Why Indians Are Quitting Health Insurance in 2025: In recent years, India’s health insurance market has seen a troubling shift. Once considered a critical safety net, health insurance is now being increasingly abandoned by middle-class families and individuals. The rising cost of premiums, compounded by the 18% GST, is making it unaffordable for many. Add…
Insurance Awareness Day 2025: National Insurance Awareness Day, celebrated annually on June 28, plays a crucial role in educating individuals about the importance of insurance in modern life. As we navigate an unpredictable world filled with risks—from natural calamities to health emergencies—insurance provides the financial backup needed to safeguard our assets, income, and loved ones….
Best Commercial Property Insurance in 2025: In today’s dynamic and often unpredictable business environment, safeguarding your commercial assets is not just a smart move—it’s essential. Fires, storms, theft, vandalism, and other unforeseen disasters can severely impact a business’s property and halt operations entirely. That’s where commercial property insurance comes into play, providing critical coverage for…
Insurers Struggle : The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed strict obligations on general insurance companies to expand their coverage in the motor third-party (TP) insurance segment. Insurers with a 5 to 10 percent share in the Motor TP market are required to increase their insured vehicles by 7.5 percent compared…
Why Home Insurance Prices Are Rising: Home insurance costs in the United States are rising at a faster pace than ever before. A growing concern among homeowners and home buyers, this surge is driven largely by a single, unavoidable factor—climate risk. As climate-related natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, and floods become more frequent and severe,…
LIC Rejects USTR Claims of Unfair Advantage in Indian Insurance Market: In a firm and detailed rebuttal, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has denied allegations made by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) suggesting that LIC enjoys an “unfair advantage” in the Indian insurance market due to sovereign backing. The USTR’s 2025 National Trade…
Loss of Automatic Reenrollment Causes Drop in Health Insurance Coverage: A recent study published in JAMA Health Forum by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, and Emory University reveals a concerning trend: the removal of automatic reenrollment for zero-premium health insurance plans has led to a significant decline in coverage among…
Navigating Growth: The life insurance sector in India has exhibited robust growth, resilience, and adaptability in recent years, driven by rising awareness, evolving financial behavior, and macroeconomic shifts. As financial literacy spreads and people become increasingly conscious of the importance of financial security, life insurance policies are no longer viewed solely as tax-saving instruments but…
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…
