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...
15 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Insurance cos expand war-risk cover in UAE as tensions riseWar-risk insurance is now available for everyday consumers in the UAE. Insurers are offering new policies for cars, cargo, and travel. This...
15 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Rush to take Rs 1 crore health cover as premiums shed tax loadIndians are increasingly opting for health insurance policies of ₹1 crore and above, driven by rising medical costs and greater awareness. ...
01 May, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
India seeks Mythos access; Eternal's strong Q4Happy Wednesday! India is in talks with Anthropic and the US government to give homegrown companies access to Mythos. This and more in toda...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Insurance dark patterns: How customers pay higher premiums and buy unnecessary add-ons online, explain Deloitte India’s Aakash Sharma & Suchintan ChatterjeeDeloitte India’s Aakash Sharma & Suchintan Chatterjee talk to Yasmin Hussain on insurance dark patterns.
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Life insurers log 16% premium growth in FY26 on GST relief, shift to high-margin productsIndia’s life insurance industry recorded a 16% rise in new business premiums to ₹4.59 lakh crore in FY26, driven by GST exemption benefits,...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.55 AM 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
NICU care can cost Rs 5,000-10,000 per day: Why parents should know about newborn coverage and its sub-limits in health insuranceParents buy maternity cover for delivery, but the bigger financial risk is complications after birth.
13 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
NRI term insurance demand doubles in two years; younger buyers drive growthDemand for term insurance among Non-Resident Indians has doubled in two years, with a 35% month-on-month surge following West Asian tension...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
India’s group health insurance shifts to points-based flexible benefits as employees demand choiceThe landscape of group health insurance in India is undergoing a transformation. Organizations are shifting away from rigid, one-size-fits-...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
What are riders with insurance policies? All you need to knowRiders are essentially additional benefits that one can purchase and add to an existing policy.
10 Jun, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Accidental disability can leave your term life insurance cover worthless; here’s how a disability income rider can helpThere are two types of additional protection through insurance riders. The first one is waiver of premium on permanent disability and the s...
04 Feb, 2022, 10.06 AM IST
How to buy critical illness cover with life or health insurance policyA critical illness cover lapses once the payment is made by the insurer. Typically, the lump sum amount is paid to the policyholder post su...
01 Dec, 2020, 03.40 PM IST
What are additional riders in an insurance policyRiders in insurance policies offer additional benefits with an insurance product.These are benefits that are not covered under standard ins...
25 Oct, 2018, 01.00 PM IST
6 smart things you must know about insurance policy ridersOpted for insurance policy riders. Here's a list of 6 smart things you need to know:
04 Jul, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Five things to know about 'riders' on insurance policiesRiders are usually taken at the time of buying an insurance policy. However, they can also be bought during the course of the policy term.
01 Sep, 2014, 09.27 AM IST
- ET in the classroom: Rider benefits in life insurance policies
ET looks at the concept of riders in insurance policies and explains the various aspects related to it.
25 Aug, 2010, 03.17 AM IST