As per Bima Bharosa portal of IRDAI, during FY 2024-25, 1,37,361...
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Singapore general insurance market’s gross written premiums rise 8.4% to S$6.09 billion in 2025
Despite the higher claim environment, the domestic segment...
Insurtech startup Plum nets $20 million in Peak XV-led Series B round
The Bengaluru-based company plans to use the fresh capital to...
Can consider visa on arrival for medical treatment: Goyal
"The idea about visa on arrival is a good idea. We will pursue that…For many countries, we allow visa on arrival, we allow e-visas…both these can be considered let's say for the United States, most of the European countries… not all by the way …for most of the...
Chronic kidney disease: India had 138 milion cases in 2023, 2nd globally
Chronic kidney disease is a major contributor to heart disease and accounted for almost 12 per cent of cardiovascular deaths around the world in 2023. It ranked as the seventh leading cause for heart-related mortality, ahead of diabetes and obesity, the team said...
Winter session of Parliament from Dec 1 to 19,may see tabling of Insurance Amendment Bill
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister Earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said Insurance Amendment Bill, is likely to be introduced in Parliament in the upcoming Winter session NEW DELHI: The Winter session of Parliament, which may see Insurance...
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Q2 profit more than doubles to Rs 62 cr
Gross written premium increased to Rs 1,843 crore during the quarter under review compared to Rs 1,777 crore in the same period a year ago. New Delhi: Standalone health insurer Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd on Monday reported more than twofold jump in net...
Aiming affordability,IRDAI chief hints at key distribuition reforms in Indian insurance sector
``We see BIMA Sugam as an efficient consumer-facing platform, which is getting ready and at the back-end are the insurance companies. They have made a beginning as their products and services should be coming in the market in the next few quarters.''Ajay Seth,...
India Retirement Index Study: Balancing finance, health, and emotion
Sumit Madan, MD and CEO, Axis Max Life said, “IRIS 5.0 signals a clear shift towards smarter and more holistic retirement planning. Today’s consumers are showing greater health consciousness, higher product awareness, and sustained financial confidence. As health...
Star Health Q2 net profit falls 54 pc despite rise in revenue
Anand Roy ,MD and CEO, Star Health Insurance The fall in profitability comes despite improved topline performance, suggesting pressure on margins likely due to higher claim ratios and increased operating expenses Mumbai: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company on...
WHO launches new country guidance for health emergency coordination
Health emergencies are becoming more frequent and complex, driven by factors such as climate change, urbanization, geopolitical shifts, and increased global mobility. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guide, the National Health Emergency...
Strengthening healthcare key to building a healthy and developed India: President Murmu
“Healthcare is an integral part of nation-building. Protecting people from disease and improving their health is a priority for the government.For this purpose, health and medical infrastructure, institutions, and services are being continuously expanded across the...
Infosys chosen by UK’s NHSBSA to deliver a new workforce management solution
Powered by advanced technologies, the new solution will deliver a modern, flexible, and integrated platform that supports the entire employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, career development, and retirement. With intuitive, AI-driven tools,...