
The concept of “save today for the needy days,” has been practiced since the evolution of mankind for storing, food grains, water, fossil fuels, to name a few items. Generation has been a witness to the conceptual changes where as the ideology has remained more or less unchanged. Today, the art of financial savings and investment has given rise to a new profession, Financial Planner cum Advisor, to impart professional advice, planning and monitoring of individuals portfolio.

The insurer retained its market leadership during FY26, accounting for 56.66% of the industry's first-year premium income and 65.16% of all policies sold in the country, according to its FY26 Annual Report released on Friday
ASIA Insurance Post 24/06/2026
The consequences of this lack of awareness are significant. At the beginning of FY2025, insurers were holding more than ₹9,305 crore in unclaimed amounts, including maturity proceeds, death claims and surrender values.

