Two health insurance policies, one hospital bill: Here’s how to claim the unpaid hospital bill from the second insurerNavigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in October 2026Tax saving mutual funds or ELSSs invest in stocks. Therefore, they have a very high risk. You should be aware of this aspect, especially if...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Crystallized honey is not spoiled; warming an open jar in hot, not boiling, water can dissolve the sugar crystals while helping preserve its color and flavorThe crystallization of honey is a normal phenomenon caused by the separation of sugars, reaffirming that honey is not spoiled. Various infl...
10 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
IRDAI and the avoidable art of regulatory jaywalkingThe recent policy adjustments by IRDAI have led to a marked decline in investor confidence and value within the insurance industry. The tra...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Rs 50 lakh personal accident claim denied over “misrepresentation”; insurer’s own investigator found it valid; here’s why nominee wonIn a significant ruling, the Kurnool Consumer Commission directed ICICI Lombard to pay a Rs 50 lakh insurance claim that was initially reje...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in October 2026According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. Thes...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Après le Déluge, a case study: France’s debt crisis is exposing deeper cracks in the global economyAmidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, France is confronted with stagnant growth and high deficits, which are eroding investor confidence. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Finmin asks pvt banks to increase participation in govt's financial inclusion schemesThe Finance Ministry on Tuesday asked private sector banks to step up participation in financial inclusion schemes, including PMMY and Stan...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Insurance misselling misunderstood: The regulator’s proposal is tantamount to addressing the symptom, while ignoring the causeIn FY25, the Indian insurance sector experienced significant premium growth while maintaining flat penetration rates. However, complaints r...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucialThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributor...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Firstborn daughters may change male bosses’ hiring decisions: Chartered accountant explains why women could benefit at workBosses having a daughter can change not just their lives but also yours for the better. A survey found that managers whose firstborn kids w...
04 Oct, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
‘Focus on claim ratios, not commissions’: Bajaj General CEO on insurance reformBajaj General Insurance's MD highlights the need to focus on claim ratios instead of distributor commissions. The insurance regulator recen...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
India's net claims of non-residents rise to USD 220.3 billion in June 2026: RBINet claims of non-residents on India increased significantly in the first quarter of FY26-27. The rise was driven by an increase in externa...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
School assembly news headlines for October 1: Top India, international, sports and business updatesSchool assembly news headlines for October 1 bring the latest updates from India, international affairs, sports and business. Key stories i...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Only ₹2 lakh was paid by Star Health against a claim of ₹4.28 lakh, citing a sub-limit clause: Here’s why the policyholder won ₹2.28 lakh moreA recent case involving Star Health and Allied Insurance highlights the complexities of health insurance policies with disease-specific sub...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
₹1 crore accidental death claim rejected over alleged income inflation; here’s why wife won against insurerAn insurer's attempt to deny a Rs 1 crore accidental death claim based on alleged income inflation backfired. The consumer commission ruled...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Buying health insurance? You must check track record of claims and complaintsThe insurance advisory platform, Ditto Insurance, compares insurers on two key metrics: three-year average claim settlement ratio (by polic...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST