Insurance Policy News
Burmans are closer to Religare with Irdai no-objection, but there's more to go
IRDAI gives its no-objection to Religare's application proposing the company's takeover by Burman family. The go-ahead is the first regulatory step towards the deal's completion and is crucial since Religare owns Care Health and Religare's top management has been resisting the hostile takeover
5 min read25 Oct 2024Unpacking Aditi Insurance: The many loopholes in the ₹10k-for- ₹1 crore plan
While the promise of ₹1 crore coverage for just ₹10,000 sounds enticing, Aditi Insurance by Narayana Health comes with a myriad of caveats that potential policy-holders need to consider. Let’s delve into the fine print of this seemingly revolutionary health insurance plan.
5 min read12 Jul 2024Health insurance claim new rules: Irdai issues circular for insurers to decide on cashless authorisation in 1 hour
IRDAI issued a new master circular on health insurance, aiming for 100% cashless claim settlement within a specific timeframe
3 min read30 May 202412 tips for budget-friendly family health insurance
Prioritize budget-friendly family health insurance by evaluating individual healthcare requirements and finding the right balance between coverage and expenses.
1 min read22 Apr 2024New health insurance regulator may arrive faster than we thought
The proposed sectoral watchdog would also address issues such as standardization of treatment costs and fast settlement of claims
2 min read5 Apr 2024Health plans: Is it wise to opt for monthly payments?
Many youngsters are opting for monthly or quarterly premium payments, but risks abound
2 min read6 Feb 2024Pollution-related hospitalisations on the rise in Delhi NCR: Why health insurance is your ultimate safeguard
Air pollution in Delhi NCR has led to a surge in emergency hospitalisations and out-of-pocket expenses. Health insurance can play a crucial role in preventing financial strain and ensuring access to necessary medical care.
3 min read17 Nov 2023IRDAI tells insurers to make insurance policies easily understandable via CIS. Details here
The insurers are meant to make insurance policies simpler to understand for policy holders
2 min read31 Oct 2023There Is a Simple Way to Lower Your Home-Insurance Bill. It Is Also a Risk.
Higher deductibles can lower insurance premiums—but they are a gamble.
4 min read19 Sep 2023Running for cover: Why Star Health is under fire
The health insurer has faced a deluge of complaints —more than any other insurer—for rejecting policyholders’ claims
12 min read26 Oct 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared