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GST exemption on life, health policies: Lock in lower term premiums now

Enhance sum insured on base health policy, buy add-on cover

Insurance GST cut to zero: Save ₹2,700 annually on ₹15,000 premium

Zero GST Impact on Insurance: From October, GST on individual health and life insurance premiums drops from 18% to 0%; insurers weigh impact of lost input tax credit

Zero GST on health, life insurance: What the cut from 18% means for you

GST on health, life insurance: From September 22, 2025, individual health and life insurance premiums will no longer attract 18% GST, making policies more affordable for Indian households

GST relief aids insurers; HDFC Life, Star Health among winners, says JM Fin

While the market was anticipating a cut in GST rates for term and health policies, analysts at JM Financial said, the exemption on savings-oriented life products came as a positive surprise.

Think your gym injury is covered? Your health insurance may say no

Gym-related injuries are usually covered under health insurance, but exclusions around steroids, unsafe practices, and hazardous sports may lead to claim rejections

Insurance firm faces social media backlash over ₹61 lakh 'claim denial'

Niva Bupa issues clarification, says it hasn't rejected the claim

Star Health, CARE, Niva Bupa record most policyholder complaints in FY24

Policyholder grievances against health insurers jumped 21.7% in FY24, with Star Health leading by a wide margin, followed by CARE and Niva Bupa, Ombudsman data shows.

To avoid being caught in a financial scare, get a good health plan

Check out the best health insurance premiums, check out this table from Policybazaar to guard against expensive medical bills.

GST on life, health insurance may be scrapped as Centre pushes exemption

The Centre has proposed exempting life and health insurance premiums from the current 18% GST; the GoM will submit its report to the GST Council, which will take the final decision

Premium cost, add-ons: Things to know when taking parents' health insurance

Choosing health cover for parents? Experts explain premiums, riders and the pitfalls that can leave families underinsured

Insurers hopeful of reduction in GST on health and life premiums

Insurers hope for a reduction in GST on health and life insurance premiums, following PM Modi's announcement of GST relaxations, aiming to boost insurance penetration and make coverage more affordable

NRI health insurance surges 150%: Why more choose treatment in India

A PolicyBazaar report shows a 150 per cent YoY spike in NRI health insurance adoption, with women and young NRIs under 35 driving growth. Tier-3 cities now account for nearly half of all NRI claims

Niva Bupa likely to hike health insurance premium by 8-9% in FY26

Medical inflation forces Niva Bupa to revise pricing; expects 25% growth in FY26

Why it is important to get health insurance that offers a higher cover

Hospitalisation for serious illnesses in one of the better private hospitals can easily set you back by up to Rs 15 lakh, if not more

How India's health insurance sector is undergoing a profound shift

The industry has grown in scale and ambition, but outdated reporting norms are being replaced-backed by regulations and market pressure-for better transparency and lasting sustainability

Balancing coverage and affordability in senior citizens' health insurance

Combining base policy with super-top-up can also help make premiums manageable

Man denied mediclaim over Google Maps mismatch: Here's all you need to know

Insurers are turning to digital footprints like Google Timeline to verify claims, but experts say such data can't be the sole reason to reject a valid health insurance claim

After Venus Williams' remark, a look at athletes' health insurance

Venus Williams' recent singles win at the DC Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview. "I had to come back for the insurance," the five-time Wimbledon champion said after Tuesday's match, her first in 16 months. "They informed me this year that I'm on COBRA, so it's like, I got to get my benefits on." The 45-year-old Williams, who has won seven major singles titles in her career, became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis with Tuesday's victory. After losing on Thursday, she acknowledged that her comment on health insurance was a "fun and funny moment." The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, more commonly referred to as COBRA, allows Americans to stay on their employer's insurance plan for a limited amount of time after leaving their job. It comes with high costs. Williams' comment led to questions about health insur

Planning to port your health insurance policy? When and how to do it

Porting lets you switch insurers without losing key benefits. But experts warn it requires planning and careful comparisons

ManipalCigna to expand Tamil Nadu reach as Sarvah drives new business

Sarvah, ManipalCigna's flagship plan, accounted for 52 per cent of new business in Tamil Nadu in early 2025 as the company plans 10 new branches and 10,000 advisors