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Effort Recession Takes Hold As Employees Pull Back From Extra Work
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (449+ words) 63 per cent of firms report lower discretionary employee effort. Gen Z expectations and AI are reshaping workplace engagement. Leadership trust remains key to boosting employee commitment. More than six in 10 Indian organisations are finding that employees are no longer as…...
Tier-3 Cities Drive Demand For Unlimited Health Insurance Cover; Surat Leads Premium Growth
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (665+ words) Tier-3 cities lead unlimited health insurance purchases at 41. 71 per cent Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets now drive nearly two-thirds demand Surat saw 45 per cent growth in average premium ticket size Health insurance buying is no longer concentrated in the country's biggest…...
Sold A Life Policy As An FD? Here Is How To Challenge Insurance Mis-selling
1+ week, 1+ day ago (645+ words) FD mis-selling can leave customers with long-term insurance commitments Free-look cancellation is fastest route after wrong policy issuance Written complaints to insurer and bank create crucial evidence trail A person may walk into a bank branch to place money in…...
Health Insurance Portability Does Not Guarantee The Same Premium
1+ week, 2+ day ago (524+ words) Updated on: 2 July 2026 2: 46 pm New insurer can reassess premium based on underwriting risks Higher sum insured may attract fresh waiting periods on added cover "Portability law does allow a policyholder to carry over into his/her new policy the credit…...
Why The Years Between 35 And 55 Can Put The Biggest Strain On Your Finances
1+ week, 3+ day ago (659+ words) Updated on: 1 July 2026 5: 51 pm Midlife financial pressure rises despite higher household income Health insurance and emergency funds can protect family finances Retirement SIPs should continue even during high-expense years For many households, the years between 35 and 55 are not marked by…...
Irdai Steps Up Checks On Dark Patterns In Insurance Sales
1+ week, 3+ day ago (666+ words) Irdai orders independent review of insurance dark patterns Regulator to examine online sales and customer journey practices Buyers should watch for pre-selected add-ons and hidden policy terms The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is tightening its watch…...
Irdai Set To Bring Out New Paper On Insurance Distribution Reforms
2+ week, 1+ day ago (651+ words) Irdai distribution reforms may review insurance sales and servicing rules Persistency could become key metric for insurer and distributor accountability Insurance regulator Irdai is expected to put out a paper shortly on changes to the way insurance products are distributed,…...
Thinking Of Crypto Staking? What Investors Should Know Before Getting Started
3+ week, 4+ day ago (463+ words) Crypto staking locks assets on blockchain networks to earn rewards. Validators confirm transactions under Proof of Stake, ensuring network security. Crypto investing is not limited to only investing or trading in crypto coins, popularly known as cryptocurrencies. Another popular option…...
Life Insurance Complaints Fall By Over 50 Per Cent In A Decade, Irdai Data Shows
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (812+ words) Life insurance grievances fell over 50 per cent in 10 years Complaint ratio dropped from 1. 08 per cent to 0. 42 per cent Life insurance protection gap still exceeds 87 per cent in India India's life insurance sector appears to be seeing a clear improvement in…...
What Every 30-Year-Old Should Know About Insurance
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (561+ words) Premiums for health, life and critical illness cover are typically lower when you're younger and healthier. A delay of five or ten years can significantly increase premiums and, in some cases, lead to exclusions or additional underwriting requirements. While employer…...