Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Acko hires Meta, Junglee Games executives to lead health, auto insurance businessesThe appointment comes at a time when Acko is preparing for an initial public offering(IPO). In April, ET reported that the Bengaluru-based ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Madhavan reveals the diet which helped his grandparents live till the age of 92 and 93Actor Madhavan shared his grandparents' diet, which included rice, sambar, rasam, and vegetables, contributing to their long lives. Fitness...
28 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Claim settlement and grievance redressal related performance will determine the incentives of top executives of insurance companies: IRDAIn a significant policyholder-centric move, IRDAI has linked insurance executive pay to customer-centric metrics like claim settlement and ...
26 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Less than 24 hours in Hospital? Know about health insurance coverage for day care treatments, surgeries, and emergency proceduresMany policyholders believe health insurance claims require a 24-hour hospital stay. However, modern policies cover numerous treatments comp...
20 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policiesChoosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features...
15 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Madhavan explains why he revealed his cook’s salary to son Vedaant: ‘Your toy costs more than… ‘Actor R Madhavan discussed his approach to raising his son Vedaant. He emphasized teaching gratitude by highlighting privilege and the hard...
13 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Inside the jury shaping the One Of A Kind Startup AwardsThe One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is seeking India's most promising internet-fi...
12 May, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Madhavan warns about the one habit that quietly develops childhood trauma in kids. 'I was called the shaitaan...'R Madhavan has reflected on his childhood and the way he was often labelled and judged by people around him, recalling that he was even cal...
03 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Flipkart names Sharayu Jadhav as VP Legal, Varun Gupta as VP Corporate DevelopmentFlipkart has appointed Sharayu Jadhav as Vice President of Legal and Varun Gupta as Vice President of Corporate Development. Jadhav returns...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Digital lenders wary of small biz; Mythos’ biggest security riskHappy Tuesday! Digital lending firms are turning cautious on term loan exposure to small businesses. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Acko plans confidential IPO filing to raise $250 million; targets $2.5 billion valuationDigital insurer Acko is gearing up for a confidential IPO, aiming to raise approximately $250 million and seeking a valuation between $2-2....
27 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plungeNew-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
General Atlantic-backed Indian insurer Acko eyes up to $2.5 billion valuation in IPO, sources sayIndia's Acko Insurance is targeting a valuation of between $2 billion and $2.5 billion in its planned initial public offering and is eyeing...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.23 PM IST