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Women’s longevity market has USD 350 bn untapped opportunity as demand outpaces offerings: BCG
"Women have long been asked to fit into a health care system that...
Star Health settles 2.77 lakh insurance claims worth Rs 1,370 cr since starting ops in Rajasthan
The company is focusing on expanding access to health insurance as...
Viksit Bharat not just about GDP but inclusive aspirations and shared prosperity: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister Highlighting inclusivity, she said it is also about the Mogaveera fisherman on the Udupi coast having access to cold storage, digital markets and insurance, and about tribal youth in the forests of Dandakaranya having a seat...
Ajay Shah succeeds Anuj Gulati as MD&CEO of Care Health insurance
Ajay Kumar Shah, head of retail Business at Care Health Insurance, has been appointed as the MD &CEO of the company for a term of five years effective from April 26, 2026. Shah, with the approval from the IRDAI, succeeds Anuj Gulati, whose term has ended on April...
IMD issues comprehensive heatwave guidance as temperatures rise across regions
In view of the prevailing and forecasted conditions, IMD has issued comprehensive heatwave safety guidelines and advised citizens to take necessary precautions. These include avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially during peak afternoon hours,...
Health Insurance:A clear gap between awareness and action
A report by Niva Bupa Health Insurance highlights that health insurance ownership in India correlates more strongly with financial maturity than income levels alone. Policyholders demonstrate better financial discipline, including stronger portfolio diversification,...
Jio Finance and Allianz form 50:50 JV for non-life biz in India
Mukesh D. Ambani, chairman and MD, Reliance Industries and promoter of Jio Finance JFSL and Allianz are also working towards a separate binding agreement for life insurance business in India. Mukesh D. Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries and promoter of Jio...
Health insurance covers about 47% in rural and 44% in urban India:Govt Survey
The Indian government's survey findings have shown the estimated average out-of-pocket medical expenditure per hospitalization case (excluding childbirth) during the last 365 days was about ₹34,064 (₹31,484 in rural and ₹38,688 in urban), while the median...
Health insurance prm hits Rs1.37 trillion,surges 15.4 % in FY 26, Fire replaces Crop as 3rd largest industry portfolio
With No1 position, Health Insurance share in the Indian general insurance industry has inched up to 40.80 per cent in FY 26 from 38.63 per cent in FY25 In a noteworthy development, though, there has been no premium hike in the premium of mandatory TP Motor cover, for...
Prudential plc appoints Amit Dave as CEO of Indian health JV
Ami Dave Naveen Tahilyani, Regional CEO, Prudential, said “ Amit will lead Prudential Health India through its next phase of growth, including securing regulatory approvals and building a differentiated health proposition that is fully aligned with Prudential’s global...
Ayush treatments:All India Institute of Ayurveda and GI Council sign MOU for revamping claim settlement
Lto R- P.K. Prajapati, director, All India Institute of Ayurveda, S Prakash, CEO, Health, GI Council, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha,secretary, Ministry of Ayush,Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush,Bejon K. Misra, executive committee...
IRDAI forms committee to review country’s current landscape of private health insurance
The committee will review the current landscape of private health insurance in India including coverage, penetration, claims experience, product design, grievance redressal and consumer experience. It will recommend regulatory,policy, and operational measures to...