Two SC judges put forth reservations to collegium note on appointment of judgesAccording to sources, the collegium meeting could not take place on September 30, the last working day before the Dussehra vacation, as one...
05 Oct, 2022, 08.05 PM IST
Genetic disorders to hike health insurance premiums?On Monday, IRDAI directed insurers not to reject any health insurance claim based on exclusions related to ‘genetic disorder’.
21 Mar, 2018, 12.03 PM IST
ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG, HDFC Ergo may see surge in demand for D&O policiesThey now even refuse to be part of the board of companies without appropriate cover.
09 Oct, 2017, 09.13 AM IST
Insurance companies may face the brunt of botched tech after WannaCryExperts say that insurers may end up paying for restoration and back-up of computers affected by the ransomware, rather than the ransom its...
16 May, 2017, 01.41 AM IST
Opting for restricted hospital network can lower premium by 5-20%Companies have been complaining about the rising cost of health insurance. Earlier, group mediclaim was offered at huge discounts of up to ...
21 Jan, 2016, 11.44 AM IST
1 in 10 insurance claims turns out to be a fraudDelaying claims worsens the trust deficit among individuals, reflected in the belief that getting claims paid is a challenge.
04 Dec, 2015, 03.03 PM IST
IFFCO-Tokio & ICICI Lombard to offer cover for accidents on three highwaysIt may be odd to wish for a road accident, but if at all it is on the Jaipur-Delhi, Ranchi-Jamshedpur or Vadodra-Mumbai highways, insurance...
06 Oct, 2015, 11.17 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi may roll out health cover for senior citizens todayIt is expected to be on the lines of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana’, the accident insurance scheme launched by the government.
15 Aug, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Now, insurers roll out wallet apps that enable customers to renew, buy policiesInsurers have started offering wallet apps that enable customers to renew, buy insurance policies through their smartphones without having ...
21 Jul, 2015, 12.33 PM IST
ICICI Lombard to increase business via online platformICICI Lombard is looking at increasing the share of business coming from online platform to 10 per cent by 2020 from less than 5 per cent a...
07 May, 2015, 10.38 PM IST
Nepal earthquake spikes demand for home insuranceAt the time of the 2011 census, India had 33 crore homes, of which only half are of ‘pukka’ construction, or permanent in nature.
29 Apr, 2015, 05.44 AM IST
Young skip health plans, push up pricesA large section of the youth in India feels that there is no advantage in buying health insurance early in life.
20 Mar, 2015, 11.49 AM IST
All-party delegation from Vidarbha meets PM, seeks Rs 5,000 crore aidAn all-party delegation from Vidarbha, hit by unprecedented heavy rains, today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought an assistance o...
07 Aug, 2013, 11.04 PM IST
Health cover may become cheaper for womenHealth insurance for women could get cheaper considering that insurance companies view them healthier than men.
08 Mar, 2013, 10.46 AM IST
- What you should look for in a maternity cover
It is advisable for every woman to plan her maternity in advance and make it hassle-free with the aid of health insurance.
13 Jun, 2012, 01.38 AM IST
- Non-life insurance companies may not significantly increase premium for individual motor insurance
As part of the annual revision of rates, Irda, has raised premium on third party motor insurance by 5-40% for private and commercial vehicl...
29 Mar, 2012, 04.00 AM IST
- Buy an insurance policy even with a pre-existing illness
You can buy an insurance policy even with a pre-existing illness. Here is how to go about it. Integrate medical insurance in your plan | Me...
27 Apr, 2010, 01.34 PM IST