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HEALTH INSURANCE HIDDEN COSTS
An old tree fell on her California home, leaving Angela Bereola with a $51,399 bill despite having insurance - here's whyA century-old oak tree fell on Angela Bereola’s California home during a storm, leaving an estimated $70,600 in roof damage. Her insurance ...
Power to empower must include the power to stay well“The true value of power lies in its purpose,” the Prime Minister told the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in October. India’s next lever of po...
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...
Retirement planning: Why the US retirement model may not work for Indian retireesThe Indian institutional framework poses unexpected risks. Not only is insurance costly for seniors, it’s not available as a standardised s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Insurance commission: NBFCs seek 5-year transition period to reduce selling feeThe industry body of NBFCs has told the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) that the proposed commission caps o...
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...
ETMarkets Smart Talk| A ₹25,000 monthly SIP can grow to ₹2.17 crore in 15 years—with a 10% annual step-up: Jeet MarwadiIn an interview with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Jeet Marwadi, Founder and Managing Director of 1 Finance, explains why reviewing loans, in...
Delivery can cost ₹1.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh: What maternity insurance in India covers and what it doesn’t
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 ...
₹10 lakh dengue health claim rejected over 2-year waiting period for a spinal disc condition; here’s why the policyholder wonA significant ruling by the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found in favor of a policyholder whose dengue hospitalisatio...
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...
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...
Horoscope Today, October 20, 2026: Dussehra Brings New Perspectives as Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces Focus on Growth and Meaningful ConnectionsStarting with the Moon’s continuous transit in practical Capricorn, your day emphasizes personal leadership, budget evaluation, and strateg...
Banks also count cost of insurance payout curbsCentral Bank of India anticipates a 33% decline in bancassurance fees due to proposed regulations. Canara Bank expects a ₹145-crore hit to ...
No health insurance but a personal medical fund: How good is this idea?As medical treatment costs soar, should you rely solely on health insurance or build your own personal medical fund? This article explores ...
IRDAI may allow transition period for insurance fee capIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said the regulator is examining industry feedback on a consultation paper that is open until October 25, while mai...