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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 ...
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...
Paytm shares get new Buy rating after Nomura initiates coverage. 3 reasons behind bullish callNomura has initiated coverage on Paytm with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 2,250, implying an upside of 31%. The brokerage expects E...
Insurance stocks are down 20%, but Anil Ghelani sees a contrarian opportunity. Here’s whyThe proposed changes to commissions and distribution by the Insurance Regulatory and DevelopmentAuthority of India (IRDAI) have added to in...
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...
- Fairfax's IDBI deal premium justified by strategic fit, scale: Analysts
Analysts believe this acquisition holds considerable potential, greatly enhancing Fairfax's branch network and deposit portfolio in India, ...
Travel insurance mandatory for all railway passengers including offline tickets bought at rail counters from this date, Supreme Court order; Know how this helpsThe Supreme Court of India has ruled that all train tickets must include mandatory travel insurance starting October 27, 2026. This decisio...
'America punishes you for being sick': Foreigner explains why he is moving back to India from US in a viral videoAn American has gone viral after explaining why he plans to move back to India from the US, citing high healthcare costs. He compared a $50...
Rethink the short term, but it is only about business in the long term: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%Be clear-eyed about the short term, because we are not done with market pessimism. There may well be more to come, and that could give you ...
Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
Healthcare paradox: More access, but who pays?Scaling too fast is irrelevant. The real problem is that India still confuses more hospitals, more doctors and more medicines with better h...
IRDAI may roll out insurance commission caps from January, overhaul distribution rulesIndia's insurance regulator is planning significant reforms to the insurance distribution system, aiming for implementation soon. Proposed ...
‘Increase maximum EDLI benefit to Rs 10.50 lakh’: Why this BJP MP wants government to take immediate actionIn a bid for better financial security, BJP MP Ajit Gopchade has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the Employees' Deposit Linke...
AI can decode your insurance policy, but can it predict your claim? Know the limitsNavigating health and life insurance policies can be daunting due to complex jargon and lengthy documents. AI can simplify understanding by...
Piyush Goyal takes India investment pitch to AIA, MetLife, IBM and General AtlanticCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal promoted India as an investment destination during meetings with leading global firms. He highlighted the co...
Insurance misselling misunderstood: The regulator’s proposal is tantamount to addressing the symptom, while ignoring the causeIn FY25, the Indian insurance sector experienced significant premium growth while maintaining flat penetration rates. However, complaints r...
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over billsWall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TP...
India extends RoDTEP export support till Dec 2026; raises insurance cover to 95% amid West Asia disruptionThe government has extended the RoDTEP scheme for exporters until December 31, 2026, while raising insurance risk coverage to 95% for eligi...
Insurance penetration stays low as operating costs rise faster than premiums: McKinseyIndia's insurance penetration is at 3.7 per cent of GDP, which is below the global average. While life insurance premiums grew, the number ...