2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (465+ words) A medical emergency is possibly the fastest way in which the finances of any household can get into trouble. No matter how hardworking people in the household have been, even a week of treatment at a clinic or in a…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (730+ words) Health insurers price policies based on the cost of healthcare in a city and their past claims data. For example, hospital bills are higher in Delhi. Room rent, doctor fees, and surgery costs are all expensive. In Lucknow, the same…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (364+ words) You look at your policy and it feels sorted, because there's a number attached to it that sounds reasonably large, something like Rs 5 lakh or Rs10 lakh, and for most people that creates a sense of comfort that they're covered if…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (478+ words) The analysis is based on premium data from FY23 to FY25. It uses 2011 Census data to classify districts and cities by population and rural share. Premiums are mapped to the policyholder's place of residence at the time of purchase. The study only…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (479+ words) A lapsed'health insurance policy'can be reinstated, but it has to be done quickly.'Insurers usually allow revival within a stipulated period on payment of overdue premiums, occasionally with interest or a fresh health declaration. Most'health insurance policies'have a grace period…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (624+ words) April 07, 2026" 17: 11 IST When people buy life insurance, the first decision isn't about the insurer or the premium. It's about the type of policy. Most options fall into two broad categories: term insurance and traditional life insurance. They sound similar, but…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (451+ words) Many people worry about missing their health insurance renewal date. This is a common concern among policyholders, particularly when renewal timelines overlap with other commitments. Even a brief lapse can impact accrued benefits, which is why understanding renewal timelines and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (768+ words) A wave of layoffs at Epic Games has triggered widespread criticism after a terminally ill employee undergoing treatment for brain cancer lost not only his job but also crucial insurance coverage, prompting a response from chief executive Tim Sweeney. The…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (571+ words) Most people think of retirement planning in simple terms. Monthly expenses, maybe some travel, a comfortable lifestyle. What often gets underestimated is healthcare. And that's where things can go wrong. Because the truth is, medical costs don't just rise with…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago  (463+ words) When 58-year-old Rajesh Verma was advised a knee replacement, he assumed his Rs 5 lakh health insurance cover would take care of the Rs 3. 5 lakh hospital bill. What he did not realise was that one small step, that is, taking pre-approval…...