by Team Small News | Feb 5, 2026 | Aditya Birla, IFFCO Tokio, Insurance, New India Assurance, Niva Bupa
When it comes to health and general insurance policies, policyholders expect prompt claim settlements from insurers in times of emergency. The real test of any insurance policy lies in how fairly and quickly claims are settled. To gauge an insurer’s efficiency,...
by Team Small News | Jan 27, 2026 | Care, Insurance, New India Assurance, Niva Bupa, Star Health and Allied Insurance
The Council of Insurance Ombudsman Annual Report 2023-24 has revealed a significant rise in complaints against health insurance companies in India. The report shows that the total number of complaints against health insurance companies increased by 21.7% in FY...
by Team Small News | Dec 30, 2025 | Aditya Birla, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, Insurance, Niva Bupa
Policybazaar, a leading insurance marketplace, has introduced a 100% claim promise on planned hospitalizations for select health insurance policies. This initiative aims to provide a hassle-free and cashless experience for policyholders, ensuring zero deductions on...
by Team Small News | Dec 30, 2025 | Aditya Birla, Care, ICICI Lombard, Insurance, LIC, New India Assurance, Niva Bupa, Tata AIA, United India Insurance
The insurance industry in India is facing a significant issue related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Input Tax Credit (ITC). Private insurers have reduced distributor payouts by 15-18% to offset the loss of ITC, following the GST exemption on life and health...
by Team Small News | Dec 27, 2025 | Aditya Birla, Care, Insurance, Niva Bupa, Star Health and Allied Insurance, United India Insurance
The rising medical inflation has made it challenging for individuals to bear medical expenses without a comprehensive health insurance policy. In India, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) releases an annual list of claim settlements by health...
by Team Small News | Dec 5, 2025 | Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, HDFC ERGO, ICICI Lombard, Insurance, New India Assurance, Niva Bupa, Star Health and Allied Insurance, United India Insurance
The non-life insurance sector in India has reported a modest 1.94% year-on-year growth in gross direct premium to Rs 23,430 crore in September. This growth was driven primarily by an increase in standalone health insurance premiums. The largest general insurer, New...