Ideal Insurance Brokers takes M&A route to expand geographical presence“We are looking to scale up. We are raising funds for more such acquisitions,” Rahul Agarwal, founder-cum chief executive of Ideal Insuranc...
02 Jun, 2022, 06.54 PM IST
Small-town retail investors to prop up demand for mega LIC IPO“There are IPOs and then there is the LIC share sale. Both are entirely different things,” said Pallav Bagaria, a director at the Pune-head...
03 May, 2022, 07.40 PM IST
Warren Buffett spots value in this sector but Indian investors ignoring itBuffett is a known proponent of buying what he understands, and if there is one industry he knows very well, it is the insurance sector. So...
07 Apr, 2022, 09.48 AM IST
RenewBuy to raise Rs 200 cr in third roundThis would be the third capital infusion into the company. It had raised Rs 60 crore and Rs 120 crore in the previous two rounds.
23 Dec, 2020, 07.40 AM IST
Beyond finance: Check if you really need high-value health coverAssuming you may still consider going overseas for a specialised treatment, you could buy a fixed benefit policy like for critical illness.
12 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Do you really need a high value health insurance policy?A significant rise in medical inflation has seen health insurance cos offering very high value covers. However, you may not really need the...
31 Aug, 2015, 08.25 AM IST
Why health plans with maternity cover are not an ideal choiceHigh premiums and long waiting periods outweigh the benefits of such plans.
08 Jun, 2015, 08.00 AM IST
- Employer's insurance comes with riders. Here's what you can do
Companies across sectors are cutting down on the range of benefits that they are providing their employees.
25 Feb, 2015, 01.00 PM IST
Voluntary top-up policies can enhance employee health insurance schemesTermed as voluntary top-ups, these schemes allow employees to increase their cover by paying premiums out of their own pockets.
14 Oct, 2014, 02.11 PM IST
Senior citizens must get health cover to avoid financial shockAround 38% of the elderly respondents to the survey in India ranked health and financial insecurity among key fears.
14 Jan, 2014, 04.43 AM IST
New health cover norms may save users the heartburns; arbitrary premium hikes will now be a thing of the pastInsurance company can load premium only on basis of claims experience, ailment-wise, among other parameters approved by the insurance regul...
09 Oct, 2013, 08.06 AM IST
New India Assurance exempts diabetes, BP patients from paying extra premium for health coverSome insurers have begun to rethink loading premium for those who are suffering from diabetes and hypertension.
16 Aug, 2013, 01.03 PM IST
- Auto insurers to deduct depreciation on painting claims
Insurers may deduct around 17.5% from painting charges if Irda comes out with a regulation. ET explains the impact and the possible way out.
07 Nov, 2012, 12.12 PM IST
Emkay Global pays for punching error, resumes tradingThe hit Emkay took by punching in 59 erroneous trades is estimated variously by market sources at Rs 60-80 crore.
10 Oct, 2012, 10.31 AM IST
- What to do when your insurer sets caps on group health plan
These suggestions might help you work proactively towards ensuring comprehensive protection for yourself and your family.
08 Aug, 2012, 04.19 AM IST
- Broking stocks like Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Edelweiss fall as market slump hits earnings
Shares of large broking firms extended declines as Q4 earnings show that profits from the broking business continue to remain under pressur...
17 May, 2012, 07.40 AM IST
- IDBI raises Rs 4.20 cr from bonds
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) on Thursday said the bank has raised Rs 4.20 crore through IDBI Omni Bonds (2007-08).
27 Sep, 2007, 10.20 PM IST