How much will your Medicare premium rise in 2027 and how much of your Social Security raise will you actually keep?The standard Medicare Part B premium may go up by $6.60 a month next year. That is far smaller than the jump in 2026. Still, for people liv...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Experts say health technology, preventive healthcare at inflection point, India ready to leverageWith a focus on preventive healthcare and wellness, India is on the verge of harnessing new technological innovations. Sangita Reddy from A...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
US Midterm elections 2026: Could the results change how long Indian students can stay in America?The outcome of the US Midterm elections could significantly impact the future of the student visa framework, particularly for Indian learne...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
State-run general insurers to submit turnaround plansState-run general insurers must submit board-approved plans to the government for reducing unprofitable business segments. The government a...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
CCI clears Prosus' proposal to acquire stake in Sachin Bansal-led NaviCompetition Commission of India has approved Prosus' acquisition of a stake in Navi Ltd. This move aims to enhance Prosus' position in Indi...
01 Nov, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
What happened at Russia's Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve? US Embassy issues alert over mass casualty threatThe U.S. Embassy in Moscow has warned of a credible threat targeting the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve on October 31, 2026. Visitors are advise...
31 Oct, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
PB Fintech, Delhivery improve Q2 profits; Binance's $6.3 billion caperPB Fintech on Friday reported a strong jump in profit and revenue for the July-September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
30 Oct, 2026, 07.55 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
PB Fintech Q2 profit rises 43% to Rs 192 crore, revenue grows 35%The growth was led by Policybazaar's insurance distribution business, where demand for health and term insurance remained strong. Total ins...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Health insurers seek expense cap tweaksStandalone health insurers have requested that mandatory insurance products be excluded from expense-of-management calculations. They argue...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
Sagility block deal: Promoter Sagility BV likely to sell 12% stake for Rs 2,377 croreSagility promoter Sagility B.V. is reportedly planning a 12% stake sale worth ₹2,377 crore through a block deal. The healthcare IT services...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.26 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
Railways to launch door-to-door parcel servicesIndian Railways plans to introduce a door-to-door parcel service using the Rail Parcel App in eight cities. Customers in Delhi, Mumbai, Kol...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.32 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 claim settlement: Which insurers are fastest at paying approved claims?According to data from ILM Research (previously known as Beshak Research), 15 of 31 non-life insurers paid out over 95% of their approved h...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.01 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