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Health insurers disallowed claims worth Rs 15,100 cr during FY24
Insurers repudiated claims amounting to Rs 10,937.18 crore (9.34...
Labour reforms, focus on informal workers, other policies on cards in 2025
The four labour codes on social security, industrial relations,...
RBI limits tenure of bank CEOs, MDs to 15 years, rule to be effective from October 1
Lenders like Kotak Mahindra Bank may be affected though the impact will not be felt immediately as RBI has allowed CEOs to complete their current tenure.
Promoter Uday Kotak who has been at the helm of the bank for over 12 years had been re-appointed for a term of three years starting January 2021.
Europe embraces digital health pass,to face security, fraud, political challenges
The EU Commission plans to award a contract this month for a central system for verifying the digital passes, which will use QR codes that can be scanned into a smartphone app. It will also provide a template to help member countries develop their own apps – though some have already readied their own versions.
There is still no consensus on whether antibody tests provide sufficient proof that a person who has recovered from COVID-19 is immune, sources involved in the efforts say.
Member states also worry about the security of personal information, though the Commission has promised the online certificates will contain minimal data: name, date of birth, the specific health information, its date of issue and a unique identifier code.
Union Health Secretary writes to states for systematic implementation of vaccination Phase III
The document also mentions that it is necessary for all CVCs to declare vaccine type, stock and prices for vaccination services being offered from May 1 onwards.In order for the public to make informed choices, vaccine types and prices will be displayed in the ‘appointments’ section.
Data Protection:RBI bars American Express Banking Corp. and Diners Club International from on-boarding new domestic customers
These entities have been found non-compliant with the directions on “Storage of Payment System Data”.
n terms of RBI circular on Storage of Payment System Data dated April 6, 2018, all Payment System Providers were directed to ensure that within a period of six months the entire data (full end-to-end transaction details / information collected / carried / processed as part of the message / payment instruction) relating to payment systems operated by them is stored in a system only in India.
IRDAI asks insurers to ensure expeditious settlement of COVID-19 claims
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has also requested all the hospitals not to differentiate the patients in terms of admission or treatment.
The regulator noted that there are reports of certain network providers (hospitals) charging high rates and insisting on cash payments from the policyholders for providing treatment to COVID-19 infected patients despite having cashless arrangement with insurers.
FM asks IRDAI to act against insurers for denying cashless claims
‘Reports are being received of some hospitals denying cashless insurance. Spoken to Chairman, IRDAI Shri SC Khuntia to act immediately. In March’20 #Covid included as a part of comprehensive health insurance. Cashless available at networked or even temporary hospitals,’ the minister said in a series of tweets.
The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI), she added, has asked insurance companies to prioritise settlement of COVID claims.
`Insurer can’t invest more than 10% of their outstanding debt in a single InvIT/REITs issue’
-The cumulative Investments in Units and Debt Instruments of InvITs and REITs shall not exceed 3% of total fund size of the Insurer at any point of time.
– No investment can be made in Debt instruments of an InvIT/REIT where the sponsor is under the promoter group of the insurer.
Investment in Debt Instruments of InvIT will form part “Infrastructure Investments”.
Covid vaccine-makers largely protected on side effects
While some governments will pay compensation due to sufferers, others assume it is the responsibility of the companies even after drug agencies back the vaccines.
In the US, the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act authorises the health secretary “to limit legal liability for losses relating to the administration of medical countermeasures such as diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines”.
China launches first class-action lawsuit in war against corporate fraud
China introduced the class-action mechanism to capital markets last year as part of efforts to crack down on corporate malfeasance and bolster investor confidence.
Although corporate fraud is not uncommon in China, retail investors have historically had little chance to make their voices heard. Small investors often likened legal action to ants fighting elephants.
Explain basis for approving insurance policies excluding mental illnesses from full coverage: HC to IRDA
The direction to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) by the court came on a plea of a man whose claim for reimbursement of costs in the treatment of his mental illness was restricted to Rs 50,000 by the insurance provider – Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd.
The court issued notice to IRDA and Max Bupa seeking their stand within two weeks, saying a large number of insured persons would be affected by such an insurance policy.