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Critical illness claim rejected by insurer? Here's what you can do

A rejection does not always mean the claim is invalid.

A rejection does not always mean the claim is invalid.

2 min read . 25 Dec 2025 Shilpa Arora

The proposed funding is aimed at stabilizing the balance sheets of the insurers.

Govt weighs ₹5,000 cr capital infusion for three PSU insurers as losses return

5 min read . 17 Dec 2025

The bill allows a differential licensing regime to support micro-insurers serving low-income and rural populations and paves the way for captive insurers—allowing conglomerates to establish in-house insurers to manage group-level risks, according to both the people quoted earlier, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. (iStockphoto)

Govt clears 100% FDI, composite licences in sweeping insurance reforms

6 min read . 12 Dec 2025

The government will introduce the bill in the Winter Session of the Parliament

Centre to table bill to raise FDI into insurance sector to 100% — Details

2 min read . 22 Nov 2025

The top court dismissed appeals filed by both the vehicle owner and the insurer, The New India Insurance Company Limited.

SC’s big ruling: Insurers cannot deny payout over vehicle’s route deviation

2 min read . 30 Oct 2025

LIC launches 2 new plans after GST rate cuts (REUTERS)

LIC launches 2 new insurance plans after GST cuts; here is all you need to know

2 min read . 16 Oct 2025

SBI General Insurance’s new plan offers cover for gym and sports injuries, continuity benefits for newlywed couples (MINT_PRINT)

SBI General Insurance launches new plan covering gym and sports injuries

2 min read . 08 Oct 2025

Health insurers cannot deny a claim on grounds of non-disclosure of pre-existing diseases if a policy has run continuously for at least five years, except in cases of fraud or deliberate misrepresentation.

What to do if your health insurance policy gets cancelled

5 min read . 08 Oct 2025

Navigating health insurance can be complex. Check for hidden clauses, rising premiums, tricky claim processes and the pitfalls of high cover or top-up plans. (AI-generated image)

Think bigger health cover means better protection? Think again

3 min read . 30 Sept 2025

Insurance companies used to claim input tax credit on things like commissions, office rent and brokerage, among others. (ISTOCKPHOTO)

Insurance agents, brokers may get lower commission after GST cuts

4 min read . 30 Sept 2025

The Bima Sugam India Federation (BSIF) has been touted as the 'first visible step' to building India's Digital Public Infrastructure for insurance and achieving 'Insurance for All by 2047'.

Bima Sugam India Federation website a major milestone for sector: IRDAI Chairman

1 min read . 18 Sept 2025

Large e-commerce companies have begun bulking up their seasonal workforce. Amazon India rolled out 150,000 jobs across fulfilment centres, sort centres and last-mile delivery stations. Walmart-owned Flipkart has opened up 220,000 direct and indirect on-ground roles.

Why insurance sector is E-commerce firms' favourite poaching ground

3 min read . 09 Sept 2025

With effect from 22 September, the government has exempted retail health and life insurance policies, as well as reinsurance, from GST. (Image: Pixabay)

GST cut on insurance: What it means for your premiums, renewals, and returns

6 min read . 07 Sept 2025

Cancer patient's ₹61 lakh cashless claim denied despite policy worth ₹2.40 crore? A post on LinkedIn claims policyholder 'abandoned when matters most'. (Pexels Photo / Representative Image)

Niva Bupa denies post alleging it rejected cashless claim for ₹2.40cr policy

3 min read . 06 Sept 2025

The central government's GST Council reduced the GST on insurance premiums from 18% to 0%.

GST 2.0: Health insurance firms may raise policy tariffs — here's why

3 min read . 06 Sept 2025

The Centre has removed GST on individual health insurance policies, including family floater policies, policies for senior citizens and reinsurance. The rule will take effect on September 22, Here's what that means for you. (Pexels Photo / Representative Image)

GST rate cut on insurance: Should you wait till September 22 to buy new policy?

4 min read . 05 Sept 2025

Does your car insurance cover damage cost caused by floods? Details here

4 min read . 31 Aug 2025

The standoff underscores the persistent tension among the three key stakeholders in this space—hospitals, insurers and policyholders. (Image: Pixabay)

Hospitals, insurers and policyholders: The brewing slugfest in Indian healthcare

3 min read . 27 Aug 2025

Pick the right motor insurance to compensate for losses from floods

How to pick the right motor insurance for flood damage? Find out

5 min read . 26 Aug 2025

Most health insurance policies in India do provide for domiciliary hospitalization — hospital-level care delivered at home. (Pexel Photo)

Can health insurance cover home-based cancer care?

2 min read . 21 Aug 2025