Nepal floods could cost insurers over $130 million even before death, injury claimsNepal’s devastating floods could trigger more than 20 billion Nepali rupees ($132.3 million) in commercial insurance losses, with hydropowe...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Should young professionals buy health insurance beyond their employer cover?Employer health insurance offers peace of mind, but what happens when you change jobs? This article explores the benefits of securing your ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Insurers plan floor for fire cover to avoid large burnsNon-life insurers are considering a minimum rate for fire insurance's natural catastrophe component. This move follows concerns about steep...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where consumer products meet real-world relevanceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are evolving their focus from mere launch promises to tangible post-market success. This...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Huge growth opportunity as rising incomes, longevity fuel insurance demand: LIC CEOIndia's insurance sector anticipates strong demand for protection and savings products. LIC aims to adapt its distribution and product mix ...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
IRDAI pitches public insurance registry to reshape industryIndia's insurance regulator is proposing a Public Insurance Registry for data sharing. This digital infrastructure will connect insurers, i...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Insurer rejects motor insurance claim citing invalid driving licence; policyholder fights back and wins Rs 3.5 lakh in consumer commissionA motor insurance claim was rejected by HDFC General Insurance over driver's license concerns. The West Bengal Consumer Commission found in...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
GST Council to hold 57th meet on Sept 12 with ITC, simplifying the GST corporate guarantees & more on agendaThe GST Council will meet on September 12 to discuss key reforms. Proposals include easier input tax credit access for buyers and simplifie...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is doneIndian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Should you close your PPF account after becoming an NRI? Here’s what to know about maturity, withdrawal, and tax rulesMoving abroad as an NRI? Your PPF account might not need immediate closure. Discover how your contribution, withdrawal, and maturity option...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solvedIn 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved. Ronald...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Is ₹5-10 lakh health insurance cover enough? Check these 3 factors to know how much you needHealthcare costs in India are soaring due to escalating medical inflation. Experts warn that securing adequate health insurance is no longe...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Can Turtlemint Fintech shares rally to Rs 190? Why Jefferies initiated coverage on the stockJefferies has initiated coverage on Turtlemint Fintech Solutions with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 190, implying 37% upside. The b...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reasonAn Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Care Health Insurance rejected heart attack patient's mediclaim over ‘pre-existing diabetes, hypertension’: Court says these are ‘lifestyle diseases’; orders insurer to pay Rs 2.1 lakhCare Health Insurance has been ordered to pay Rs 2.1 lakh after a Delhi consumer commission ruled that rejecting a heart attack patient's m...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Life insurer denied Rs 1 crore death claim over earlier policy postponement on medical grounds; here's why family wins in state commissionA life insurance claim was rejected due to alleged non-disclosure of a prior proposal. The insurer failed to prove the policyholder knowing...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST