Insurance Amendment Bill Aims To Boost Sector Growth, Strengthen Oversight: Sitharaman
Moving the 'Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025' for passage in the House, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the bill provides for improved regulatory oversight.
Dec 16, 2025, 19:22 PM IST
Increased FDI Limit In Insurance To Boost Innovation, Insurance Penetration: Industry
The amendment also introduced composite licences, lowered capital requirements for new entrants and introduced perpetual registration for intermediaries.
Dec 13, 2025, 14:30 PM IST
100% FDI In Insurance Gets Cabinet Approval; Bill Likely In Parliament Next Week: Reports
The Insurance Amendment Bill is most likely going to be introduced in Parliament next week.
Dec 12, 2025, 15:37 PM IST
Insurers, NPS Invest Record High Rs 1 Lakh Crore In Indian Equities In 2025
Insurance firms invested Rs 56,821 crore in equities year to date (YTD), while NPS contributions reached Rs 51,308 crore, up from Rs 23,062 crore and Rs 13,328 crore in 2024.
Nov 11, 2025, 13:38 PM IST
SBI General Insurance’s GWP Grows 10.7% In H1 FY26
The growth in H1 FY26 was driven by strong performance in key sectors: health business grew by 41 per cent, personal accident (PA) by 48 per cent, and the motor business by 17 per cent, the statement said.
Oct 23, 2025, 15:47 PM IST
AHPI, IMA Ask Star Health To Restore Cashless Services Immediately For Policyholders
Based on information available with AHPI, cashless services have been suspended arbitrarily in many hospitals, including Manipal Hospital - Delhi and Gurugram, Max Hospitals - North India, Metro Hospital- Faridabad, Medanta Hospital - Lucknow, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital - New Delhi, among others.
Sep 18, 2025, 10:27 AM IST
Cashless Treatment Crisis Amidst Hospital-Insurer Face-Off: What Should Policyholders Do? What Are Their Rights? Explained
The issue of the termination of cashless treatment and cashless services in some hospitals has put policyholders in a vulnerable spot. In the wake of recent episodes of AHPI, pulling the plug on insurance companies cashless facility, what should policyholders do? Explained.
Sep 15, 2025, 14:04 PM IST
GST Rate Cut On Insurance: Should You Wait Till Sept 22? Health Premiums Could Rise Up To 5% Despite Tax Relief
Effective September 22, 2025, individual life and health insurance premiums, including family floater plans, senior citizen policies, and reinsurance, will be exempt from the 18 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST). This move aims to reduce the cost of insurance products for households, making them more affordable and accessible. Group insurance policies, such as employer-sponsored schemes, will continue to attract GST, as the exemption applies only to individual covers.
Sep 08, 2025, 15:01 PM IST
Major Crisis Averted For Health Insurance Policyholders Of THESE Two Companies; Cashless Treatment Not To Be Halted From 1 September 2025
Association of Healthcare Providers (India) has withdrawn its advisory to stop cashless treatment to policyholders of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Care Health Insurance in over 15,000 hospitals with effect from September 1.
Aug 29, 2025, 16:15 PM IST
No Cashless Insurance In 15,000 Hospitals From September 1 For THESE 2 Companies? What Lies Ahead For Health Insurance Policyholders? Insurance Body Says...
AHPI recently urged its members in North India to stop providing cashless treatment facilities to Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Care Health Insurance policyholders, with effect from September 1.
Aug 27, 2025, 08:28 AM IST
Cashless Treatment To Be Stopped In 15000 Hospitals From 1 September For This Insurance Company; Know Why
The decision was made in response to several hospital complaints that AHPI has received about Bajaj Allianz's failure to update hospital reimbursement rates in line with growing medical expenses.
Aug 25, 2025, 14:52 PM IST
Rs 1 Crore Vs Rs 3 Crore Vs Rs 5 Crore Term Life Insurance – How Much Is Right For You?
Choosing between Rs 1 crore, Rs 3 crore, and Rs 5 crore term life insurance depends on your income, liabilities, and family's future needs, with online calculators helping determine the ideal coverage.
Aug 20, 2025, 13:49 PM IST
Rs 436 Deducted From Your Bank Account Last Month? SBI And Other Bank A/C Holders Know How To Stop It Going Ahead
Those with bank accounts --SBI, Post office or any other banks -- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) eligible beneficiaries who consent to join or activate auto-debit, must know how to stop the money being deducted.
Jun 11, 2025, 10:12 AM IST
Rs 436 Deducted From Your Bank Account? SBI And Other Bank A/C Holders Know How To Stop It Before May 31
Those with bank accounts --SBI, Post office or any other banks -- who consent to join or activate auto-debit and are in the age range of 18 to 50 are eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY).
May 06, 2025, 09:22 AM IST
6 Tips To Minimise Your Chances Of Health Insurance Claim Rejection
Here are 6 Tips for Avoiding Claim Rejection and Resolving Disputes in Health Insurance.
Apr 22, 2025, 10:23 AM IST
Meta4Life Gears Up for Its Grand Launch in India On-18 April 2025
Empowering Investors and Redefining the Future of the Metaverse.
Apr 14, 2025, 11:16 AM IST
Rs 20 Automatically DEDUCTED From Your Bank Account? Check How To Stop It
If you find out that Rs 20 has been auto-debited from your account, you will have to visit the bank branch in order to stop it. But why was the money deducted? Find out.
Mar 11, 2025, 10:19 AM IST
Life Insurance Sector To Get Booster Shot With FDI Limit At 100%
Private insurers saw a surge in retail sum assured by 41 per cent YoY in 9M FY2025 (30 per cent in FY2024), higher than the retail NBP growth of 17 per cent (7 per cent in FY2024).
Feb 19, 2025, 14:52 PM IST
Huge Respite To Insurance Policy Holders! Govt Asks Insurers To Extend Free Look Period From 1 Month To 1 Year
Last year, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) had extended free look period for policyholders period from 15 days to 30 days.
Feb 18, 2025, 10:56 AM IST
Rs 436 Deducted From Your Bank Account? Know How To Stop It --SBI, PNB And Other Bank A/c Holders Must Know
Depending on the plan he or she selects, an annual premium of Rs 436 is auto-debited from the subscriber's bank account on or before May 31 of each annual coverage term under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.
Jan 21, 2025, 09:25 AM IST