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
Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM 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
Financial fixes and high-yield savings: Are you missing the easiest ways to save more and spend less?More than half of savers still earn under 3% interest, while many households lose around $200 yearly on unused subscriptions. These financi...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
25 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Health insurance works only when everyone contributesA small group of health insurance customers accounts for most hospitalisation costs. The remaining 95% must pay premiums to keep the system...
23 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Insurance companies see a growth path in ecommerce, fintech embedded modelsEmbedded insurance is expanding in ecommerce and fintech, with payment and online retail platforms bundling protection for merchants. Start...
12 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Missed insurance claim submission deadline? Don't worry, you are still eligible for reimbursement. Here's whyA Bombay High Court ruling favored policyholders, stating insurers cannot reject claims solely for delayed document submission beyond the 9...
11 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Star Health to launch affordable health insurance plans targeting tier 2, 3 marketsAs healthcare expenses soar, Star Health is bracing for premium increases in the next fiscal year. In a proactive move, the insurer is roll...
06 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Mobile money doubles to $2 trillion in 4 years as digital payments surge globally: ReportGlobal mobile money transactions surpassed $2 trillion in 2025, doubling in value within four years. This growth is fueled by increased use...
03 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Will your hospital bills fall with new IRDAI move? Know how policyholders will be impacted with the formation of this new panelPolicyholders facing rising premiums, slow claims, and opaque hospital pricing will soon see changes. IRDAI's new sub-committee aims to sim...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Fraud is bleeding Rs 10,000 crore from India’s health insurance systemIndia's health insurance sector is losing Rs 8,000-10,000 crore annually due to fraud and waste, as highlighted by a BCG and Medi Assist re...
22 Nov, 2025, 12.25 PM IST
IRDAI tightens fraud rules post hacking incidentsThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India introduces new guidelines to combat online fraud in the insurance sector. Insur...
26 Oct, 2024, 12.58 AM IST
Irda plans advanced detection system to check claim fraudsIn order to reduce the cost of insurance inflicted by fraud, Irda said it is proposing to build advanced detection and prevention systems a...
30 Dec, 2012, 12.22 PM IST
- Health insurers have stepped up their efforts to counter frauds
Health insurers and their third-party administrators (TPA) have stepped up their efforts to counter frauds in the last one year.
28 Dec, 2011, 03.52 PM IST
- Insurers, Irda building database to check fraud
Insurers as well as the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (Irda), for the first time, have started to maintain and share a databas...
07 Aug, 2010, 12.13 AM IST