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Ebola anxiety puts a chill on Indian travellers' hot Africa summer plansIndian travellers are rethinking African holidays due to Ebola fears. Travel bookings for East and Central Africa are declining. Many are p...
GIC's common empanelment of hospitals win-win for all stakeholders: IFFCO-TOKIO MDThe General Insurance Council is introducing a common hospital empanelment platform. This initiative aims to streamline processes for over ...
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...
Manipal Health leases Bengaluru hospital asset on nearly 30-year pactManipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru on a long-term lease. The deal spans almost 30 years, with a ...
Airtel to continue its postpaid plan despite backlash over 'slicing'Bharti Airtel has renamed its "Priority postpaid plan" to "Postpaid Fast Lane". The company continues to offer enhanced network service to ...
Adani Energy Solutions’ IntelliSmart deal seen a costly but timely betIn a bold strategic move, Adani Energy Solutions has secured the smart metering firm IntelliSmart Infrastructure for a staggering ₹3,050 cr...
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...
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-...
8th Pay Commission latest news: Railway pensioners' body demands one rank one pension, inflation-linked pension revisionRetired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and...
Mid and smallcaps get the money as Nifty lagsInvestors are increasingly bullish on mid and small-cap stocks, reflecting a notable shift in market sentiment. The Advance-Decline Ratio h...
SBI pays Rs 8,813 crore dividend to government for FY26, FM Nirmala Sitharaman receives chequeThe State Bank of India (SBI) presented a dividend cheque of Rs 8,813 crore to the government for the financial year ending March 31, 2026....
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Acko hires Meta, Junglee Games executives to lead health, auto insurance businessesThe appointment comes at a time when Acko is preparing for an initial public offering(IPO). In April, ET reported that the Bengaluru-based ...
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...