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'Rampant' Mis-Selling And Fake Policy Fraud Plague India's Insurance Sector: LIC Executive
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (277+ words) India's largest insurance provider LIC noted that massive mis-selling and fraud are rampant in India's insurance landscape even after IRDAI's recent moves to strengthen governing policies. Ratnakar Patnaik, Managing director at LIC, said that "mis-selling" was "rampant" in several parts…...
Rocket Intelligence Is the Best Competitive Intelligence Tool in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (780+ words) Why Rocket Intelligence is the best CI tool in 2026 Every other tool on the market, including Klue, Crayon, Kompyte, and Contify, is a variation on the 2018 battlecard model. Rocket Intelligence is the only platform that re-architects the category for the…...
Buy Health Insurance Online: Why Instant Policy Issuance Can Still Change After Underwriting
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (582+ words) Buying online feels fast and simple. You may fill out a proposal form, pay, and see a policy document right away. Many people think this means the cover is final. In most cases, that instant document is a convenience that…...
When You Make A Car Insurance Claim - Does GST Apply?
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (670+ words) Whether GST is reimbursed fully, partially, or excluded depends on the policy type, the insurer's calculation process, and whether the customer is eligible to claim input tax credit. Cashless claim settlement is common among policyholders today. In this format, the…...
Visa Rejection Risk: The Critical Need To Buy Travel Insurance Online From A Government-Approved Provider
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (368+ words) Updated 11 November 2025 at 15: 11 IST For many applicants, the visa file is immaculate until one detail goes unchecked: proof of compliant medical cover. Consulates often review an applicant's ability to handle unforeseen costs abroad, and incomplete documents can add friction to…...
Zero GST On Health Insurance Plans Sparks 38% Surge In Demand: Report
8+ mon, 10+ hour ago (395+ words) The government's move to remove Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance plans has triggered a sharp rise in demand, with the overall uptake for higher health insurance coverage surging by 38 per cent, according to a report by Policybazaar....
Health Insurance Renewals In Country Touch All-Time High Persistency In FY26: Report
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (343+ words) Health insurance renewals in the country have reached record-high persistency levels in FY26, driven by the rise of modular, cost-effective, and high-cover policies, according to a report by Policybazaar. The report noted that the last two years have seen a significant…...
GST Reforms: How Much Will Your Health Insurance Premiums Drop Starting Today?
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) In a significant relief for policyholders, the government has announced that health and life insurance premiums will no longer attract Goods and Services Tax (GST) from today. This step is expected to lower the cost of insurance, making it more…...
From Hospital Bills To Insurance Premiums: GST Cuts Put More Money Back In Your Pocket
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (529+ words) New Delhi: The 56th GST Council meeting held on 3rd September 2025 in New Delhi has brought major relief to households. Families will now pay less on insurance and healthcare, as the Council decided to cut or remove GST on many essential services…...
Life & Health Insurance May Get GST Exemption: What It Means For Your Premiums
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (478+ words) A panel of state finance ministers has backed the Centre's proposal to exempt individual life and health insurance from GST....