Trump ACA refund checks: Are you among nearly 1 million Americans getting $500, when will the payment arrive, and who actually qualifies for the money?Trump $500 Obamacare refund checks are beginning to reach nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states. The payments target people who bough...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Jobs in line as IRDAI commission caps force insurance brokers to rethink modelsFacing new commission regulations from the IRDAI, insurance brokers, including Quickinsure, are tweaking their business approaches. This pi...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
Global Market: Japanese bond yields hover near multi-decade highs as inflation concerns persistJapanese government bond yields remained near multi-decade highs as persistent inflation, elevated oil prices and expectations of further B...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Big insurers, bigger advantage? Smaller players flag Irdai’s new expense capsSmaller life and general insurers worry that proposed distribution reforms might benefit larger insurers disproportionately. The changes in...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
India’s healthcare AI opportunity could become the next big investment storyThe digital rails are ready. India now needs patient capital and founders ambitious enough to build on them.
28 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
After GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star HealthExempting individual health insurance premiums from GST has led to increased policy adoption across various demographics. Star Health repor...
27 Sep, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Govt’s frontier AI push; Insurance stock rout continuesThe government is weighing an anchor investment for a frontier AI development fund. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
25 Sep, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Insurance stocks slide for 2nd day following IRDAI proposal to cap commissionsThe insurance market is in turmoil as shares of leading companies drop following the IRDAI's proposal for new commission regulations impact...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Offered lower interest rates on home loans and car loans when you buy insurance? It may not always come cheap; here's how IRDAI proposes to change itNew proposals by IRDAI aim to reform loan-linked insurance offerings from banks and NBFCs, ensuring transparency for borrowers. Key changes...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Insurance commission revamp to push insurtech firms to the brinkThe regulator has proposed lower commission limits for distributors that sell products from several insurers, with sharp cuts across health...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Lower commissions could push Policybazaar into insurance manufacturing: Yashish DahiyaPB Fintech is evaluating the possibility of entering insurance manufacturing as distribution commissions may decrease significantly. The pr...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
IRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next betHappy Friday! IRDAI's overhaul plan could significantly impact the new-age insurance distribution industry. This and more in today’s ETtech...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
IRDAI commission proposal may push PB Fintech closer to insurance manufacturing, says Yashish DahiyaThe company said lower distribution commissions could alter the economics of its existing model and make insurance manufacturing a more rel...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
HDFC MF bets on PB Fintech, buys stake worth Rs 321 crore as IRDAI reforms trigger 36% stock routHDFC Mutual Fund bought 25 lakh PB Fintech shares worth about Rs 321 crore at Rs 1,282.30 each, even as the stock plunged 36% after IRDAI p...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
PB Fintech forced to rethink business plan as India insurance commissions cap comes as a major shockerProposed commission caps from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India could severely impact PB Fintech's revenue. The c...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
NPS Swasthya latest guidelines: How much do you need to contribute? Check fees, withdrawal and exit rulesThe PFRDA has unveiled comprehensive operational guidelines for the NPS Swasthya health cover. These guidelines specify minimum contributio...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM 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