The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) announced that will soon allow private insurance companies to put forth their initial public offerings (IPOs), and raise funds through the stock market to further fund their individual expansion plans. Speaking at the 14th Annual Conference on Insurance, 'India Insurance: Turning 10, Going on 20', IRDA Chairman Mr J. Hari Narayan stated…

From July 1st 2011, health insurance policy holders in India will be able to change insurance providers, without the fear of losing their benefits from their previous policy. With the new initiative issued by the IRDA (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority), industry leaders in India predict an increase in competition among health insurance providers, as policy-holders will be afforded greater…