Insurance Reforms Needed in Budget to Bridge Coverage Gap
India's insurance penetration lags at 3.7% of GDP. Experts urge tax parity for pensions, wealth products & stamp duty relief in rural areas to enhance financial inclusion.
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Digital Growth, Reforms to Drive Indian Insurance in 2025
India's insurance sector is poised for robust growth in 2025, fueled by government reforms, digital adoption, and rising awareness. Leaders highlight key trends shaping the future. Read more.
How to Challenge a Wrongful Critical Illness Claim Rejection
Insurer rejected a bacterial meningitis claim? Learn the steps to successfully challenge the denial, from policy review to ombudsman. Expert advice from Insurance Samadhan.
US Mortgage Rate Dips to 6.18%, Market Stays Tight
US 30-year fixed mortgage rate falls slightly to 6.18%, offering limited relief. Housing market sees more listings but affordability is a key hurdle for first-time buyers. Details here.
Home Loan Rates Fall, But Is Buying Easier?
Knight Frank's Affordability Index shows improved homebuyer conditions in major cities, driven by lower interest rates and incomes. However, the premium segment booms while affordable housing lags behind. Explore the key trends.
Essential but Lesser-Known Travel Insurance Covers
Discover crucial yet often overlooked travel insurance covers in India, from adventure sports to mental health. Ensure you're fully protected on your next trip. Read more!
Consumer Court Slaps Cigna TTK for Wrongful Claim Rejection
Noida's consumer court directs Cigna TTK Health Insurance to pay a ₹35,000 claim with interest for wrongly labeling it as fraud. The insurer failed to verify documents properly. #ConsumerRights #HealthInsurance
Rs 116 Crore PMFBY Claims Pending in Haryana
Haryana govt reveals Rs 116+ crore in PMFBY crop insurance payouts are stuck for 2022-25. Bhiwani district worst affected. Steps taken for digital resolution.
Air Purifiers Can't Solve India's Inclusion Crisis
Delhi's toxic air highlights a dangerous shift: treating clean air as a personal luxury, not a public right. Explore why individual fixes fail and what real solutions demand. #AirPollution #PublicHealth
GST Exemption on Term Insurance Plans from 2025
Starting April 2025, term insurance premiums will be GST-free. Learn how this tax change impacts your financial planning and boosts insurance affordability in India.
Lok Sabha Passes Sabko Bima Sabko Raksha Bill 2025
Lok Sabha passes key insurance bill, raising FDI limit to 100% and strengthening IRDAI. Can it bridge India's low insurance density gap without over-regulation?
Understanding the Principle of Contribution in Marine Insurance
Learn how the principle of contribution in marine insurance impacts claim settlements when multiple policies cover the same risk. Essential reading for Indian shippers and exporters.
Parliament Passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Insurance Bill 2025: Biggest Reform in Decades
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 marks India's biggest insurance reform, allowing 100% FDI, new intermediaries, and stronger policyholder protection. Read the full analysis.
Govt weighs ₹5,000 cr infusion for 3 PSU insurers
The Indian government is considering a fresh capital infusion of up to ₹5,000 crore into three struggling state-owned general insurers to shore up solvency and enable future reforms like consolidation or sale. Read the full analysis.
Lennar Q4 Profit Misses Estimates, Shares Drop 4%
US homebuilder Lennar's Q4 profit fell short of Wall Street forecasts as high rates hurt demand. Shares fell over 4%. The company adapts with incentives amid a 'new normal'.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Raise Insurance FDI Limit to 100%
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to increase the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 100%. This move aims to boost capital inflow and enhance insurance penetration in India. Read more for details and analysis.
PB Partners Launches New Experience Center in Delhi
PB Partners, a leading PoSP insurance advisor, has inaugurated a new Experience Center in Delhi's Rajendra Place. The center aims to simplify insurance and provide expert guidance to customers.
Insurance Bill 2025: 100% FDI, Universal Coverage by 2047
The new insurance bill aims for 100% FDI, easier access, and universal protection by 2047. Discover how it changes rules for LIC, IRDA, and policyholders.
Insurance Bill 2025: 100% FDI, New Licences, Regulatory Shifts
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 aims to transform India's insurance sector with 100% FDI, niche licences, and a shift to regulation-driven oversight. Read the key changes.
Term Insurance for NRIs: Coverage, Tax & Policy Guide
Essential guide for NRIs on term insurance in India. Learn about coverage, tax benefits under Section 80C & 10(10D), and crucial policy guidelines for financial security.
Galaxy Health to Launch Travel Insurance, Targets ₹400 Cr GWP
Galaxy Health Insurance announces its foray into travel insurance. MD & CEO G. Srinivasan reveals a ₹400 crore Gross Written Premium target by FY27 and launches a new integrated health product.
Trump Advisers Campaign to Shift Focus to High Prices
Top White House officials are urging President Trump to recalibrate his economic message to address voter anxiety over high costs, fearing political fallout. Read the inside story.
India's Life Insurance Claims: High Settlement Ratios & Challenges
India's life insurers are boosting trust with faster, digitized claim settlements. Explore the drivers, regulatory changes, and persistent challenges like nomination gaps. Learn what truly counts in life insurance.
Goa Makes Coconut Worker Insurance Free from 2025-26
Goa govt approves major overhaul of Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme, making Rs 7 lakh coverage free for all coconut workers from 2025-26. Details inside.
Cash Transfers vs Public Goods: Why Voters Lose
From Trump's tariff retreat to Bihar's cash promises, political focus on immediate relief starves budgets for essential public goods like clean air and safe roads. Explore the costly trade-off.
Small Cars, SUVs Lead Insurance Claims; EVs Most Expensive to Fix
A new report reveals compact cars and SUVs account for three-fourths of motor insurance claims in India, while electric vehicles are the most expensive to repair. Discover the data shaping insurance premiums.
Compact Cars, SUVs Lead 75% of Motor Insurance Claims in India
A new report reveals compact cars and SUVs dominate 75% of motor insurance claims in India, while EVs are the most expensive to repair. Discover key city-wise trends and insights.
Consumer Panel: Insurer Can't Override Doctor's Treatment Call
Ghaziabad consumer commission orders Star Health to pay Rs 50k claim, rules treatment method is for doctors, not insurers, to decide. Read the full verdict details.
US Gen Z Cuts Holiday Spending Amid Affordability Pressures
New data reveals Gen Z is making sharper holiday spending cuts than older groups in the US, highlighting a severe affordability crisis. Discover how this impacts retail and the economy.
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