2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (681+ words) Health insurance premiums cross Rs 1.2 lakh crore, signalling behavioural shift Growth driven by policy upgrades, higher coverage, add-ons Focus moving from affordability to adequacy amid rising medical costs Insurance now seen as essential, evolving financial commitment Some numbers signal growth,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (167+ words) Cashless hospitalisation has certain structural challenges which need to be bridged Insurers can approve claims only within the boundaries of the policy contract The scale of cashless adoption is significant, the presentation said. Nearly 66 per cent of health insurance claims…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (386+ words) For many people, health insurance is the safety net that prevents a medical emergency from turning into a financial burden. Yet, policyholders often find themselves confused while filing claims. Typically, insurers settle claims in two ways. Cashless service is available…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (641+ words) Updated on: 24 March 2026 1:1 pm CBDT releases 99-page FAQs for transition to Income Tax Act, 2025 Law simplified: sections cut from 819 to 536, forms from 399 to 190 Introduces single "Tax Year, replaces old AY/PY system Ensures continuity: PAN, TAN, filings, pending cases remain…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (554+ words) Irdai circular aims to make health policies simpler, comparable, clearer Innovation allowed, but within stricter rules on disclosures and benefits Instead of announcing sweeping reforms, the regulator has chosen a quieter route, tightening how products are put together and how…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (593+ words) Health insurance is often reviewed reactively like during illness, or just before a major life event. But maternity coverage doesn't work that way. Planning early doesn't eliminate the costs of healthcare. But it ensures those costs don't arrive as a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (522+ words) More people understand the need for coverage now. Yet, a significant gap remains between having a health cover and having enough protection. Lower premiums often come with hidden trade-offs. These may not be obvious at the time of purchase but…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (431+ words) Updated on: 13 March 2026 12:53 pm Banks are directed to monitor digital life certificate (DLC) non-submissions and contact the customers. Pensioners can submit their DLC through face authentication via smartphones. For more than 80-year-old senior citizens, India Post helps in submitting their DLCs....

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (774+ words) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's decision to exempt life and health insurance from GST has put a spotlight on these policies. From September 22, 2025, the day the new rule kicks in, these policies will come without any GST, reducing…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (234+ words) Patient suffered jaundice, hepatitis A, typhoid; liver tests spiked to 4000. Insurer called it "minor," ignoring vomiting, fainting, and severe weakness. Regulators mandate insurers justify every claim rejection; patients can appeal. The insurance company's medical assessment team reportedly described the condition…...