Tamil Nadu Government Extends New Health Insurance: In a significant move to ensure continued healthcare protection for its workforce, the Tamil Nadu government has extended the New Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), 2021 by another year. Initially set to expire on June 30, 2025, the scheme will now remain in force till June 30, 2026, offering…
Marrying Tech and Traditional Insurance: Over two centuries ago, the Oriental Life Insurance Company marked the inception of life insurance in India. Established in Kolkata, it initially served the European community, but its legacy laid the groundwork for a deeply personal and relationship-driven approach to financial security. In those formative years, insurance was not just…
Bengaluru Tenants Face the Fury of Floods: In recent years, Bengaluru has witnessed increasingly erratic and severe weather patterns, a result of changing climate dynamics. On May 18, 2025, the city experienced a harsh reminder of this when an extreme pre-monsoon thunderstorm dumped over 130 mm of rainfall in just 12 hours, leaving much of…
Health Insurance in Crisis: In recent years, health insurance—once seen as a safety net—has morphed into a complex, expensive, and sometimes unreliable product. Once marketed with emotionally resonant slogans like “Sar Utha Ke Jiyo”, insurance promised peace of mind, protection from life’s uncertainties, and dignity even in the face of adversity. However, in today’s volatile…
Affordability and Health Insurance in India: India has made substantial strides in expanding access to healthcare, but achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) remains a challenge due to gaps in insurance coverage among key population segments. The government of India has adopted a four-pronged strategy to address this: strengthening public healthcare infrastructure, mandating insurance for formal…
General Insurance Sector Faces Short-Term: The Indian general insurance sector is currently grappling with mounting short-term challenges, particularly in the first quarter of 2025. The industry witnessed a concerning 2.8% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) for February 2025, signaling a broader trend of stagnation and instability. This decline is driven by…
Insurance Litigation Week in Review: The world of insurance litigation saw significant developments this week, particularly in cases involving American International Group (AIG) and its policyholders. In a notable ruling, a court determined that an AIG unit is not obligated to defend a firearms retailer accused of contributing to gun violence through the sale of…
Union Bank of India Wellness Deposit Scheme: In an innovative move designed to attract high-value depositors while offering health protection, Union Bank of India has introduced the Union Wellness Deposit Scheme. This scheme uniquely blends the traditional safety of fixed deposits (FDs) with the added advantage of a complimentary Rs 5 lakh super top-up health…
Bajaj Allianz Launches State-Wise Health Insurance Plans: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has made a game-changing move in the Indian health insurance sector by introducing state-wise customised health insurance plans, tailored to the cultural, linguistic, and healthcare needs of residents across the country. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative in India where health insurance policies are not…
