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LIC to launch three new insurance plans on October 19, 2026: Annuity, health insurance and cancer cover to go on offer

Life Insurance Corporation of India is set to introduce three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. The offerings include LIC’s New Jeevan Dhara - II, LIC’s Health Shield, and LIC’s New Cancer Cover.

Date: 15/10/2026 / Source: The Economic Times
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Permanence of life insurance

Companies may come and go, or get merged, but policyholders’ rights are unaffected

Date: 21/09/2026 / Source: The Hindu
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Life insurers’ first-year premium jumps 33% in August, led by LIC

Life insurers’ first-year premium growth accelerated in August, with LIC driving much of the increase as private insurers also posted double-digit growth.

Date: 07/09/2026 / Source: CNBC
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When life policy changes hands

The regulator should make clear when the insurer may decline transfer of policies, and who will receive the death benefit

Date: 03/09/2026 / Source: The Hindu
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LIC's new Bima Platinum, Jeevan Raksha plans: What policyholders must know

LIC Bima Platinum vs Jeevan Raksha: Which New Plan Could Suit Your Needs?

Date: 02/09/2026 / Source: Business Standard
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LIC@ 70: An institution evolves

LIC completes 70 years, marking seven decades of insurance, financial protection and enduring customer trust.

Date: 01/09/2026 / Source: Financial Express
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India's Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27 Despite Global Woes, Beats Expectations

Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices in Q1 of FY 2026-27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, against Rs 75.46 lakh crore in Q1 of FY 2025-26.

Date: 31/08/2026 / Source: India`s Economy
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LIC may raise NSE stake, targets presence in every panchayat

Trust, Tech & Reach. As it turns 70, LIC focuses on digital transformation and deeper last-mile insurance penetration

Date: 30/08/2026 / Source: The Hindu
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LIC Q1 Results: Profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 13,492 crore, NPI up 7%

LIC Q1 Results: India's leading insurer Life Insurance Corp (LIC) on Thursday reported a 23% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit at Rs 13,492 crore in the first quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 10,986 crore a year ago.

Date: 06/08/2026 / Source: The Economic Times
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