 50:50 joint venture will offer general and health insurance solutions. It combines Jio's digital reach with Allianz's global insurance expertise. The venture aims to expand insurance access for individuals and businesses. Operations will commence after regulatory approvals.
Jefferies adds Groww, State Bank of India, 5 others to 23 buy ideas. Here’s the full list
Jefferies has updated its analyst top ideas, adding seven new stock recommendations across various sectors. These picks include State Bank of India, Groww, Star Health & Allied Insurance, Bharat Forge, JSW Steel, Eternal, and Max Healthcare, with significant upside potential highlighted for each.
Stocks to Buy: Here are seven new additions to the Jefferies 'bottom-up ideas' list
State Bank of India Ltd., Star Health Insurance Ltd., Groww, Bharat Forge Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd., Eternal Ltd. and Max Healthcare Ltd. are the seven new inclusions to Jefferies' Bottom-up top ideas list, which includes 23 stocks with "buy" recommendations and eight underperform calls. Here is a look at the seven new additions:
Buy Star Health; target of Rs 650: Emkay Global Financial
Emkay Global Financial is bullish on Star Health has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 650 in its research report dated April 29, 2026.