Insurance watchdog's latest move will ensure informed decisions (Calcutta News)
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority's (IRDA) recent move to make life insurers disclose the charges levied on their unit-linked policies (Ulips) would enable policyholders to make informed decisions, said a top official.

Merrill Lynch Life 'AA-' ratings off negative watch, affirmed - S&P (Sharewatch)
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it removed its 'AA-' counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Merrill Lynch Life Insurance Co and ML Life Insurance Co, collectively known as Merrill Lynch Life, from negative watch affirmed the ratings.