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Dream vacation turns into nightmare: Traveller spends days in coma, then slapped with $147,000 medical bill after more than a yearAn Ontario man's dream Mexico vacation became a $147,000 medical nightmare after a severe illness, seizures, and coma. His travel insurance...
Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad temperature update: IMD issues orange alert for capital and NCR region, mercury to touch 44 degreesDelhi temperature today: Delhi is bracing for a scorching week as temperatures are predicted to hit 44°C, with an orange alert issued. Heat...
Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policiesChoosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features...
Prateek Yadav death mystery deepens as postmortem reveals six unexplained injuriesPrateek Yadav passed away yesterday. Six antemortem injuries were found on his body, with three dating back five to seven days and three ab...
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
Want higher health insurance coverage through super top-up policy? HDFC Ergo, Aditya Birla, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, Care plans comparedRising healthcare costs necessitate enhanced coverage beyond base policies. Super top-up plans offer this crucial protection, acting as an ...
New pet at home? Here’s why pet insurance should be your first move, not an afterthoughtGetting a new pet is exciting but also costly and risky. Many owners forget to buy pet insurance early, which can lead to problems later. V...
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...
New Zealand eases health insurance rules for Peak Seasonal Visa from April 19New Zealand is easing health insurance rules for the Peak Seasonal Visa starting April 19, 2026. This change aims to simplify compliance fo...
Certain illnesses in 1st 3 months of health insurance policy to be treated as pre-existing diseaseA pre-existing disease is a condition, ailment or injury that already exists at the time you buy a health insurance policy.
Which critical illness insurance policy should a person with family history of diabetes buy?Some critical illness plans offer lump sum benefits covering between 20 and 37 diseases and come with life-time renewability.
- Add extra cover to your office mediclaim
Here is why you should not bank only on company medical insurance to cover your parents.
- Star Unique Health Insurance: Covers HIV-positive individuals
Private health insurer Star Health has recently added a new product — Unique Health Insurance — to its portfolio that comes with several fe...
- Weigh options before you switch insurer
Denial of cashless facility may have prompted many to switch their insurers. Before you make the transition, know the pros and cons.
- Query Corner: Insurance
Our expert offers tips on the best insurance products available in the market.
- Buy an insurance policy even with a pre-existing illness
You can buy an insurance policy even with a pre-existing illness. Here is how to go about it. Integrate medical insurance in your plan | Me...
- Insurance regulator set to define pre-existing illness
Insurance cos agree for clarity, but add they have enough evidence to back findings when they reject a claim. Health plans I Claim LIC bene...
- Insurance cos suffer as health claims shoot up
Health is not creating wealth for insurance companies as claims bleed away premiums even though sales have been growing by more than a thir...