California county sues Meta over scam adsSanta Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms. The county alleges Meta profited from scam advertisements on Facebook and In...
11 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Australia Floods: 5 dead, 10,000+ homes lost, Sydney faces tough times as streets turn into rivers and rooftops into islandsNew South Wales faces devastating floods. The death toll rises. Thousands of properties are damaged. Many residents remain trapped. Rescue ...
24 May, 2025, 06.55 AM IST
Why might an insurance company deny your claim during the monsoon?Sandeep Saraf answersA comprehensive policy does not guarantee that all flood-related damages will be covered. Multiple types of damages can occur during a floo...
12 Jun, 2024, 09.43 AM IST
Chennai flood sweeps away cars: Here's how to insure your vehicle against flood damageFlood-related damages can encompass engine, gearbox, electric and electronic, and upholstery damage. Repairing or replacing a water-damaged...
04 Dec, 2023, 02.22 PM IST
Flood-hit Sikkim Urja looks to claim ₹11,400 cr coverThe total sum assured in the policy is ₹11,400 crore. However, there is a cap of ₹500 crore on payouts for certain natural calamities. Ther...
10 Oct, 2023, 12.30 AM IST
How much flood damage will a regular comprehensive car insurance cover?If your vehicle has been damaged or submerged due to floods, here is what you need to know about what is covered under a regular comprehens...
15 Jun, 2023, 03.59 PM IST
New tech opens umbrella over flood-affected vehiclesThe technology tools being employed by insurers range from catastrophe modelling through artificial intelligence (AI)-driven software to da...
19 Sep, 2022, 07.16 AM IST
Kerala floods: How to file life, motor and home insurance claimsThe IRDAI has already asked insurers for quick registration and disposal of claims for any one affected by these floods.
07 Sep, 2018, 05.31 PM IST
Here is what you need to know before buying a flood-damaged carInspect thoroughly to avoid being sold a vehicle that has been damaged in the recent floods around the country.
30 Oct, 2017, 11.44 AM IST
Mumbai floods to hit insurers with a Rs 500-crore claims tsunamiTaking lessons from the large destructions in 2005, city residents had taken precautions this time.
31 Aug, 2017, 09.25 AM IST
Monsoon is here: Should you buy engine protect add-on insurance for your car?By paying an additional premium for the engine protect add-on, the insurer pays up even for the consequential damage arising out of water i...
15 Jul, 2017, 11.42 AM IST
How to protect your vehicle from monsoon damageThe general insurance industry saw vehicle damage claims of close to Rs 3,000 crore following last year’s Chennai deluge, a record for any ...
04 Jul, 2016, 05.59 AM IST
Tamil Nadu floods: Insurers look at Rs 200 crore claims for 8 private jetsGeneral insurance companies are likely to receive claims worth around Rs 200 crore from the owners of eight corporate jets that have been p...
13 Dec, 2015, 12.44 PM IST
Claim-flood: What can I get on my auto policy?The claims have just started coming in and the average ticket-size, even for small cars, is Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000. For highend vehicles -a...
09 Dec, 2015, 10.38 AM IST
Assam flood: State government seeks Rs 500-crore interim aid from CentreThe Assam government has sought interim relief of Rs 500 crore for repair and rehabilitation works in the flood-affected areas of the state.
24 Aug, 2015, 08.36 PM IST
J&K floods: Insurance companies to pay Rs 4,000 crore claims without checkGiven the degree of devastation caused by the floods, the J&K High Court had directed the PSU insurance companies to pay 95% of the claim.
11 Oct, 2014, 10.07 AM IST
- Insurance claims likely to be high in flood-hit Gujarat
After Mumbai floods last year, floods in Gujarat and other parts of the country have once again hit general insurance companies, as claims ...
11 Aug, 2006, 10.50 PM IST