'Corona Kavach, Rakshak policies loss-making products'; insurers urge regulator to re-priceBased on data available till June this year, the official said comparing the peak of the pandemic of other countries and of India, the coun...
01 Aug, 2021, 02.33 PM IST
Large number of people can't get insurance benefit for want of hospitalisation, says HC"As a matter of common knowledge and we can take judicial notice of the same that for about three to four weeks when the current wave of th...
27 May, 2021, 08.19 PM IST
1.3 lakh Covid-19 health cover claims in April; 11 lakh in totalOut of 11 lakh claims, 9.77 lakh arose till end of March, outgoing IRDAI chairman Subhah C Khuntia told ET. The claim numbers in April co-r...
14 May, 2021, 07.23 AM IST
India Inc widens medical, life covers for staff and familiesThese measures are aimed at boosting staff morale and ensuring business continuity, especially for frontline blue-collar workers. Covid-spe...
14 May, 2021, 07.05 AM IST
Mandatory to continue offering standard Corona policies: IRDAI tells insurance companiesThe Insurance Regulator and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on Monday reiterated that it is mandatory for all general and health ins...
11 May, 2021, 12.15 PM IST
How to pick the best life, health insurance plans for yourself against coronavirusDo you have the right insurance policies to protect you against Covid-19? If not, how should you fill the gap? Read on to find out how you ...
26 Apr, 2021, 11.32 AM IST
Insurers can sell and renew standard Corona policiesIn June 2020, the insurance watchdog had issued guidelines for insurance companies to roll out standard Covid-19 policies by July 10, 2020,...
25 Mar, 2021, 11.06 AM IST
1.28 cr people covered under corona insurance policies: Irdai chief KhuntiaHopeful for an economic revival with the falling cases of coronavirus in the country and that people are getting vaccinated, he said huge o...
29 Jan, 2021, 03.27 PM IST
Catering to consumers in coronavirus times, IRDAI pushes new products, easier KYC normsIRDAI was quite prompt in announcing measures that made protection products easily available to all amid the pandemic. Industry expects the...
28 Dec, 2020, 12.27 PM IST
Star Health Insurance aims premium collection of Rs 10,000 cr in FY21Standalone health insurance player Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd which has been growing at a rate of around 45 per cent year-on-y...
20 Dec, 2020, 04.57 PM IST
Should you renew or port your Corona Kavach policy?The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has now allowed insurance companies to give policyholders the choice to...
03 Nov, 2020, 10.00 AM IST
Irdai allows Covid renewal, migration and portabilityThe move comes as high treatment costs and low insurance coverage in India result in financial distress for thousands of Indians hospitalis...
14 Oct, 2020, 09.15 AM IST
Irdai allows insurers to offer policyholders choice to renew, migrate, port Covid-specific health covers"Policies of any tenure may be renewed for further terms …The renewal shall be subject to the underwriting policy of the insurer,” Irdai sa...
13 Oct, 2020, 10.35 PM IST
5 smart things to know about Corona Rakshak policyCorona Rakshak policy is a benefit based policy which pays a lump-sum amount upon testing positive for novel coronavirus. Here are five thi...
21 Sep, 2020, 06.30 AM IST
Covid-19 insurance: IRDAI may extend Corona Kavach and Corona Rakshak policiesThe popularity of the two standardised policies has been growing substantially, according to Alamelu. After an initial spurt in the number ...
11 Sep, 2020, 02.40 PM IST
Google shows just what India is looking for when it comes to the pandemicGoogle search also shows that the nation is optimistic when it comes to the pandemic.
07 Aug, 2020, 06.45 PM IST
How much premium will you pay for indemnity-type Covid Kavach health insurance?Covid Kavach is an indemnity plan that is available for individuals and families and will offer sum insured of up to Rs 5 lakh for hospital...
29 Jul, 2020, 10.09 AM IST