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Man left BMW on highway after puncture, found it burnt next morning; insurer denied Rs 70 lakh claim; he fought back and won claim money with 7% interestAccording to the insurer, the BMW owner made multiple policy violations. Specifically, he failed to immediately notify the police and the i...
IRDAI’s commission crackdown: Why insurers may cope but distributors face a tougher testTransformations are on the horizon for India's insurance industry, with new proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authori...
IRDAI proposes sweeping changes to insurance distribution: Commissions, costs, mis-selling rulesThe customer-centric proposals aim to increase transparency, cut distribution costs and reduce insurer expenses.
Cashless health insurance claims: What policyholders can do when hospitals and insurers clash over bills, approvals, and deductionsInflated bills, delayed approvals, arbitrary deductions. As hospitals and insurers trade charges, policyholders are left footing the bill. ...
India’s healthcare AI opportunity could become the next big investment storyThe digital rails are ready. India now needs patient capital and founders ambitious enough to build on them.
Women's safety concerns trigger campus protests from Delhi to Punjab as clashes, misinformation fuel unrestConcerns regarding the safety of women students have led to protests on various campuses across India. In Delhi, the alleged gangrape of a ...
LPU protest: FIR filed over alleged rape as students block NH-44; SIT formedStudents at Lovely Professional University in Punjab protested after claims surfaced about a female student being raped. The management den...
Sleeper bus fire safety concerns grow after 9 die in Delhi-Mahoba bus blaze: What retrofitting and overloading can changeSleeper buses traveling along highways are facing heightened scrutiny following a tragic fire incident that resulted in nine fatalities. Ex...
LPU protest: University students hold protests, block highway over unverified rape claimStudents at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara organized a protest following unverified social media reports about a rape incident....
Delhi Traffic Police issues record 44,484 challans to private buses amid rising safety concernsBetween January 1 and September 24, 2026, Delhi Traffic Police issued 44,484 on-the-spot challans to private buses. This represents a 22% i...
You may soon buy motor insurance via Bima Sugam when buying a new car; dealers can't deny cashless repairs if IRDA proposals are implementedIRDAI's proposed reforms could revolutionize motor insurance purchases, making them more transparent and customer-friendly. With direct dig...
Missed declaring parents’ pre-existing conditions? Know if you should disclose them now or switch policiesNot disclosing your parents' medical conditions when buying health insurance can have serious repercussions, especially at the time of a cl...
Karnataka forms SIT to crack down on insurance claim fraudsThe move follows an apex court order, which instructed state administrations to set up dedicated mechanisms to fast-track investigations in...
₹1 crore accidental death claim rejected over alleged income inflation; here’s why wife won against insurerAn insurer's attempt to deny a Rs 1 crore accidental death claim based on alleged income inflation backfired. The consumer commission ruled...
Oriental Insurance bets on health, MSME products to drive growthThe state-owned general insurer holds 35.2 million shares, representing a 1.42% stake, in the country's largest stock exchange that closed ...
Man tries to commit insurance fraud by setting car ablaze, blames fire on accident; arrestedGondal Taluka police in Rajkot district have initiated proceedings against 26-year-old Deep Virdiya, who allegedly set his overturned car o...
Buying health insurance? You must check track record of claims and complaintsThe insurance advisory platform, Ditto Insurance, compares insurers on two key metrics: three-year average claim settlement ratio (by polic...
One man's EV coverage rose from $1,180 to $1,690 in four years — a roughly 43% increase. The hidden reasons premiums could be getting more expensive may have nothing to do with the batteryElectric vehicle insurance rates are increasing for many owners. This rise is often linked to general market trends, not just battery age. ...
Gujarat floods trigger thousands of crores in insurance claims, prompting rate hikes for industrial risksGujarat floods have triggered substantial insurance claims, prompting a review of pricing. Insurers are now pushing for more disciplined pr...
7 years on, insurer ordered to pay Rs 8.06 cr to Swiss firm subsidiary in fire claim disputeA consumer commission ordered an insurer to pay over eight crore rupees to Victorinox India. The company's fire insurance claim was unfairl...