Oriental Insurance hopes to turn corner in FY27 assisted by NSE stake dilutionLooking ahead, Oriental Insurance Company projects a profitable turnaround by 2026-27, facilitated by a planned stake dilution in the Natio...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Insurance company rejected Rs 3 lakh mediclaim saying it was an obesity treatment; court found the surgery also treats high BP, weight gain, knee pain; insurer ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakhAn insurance company rejected a Rs 3.2 lakh mediclaim by calling a weight loss surgery an obesity treatment excluded under the policy. The ...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
AI alone won’t close India’s insurance gap as NITI Aayog seeks industry help to reach the ‘missing middle’To effectively narrow the insurance gap in India, collaboration between government and private entities is crucial, as technology alone is ...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
₹1 crore penalty on Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company over mis-selling of a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old senior citizenAn 88-year-old was sold a deferred annuity policy despite age restrictions, leading to a Rs 1 crore penalty for Canara HSBC Life. IRDAI fou...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
US to issue $500 Obamacare refunds to nearly a million AmericansNearly one million Americans will receive $500 refunds from the Trump administration. These payments address overcharges on federal Obamaca...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Canara HSBC Life fined Rs 1 crore for mis-selling policy to 88-yr-old via Canara BankCanara HSBC Life Insurance Company received a ₹1 crore penalty from IRDAI. The fine was imposed for mis-selling a deferred annuity policy t...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Regional healthcare hubs emerge as new investment hotspotsInvestment is shifting to regional hospital hubs like Jaipur and Vadodara. These markets offer growth opportunities and lower operating cos...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Rs 5 lakh health insurance claim denied by insurer over waiting period for pancreatitis; here's why the policyholder's wife wonA health insurer cannot automatically reject claims using waiting-period clauses. The Mumbai Consumer Commission ruled that insurers must p...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
LIC, HDFC Life, other stocks rise up to 3% as Aug new business premium jumps 33% YoY. What Nuvama, others are sayingLife insurers reported a 33% YoY increase in total new business premium to Rs 41,198 crore in August, led by a sharp rise in group single-p...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Life insurers' new business premium up 33% in AugustLife insurers displayed impressive growth in new business premiums for August, with an overall year-on-year increase of thirty-three percen...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Should homemakers buy a term plan? Here’s why their unpaid work has real financial valueThe contributions of homemakers to household management have substantial economic significance that is now being acknowledged by life insur...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
₹1 crore health insurance for each of 18 family members at just ₹7,000 a year: Marwadi grandfather’s secret strategy to handle medical emergency goes viralMarwadi grandfather pays ₹7,000 a year to insure 18 family members for ₹1 crore: A wealth advisor’s viral X post highlights how a Marwadi g...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Govindas get bigger safety net for Dahi Handi celebrationsGovindas participating in Dahi Handi celebrations now have doubled accidental hospitalisation cover. This increased protection comes with a...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM 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
Won't chase top-line growth at any cost: SBI General CEO on fire insurance pricing warSBI General Insurance will not chase fire insurance business at unsustainable prices. The company aims to improve profitability and maintai...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy combine to create AI Insurance PlatformInsuranceDekho and RenewBuy are merging to create an AI-enabled insurance distribution platform with over ₹6,600 crore in premiums, 600,000...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST