Dream vacation turns into nightmare: Traveller spends days in coma, then slapped with $147,000 medical bill after more than a yearAn Ontario man's dream Mexico vacation became a $147,000 medical nightmare after a severe illness, seizures, and coma. His travel insurance...
Emirates says it will get stranded passengers home, even on rival airlinesEmirates is introducing a new travel insurance product guaranteeing passengers can return home, even on rival airlines, to alleviate concer...
Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 millionAn Indian-American man, Mahender Makhijani, was arrested in California for allegedly defrauding a bank of nearly $100 million. He is accuse...
Proposed commission caps may drive consolidation in insurance distribution: Acko CEOAcko founder Varun Dua anticipates regulatory changes to insurance distributor commissions will drive consolidation and professionalization...
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
Life insurers' premium income up 19% in Apr-MayLife insurance premiums surged 19% to ₹62,581 crore in April-May, fueled by strong individual policy sales and improved retail demand post-...
Hong Kong-based son gets tax notice after father buys insurance policy in his name with cash; he fights back and wins case in ITAT MumbaiAn NRI in Hong Kong faced an income tax dispute after withdrawing cash from his NRE account to give to his father. The father used this mon...
Kiwi targets Rs 5,000 crore premium book with AI-led insurance modelA new general insurance company, Kiwi General Insurance, is set to launch in India. Backed by WestBridge Capital and Neelesh Garg, it plans...
Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
Maternity cover in group health insurance plans: Why outdated limits leave employees paying more out of pocketOne of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period. In individual policies, maternity typically ...
Germany student health insurance guide: Eligibility, costs and coverageGermany mandates health insurance for all international students seeking university admission. Students can choose between public or privat...
LIC in talks with regulators on long-term instruments to match growing liabilities: CEOLife Insurance Corporation of India is working with regulators like the Reserve Bank and Sebi. This is to increase long-term investment opt...
Why Rs 1 crore term insurance cover in 2026 may not be enough for many familiesFamilies need more than ₹1 crore in term insurance. Rising expenses and loans mean a higher cover is essential. Experts suggest ₹1.5 crore ...
Go Digit Insurance shares jump 9% after Rs 100 crore block deal attracts MFs, global investorGo Digit General Insurance shares saw a significant jump. This surge followed a Rs 100-crore block deal. Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund ...
India insurance market to grow 10.7% annually over next decade, fastest among major markets, says AllianzIndia's insurance market is set for rapid expansion, becoming the world's fastest-growing. Projections show significant annual growth over ...
CEOs quitting general insurance companies to pursue entrepreneurial venturesTop executives are exiting established general insurance firms to launch new entrepreneurial ventures. This trend is fueled by India's vast...
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...