September 17, 2026

People with a family history of hypertension may look beyond hospitalisation cover when buying health insurance. Wellness features such as preventive check-ups, fitness rewards, teleconsultations and health coaching can add another layer of support. However, these features can also affect how buyers assess the value of their health insurance premiums.

Pregnancy can change how policyholders look at their health insurance premiums, particularly when they need hospitalisation for an illness unrelated to pregnancy. While a regular health insurance policy may cover eligible hospitalisation, pregnancy-related exclusions and maternity conditions can complicate the claim. A recent report highlighted how insurers may examine the

Insurance policyholders using UPI AutoPay for recurring premium payments will not have to pay an additional charge when the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework takes effect on October 15, 2026. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has clarified that recurring UPI mandates, including automated insurance premium payments,

    Cancelling an insurance policy bought online is meant to be as easy as buying one, and India’s consumer and insurance regulators have both moved to make that true. The gap between a slick sign-up and a buried cancel button now has a name, and knowing the exact rules

Axis Max Life Insurance does not see an immediate reason to raise life insurance premiums in the coming months, according to managing director and chief executive officer Sumit Madan. He said the company and the wider industry continue to see steady demand despite global economic uncertainties. Madan said Axis Max

Protec General Insurance has selected insureMO to build an AI-native insurance core as the newly licensed insurer prepares to launch and scale retail and commercial insurance products in India. The partnership focuses on creating a flexible technology platform that can support the insurer’s growth. The platform will use APIs and