Tree fell on their US home, but why did insurance reject their $85,000 claim? A court ruling reveals the costly mistake behind the disputeA tree damaged the Cains family's home, but their fight for nearly $86,000 in repairs ended in disappointment. State Farm disputed the cost...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Exporters get six more months of risk cover amid West Asia turmoilThe Centre has extended the RELIEF initiative to March 31, 2027, to assist exporters. This scheme provides risk coverage to exporters facin...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Health insurance claim settlement: Which insurers are fastest at paying approved claims?According to data from ILM Research (previously known as Beshak Research), 15 of 31 non-life insurers paid out over 95% of their approved h...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Health insurance: 5 gaps in your policy that could leave you with a bigger bill at the time of claimThis is a global problem. A World Health Organization report found that out-of-pocket expenses for medicines and other medical products pus...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Non-life insurance to play a bigger role in financial planning over the next 25 years: ICICI LombardGeneral, or non-life, insurance is expected to play a more integral role in financial planning over the next 25 years, shows an ICICI Lomba...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
NPS subscribers are less swayed by short-term market movements now, says Axis Pension Fund CEO Sumit ShuklaAxis Pension Fund intends to enhance its National Pension System offerings to provide better retirement savings options. The introduction o...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Hospitals overcharge patients upto 700% on medicines while India makes some of the world’s lowest priced drugs: Centre admits to SCGovt has told Supreme Court that hospitals overcharging patients for medicines and medical consumables is a malpractice. Its affidavit cite...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
SBI weighs data leak impact, alerts cyber cover providerSBI may seek a claim under a Rs 1,425-crore cyber insurance policy with Oriental Insurance following a suspected leak of customer data, peo...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India Post revenue rises 25% in Q2 as parcel biz soars: Minister ScindiaIndia Post has reported a revenue growth of 25% year-on-year for the September quarter. The increase was largely driven by a 71% rise in pa...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Crop, fire insurance premiums fall 31%, 26.6% in H1 FY27 amid pricing pressureIn the first half of FY27, crop insurance premiums fell by 31% due to lower rates and discounts. Fire insurance premiums also decreased by ...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
India commercial insurance rates fall as capacity, competition riseCommercial insurance rates in India decreased significantly in 2026 due to increased competition among insurers. Property and financial lia...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
HealthRail: Turning India's hospital receivables into growth capitalIn a strategic move to streamline hospital cash flow, HealthRail is offering expedited access to accrued revenues. This initiative specific...
20 Oct, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Is ₹3 lakh enough for your emergency fund if you have a home loan, children and ageing parents?As Netflix plans to cut jobs, the importance of an emergency fund becomes paramount for households facing financial uncertainty. Discover h...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Bangladesh is battling measles. It's a 'real warning' to other nationsBangladesh is currently handling the world's most significant measles outbreak, aggravated by declining vaccination rates. The World Health...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Effective insurance coverage in India could double from 15% to 30% in five years: IRDAI ChairmanOnly about 15 per cent of India's population and businesses are estimated to have effective insurance coverage, a figure that could double ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
LIC reveals details of its 3 new plans: Check benefits of New Jeevan Dhara-II, Health Shield and New Cancer CoverLife Insurance Corporation of India is set to launch three new insurance products on October 19, 2026. These offerings, namely New Jeevan D...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Recognising insurance products that customers trustIndia's insurance industry is witnessing growth, yet challenges remain in accessibility and understanding. The ET Product of the Year Award...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST