IRDAI chairman urges insurers to build affordable products for Rs 5-25 lakh cover to boost penetrationIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth called for insurance companies to prioritise covering a broader range of unique lives rather than merely chasing p...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Two general insurance licences approved since 100% FDI move by govt: Irdai chairman Ajay SethIndia's insurance regulator has greenlit two proposals for 100% foreign ownership in general insurance firms, following the government's FD...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Stock Radar: Star Health stock breaks out from multi-year resistance band to hit fresh 52-week high in June; time to buy?Star Health and Allied Insurance has surged past a significant multi-year resistance, hitting a fresh 52-week high. Experts suggest this br...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Private banking sector flux: CFO departures and leadership uncertainty amid regulatory changesIndia's banking sector is experiencing significant leadership shifts, with multiple CFOs and senior executives departing private banks and ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
DGFT extends enhanced export insurance cover for West Asia shipments till September 30Indian exporters shipping to West Asia will benefit from extended enhanced insurance cover against payment defaults until September 30, 202...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Insurance money left unclaimed? How to trace, verify and recover your moneyNearly Rs 8,974 crore in unclaimed insurance funds is lying with insurers due to missing nominees, outdated records, lost documents and lac...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Adulting 101: Why financial protection isn't just for parentsThe article highlights why financial protection should begin early, not just after major life milestones. It explains how buying a term ins...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
NEET fix as exams are getting messierFollowing the NEET paper leak, a re-test offered relief to millions. This highlights the immense scale of Indian examinations and the need ...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
How a Gujarat car owner claimed Rs 1.25 lakh insurance without any proof of accident?A Surat car owner received Rs 1.25 lakh from ICICI Lombard after a consumer commission ruled the undisputed car damage warranted compensati...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per centHDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
LIC CFO Sunil Agrawal resigns to pursue 'better prospects'Sunil Agrawal, the Chief Financial Officer of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has resigned to explore new career opportunities. ...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Visiting Germany? Here's what you need to know about travel insuranceHeading to Germany? Schengen travel insurance is a must for visa applicants, requiring at least €30,000 medical coverage valid across all m...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
India's GIC Re plans to reduce share of overseas property risk as climate losses riseIndian reinsurer GIC Re is strategically shifting its overseas business focus. Amidst escalating climate-related losses globally, the compa...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
NFO Update: Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Multifactor Index FundTata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Tata AIA Multifactor Index Fund, a ULIP-based offering designed to combine equity market participa...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Ethanol blending programme safe, use of E20 won't affect vehicle insurance validity: GovtIndia's ethanol blending program is safe and beneficial, the government assures, dispelling fears about E20 fuel invalidating vehicle insur...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Studying in Germany? Here's when international students can skip statutory health insuranceInternational students in Germany can now apply for an exemption from mandatory statutory health insurance if they possess qualifying cover...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST