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Hidden "room rent" clause in health insurance can cost you thousands | Expert explains

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (351+ words) The room rent clause is a condition in your health insurance policy that defines which room category you are eligible for during hospitalization. Modern plans categorize this as: " General Ward - multiple beds, shared space " Shared Room - 23 beds, semi-private " Single Private…...

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Why health insurance claims get rejected and what CSR really means: Top insurers ranked by claim settlement ratio

20+ hour, 52+ min ago  (492+ words) Do you have health insurance? A constructive answer to this question can save you lakhs later in life. This is because health insurance is often seen as a financial safety net. Still, for most policyholders in India, the real test…...

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SBI Life Insurance Q4 Results: Net profit slips 1% Yo Y to "804 crore; premium income up 16% | Stock Market News

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (292+ words) SBI Life Insurance Company announced its March quarter results for FY26 after-market hours on Wednesday, 22 April, reporting a 1% year-on-year decline in net profit to "804 crore in Q4 FY26. In the same period last year, the company had posted a net profit of "814 crore....

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Govt plans health claims index to boost transparency, standardise insurance pricing

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (885+ words) In an effort to make health insurance pricing more transparent and claims processing more predictable, the Centre plans to build a public "Health Claims Index" using data flowing through the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), according to two officials aware…...

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Niva Bupa Re Assure 3. 0 vs HDFC ERGO Optima Secure+: Which health plan is worth your money in 2026?

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (234+ words) In today's age of rapidly escalating medical costs and unpredictable health shocks, choosing the most appropriate health insurance plan is indispensable. This is because it can make or break your financial stability and peace of mind. Without a proper health…...

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6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (18+ words) Health Insurance Port: " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " "-" " " " What is Health Insurance Port: " " " " " "? " " " " " " " ", " " Health Insurance Port: " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " "-" " " " How to Port Health Insurance: " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "? " " " " " (IRDAI) " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " " "? " " " " " " " " " " " ", " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "?...

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Buying term insurance? 6 costly mistakes you must avoid to protect your family

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (741+ words) A common mistake is choosing a sum assured that is too low. This is primarily done to keep premiums affordable. Still, the core idea is overlooked. To keep your family truly protected, you should have adequate coverage, ideally 15-20 times your…...

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10 lakh health insurance: Is it enough in 2026 amid rising medical costs? 6 key factors to consider

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (481+ words) In the year 2026, a "10 lakh insurance cover is still marketed and promoted as "sufficient" for an average family in the country. Yet, given how medical inflation is rising, such a figure may fall short in major cities, especially for critical…...

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How to lock in premiums and navigate portability while upgrading health insurance?

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (559+ words) I am 38 years old, a salaried professional with a family floater health insurance plan of "10 lakh that I purchased five years ago. My insurer recently offered me an upgrade to an "unlimited sum insured" plan, and I also came across…...

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Malaysia rolls out WFH, China mulls fuel surcharges on domestic flights - how Asia is coping with fuel crisis | Today News

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (451+ words) Governments and airlines across Asia are scrambling to contain the economic fallout of surging fuel prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, with Malaysia introducing remote work policies for civil servants and Chinese carriers moving to raise fuel surcharges. The…...