Obamacare health insurance premiums are getting hugely costlier as insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase since 2018Obamacare enrollment declined 13 per cent in 2026, from 22.1 million people in 2025, after the expiration of extra subsidies meant to help ...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Tata AIG rejects mediclaim saying policyholder hid a disease: Court says 'insurance companies are only interested in premiums'; orders insurer to pay over Rs 60KTata AIG ordered compensation: A consumer court in Haryana has directed Tata AIG to pay a policyholder after finding the insurer wrongly re...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Private life insurers outpace LIC as industry new business premium rises 16.6% in Q1Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the first quarter. Private sector players grew faster than LIC, driven by reg...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Govt plans fresh policy interventions to strengthen MSME manufacturing ecosystemThe ministry has launched a nationwide consultation exercise to strengthen the MSME ecosystem and their manufacturing base; it has received...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Missed your term insurance premium? Here's what happens to your policy, claim, and life coverMissing a term insurance premium does not immediately cancel coverage. A grace period allows payment, and nominees receive benefits if deat...
08 Jul, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
General insurers clock 16.7% premium growthThe general insurance sector saw a 16.7% premium income rise in June. Standalone health insurers led this growth with a 31% increase. First...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
LIC highlights stronger profitability, higher margins and digital push ahead of investor meetingsIndia's Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has reported robust financial performance, with net profit soaring to $6.07 billion and margins im...
06 Jul, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Break traffic rules too often? You may have to take driving test all over againFrequent traffic offenders will soon face mandatory re-tests to renew their driving licences as part of significant amendments to the Motor...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Son dies in accident while driving father's car; Delhi High Court says insurance can't be claimed. Here's whyThe Delhi High Court ruled that families of drivers dying in borrowed vehicles cannot claim personal accident cover from the owner's insure...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Insurance regulator IRDAI plans overhaul of commission rules to curb mis-selling, sources sayIndia's insurance regulator is set to overhaul distributor commissions, proposing payments spread over a policy's life to curb mis-selling ...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Cashless health insurance claim rejected? You may still get your claim settled; here’s howCashless health insurance claims are often rejected due to documentation or procedural issues, not outright denial. Understanding the reaso...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should knowThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
PB Fintech to inject Rs 20 crore into payments arm, expand Dubai presenceThe capital infusion will be made in one or more tranches through equity subscription and is aimed at supporting PB Pay's business expansio...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
IRDAI chairman urges insurers to build affordable products for Rs 5-25 lakh cover to boost penetrationIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth called for insurance companies to prioritise covering a broader range of unique lives rather than merely chasing p...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Insurance money left unclaimed? How to trace, verify and recover your moneyNearly Rs 8,974 crore in unclaimed insurance funds is lying with insurers due to missing nominees, outdated records, lost documents and lac...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST