Zentiva and Euractiv Unite Policymakers to Transform EU Health Policy: In a pivotal moment for the future of European healthcare, Zentiva, a leading provider in the off-patent pharmaceutical sector, joined forces with Euractiv to host a high-level Health Policy Conference in Brussels on May 22, 2025. The event brought together top EU policymakers, health experts,…
MEDISEP Revamp 2025: In a major development aimed at strengthening the welfare of Kerala’s state employees and pensioners, the government-appointed expert committee has submitted its recommendations to revamp the Medical Insurance Scheme for State Employees and Pensioners (MEDISEP). The core of this proposal lies in enhancing insurance coverage from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh, coupled…
Women-Specific Insurance Products Witness Steady Growth in India: India is undergoing a transformative shift in how women access and perceive financial security, especially through women-specific insurance products. As more women become financially independent, their demand for tailored financial protection has grown significantly. Insurance companies have taken note, introducing a wide range of products designed specifically…
Hanwha Life Insurance Outlook Revised to Stable: In a significant development for the insurance sector, Moody’s Ratings has revised the outlook of Hanwha Life Insurance to stable, citing stronger profitability and robust capitalisation. This revision marks a vote of confidence in Hanwha Life’s ability to maintain its financial health in a changing economic environment. According…
Health Insurance in India Must Be Inclusive: India’s health insurance landscape has seen rapid evolution, yet several disparities remain unresolved. Health insurance accounted for a massive ₹1.18 lakh crore premium in FY 2024-25, forming about 36% of India’s general insurance premium. But a closer look at the data shows troubling asymmetries—both in terms of premium…
How Indians Are Paying Insurance Premiums in 2025: In a rapidly digitizing economy, Indian policyholders are embracing modern payment methods to fulfill their insurance premium commitments. According to a new report by Policybazaar, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has emerged as the most preferred method for paying insurance premiums in India. The report reveals that in…
Govt to Bring Open Architecture for Individual Insurance Agents: In a significant move towards liberalizing and modernizing India’s insurance sector, the Indian Government is all set to introduce an open architecture model for individual insurance agents. The proposal comes as part of the upcoming Insurance Act Amendment Bill, aiming to unlock new opportunities and bring…
At Multi-Year Highs: On May 23, 2025, four prominent stocks from the Nifty500 pack achieved a significant technical milestone — they closed at their 5-year swing highs, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. This event marks a noteworthy turning point for these stocks and may signal a bullish trend. A 5-year swing high is not…
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…
