Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod

India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.