Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
SC's ₹30,000 homemaker benchmark may lift accident compensation payoutsA Supreme Court ruling has assigned a notional monthly value of ₹30,000 to unpaid household work. This decision is expected to significantl...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
How spouses and children can move to Germany through family reunification visaGermany offers a family reunification visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children. This visa allows them to join family members lega...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat card: Eligibility, benefits, how to apply online and documents required for PMJAYThe Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is expanding healthcare access, with 6 crore senior citizens enrolled and o...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Talent shortage triggers AI adoption among insurersA shortage of trained insurance professionals is driving insurers to automate claims processing, underwriting, and customer onboarding. Thi...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
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 ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
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...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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 ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
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 ...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
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
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