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Half of health cover buyers in 20s let their policy lapse in three years
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (394+ words) The Times of India MUMBAI: More than half of young Indians, in the age group 24 to 34, who buy health insurance drop out within the first three years, exposing a structural weakness in policy retention. According to a Niva Bupa Health…...
Customised health insurance plans can save money but here's what to watch for
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (29+ words) The Times of India Customised health insurance plans can save money but here's what to watch for...
General insurers' premium growth rises to 9. 3% in FY26
1+ week, 5+ day ago (371+ words) The Times of India MUMBAI: The general insurance industry rebounded in FY27, with premium growth accelerating to 9. 3% from 6. 2% in FY26, driven by private insurers and strong demand for health cover. The stand-alone health insurance segment led the expansion, growing 19. 4%, which was more…...
Insurance company penalised for wrongful rejection of mediclaim | Chennai News
2+ week, 3+ day ago (261+ words) Insurance company penalised for wrongful rejection of mediclaim'The Times of India Chennai: The North District Consumer Commission has directed Star Health Insurance to pay a total of 66, 711 after wrongfully rejecting a mediclaim The insurer denied a 36, 711 claim, citing pre-existing diabetes,…...
Cancer claim denial backfires, insurer ordered to cough up Rs 5 lakh for Bengaluru resident | Bengaluru News
2+ week, 3+ day ago (464+ words) Cancer claim denial backfires, insurer ordered to cough up Rs 5 lakh for Bengaluru resident'The Times of India...
Rural India driving volumes in insurance
2+ week, 5+ day ago (243+ words) The Times of India MUMBAI: Rural India is not yet insurance's largest market The marginal rupee of growth is shifting to non-metros Nearly half of new premiums now come from rural-majority districts and cities with fewer than 10 lakh people, widening…...
Chinese Airlines Increase Fuel Surcharges Amid Rising Oil Prices | World News
2+ week, 6+ day ago (240+ words) China News: Chinese airlines, including Air China and China Southern, are raising fuel surcharges on domestic flights due to soaring oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict, affecting passenger travel costs significantly. BEIJING: Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier…...
Health cover switch sounds easy " until you try it
2+ week, 6+ day ago (259+ words) Health News: Health insurance portability was meant to let policyholders switch insurers without losing continuity benefits such as credit for waiting periods alre. Health insurance portability was meant to let policyholders switch insurers without losing continuity benefits such as credit…...
Universal health coverage by 2033 on govt roadmap, says FM Sitharaman
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (450+ words) The Times of India...
Why your health insurance claim may be rejected and what you need to watch for
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (33+ words) The Times of India Why your health insurance claim may be rejected and what you need to watch for...