1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (303+ words) Digit Insurance stated that it settled over 1 million claims across all lines of business in FY 2025-26. As part of its 14th Transparency Report, the company also disclosed service and claims-related turnaround times (TAT), outlining its performance against regulator-set timelines. The company…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (440+ words) An expected Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rate revision will also improve viability for hospitals while decreasing out of pocket payments for patients. If this growth rate is achieved, it will be the fifth consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth....

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (362+ words) The acquisitions of Pendra Care and Citieffe marked a major step forward in Polymed's long-term strategy. These were not transactional decisions, but carefully considered moves aligned with our vision of building a comprehensive, innovation-driven Med Tech platform. The acquisition of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (255+ words) The real cost of an emergency This is where critical cover helps. On diagnosis of a serious illness like cancer, heart attack, or kidney failure, it provides a lump sum payout that can be used for treatment, care, or daily…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (132+ words) SBI General Insurance has announced the launch of its retail health insurance product " Health Alpha." The product provides wide range of sum insured options ranging between Rs 5 lacs to unlimited sum insured. Policyholders can opt for a long-term policy option…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (387+ words) Prime Minister Modi's advance "historic Diwali gift to the nation', in the form of Next-Gen GST reforms has been hailed by all industry segments. But can the government ensure speedy implementation, and monitor that benefits filter down to consumers and…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (525+ words) The GST Council on Wednesday approved changes to the indirect tax system, replacing the current four-tier structure of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent with a two-rate framework of 5 and 18 per cent, and introducing a special 40 per cent slab for select items. The…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (184+ words) Gaurav Dubey, Founder and CEO of Livlong 365: While insurers will need to recalibrate their models in light of the withdrawal of input tax credit, the broader impact is overwhelmingly positive. This change transforms insurance from being perceived as a discretionary…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (465+ words) The report notes that the average insurance claim amount for NRIs ranges from $2, 000 to $15, 000 for elective procedures, and from $20, 000 to $40, 000 for more complex surgeries'still much lower than treatment costs abroad. There has also been a 125 per cent increase in health…...