As of 2025-26, the focus of travel insurance claims has transformed significantly. A staggering 16,000 claims pertain to non-medical issues...

A Gujarat consumer commission ordered a hospital and doctor to refund Rs 1.64 lakh to a patient. The patient was wrongly billed under a Cov...

Earning abroad and sending money home consistently fosters a false sense of security for NRIs. This confidence becomes a blind spot, as fin...

It has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...

One of the biggest advantages of a group policy is the waiver of the maternity waiting period. In individual policies, maternity typically ...

The ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...

A software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...

India's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...

In a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...

A small group of health insurance customers accounts for most hospitalisation costs. The remaining 95% must pay premiums to keep the system...

Voters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a ma...

India's hospital sector is set for significant growth over the next decade. Demand is rising due to increased income, insurance, an aging p...

Can the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...

India's rising life expectancy faces a longevity paradox, with increased years not always translating to good health, compounded by rising ...

We are living in times when the morning may see conciliatory exchanges between the US and Iran, leading to a cooling in crude oil prices. B...

Thailand plans to implement compulsory health insurance for all foreign visitors, including tourists and workers, to mitigate unpaid medica...

Private equity has boosted India’s healthcare capacity and efficiency, but rising costs and premiums risk limiting access. Strong regulatio...