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Policyholders left waiting: How ombudsman delays are failing insurance consumers
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (712+ words) Policyholders left waiting: How ombudsman delays are failing insurance consumers'The Economic Times...
Insurance premiums rose in 2025, so did costs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (380+ words) Insurance premiums rose in 2025, so did costs'The Economic Times Mumbai: The insurance industry posted steady premium growth in FY25 even as rising distribution costs and breaches of regulatory expense limits caused concerns, according to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of…...
Is your home really safe? Why insurance is a must for financial protection against natural disasters
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (602+ words) Recent natural disasters have highlighted the importance of home insurance, yet penetration remains low despite affordable premiums. Comprehensive policies covering building and contents are recommended for homeowners, while tenants should insure their belongings. Determining the right cover size involves calculating…...
Pyrite Fire containment at 20% as evacuation warnings remain in Jurupa Valley
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (96+ words) The Pyrite Fire in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, has burned 521 acres and is 20% contained as of September 6 at 9:57 p.m., according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings remain in four zones, with nearly 300 personnel on scene. No injuries or structural damage have been…...
Insurers grab chunk of secured personal loans biz, rival banks
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) Insurance companies are increasingly competing with banks by offering secured personal loans to policyholders, totaling "1.4 lakh crore, comparable to bank loans against fixed deposits. These short-term loans, with rates from 8.50% to 10.5%, allow policyholders to access funds without surrendering their policies....
Got 25% lesser payment against car insurance claim for damaged motor parts? Know why and how to avoid it
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (145+ words) Adding zero-depreciation cover at hike up your annual premiums by up to 15-20% How can I split a large medical claim across different health insurers? Planning to port your health insurance policy to another insurer? Remember these points Pet treatment getting…...
What to look for while buying home insurance?
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (153+ words) Home insurance covers both the structure, i.e., the external form of the house, and the contents, i.e., the internal objects in the house. 5 things to know about cyber insurance 2 in 5 home-makers buying term life insurance: Survey Will you soon get 1 year to…...