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Half of Indian health insurance policyholders report claim rejections
Half of Indian health insurance policyholders report claim rejections
83% of respondents also believe health insurers lack modern systems.
India's non-life insurance climbs 4.4% in November
The modest growth was driven by retail health and motor third-party.
Insurers say India’s medical costs to climb 13.2% this year
Meanwhile, 2024 is projected to jump by 12.5%.
New India Assurance works to tighten underwriting, risk controls
However, its balance sheet remains exposed to potential volatility.
India's non-life insurance sector grows 4.41% YoY in November
Standalone health insurers saw their premiums climb 10% YoY.
India's life insurance sector grows 20% YoY in November
The sector's two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.8%.
Removing 74% FDI cap may benefit insurers more: Chairman
This could remove the need for joint ventures, but int’l insurers may still favour local partnerships.
India’s GST cut may lower health, life insurance costs
Currently, an 18% GST is applied to premiums for health and life insurance.
Life Insurance Corporation of India sees profits up 3.5% YoY in H1 2024
LIC's total premium income rose by 13.56% YoY.
20 private Indian insurers struggle with claim payouts
Only four insurers achieved a claim-paid ratio exceeding 90% in terms of the number of claims processed.
India non-life premiums leap 28% in October
YTD growth in FY 2025 was subdued compared to FY 2024.
Health insurance payouts rise 30% in India
Rising healthcare costs were driven by chronic conditions.
GIC Re sees profit surge 24% YoY in H1 2024
Meanwhile, underwriting loss reduced to ₹2,376.95 crore.
India's insurtech revenue grows 12-fold to $750m over five years
Despite this, 45% of medical expenses are paid out of pocket.
Zopper bags $25m in Series D funding
The company has partnered with 40 insurers and over 2,500 ecosystem players.
Rising healthcare costs drive growth in Indian insurance: McKinsey
From FY 2020 to FY 2023, the industry saw a CAGR of 11%.
Canara HSBC Life unveils OmniGen AI to streamline underwriting
It also helps underwriters refine key judgement points in risk evaluation.
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