NBFCs eye rate hikes, higher fees to offset insurance income hitNon-bank lenders and housing finance companies are expected to raise lending rates in response to proposed regulatory changes. This adjustm...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
LIC shares fall 3% as Q2 VNB misses estimates. Jefferies cuts target but lists 3 reasons to buy the stockLIC reported a 20% year-on-year rise in Q2 consolidated net profit to Rs 12,115 crore, while net premium income grew 16% to Rs 1.47 lakh cr...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
US hospitals brace for tougher 2027 as coverage losses and Medicaid cuts loomUS hospital operators are experiencing revenue pressure due to an increase in uninsured patients affecting their operating margins. The exp...
05 Nov, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Life Insurance Corp of India reports higher premium income in H1, net profit rises around 22%Life Insurance Corporation of India reported a 21.52% increase in net profit for the first half of FY27. Total premium income rose by 11.64...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Have third-party insurance for your car or bike but no passenger cover? Here's how to add it without cancelling your policyExciting changes are coming to motor insurance in India! Starting December 15, 2026, policyholders can enhance their coverage with legal li...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Niva Bupa Q2 YoY profit after tax soars 124%Niva Bupa Health Insurance reported an impressive 124% year-on-year profit surge in the second quarter, leading to a profit after tax of ₹1...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Meet Xavier Becerra, who becomes California's first Latino governor in over a century, defeats Trump-backed Steve Hilton; know about his political journey and what lies aheadXavier Becerra was born in Sacramento, California. His father was born in Sacramento and raised in Mexico, while his mother was born in Mex...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Insurance agent deposits Rs 35 lakh cash collected from policyholders in his bank account, gets tax notice; he fights and wins in ITAT JaipurPolicyholders gave Rs 35 lakh cash as insurance premiums which agent deposited in his bank a/c; Income Tax Dept sent agent notice for unexp...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Planning robotic surgery? Your health insurer may pay only 50% of the hospital bill: Know what to checkRobotic surgery is increasingly covered by health insurance in India, but not without complications. Despite having a high sum insured, pol...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Irdai mandates four-tier structure for motor insurance from Dec 15Irdai will implement a four-tier structure for motor insurance covering private cars and two-wheelers. Customers will have the option to se...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
These 11 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 33% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is too early to read a lot into the divergence seen in the stock price movements of private and PSU banks on Tuesday. Neither can it be ...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
How digital distribution shifts the balance of power towards the customerThe insurance sector grapples with pressing issues like mis-selling and customer complaints, which hinder the efficacy of policies. However...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Should my OCI son continue his Indian health insurance policy or take a new one?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My son recently became an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Earlier, he had insurance coverage in India. Should he...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
PB Fintech's UAE insurance business grows 19-fold as it looks beyond motor coverPB Fintech has achieved impressive growth within the UAE insurance landscape, notably boosting its premium volumes since FY22. With a strat...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- Dynamic pricing's unacceptable in insurance, big payouts erode value: IRDAI chief Ajay Seth
IRDAI chief Ajay Seth criticises the approach of some digital platforms, warns high commissions leave less in the risk pool, push up premiu...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Bengaluru man buys health insurance for parents, pays premiums for three years, mother undergoes treatment but insurer rejects claim, gets relief in consumer courtA Bengaluru man who spent Rs 3.13 lakh on health insurance policies for his parents disputed Star Health's rejection of his mother's medica...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Non-life insurance to play a bigger role in financial planning over the next 25 years: ICICI LombardGeneral, or non-life, insurance is expected to play a more integral role in financial planning over the next 25 years, shows an ICICI Lomba...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.57 AM IST