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Robotic surgery to be included now in your health insurance cover; check details here

The use of robotic surgery is increasing all over the world and the phenomenon is not new to India. In many leading Indian hospitals, doctors from abroad perform a number of successful robotic surgeries. However, Indian insurance companies don't cover robotic surgeries.
 

Dec 18, 2020, 17:10 PM IST

Insurance cover now more affordable for two wheeler, car owners: Know this regulatory decision

The long-term package cover offering both Motor Third Party Insurance and Own Damage Insurance was introduced from September 2018.

Dec 11, 2020, 11:28 AM IST

Irdai issues master circular, asks all insurers to transfer unclaimed deposits for over 10 years to SCWF

Irdai has asked life, non-life and health insurance service providers will have to comply to the SCWF Rules, 2016 every year.

Nov 19, 2020, 16:29 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: IRDA directs insurers to provide 1-month grace period for renewal premium payments

In case of life insurance policies, there is a grace period for payment of renewal premiums, it said, and added insurers have been asked to enhance the grace period by additional 30 days if desired by the policyholders.

Mar 24, 2020, 11:20 AM IST

Exclusion illness, diseases to come under health insurance cover, IRDA may soon announce new guidelines

After the announcement of the new medicaim policy, Insurance companies will have to include maximum diseases and ailments in the policy cover.

Apr 17, 2019, 15:36 PM IST

Now, pay as per your driving pattern; IRDA mulling telematics-based insurance premium

The telematics will be used to monitor driving habits, vehicle usage and even distances covered, to ascertain the insurance premium of cars.

Dec 03, 2018, 15:34 PM IST

New broker regulations would be out any time: IRDA

The new regulations would help brokers.

Jan 24, 2018, 17:58 PM IST

Reliance Capital to setup standalone health insurance firm

"We expect to become operational beginning early next year," Ambani said while addressing shareholders during the company`s annual general meeting held here.

Sep 26, 2017, 14:08 PM IST

National Insurance expects up to Rs 5,000 cr from IPO

Non-life PSU insurer National Insurance Company (NIC) is expecting to receive between Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore from the proceeds of its planned public offer, industry sources said.

Sep 17, 2017, 11:19 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh: Truckers intensify strike in Telangana

Truckers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh intensified their strike on the fifth day on Monday, staging protests to press their demands.

Apr 03, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

Soon, Employees State Insurance not compulsory for workers, can chose other insurance options

Over 2 crore formal sector workers will soon have an option to choose health insurance products available in the market in lieu of the mandatory scheme run by the Employees State Insurance Corp (ESIC).

Oct 16, 2016, 16:56 PM IST

Govt allows 49% FDI in insurance under automatic route

Seeking to attract more foreign investment, the government has relaxed FDI norms for insurance sector by permitting overseas companies to buy 49 percent stake in domestic insurers without prior approval.

Mar 18, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

Bajaj Allianz eyes new biz of Rs 3,000 crore in FY16

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance today said it is aiming Rs 3,000-crore new business in the ongoing fiscal and will focus on increasing its individual business to 50 percent.

Mar 16, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Bajaj Allianz eyes new biz of Rs 3,000 crore in FY16

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance today said it is aiming Rs 3,000-crore new business in the ongoing fiscal and will focus on increasing its individual business to 50 percent.

Mar 16, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Motor insurance premium to be costly by 20% to 30% from April 1

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Mar 06, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

Pay less health insurance renewal premium if your are fit

IRDA proposes to charge less Renewal premium if you are fit.

Jan 22, 2016, 10:18 AM IST

Import of pulses

Even though Irda has allowed banks to tie-up with three insurers from each segment of life, non-life and health to sell their products, State Bank of India has said it will only market schemes of its subsidiaries.

 

Sep 25, 2015, 19:35 PM IST

IRDA slaps fine of Rs 10 lakh on Tata AIA Life Insurance

Insurance regulator IRDA Monday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Tata AIA Life Insurance for violation of excess payment to corporate agents.

Jul 06, 2015, 23:44 PM IST

Life insurance body apprehends PMJJBY viability

Apex body of life insurers, Life Insurance Council is working hard towards making the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) attractive for its member companies apprehending its viability under the present pricing policy.

Jul 05, 2015, 17:54 PM IST

IRDA issues norms for safekeeping of electronic data

Insurance regulator IRDA on Friday asked insurers to preserve all policies in electronic format and issued norms for maintaining and safe keeping of all e-records.

May 29, 2015, 22:34 PM IST