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Insurance customers struggle with complex policies: Praxis Global Alliance report
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (193+ words) A study by Praxis Global Alliance reveals that most insurance customers in India find policies complex, face delays and lack transparency in claims, and often receive less than the claimed amount. Hyderabad: A new independent study by Praxis Global Alliance,…...
Cashless Health Insurance: How It Works & Why It Matters
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (341+ words) Cashless treatment works quickly through the insurer's network of hospitals, where both parties already have an arrangement in place. However, with newer initiatives like "Cashless Everywhere,' you can get this benefit through non-network hospitals in most cases. Do check if…...
Term Insurance vs Whole Life Insurance: Which One Should You Pick
1+ week, 3+ day ago (481+ words) Mumbai: Picking the right insurance can be like finding your way through a maze. The most important thing is to remember that life insurance is nothing more than a promise. That promise is if you can't be there, your loved…...
Finding the best Po S in Bangalore for your industry: A complete guide
1+ week, 6+ day ago (453+ words) Selecting the right payment infrastructure has become a strategic priority for businesses operating in a dynamic market such as Bangalore. With evolving customer expectations and a growing reliance on digital transactions, the need for a reliable and adaptable platform is…...
Star Health to roll out two new affordable insurance plans with focus on tier II and III cities
2+ week, 2+ day ago (222+ words) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited plans to launch two new affordable health insurance schemes targeting tier II and III cities, while strengthening its presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with significant growth in claims settlement, premiums, and policy…...
Jet fuel hiked for foreign airlines, no change for domestic flights
2+ week, 6+ day ago (304+ words) Aviation fuel prices for international airlines rose about 5 percentage to dollar 1, 511. 86 per kl, while domestic carriers were shielded from hikes as authorities adopted a calibrated approach amid global energy volatility linked to geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices New…...
Editorial: India's health insurance paradox
3+ week, 6+ day ago (475+ words) Telangana Today India's health insurance sector is caught in a curious paradox: On the one hand, there has been a substantial expansion in insurance coverage over the last decade, while on the other, out-of-pocket medical expenses have soared to unsustainable…...
India's health coverage expands rapidly, insurance reaches nearly half the population: Govt
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (478+ words) A Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation survey shows health insurance coverage in India rose sharply from 201718 to 2025, alongside detailed data on medical expenses, hospitalisation costs, and rising non-communicable diseases across age groups New Delhi: A government survey showed on…...
UPI accounts for 49 pc of global real-time payment transactions: Government
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) As UPI marks its 10th anniversary, the government said India now accounts for 49 per cent of global real-time payments. The system processed 21. 70 billion transactions in January 2026 alone and has emerged as a global benchmark for digital payments. New Delhi: As India's…...
Singareni implements Rs 10 lakh free insurance scheme for natural deaths
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) Union Bank has expanded its existing Rs 1 crore accident insurance scheme for Singareni employees to include natural death coverage of Rs 10 lakh. The initiative, guided by Singareni CMD Dr Buddhaprakash Jyoti and Director Gowtham Potru, came into effect on April…...