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 ...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Commission caps to pose existential threat to insurance distributors: Policybazaar’s Yashish DahiyaPolicybazaar faces potential business disruption from IRDAI's proposed commission caps, prompting consideration of an insurance manufacturi...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PMLA court takes cognisance of ED case against Religare chair Rashmi Saluja, advocate Pratap VenugopalA Mumbai court has taken cognisance of a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate. The complaint names former Religare ex...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Irdai links executive pay at insurers to elimination of unfair practicesThe move is part of new KMP performance evaluation rules, under which the regulator has made 50% of key performance indicators (KPIs) manda...
27 May, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Claim settlement and grievance redressal related performance will determine the incentives of top executives of insurance companies: IRDAIn a significant policyholder-centric move, IRDAI has linked insurance executive pay to customer-centric metrics like claim settlement and ...
26 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Health insurance works only when everyone contributesA small group of health insurance customers accounts for most hospitalisation costs. The remaining 95% must pay premiums to keep the system...
23 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
NFO Update: Tata AIA Life Insurance launches dividend leaders index pension fundTata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Tata AIA Dividend Leaders Index Pension Fund to help investors build long-term retirement wealth t...
20 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
IRDAI may tighten CEO KPIs on claims, expenses and customer serviceThe IRDAI is developing a more detailed framework for performance-linked key performance indicators (KPIs) for insurance company executives...
19 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Missed insurance claim submission deadline? Don't worry, you are still eligible for reimbursement. Here's whyA Bombay High Court ruling favored policyholders, stating insurers cannot reject claims solely for delayed document submission beyond the 9...
11 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Sebi mulls allowing OBPPs to offer products regulated by IFSCA, tax-saving bondsMarkets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed allowing Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) to offer products or services regulated by Inter...
05 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route"Foreign investment in this sector shall be subject to compliance with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938(4 of 1938), and the condit...
03 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Healthcare isn't a luxury: Balancing private equity growth with patient affordability in IndiaPrivate equity has boosted India’s healthcare capacity and efficiency, but rising costs and premiums risk limiting access. Strong regulatio...
01 May, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
SBI Life delivers on guidance, targets double-digit protection share in medium termSBI Life Insurance achieved its financial targets for FY26. The company is now prioritizing its protection business and agency channel. It ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.44 PM IST