Bajaj Allianz launches Health Prime rider
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, announced the launch of its unique 'Health Prime' rider. This rider can be availed along with the company's health insurance and personal accident policies. The idea…
Retired Air India staffers to continue to get health cover
In a huge relief for retired Air India employees, the government has finalised a solution to the key issue of providing medical insurance to all retired employees of Air India…
Surge in non-Covid health cover claims
In a breather to non-life insurance companies, Covid-related health insurance claims have dropped with the ebbing of the second wave of the pandemic. However, there has been a rise in…
Govt must expand health cover to the missing middle: Niti Aayog
The government can expand Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) coverage to the poorest segments of the missing middle population, and leverage the scheme's infrastructure to offer a…
Choice group launches ISMOS offering life, health and general insurance plans
Choice group has recently launched a FinTech aggregator platform - ISMOS, offering life, health and general insurance plans, intensifying competition in the field. Suyash Patodia, Executive Director, Choice Insurance Broking, …
No steep premium hike for health policies: IRDAI
IRDAI has recently ruled out a steep hike in premium of health insurance policies amid reports of a rapid rise in claims by policyholders. It said that a health regulator…
US survey finds fear of losing health insurance, keeps 1 in 6 workers in their jobs
According to a new West Health-Gallup survey of more than 3,800 U.S. adults, one out of every six adult workers (16%) in the USA are staying in jobs they might…
Goa Government brings COVID-19 under its health insurance scheme
The Goa Government has recently brought COVID-19 treatment under its flagship medical insurance scheme, which covers the entire population of the state. According to a notification issued by Additional Secretary…
Rajasthan launches universal health insurance scheme for ‘all families’
Amid the rising second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has recently launched a major initiative to turn the goal of 'Health for all" into a reality. On…
Insurance scheme for frontline health workers extended for 6 months
Insurance scheme for frontline health workers of the country has been extended for another six months, the Central Government stated recently after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to…