At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, health insurance leaders differed on the need for a dedicated regulator but agreed on improving hospital billing transparency, claims and affordability
Ajay Seth says India's insurance sector must grow 1.5-2 times faster than the economy, with faster claims settlement, greater transparency and lower distribution costs key to expanding coverage
A Delhi consumer court ruling highlights why insurers cannot reject claims over unreasonable document demands and why policyholders must ensure their medical records are accurate.
Check policy conditions for co-payments, exclusions, waiting periods and claim restrictions before opting for unlimited health cover; compare premiums and super top-up alternatives
Both options can lower premiums, but they increase out-of-pocket expenses during claims. Understand how they work before choosing a health insurance policy
Insurers want a mandatory 10 per cent co-pay on retail health policies for lower premiums, but with non-payable costs, policyholders could end up paying 15-19 per cent of hospital bills.
Nearly $10 billion in global private equity has flowed into Indian hospital chains in five years, underscoring the growing role of private healthcare in meeting demand
From the RBI's shift to calibrated tightening and health-insurance copayments to India's tax reform journey, aviation security, today's opinions examine policy trade-offs and institutional change
Allowing employers to claim ITC on GST paid on group health and life insurance could lower effective costs, address a tax disparity and encourage wider employee coverage
Non-life insurers have discussed a 10 per cent co-payment on inpatient hospitalisation costs, but industry executives say the proposal is unlikely to get Irdai's nod
As Irdai weighs caps on commissions and scrutiny of distribution costs intensifies, comprehensive health cover remains essential amid rising private healthcare expenses
Tax benefits can apply to health insurance, eligible medical expenses, rent and certain gifts involving parents, but the rules differ. Under the old tax regime, health insurance
Compare the new policy with the old one, disclose health changes when seeking higher cover, and obtain written confirmation of the increased sum insured
Insurers and distributors have seen higher policy purchases and coverage levels since the GST exemption, though the initial surge in demand has moderated from a higher base
