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Policybazaar bets big on claims, healthcare and customer support to build a full-stack Insurance ecosystem
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (350+ words) Building PB Fintech's Services Ecosystem Policybazaar's role starts before a policy is even bought. Over the years, the company has invested more than "3, 000 crore in generating awareness, aiding millions of Indians to understand what they actually need. But education alone…...
Private life insurers" paradox: Premiums rise, but 6. 6 crore fewer Indians are covered
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (802+ words) India's largest private life insurers are facing a paradox. At a time when the sector is reporting strong premium growth, expanding profitability and improving embedded value, its reach among Indians is shrinking. Data compiled from the annual reports of HDFC…...
Thinking of switching your health insurer? Here's why porting policy may be worth a look
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (702+ words) Perhaps your premium has jumped again this year. Or maybe you had a frustrating claim experience and spent days chasing paperwork and customer support. Sometimes the issue is simpler. You discover that a friend's policy offers better coverage, a larger…...
Karnataka insurance complaints rise sharply; policyholders allege claims rejected despite years of premiums
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (246+ words) Consumer disputes against banks and insurance companies in Karnataka continued to climb in 2025-26, with data from the Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (KSCDRC) pointing to persistent problems around claim rejections, service deficiencies and low consumer awareness, TOI reported. Banking-related…...
Indian companies Zoho, Sahasra pitch products, seek partnerships at mega tech trade event in Taiwan- Moneycontrol. com
1+ week, 2+ day ago (663+ words) Indian electronics manufacturer Sahasra and software firm Zoho showcased their products and services at a major technology trade event in Taipei this week, as they sought to attract customers and partnerships in overseas markets. While the event witnessed significant participation…...
Crypto sitting idle? Here's how you can earn passive income from digital assets
1+ week, 3+ day ago (653+ words) For a long time, most crypto investors followed a fairly simple strategy: buy Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, hold it for years and hope the value rises. But that approach is slowly changing. A growing number of investors now want their…...
OPINION | The Rising Cost of Healthcare: Why predictability in medical inflation matters for health insurance
1+ week, 5+ day ago (254+ words) Elevated levels of medical inflation and out-of-pocket expenses One of the'key'determinants'of the current'health insurance'landscape is the steady rise in healthcare costs.'Medical inflation in India continues to outpace general inflation, with industry estimates projecting annual increases of around 13%, driven by…...
LIC pivots to fintech, shelves health insurance plan to expand distribution
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (585+ words) Life Insurance Corporation of India has shelved its long-evaluated plan to enter health insurance and is now focusing on fintech as a potential new growth avenue. The move comes as the insurer looks to strengthen distribution capabilities and deepen its…...
Can NPS Swasthya complement your existing health insurance cover?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (492+ words) Healthcare costs in India have been climbing steadily, forcing many households to dip into savings even when they already have health insurance. Hospital bills may be covered, but routine doctor consultations, medicines, diagnostics, and long-term care often continue to come…...
Health insurance moving from hospitalization cover to preventive healthcare: Aditya Birla Health CEO- Moneycontrol. com
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (508+ words) The health insurance industry is moving beyond hospitalization coverage toward a preventive and promotive healthcare model, said Mayank Bathwal, chief executive officer of Aditya Birla Health Insurance. "However, this requires more than simply launching a product. It is fundamentally a…...