Is Health Insurance Tax Relief Coming?

Full exemption for all health insurance premiums and reinsurance or a reduction in the GST rate from 18% to 5% on health insurance services is likely. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com  ......

IRDAI removes age limits on health insurance, huge relief for seniors

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has removed the age cap on buying health insurance policies, effective from April 1, 2024. Image used for representational purpose only.......

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

'Somebody was using somebody to make statements that will stir the stock market and lead to a surge.''A sudden surge and a sudden crash is always an ideal situation for people to make illicit gains......

'Is BJP above the law? Is Mr Adani above the law?'

'If they are not, then the Modi government should order a JPC immediately.' IMAGE: Congress leader Pawan Khera on a dharna at Delhi airport after he was deboarded from a flight owing to a case......

LIC Hits Back At USTR Bias Claim

LIC said USTR's views are based on an incomplete understanding of Indian insurance regulation and LIC's functioning. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters   State-owned Life Insurance......

An insurer can now effectively manage market volatility

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (Irdai’s) decision to allow insurers to hedge risks through equity derivatives will help them manage market volatility and......

Two Insurers Announce Investment In Bima Sugam

New India Assurance and Niva Bupa have invested in the Bima Sugam India Federation. IMAGE: Debasish Panda, chairman, Irdai. Photograph: ANI Photo The suspense as to the amount raised and the list......

Can Insurers Invest In Bima Sugam India?

'Investment by insurers in the Bima Sugam India Federation is illegal as it is a private limited company.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Questions are raised by insurance industry......