Cashless health insurance claim rejected? You may still get your claim settled; here’s howCashless health insurance claims are often rejected due to documentation or procedural issues, not outright denial. Understanding the reaso...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per centHDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
SpaceX crypto traders are betting on a $2.2 trillion valuationCrypto traders are valuing SpaceX at $2.2 trillion, significantly higher than its IPO price of $135 per share, ahead of its trading debut. ...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Why Rs 1 crore term insurance cover in 2026 may not be enough for many familiesFamilies need more than ₹1 crore in term insurance. Rising expenses and loans mean a higher cover is essential. Experts suggest ₹1.5 crore ...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
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
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
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
Insurers resist as customer comfort weighs on exec payIndian insurers are opposing new rules for executive pay. The regulator wants to link compensation to customer service, not just profits. I...
20 May, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Latest claim settlement ratio of health and general insurers released by IRDAI in 2026: Niva, Acko, Aditya Birla, Galaxy lead; Shriram, IFFCO Tokio fall below 90%Policyholders expect prompt claim settlements from insurers. The article highlights the importance of checking the claim settlement ratio, ...
16 Feb, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Latest claim settlement ratios of all Indian life insurance companies in 2025; Axis Max and HDFC retain top spot with over 99%; Reliance Nippon lags at 94%The IRDAI has released the claim settlement ratios of all Indian life insurers for FY 2023-24, revealing that 96.82% of life insurance poli...
13 Nov, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
How well does health insurer settle claims? Latest Irdai incurred claim ratio of general, health insurance companies in IndiaIncurred claim ratio of general, health insurance cos: If you are planning to buy a new insurance policy or port your existing health insur...
26 Dec, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Latest claim settlement ratio of life insurance companies in India released in 2024Claim settlement ratio is one of the crucial metrics that give you a rough sense of how the insurance company honours the policyholders' cl...
07 Mar, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
How good is your health insurer? Latest incurred claim ratio of general, health insurance companies in IndiaIf you are planning to buy a new insurance policy or port your existing health insurance policy to a new insurer, do remember to check the ...
08 Jan, 2024, 12.46 PM IST
Latest life insurance claim settlement ratios of insurance companies in IndiaClaim settlement ratio is a percentage of claims that the insurer has paid out against the number of outstanding claims during a financial ...
15 Mar, 2023, 05.54 PM IST