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Policybazaar ropes in Amitabh Bachchan for insurance awareness movement
Policybazaar has appointed veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. This move initiates a significant movement for health and term insurance awareness nationwide. The initiative aligns with IRDAI's vision of providing insurance for all Indians by 2047. Bachchan's established image of trust will encourage families to prioritize financial protection. This campaign aims to secure the future of over 140 crore Indians.
Changing Your Health Insurance Plan? Here’s How To Keep Your Waiting Period Benefits
Portability offers policyholders the flexibility to change insurers without losing accumulated benefits
Alliance Insurance Brokers helps settle Rs 1,100-crore health insurance claims in FY26
Alliance Insurance Brokers settled over 1.5 lakh group health claims in FY26. The company disbursed a total of Rs 1,100 crore for these claims. Ninety-six percent of claims were settled within ten working days. Their employee benefits products now cover 5.8 million lives. Managed premiums reached Rs 1,600 crore during the year.
Microsoft layoff: Employees offered up to 39 weeks' pay, stock vesting; here's who gets what
Microsoft announced layoffs affecting 4,800 employees, offering severance packages up to 39 weeks' pay. Compensation varies by employee level, with options for continued stock vesting and health insurance. The cuts aim to streamline costs amid significant AI investments.
General insurers clock 16.7% premium growth
The general insurance sector saw a 16.7% premium income rise in June. Standalone health insurers led this growth with a 31% increase. First quarter collections for FY27 also climbed by 11.1%. Niva Bupa Health Insurance showed strong premium growth of 34% in June. ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported a 13.7% premium increase for the month.
General insurance premiums rise 14% in June; health insurers clock 31% growth
Niva Bupa Health Insurance outperformed the segment, reporting 35% growth in premium collections, while Star Health and Allied Insurance recorded a 19% increase.
Prudential HCL Health gets IRDAI licence, becomes India’s 8th standalone health insurer
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod as a standalone health insurer, marking India's third new insurance entrant of 2026.
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod
India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.
BSE 500 stocks: Adani Ports, Marico, Ather, Piramal Finance hit new highs
Adani Enterprises, Aurobindo Pharma, GMR Airports, Gujarat Flurochemicals, Oracle Financial Services and Star Health Insurance from BSE 500 stocks registered 52-week highs on Wednesday.
Top Five Reasons Health Insurance Claims Are Rejected: All That Policyholder Should Know
Some health insurance policies may appear attractive because they are available at a lower premium.
Niva Bupa, Star Health Get Buy Calls As Nomura Initiates On Four Insurers -- Check Target Prices
Nomura initiated coverage on India's non-life insurance sector with Buy ratings on Niva Bupa and Star Health, while assigning Neutral ratings to ICICI Lombard and PB Fintech amid regulatory uncertainty.
SIPs Over Health? 51% GenZ Invest But Postpone Buying Insurance Cover, Says Report
Digital platforms are shaping insurance awareness but not necessarily buying behaviour.