Under attack, banks bolster cyber covers, opt for higher sum assured to protect against hitsFor large financial institutions, the biggest impact often is the loss arising from systems remaining unavailable after an attack, rather t...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
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
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $192,300 in 2027: How much more will high earners pay from their paychecks, who will be affected, and what does it mean for your take-home pay?Social Security taxes will take a bigger bite out of some high earners' paychecks in 2027. The taxable income limit is rising to $192,300 f...
07 Nov, 2026, 01.33 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
Go Digit posts 31% dip in net profit to Rs 142 croreThe company’s management had previously noted that in the last five years there has been no increase in third-party motor insurance rates, ...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.46 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
Hyundai to offer up to 15% savings on car insurance for safe driversHyundai Motor India has launched a usage-based insurance program for its Bluelink-connected cars. Customers can receive potential savings o...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.09 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
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
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
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
New India slips into red with 1,267 cr loss in Q2New India Assurance Company has revealed a concerning net loss of ₹1,267 crore for the September quarter, sharply contrasting with last yea...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM 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
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