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One in five women in WHO Southeast Asia region covered under health insurance study estimates
Researchers from Health Systems Transformation Platform and...
India’s insurance sector to see slower growth due to muted auto sales and weak corporate health renewals: Report
"We expect slower industry growth largely due to a slowdown in...
True North, Krishnan Ramachandran sell 10 pc stake in Niva Bupa Health for Rs 1,507 cr
DSP Mutual Fund acquired more than 4.96 crore shares in four tranches or 2.72 per cent stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance, and SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1.51 crore shares or 0.83 per cent stake in the health insurer Mumbai: Private equity firm True North and Niva...
‘Next Covid pandemic far from over’: Delhi HC seeks details on sample collection
"Considering that the next Covid pandemic is far from over and in fact, active, amongst the community, today, as per news reports, the vacuum, if any, of steps taken post the meeting of May 30, 2023, is a serious issue," the judge said According to the Ministry of...
India’s health insurance sector faces growth and profitability challenges: Report
Another concern is the rising cost of claims. The report explained that after COVID-19, there has been a shift in focus toward critical illnesses like cancer and heart conditions. This has led to higher claim frequency and severity, putting additional pressure on...
3 PSU general insurers need Rs 152-170 billion to achieve a solvency ratio of 1.50x in FY 2026, says ICRA
“Gross domestic premium income(GDPI) growth is expected to improve in FY2026 supported by pricing discipline in commercial lines and low base, continued growth in health and increase in vehicle sales vis-à-vis FY2025. Private insurers are expected to expand their...
Rising Resilience: With Rs154 cr net profit in Fy25,United India unveils strategies to push growth and profitability
``Focus is on to tapering down the loss ratios especially in Motor, Health and increase the profit element to further strengthen the balance sheet and improve the solvency. The long-term vision is to generate surplus in core operations and maintain a healthy...
Insurance SaaS platform Heph partners with Capri Global for distribution
Heph, India's largest Insurance SaaS Platform and a Girnar Finserv Entity has announced its partnership with Capri Global Capital known by the brand name Capri Loans, one of the Indian NBFCs. Capri has chosen Heph as its technology partner owing to its comprehensive...
Unhealthy Indian Workforce: Chronic illness hits by 40, 1 in 5 employees seek mental health support
If left unaddressed, rising rates of chronic illness, mental health struggles, and unresponsive benefits systems will erode productivity, retention, and long-term growth. The data reveals an urgent need for integrated, preventive, and inclusive healthcare strategies...
Sitharaman directs PSU general insurers to adopt AI-driven claim settlement systems swiftly, safeguard profitability
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharman chaired a review meeting of six Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) in New Delhi today The importance of robust underwriting practices and portfolio optimisation was also highlighted by the FM with instructions to...
Promoting Mental Wellbeing: Investing in APAC Youths
Research shows that approximately half of all mental health conditions emerge by age 14, with 75% developing in the following decade. Among adolescents, mental health conditions now account for 15% of the global health conditions — a ratio significantly intensified by...
Global warming could be making cancer among women more common
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, suggests that an increase in temperature is probably a risk factor for breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. Thanks to global warming, we are now facing adverse climatic conditions across the...