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How Pre-existing Conditions Affect Your Life Insurance Options
Life insurers typically give higher quotes or reject you for coverage if you have pre-existing medical conditions. Quotes for people with health conditions can vary a lot by insurer, so it's important to shop around. There are strategies to help…
November Life Insurance Data: GST Exemption On Health, Life Insurance Bolsters Sectoral Growth - Key Details
The health insurance industry continued to post strong growth in November, supported by a pickup in demand for health insurance policies following the GST exemption announced by the government, highlighted a recent report by Nuvama. According to…
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HDFC Life unveils 'Life Ki Script' campaign on future planning
HDFC Life has introduced Life Ki Script, a digital campaign featuring actor Cyrus Broacha, centred on financial preparedness and long-term planning. The initiative draws from internal research indicating a 26-point gap between how financially ready…
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Kotak Life reframes retirement in latest campaign with Rajkummar Rao
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance has introduced a new communications campaign that reframes retirement as a stage of renewal rather than a point of conclusion. Developed with Wondrlab, the campaign positions retirement as a phase marked by…
ICICI Prudential Life posts 99.33% claim settlement ratio in H1-FY2026
Importantly, the average claim settlement turnaround time was just 1.1 days for non-investigated claims. Also, during this period, the total value of death claims settled by the Company was at Rs. 893.38 crore. Amish Banker, Chief Operations…
South Korea's DB Insurance to buy Fortegra for $1.6 billion
Shareholders of U.S. investment management firm Tiptree Inc. approved the sale of specialty insurer Fortegra to a subsidiary of South Korea-based DB Insurance Company Ltd., Asia Insurance Review reported. DB Insurance will acquire 100% of…
Ageas to take full ownership of AG Insurance and formalise long term partnership with BNP Paribas
Ageas to take full ownership of AG Insurance and formalise long term partnership with BNP Paribas Ageas SA/NV (“Ageas”, the “Group”) today announced the acquisition of the outstanding 25% stake in its Belgian subsidiary…
Number of over-65s renting their homes has doubled since 2011, fuelling 'a ticking timebomb'
Number of renters in their 60s doubles since Celtic Tiger crash The number of people over 65 who are renting their homes has doubled since 2011, sparking new concerns about their financial security. There has been a big increase as well in the…
I Took My Nephews In After My Brother Abandoned Them. Now They're Furious Over the Ways I 'Failed' Them.
Pay Dirt is Slate's money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It's anonymous!) I have been estranged from my brother for years because of his constant attempts to bleed me dry. He is a financial mess and always has a…
Firms stick to bare-minimum data breach insurance despite major leaks
A series of recent hacking incidents at major companies such as Coupang and SK Telecom has renewed scrutiny of Korea's legally mandated minimum data breach liability insurance, which falls far short of covering the actual scale of harm, industry…
Will The US Fed's Decision Trigger A New Low For Rupee This Week?
The Indian rupee may face renewed pressure this week as anaemic trade and investment flows continue to weigh on the currency, while the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision will be the key macro cue for both the unit and government bonds. The…
Health insurance sector reports strong growth in November driven by GST exemption and rising demand: Nuvama
The health insurance industry continued to post strong growth in November, supported by a pickup in demand for health insurance policies following the GST exemption announced by the government, highlighted a recent report by Nuvama. According to…
Free homes for 350 families hit by shelling, floods in Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said Monday that the 350 houses in Jammu that were completely damaged in the recent natural calamities and cross-border Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor will be rebuilt free of cost. Announcing…
I'm a Financial Pro Focused on Federal Benefits: These Are the 2 Questions I Answer a Lot
If you're a federal employee, understanding how to optimize your many benefits before transitioning to retirement is critical to achieving long-term success. Yet, finding clear and trustworthy guidance that's specific to government workers, and the…
Insecurity: SSANU urges govt to deploy surveillance technology in schools - The Nation Newspaper
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has expressed concern over the security challenges confronting the nation. The union said the recent abduction of students and teachers in Niger and Kebbi States highlighted a dangerous…
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