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Why this PwC employee won Rs 2 crore battle against Bajaj Allianz after near-fatal US medical emergency

May 28, 2026 10:59 am

The PricewaterhouseCoopers employee travelled to the US on July 10, 2017, but developed acute pancreatitis with severe complications and was hospitalised for over 50 days following a cardiac arrest.

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SBI failed to deduct Rs 12 premium, now must pay Rs 2 lakh after ‘clear-cut’ lapse

May 27, 2026 1:55 pm

The Uttarakhand state consumer commission was hearing an appeal filed by SBI against the April 25, 2022 order of the district consumer commission, Uttarkashi.

Insurance policyholders can engage advocates to plead claims before ombudsman: Karnataka HC

April 21, 2026 5:52 pm

The insurance ombudsman had held that allowing lawyers would create an imbalance between the parties because the ombudsman and insurance company representatives lacked legal training.

This Women’s Day, Make Her Health a Priority

March 08, 2026 11:13 am

Despite leading family health decisions, many women in India remain underinsured, My Health Care Plan by Bajaj General Insurance offers comprehensive and customisable coverage for women

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India’s universal health coverage is within reach but needs accountability: Lancet report on what needs fixing

January 22, 2026 6:30 am

In an exclusive Q&A, Lancet Commission co-chair and Harvard Medical School professor Dr Vikram Patel shares how to ensure equity in community health

The primary tax benefit on health insurance comes under Section 80D. It allows deductions for premiums paid for yourself, your spouse, dependent children, and parents. For self, spouse, and children, you can claim up to ₹25,000 a year. Add parents to the policy, and you get another ₹25,000. If either parent is a senior citizen, this second limit rises to ₹50,000. (Express Photo)

Health Insurance Tax Benefits: What Counts & What Doesn’t

December 23, 2025 6:58 pm

With healthcare costs rising faster than incomes, adequate cover is essential for financial security, as a serious illness or hospitalisation can quickly erode years of savings.

Republicans defy Speaker, join Democrats to force vote on extending Obamacare subsidies

December 17, 2025 10:55 pm

Democrats led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York needed 218 signatures to force a floor vote on their bill, which would extend the subsides for three years.