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
Woman found AC, TV damaged in shifting, 23 items missing; sought Rs 7.75 lakh compensation from movers; gets relief in consumer commissionThe lady claimed that the AC was delivered in broken condition, which is beyond repair and the LED TV was also damaged. When she told this ...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.56 AM 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
Bengaluru techie gets Rs 61 lakh repair estimate for Mercedes-Benz after crashAn Amazon software engineer in Bengaluru has shared how a highway crash during heavy rain led to a Rs 61 lakh repair estimate for his Merce...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM 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
US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lowsEconomists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. There are, however, worries that tightening ...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
₹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...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Railway employees demand online filing of travel, overtime claims as divisions flag high amountsSome divisions and zones, including North Central Railway (NCR) and Bhavnagar Division of Western Railway, have already introduced online s...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.20 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
Home loan closed? 5 smart ways to use your surplus EMI money for insurance, retirement and emergenciesPeople often get emotional about closing their home loan early and start using a majority of their funds to aggressively pay off this oblig...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
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 ...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Motor insurers seek third-party premium deregulation, end to knock-for-knock pactsIn responses to the regulator's consultation paper on insurance distribution reforms, some industry participants said automobile manufactur...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.12 AM 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
Two health insurance policies, one hospital bill: Here’s how to claim the unpaid hospital bill from the second insurerNavigating health insurance claims can be tricky, especially when you have multiple policies. If your hospital bill exceeds your coverage, ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.42 PM IST