Have unclaimed insurance amount? Here’s how to check and claim your hidden wealthOver Rs 25,000 crore remains unclaimed in Indian insurance policies due to forgotten claims or unaware nominees. Tracking and claiming thes...
21 Nov, 2025, 01.30 PM IST
Employer health insurance: Who pays employees’ claims when the insurer changes? 7 key things to knowGroup health insurance offers comfort to employees and families, but policy renewals, insurer switches and exits can complicate post-hospit...
03 Nov, 2025, 11.09 AM IST
Does your health insurance policy cover cancer, stroke and other critical illnesses? Here’s what to check and what to doCritical illness insurance offers a vital financial safety net against the exorbitant costs of serious diseases like cancer, heart attack, ...
20 Oct, 2025, 05.17 PM IST
Exemption of GST from life and health insurance premium to make products affordable: InsurersThe GST Council's landmark decision to exempt insurance premiums from GST is poised to revolutionize the insurance sector. Insurers hail th...
04 Sep, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
Air India crash may trigger over ₹1,000 crore in insurance claims, likely to be India’s biggestA recent Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad, resulting in over 240 fatalities, is projected to trigger insurance claims e...
13 Jun, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
Insurance payout for passengers of Air India's crashed plane to be governed by Montreal Convention: ExpertsFollowing the Air India plane crash in Ahemdabad, insurance payouts to dependents will be determined by the Montreal Convention. Compensati...
12 Jun, 2025, 10.28 PM IST
Your life insurance claim may be rejected if you take a new plan without declaring the ones you already have, says SCNot disclosing existing life insurance policies while purchasing a new policy can be grounds for claim rejection, according to a Supreme Co...
27 Mar, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Will you soon get 1 year to cancel your life insurance policy instead of the current 30 days? Sounds good, but there’s a catchFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has suggested extending the free-look period for insurance policies from 30 days to a full year to prev...
21 Feb, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat PMJAY for senior citizens: Not just benefits but know its limitations to avoid any last-minute shockAyushman Bharat PM-JAY: The central government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above...
22 Nov, 2024, 01.23 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY for 70+: 6 reasons why it can't be the primary health insurance plan for senior citizensThe Union government has expanded its Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY health insurance scheme to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regard...
21 Nov, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
Relief for policyholders: Will 18% GST on term life insurance premium be removed in the GST meeting on September 9, 2024?The upcoming GST Council meeting is expected to take a decision on removing the 18% GST levied on term life insurance premiums. This decisi...
03 Sep, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
Economic Survey flags misselling, claims issue in insurance sectorWhile referring to financial products misselling, the survey said that misselling and misrepresentation need acknowledgment, with firms com...
23 Jul, 2024, 02.01 AM IST
Insurance brokers may join govt efforts to expand Fasal Bima coverageThe government plans to involve insurance brokers in PMFBY to reach non-loanee farmers. This initiative aims to enhance enrollment and incr...
02 Jul, 2024, 10.16 PM IST
Motor insurance rule change: No arbitrary claim rejection, quicker claim settlement, pay as you drive option must, says IRDAIMotor Insurance New Rules by IRDAI: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has updated the master circular cla...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Insurers must offer a basic cover, strict claim deadlinesRegulator mandates 'pay as you drive' option in motor insurance. Customers to benefit from tailored products and roadside assistance servic...
12 Jun, 2024, 07.32 AM IST
All insurers must offer basic cover, meet settlement deadlines: IRDAIIRDAI announced customer-centric measures, requiring general insurance companies to offer basic insurance products with clear coverage deta...
12 Jun, 2024, 07.12 AM IST
Health insurance claim rule change: Cashless claims must be cleared in 3 hours; insurer to pay hospital charges for delay in discharge, says IRDAIHealth insurance: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has released a master circular to streamline health i...
30 May, 2024, 02.31 PM IST