The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in Rajya Sabha by the Minister of Corporate Affairs, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, on March 15, 2021. The Bill amends the Insurance Act, 1938. The Act provides
Insurance Industry
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Health insurance premiums could rise further: New India Assurance
The New India Assurance Company may increase premiums in group health insurance in order to reduce its loss ratios in this segment, said G Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director. The company, which
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Rajasthan Health Insurance: Frauds get easy as mandatory Aadhaar cheks eased, insurers complain
Health insurance claims in Rajasthan under the government’s Bhamashah Swashthya Bima Yojana have shot up dramatically, from Rs 7.5 crore in the first week — the current scheme began on December 13, 2017
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How to pick right health insurance policy from myriad schemes
Choosing from the over 180 health insurance policies offered by the 20-odd health insurers is no easy task. Most customers end up comparing only the prices and opt for a health insurance policy that provides
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The Most Popular Health Insurance Myths Busted
“Why would you buy health insurance while you are young and healthy?” “Get health insurance to save tax” “Aren’t you already covered by your employer?” Different people have different opinions on health
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Millennials most susceptible to kidney ailments, says SBI-G study
Blame it on relatively unhealthy lifestyles, or bad eating habits A study conducted by State Bank of India General Insurance (SBI-G) has revealed a 26 per cent surge in claims related to kidney diseases,
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Hospitals least trusted by Indians: Survey
MUMBAI: If frequent allegations of overcharging and negligence against doctors haven't been an indicator of strained doctor-patient ties, a new online survey has found that nine out of 10 patients didn't
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With 75% insurance cover, the city shows health is wealth
COIMBATORE:The city stands on top of the list when it comes to the number of people having health insurance cover, thanks to the growing awareness among citizens for quality healthcare and the new-age
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Get combined term & health insurance policy
Mumbai: For the first time, HDFC Life and Apollo Munich Health insurance have come together to offer a combined term and health insurance under a single policy. The two insurers have decided to offer
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Crop insurance: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana subsidy good for private insurers, but a drag on Centre
Thanks to generous government subsidy of up to 8% of the sum assured, private general insurance companies have participated in the revamped crop insurance scheme, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY),
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Oil spill along Chennai coast: Fisheries department submits report to NGT
CHENNAI: Six months after the oil spill along the coast in Chennai, the Fisheries department officials on Thursday submitted an interim report to the National Green Tribunal. The report said: "As per