- The government has announced welfare measures for Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees, benefitting over 13 lakh agents and 1 lakh regular employees.
- The measures include an increase in the gratuity limit, availability of renewal commission for reappointed agents, and an expansion in term insurance cover.
- Family pension will be offered at a uniform rate of 30%, and the measures aim to boost the penetration of insurance in India.