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Irdai to crack down on mis-selling as Insurance Bill 2025 tightens norms
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (416+ words) India's insurance regulator is set to enhance oversight on mis-selling through new legal amendments. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, empowers Irdai to regulate commission disclosures and conflicts of interest, particularly in bancassurance. These changes aim…...
Health insurance claim settlement lapses: Rs 1 crore penalty imposed on Care Health Insurance by IRDAI
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Insurance ombudsman reforms: New penalties, online complaint system and appellate authority
2+ week, 5+ day ago (556+ words) The Finance Ministry proposes major insurance ombudsman reforms. These changes aim to strengthen policyholder protection and improve claim settlement, but implementation and awareness remain critical for success....
Health insurance complaints doubled in 6 years, 80% of all grievances: Ombudsman reveals top claim rejection reasons
2+ week, 5+ day ago (382+ words) Health insurance complaints have doubled in six years, now accounting for 80% of all grievances. Ombudsman calls for healthcare industry regulator and urges insurers to simplify policy terms as post-Covid awareness remains limited despite rising penetration. Health insurance complaints have doubled…...
Unsure insurance: When health cover promises peace but delivers paperwork and panic
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Medicare Part B premiums hit record high for 2026, cutting into social security raises
4+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) Medicare Part B premiums will rise in 2026, and many older Americans may feel the increase in their monthly budgets. The higher premium will reduce part of their Social Security raise. CMS says medical costs are growing, and this is why…...
Have unclaimed insurance amount? Here’s how to check and claim your hidden wealth
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (764+ words) Over Rs 25,000 crore remains unclaimed in Indian insurance policies due to forgotten claims or unaware nominees. Tracking and claiming these dormant funds is now easier through insurer websites and the IRDAI's Bima Bharosa portal. It offers simple ways to check…...
Big blow to health care as Trump calls for changes in the way of providing health insurance to Americans; shares of Centene, HCA Healthcare and Molina Healthcare tumble heavily, check share price and what did Trump say
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) Trump's call to redirect federal healthcare funds directly to individuals, bypassing insurers, sent shockwaves through the market. Major health insurers like Centene, HCA Healthcare, and Molina Healthcare saw significant stock drops. Trump criticized insurers as "money sucking" and advocated for…...
November 1 countdown: Insurance costs about to spike for millions of Americans - details to know
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (86+ words) Millions of Americans may soon pay more for health insurance as the 2026 Obamacare open enrollment begins. Lawmakers are still fighting over whether to extend the special subsidies that keep costs low. If no deal is made, premiums could rise sharply…...
Zero GST on health insurance plans sparks 38% surge in demand: Report
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (541+ words) Health insurance demand has surged by 38 percent following the removal of GST. Individuals are now opting for higher coverage amounts, with the average sum insured increasing significantly. This trend is observed across various age groups and even in smaller cities....