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...
by Team Small News | Nov 29, 2025 | Care, Insurance, New India Assurance, Niva Bupa, Star Health and Allied Insurance
Complaints against health insurers in India are on the rise, indicating growing consumer awareness and the importance of effective grievance redressal mechanisms. According to Insurance Samadhan, a grievance platform, there was a 45% increase in complaints in Q2 2025...
by Team Small News | Nov 2, 2025 | ICICI Lombard, Insurance, New India Assurance, Niva Bupa, Star Health and Allied Insurance
The Indian insurance sector experienced a decline in premium collections in August, with several leading insurers reporting sharp drops on a month-on-month (MoM) basis. In the general insurance segment, New India Assurance saw the steepest decline, with premiums...