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  Modi-led Cabinet clears bill to allow 100 per cent FDI in insurance in key reform push

  Business | December 12, 2025 17:56 IST

  The Union Cabinet has cleared a bill to increase FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, marking a significant reform push. The proposal, expected to be tabled in the Winter Session, is aimed at boosting industry growth and expanding insurance coverage nationwide.

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  Why cyber insurance is the new health policy for your digital life - All you need to know

  December 03, 2025 12:54 IST

  The victim who has fallen prey to cybercrime or fraud must be proactive and be sure to directly reach out to the cybercrime helpline 1930 for filing their complaint.

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  Navigating India's insurance landscape: Expert explains importance of disaster riders

  November 27, 2025 17:56 IST

  Riders for earthquakes, landslides and similar perils may seem optional, but they fill crucial gaps. Given India’s high hazard levels, paying a bit more for these add-ons can save you from devastating losses.

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  Why Most Indians Wait Too Long to Buy Term Insurance — And What It Costs Them

  Brand Content | November 27, 2025 16:03 IST

  One of the major reasons many people do not buy term insurance or constantly neglect the idea of financial security is the incorrect belief that comprehensive coverage is expensive.

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  Report: Dubai Leads Indian Travel Searches in First Half of 2025

  Brand Content | November 11, 2025 17:48 IST

  For anyone mapping a quick escape, it helps to shortlist dates, sketch a route, and consider travel insurance for Dubai early in the process so that medical care, delays, or lost bags are handled with fewer surprises.

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  Firecracker insurance at just Rs 11: Here's how to buy it under a minute - Step-by-step guide

  October 15, 2025 17:02 IST

  As the upcoming festive season is the peak, PhonePe has reintroduced the firecracker insurance plan at a nominal fee of Rs 11 (inclusive of GST).

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  SBI General Insurance launches customisable Health Alpha plan after GST reforms - Check key features

  October 08, 2025 14:45 IST

  Health Alpha, an industry-first product after recent GST reforms, provides sum insured options ranging between Rs 5 lakh to unlimited sum insured.

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  Family floater plans vs individual policies: Which health insurance is a better choice for you?

  September 24, 2025 16:37 IST

  Understanding the key differences between these two is crucial for making an informed decision that secures your financial well-being against unexpected medical expenses.

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  Zero GST rate on health insurance from today: Implications for policyholders and insurers

  September 22, 2025 17:41 IST

  This change means all individual health insurance plans, including family floater policies, those for senior citizens, and reinsurance, are now exempt from GST.

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  Health Insurance is Not Optional: Anup Rau on Why Indians Must Value Protection

  Brand Content | September 11, 2025 12:47 IST

  In an engaging conversation on Simple Hai! with Vivek Law, Anup Rau, MD & CEO of Generali Central Insurance Company Limited, shared his perspectives on health insurance, industry challenges, and why curiosity and consistency matter in leadership.

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  No GST on life insurance, health insurance - Here's how much you will save on your premium

  September 04, 2025 18:45 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said all individual life insurance policies, whether term life, ULIP or endowment policies and subsequent reinsurance are exempt from GST.

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  Will IRDAI cap health insurance premium hikes? Here's what we know

  August 22, 2025 17:33 IST

  IRDAI may soon present a consultation paper on this. In this, a limit can be set on the increase in the premium of a health insurance policy.

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  Personal Accident Insurance: Different coverages you might be missing, check details

  August 15, 2025 16:53 IST

  A personal accident cover aims to pay compensation to the insured in case of an accident while travelling by rail, air, road or drowning or accidental falls, etc.

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  Cashless hospitalisation vs reimbursement claims: Which one makes more sense? Find out here

  August 15, 2025 15:52 IST

  Reimbursement claims come into play when treatment happens at a hospital outside the insurer’s network, or when cashless processing isn’t possible.

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  Railway passengers can now avail travel insurance while buying e-tickets: Here’s how much to pay

  Business | August 06, 2025 16:31 IST

  The Railway Minister further added that the Optional Travel Insurance Scheme is an effective and passenger-friendly scheme as it offers insurance coverage at a low premium of Rs 0.45/-, making it affordable and accessible for all passengers who book e-ticket.

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  Gift of Protection: Five types of insurance that you can gift this Father’s Day

  June 13, 2025 14:21 IST

  Beyond health, securing their most cherished asset - their home - is crucial. With the escalating frequency of natural disasters and unpredictable weather, a home insurance policy offers invaluable peace of mind.

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  How to Choose the Best Travel Insurance Plan for Solo Travellers

  Brand Content | May 30, 2025 18:43 IST

  Solo travel allows you to explore and learn all by yourself. It allows you to connect with different people in a new place. So, making the most of it should be the goal. However, you need to always remain prepared for the unforeseen.

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  Rising temperature a risk for businesses: Key things to keep in mind while buying fire insurance

  May 28, 2025 18:05 IST

  Fire and engineering insurance protects against a wide range of risks that can disrupt your business, including fire, explosion, or implosion, strikes, riots, and malicious damage, natural disasters like storms, floods, earthquakes and even bushfires etc.

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  Buying health insurance for our parents above or below 60 years? Check tax benefits

  May 27, 2025 18:04 IST

  The approach to health insurance significantly changes with age. For parents below 60, policies are relatively cheaper and come with broader features.

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  How Health Insurance Can Help Improve Maternal and Child Health in India

  Brand Content | May 21, 2025 18:15 IST

  Anaemia is a common issue during pregnancy, and it can lead to serious problems like early delivery, low birth weight or heavy bleeding after birth.