New Business Premium Growth Stalls Slightly, Policy Counts Still Lag Behind
A warm-toned visual showing rising premium values through coin stacks alongside stagnant policy volumes, representing the current trend in India’s life insurance sector.
Shahrukh Khan
PMFBY Boost: ₹3,200 Crore Crop Insurance Claims Credited to 30 Lakh Farmers
Government credits ₹3,200 crore to 30 lakh farmers under PMFBY with faster claim payouts, boosting rural confidence ahead of Kharif season.
Axis Max Life Unveils ‘Bharosa Talks’ — Measuring India’s Protection Mindset
Axis Max Life Insurance has launched ‘Bharosa Talks’, a flagship initiative designed to explore India’s evolving mindset toward financial protection. Partnered with the latest India Protection Quotient (IPQ) 7.0 study, this platform highlights real stories and data from across demographics…
Farmers to Get Continuity in Crop Insurance if States Default
The PMFBY update ensures farmers continue receiving crop insurance benefits even if state governments default on premium payments. This critical change protects farmers’ financial security and strengthens India’s agricultural insurance framework.
Medical Coverage Soars: Kerala’s MEDISEP Phase II Explained
Kerala’s state cabinet approved Phase II of MEDISEP, raising the insurance coverage from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh annually. The scheme now covers over 2,100 procedures including major surgeries, offering enhanced medical benefits to government employees and pensioners.
Disruption in Haryana: Ayushman Bharat Suspension Hits 1.8 Crore Beneficiaries
Private hospitals across Haryana have stopped Ayushman Bharat services over ₹500 crore unpaid dues, leaving lakhs of low-income patients without access to cashless care. The state promises relief, but uncertainty remains.
Powering Gig Workers: TN’s E-Scooter Subsidy and Insurance Push
Tamil Nadu’s new gig worker welfare drive offers a ₹20,000 e-scooter subsidy and accident insurance up to ₹5 lakh, aiming to boost mobility, safety, and earnings for delivery partners and ride-hail drivers.
IRDAI May Reopen Discussion on Pricing Cap for Standard Term Plans
IRDAI is expected to revive talks on standard term insurance pricing, especially for covers under ₹1 crore, to ensure more Indians can afford pure protection plans.
InsurTech Startups Eye PolicyBazaar’s Rural Market Gaps Post Tariff Crisis
With PolicyBazaar losing rural traction post-tariff crisis, smaller digital-first insurers are targeting ₹25K income households using IRDAI’s micro-insurance rules.
Flood Claims Expected to Spike in Uttarakhand; Insurers Deploy Rapid Response Teams
After severe flash floods hit parts of Uttarakhand, public and private insurers have activated early response units to handle the expected rise in flood-related claims.
