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Associate in the General Corporate Practice at the Mumbai office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Aryan can be reached at aaryan.wasnik@cyrilshroff.com

Policy Wordings - Lost in Translation?

The reasons for lower insurance penetration in India are multifaceted. However, one of the main factors is limited financial literacy and awareness. Typically, legalese in the policy document makes interpretation and  understanding a challenge. Globally, the World Bank, OECD, and several other associations/ authorities have expressed the need for transparent communication to build consumer trust and confidence in the insurance industry. Given the current Indian demographics, the need of the hour is to simplify policy wordings to assist in greater financial awareness and aid the goal of insurance coverage for all.Continue Reading Policy Wordings – Lost in Translation?

Forceful selling of Insurance by Automobile Dealers call for Regulation

Background

Automobile sector in India has been growing at a rapid pace, contributing to over 7% of India’s total Gross Domestic Product[1]. With annual sales exceeding 20 million passenger vehicles the mandatory vehicle insurance requirement has led to a commensurate increase in motor insurance business sales. This sector now constitutes 45% of the overall business of general insurance in India.[2]Continue Reading Forceful selling of Insurance by Automobile Dealers : Call for Regulation