9+ hour, 4+ min ago   (244+ words) Ratings agency ICRA estimates that the industry's new business premium (NBP) will grow from Rs 4.3 lakh crore in FY26 to Rs 4.6 lakh crore in FY27, implying growth rates of 8.9% and 8.2%, respectively. Insurers have reported renewed demand since October, driven largely by improved…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (344+ words) Preventive care, AI-driven health platforms, and senior care could finally get the policy push they need in Budget 2026. As India gears up for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present the Union Budget 2026, industry leaders are highlighting the need for stronger…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (203+ words) As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, SBI Research has outlined a set of targeted recommendations for the insurance sector, focusing on improving penetration, strengthening consumer trust and building long-term resilience. The suggestions come amid concerns over slowing insurance growth and a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (614+ words) As the Union Budget 2026 draws closer, life and general insurers are calling for targeted fiscal and structural reforms to make insurance more affordable and accessible. Industry leaders say tax parity, digital infrastructure and climate-risk frameworks are essential to deepen coverage…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (427+ words) Rising dengue and lifestyle diseases push Indians toward higher health insurance cover, shows report'Business Today Illness patterns among Indians are undergoing a noticeable shift, with a sharp rise in infectious diseases such as dengue, malaria and common flu, alongside a…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (351+ words) I have just turned 18 and recently started my undergraduate studies. My parents have always covered me under their family health plan, but now that I am an adult, I keep hearing that it is important to have an individual health…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (607+ words) Several leading insurers, including Aditya Birla Health, Niva Bupa, Care Health, Star Health and ICICI Lombard, offer very compelling wellness propositions. I've heard that some health insurance companies offer wellness programs and discounts on premiums for maintaining a healthy lifestyle…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (278+ words) The surge in premiums is largely driven by robust performance in the individual segment, particularly non-single premium policies, reflecting a growing demand for recurring life insurance products. India's life insurance sector has seen a strong rebound, with new business premiums…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (355+ words) Produced by: BusinessToday Desk Most people don't fail financially because they're reckless " they fail because they don't plan. A clear money roadmap isn't optional; it's the backbone of long-term security. Without one, even savers with multiple accounts and investments risk…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (329+ words) In an age where medical inflation is outpacing income growth, having health insurance is no longer optional " it's'essential. But as experts warn, simply owning a policy'isn't'enough. The real protection comes from having the right add-ons that bridge coverage gaps most…...