Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Generali Central Life Insurance aims to double business to Rs 2,000 cr in 3 yearsGenerali Central Life Insurance plans to double its business to Rs 2,000 crore in three years. The company will leverage its partnership wi...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Irdai asks insurers to tie senior exec performance to customer serviceIndia's insurance regulator, Irdai, is changing how insurance company executives are evaluated. Performance and pay will now be linked to c...
27 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Pick your own health cover: How custom plans work and their hidden downsidesA health plan consists of a base plan and riders or add-ons. Earlier, the base plan comprised fixed features that could not be changed, and...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Will your hospital bills fall with new IRDAI move? Know how policyholders will be impacted with the formation of this new panelPolicyholders facing rising premiums, slow claims, and opaque hospital pricing will soon see changes. IRDAI's new sub-committee aims to sim...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
58% surges in Insurance Ombudsman cases: 4 reforms to fix the backlog before it breaksThe Insurance Ombudsman serves as a guardian of trust for the industry and has resolved thousands of disputes for policyholders. But a grow...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Health insurance records strong growth momentum with premiums exceeding Rs 1.2 lakh crore in FY25India's health insurance sector is growing strongly. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has set strict dea...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Lost insurance records? Here’s how IRDAI’s Public Insurance Registry aims to fix the problem for policyholdersIndia's insurance sector is set for a major upgrade. The IRDAI is creating a Public Insurance Registry and Bima Sugam platform. These initi...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
IRDAI proposes Ind AS financial reporting for insurers from April 1; check what policyholders should knowIndia's insurance regulator, IRDAI, is proposing a significant shift in financial reporting for all insurers. Starting April 1, 2026, insur...
06 Mar, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Insurance complaints under regulator’s radar: IRDAI asks insurers to strengthen their grievance redressal systems to resolve complaints timelyIRDAI convened a high-level meeting with insurers to address the growing number of unresolved policyholder complaints. IRDAI urged insurers...
28 Nov, 2025, 05.14 PM IST
Non-life insurers told to work closely with states, build trust"Today, 55% of vehicles on the road across categories including two-wheelers are uninsured," said Deepak Sood, a member of the Non-life Ins...
15 Nov, 2025, 01.01 AM IST
Tata AIA achieves 99.13% claim settlement ratio in FY 2023-24Tata AIA Life Insurance achieved a 99.13% claim settlement ratio for individual death claims in FY 2023-24. This ensures financial support ...
24 Dec, 2024, 06.08 PM IST
ACESO expands life insurance policy assignment services to all major private insurersACESO has expanded its insurance assignment services to major private insurers like SBI Life, HDFC Standard, and ICICI Prudential, enabling...
18 Oct, 2024, 07.26 PM IST
Sell LIC policy and 'get money in 48 hours with life cover till maturity': Looks attractive? But beware of legal aspects, other rulesLIC policyholders looking to exit their policies can now consider a new option — ACESO's ALIP. This plan allows policyholders to surrender ...
08 Jul, 2024, 05.35 PM IST
Bad IPO timing? Here's what LIC Chairman says on listingIn an interview to ET NOW, Kumar said the government may not sell LIC stake in FY23 and that the life insurer will engage with the governme...
16 Jun, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi says Modi government undervalued LICLIC has fixed the price band at Rs 902-949 per equity share for the issue. The offer includes a reservation for eligible employees and poli...
05 May, 2022, 07.12 PM IST
- Bharti AXA Life Insurance launches Monthly Income Plan
Private insurer Bharti AXA Life Insurance today launched a traditional participating money-back plan - 'Bharti AXA Life Monthly Income Plan...
04 Jul, 2011, 04.32 PM IST