Irdai Mandates Health Insurers To Decide On Cashless Authorisation Within One Hour

Irdai Mandates Health Insurers To Decide On Cashless Authorisation Within One Hour

Regulator Irdai on Wednesday released a master circular on health insurance specifying that an insurer will have to decide on cashless authorization within one hour of request. The master circular on Health Insurance products repeals 55 circulars issued earlier and it is a significant stride towards reinforcing the empowerment of policyholders and bolstering inclusive health …

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go digit shares: Go Digit share price jumps 9% after muted listing

go digit shares: Go Digit share price jumps 9% after muted listing

After listing at a small premium of 3.35% on BSE in Thursday’s trade at Rs 281 over its issue price of Rs 272, shares of Go Digit General Insurance rallied another 9% to the day’s high of Rs 305.85. Despite a positive debut, this performance fell short of pre-listing expectations and the grey market premium …

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ICICI Lombard rolls out innovative ‘Game of Life’ media campaign. Details here

ICICI Lombard rolls out innovative ‘Game of Life’ media campaign. Details here

ICICI Lombard has introduced a groundbreaking integrated media initiative called “Game of Life”. This pioneering concept in the insurance domain combines the excitement of gaming with the practicality of insurance. Departing from the conventional use of celebrity endorsements and traditional marketing strategies within the industry, this campaign leverages the captivating allure of virtual games. This …

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A study by one of India’s largest general insurers shows 77% Indians face regular stress

A study by one of India’s largest general insurers shows 77% Indians face regular stress

The latest 2023 India Wellness Index by ICICI Lombard General Insurance has unveiled concerning insights into the state of well-being across the nation. As per the study, every third person in India is grappling with stress. The report said that 77% of Indians experience at least one symptom of stress regularly. Alarmingly, younger generations, particularly …

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Maternal Depressive Symptoms May Start at Pregnancy

Maternal Depressive Symptoms May Start at Pregnancy

Maternal depressive symptoms probably start at or before pregnancy, with trajectories that remain stable across the perinatal into the postnatal period, new research suggests. The analysis of more than 11,000 pregnant women with depressive symptoms from seven prospective cohorts in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore suggests that depressive symptoms (low, mild, or high levels) …

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