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Benefits, pitfalls of maternity cover you should be aware of before buying
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (121+ words) Business Standard Benefits, pitfalls of maternity cover you should be aware of before buying Watch out for sub-limits and waiting periods that often accompany this cover One subscription. Two world-class reads. Already subscribed? Log in Renews automatically, cancel anytime Here's…...
Insurance for All by 2047: What India needs to fix to meet the goal
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (634+ words) Business Standard The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has anchored its flagship vision to India's centenary year of independence 'Insurance for All by 2047' aims to provide every citizen with appropriate life, health, and property insurance coverage while…...
Hospital bills covered, care Isn't: The blind spot in planning for parents
3+ week, 4+ day ago (700+ words) Business Standard For many Indian families, buying health insurance for parents is seen as a critical step in financial planning It offers protection against large, unexpected hospital bills and provides a sense of security during medical emergencies But as India's…...
Parliamentary committees on insurance must expand scope, sharpen focus
4+ week, 1+ day ago (122+ words) Business Standard Parliamentary committees on insurance must expand scope, sharpen focus As India's insurance sector evolves, experts call for a dedicated parliamentary panel to address emerging risks, consumer protection and regulatory gaps One subscription. Two world-class reads. Already subscribed? Log…...
Non-life insurers log 9. 3% premium growth in FY26 amid GST relief
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) Health insurance growth and GST rate cuts drive premium expansion, even as accounting changes and crop insurance decline weigh on overall industry growth Non-life insurers log 9. 3% premium growth in FY26 amid GST relief Health insurance growth and GST rate cuts drive…...
Bima Sugam to roll out standardised life, health, motor insurance this year
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (117+ words) Bima Sugam to launch standardised products in life, health, motor segments'Business Standard Bima Sugam to roll out standardised life, health, motor insurance this year Irdai to set up Public Insurance Repository to strengthen data infra One subscription. Two world-class reads....
Irdai clears Allianz Jio Reinsurance, Kiwi General Insurance to begin ops
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) Business Standard The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) on Monday approved two insurance entities " Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General Insurance " to begin operations in the country. In a press release following its 134th board meeting, the regulator…...
Healthcare's pricing opacity demands regulation: Star Health MD & CEO
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (92+ words) Star Health sees 50% surge in demand after GST waiver on health policies as it targets "30, 000 crore premium by FY28 and calls for a healthcare regulator Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic Digital…...
US, UAE, Canada NRIs fuel 126% jump in India health insurance cover: Report
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (414+ words) Business Standard Non-Resident Indians from the Gulf to the United States are increasingly turning to India for medical treatment, drawn by lower costs and easier access to health insurance, according to data from Policybazaar Purchases of health policies by NRIs…...
UPI emerges as the most preferred mode for transactions now: Report
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (314+ words) UPI has emerged as the most preferred mode of transaction, surpassing cash transactions, and there is a need for targeted interventions to strengthen Ru Pay debit card usage, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, a report said. The Department of…...