Micro Insurance - Bottom of the pyramid

Insurance for low income people with affordable premiums, covering their basic necessities

Television - Influential insurance distribution channel

Television can act as an important distirbution channel in years to come. Recently in India (March 2010), HomeShop 18, India's leading TV shopping channel, has tied up with Bajaj Allianz to enter into the distribution of insurance services on its channel.

New Pension Scheme and Insurance

The launch of NPS and its role in Indian context makes interesting comparison with insurance and other related financial services areas such as mutual funds, other saving instruments.

Insurance in particular is closely linked with pensions and saving for the future. NPS too aims to do the same but with a slightly different operating model. Is India ready for NPS? How will this affect insurance? are some of the questions which need to be looked at.