Healthcare needs stronger partnerships between hospitals and insurersAditya Birla Health Insurance CEO and Manipal Hospitals MD-CEO argue that India's healthcare system must move beyond transactional relation...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
'Global insurance cover may help rise medical tourism': Apollo Hospitals' Sangita ReddyApollo Hospitals envisions that broadening insurance access for international patients will catalyze the growth of medical tourism in India...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Binance $6.3 billion heist to prompt closer scrutiny by insurersFollowing the $6.3 billion Binance heist, insurers are stepping up their scrutiny of cryptocurrency firms' security measures. During policy...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.35 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
Travel insurer says no to toenail injury treatment of 62-year-old woman injured during US visit; court orders company to reimburse over Rs 89,000 for treatment in United States and pay Rs 30,000 as compensation for mental harassmentA 62-year-old woman successfully challenged her travel insurer after it denied reimbursement for a toenail injury. She sustained the injury...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Oman tightens expat worker recruitment rules from January 2027; agencies must provide insurance, refundsEffective January 1, 2027, Oman is set to enforce new, tougher rules for hiring expatriate workers, which will necessitate insurance covera...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.51 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
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
Health insurance marketplace 2027: Obamacare premiums set to rise 13% as subsidies expire - will you pay more?Healthcare marketplace: Obamacare premiums are expected to rise in 2027 as enhanced federal subsidies expire and eligibility rules change. ...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
Largescale cyberattacks test the limits of insurance coverWhile businesses rush to enhance their cyber insurance cover, the incidents have triggered a debate over whether existing policies adequate...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sabarimala: TDB announces Rs 2 lakh life insurance cover for pilgrimsThe Travancore Devaswom Board has announced a new life insurance scheme for Sabarimala pilgrims. This insurance will cover up to Rs 2 lakh ...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.14 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
India advises its nationals travelling to UAE to take adequate medical insuranceIndian nationals planning to travel to the UAE are urged to obtain sufficient health insurance before departure. The Indian Consulate empha...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.58 PM 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
Health insurance: 5 gaps in your policy that could leave you with a bigger bill at the time of claimThis is a global problem. A World Health Organization report found that out-of-pocket expenses for medicines and other medical products pus...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM 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