Insurance
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Things to keep in mind while buying health insurance for parents in high-pollution areas
Business | Dec 29, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTMany people underestimate respiratory risks from poor air quality and choose basic plans that don’t cover pollution-related complications.
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TRAI new rule: Insurance companies must call their customers from '1600' series numbers
Technology | Dec 18, 2025, 07:22 AM ISTTRAI's new rule secures consumer communication by mandating a dedicated '1600' series to distinguish legitimate institutional calls from spam and fraud.
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Modi-led Cabinet clears bill to allow 100 per cent FDI in insurance in key reform push
Business | Dec 12, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTThe 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
Personal Finance | Dec 03, 2025, 12:54 PM ISTThe 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
Personal Finance | Nov 27, 2025, 05:56 PM ISTRiders 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 | Nov 27, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTOne 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 | Nov 11, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTFor 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
Personal Finance | Oct 15, 2025, 05:02 PM ISTAs 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
Personal Finance | Oct 08, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTHealth 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?
Personal Finance | Sep 24, 2025, 04:37 PM ISTUnderstanding 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
Personal Finance | Sep 22, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTThis 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 | Sep 11, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTIn 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
Personal Finance | Sep 04, 2025, 06:45 PM ISTFinance 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
Personal Finance | Aug 22, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTIRDAI 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
Personal Finance | Aug 15, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTA 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
Personal Finance | Aug 15, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTReimbursement 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 | Aug 06, 2025, 04:31 PM ISTThe 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
Personal Finance | Jun 13, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTBeyond 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, 06:43 PM ISTSolo 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
Personal Finance | May 28, 2025, 06:05 PM ISTFire 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.