Hear & Now

Episode 543: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Chinmayee Bhokare! In this episode, we discuss SC urges Centre to implement insurance scheme for cadets, Galaxy Health Insurance partners with Round Table India to widen reach in rural and semi-urban India and LIC launches nationwide campaign to revive lapsed insurance policies. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!  

Episode 542: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Aanchal Varshney! In this episode, we discuss More organizers opt for event insurance before major festive season, India proposes lowering GST on small cars, insurance premiums and Shriram General Insurance Signs Bancassurance Pact With Contai Co-operative Bank. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!  

Episode 541: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Amar Surdi! In this episode, we discuss How home insurance works when home damaged in events like flood fire and theft, ties up with PhonePe and SBI Life launches 'SBI Life - Smart Shield Plus', a future-ready term insurance plan designed for consumer's evolving insurance needs. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 540: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Gunjan Mulik. In this episode, we discuss how E20 Fuel Use In Non-Compatible Vehicles: Risks, Insurance Claims, And Precautions Explained, NRIs' term insurance purchases from India double in last 2 years and partners with Mahindra Finance to expand motor insurance distribution. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 539: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Suhel Shaikh. In this episode, we unpack the growing popularity of zero waiting period health insurance plans for chronic conditions, the rise of parametric insurance as a climate-smart solution across agriculture and renewables, Manipal Cigna’s bold ‘Tatkal Benefit’ offering day-one coverage and much more! Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 538 : Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Vinit Bhandari. In this episode, we explore how India’s general insurance sector is evolving with tech-driven innovation and inclusive coverage, the Agriculture Ministry’s ₹3,200 crore crop insurance payout under PMFBY, a Raksha Bandhan initiative where brothers gift insurance to their sisters and much more! Stay tuned for more insurance insigh...

Episode 537: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Kalpesh Mhatre.  In this episode, we explore Jan Dhan account holders can complete re-KYC at camps till Sept 30: RBI, how a pan India Scheme provides cashless treatment for road accident victims and The Hidden Perks of International Travel Insurance. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 536: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Bakul Raut!  In this episode, we explore Railway passengers can now avail travel insurance while buying e-tickets, Bima Sugam portal will offer online access all your insurance policies and Know-how with technology insurance moving from repair and replace to prevention. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 535: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Pranav Kokane!    In this episode, we explore Tree Damage & Monsoon Claims: How Comprehensive Motor Insurance Protects Your Vehicle, PMFBY Push for Kharif Season & SHG Empowerment, Shubh Shakti Plan for Women. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 534:   Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Priyanka Patil!  In this episode, we explore From Waterlogging to Engine Damage: Insurance Add-Ons That Protect Your Car During Rains, 61% young buyers want health insurance, 37% see cashless network as important factor and Generali Central rebrands insurance venture with digital focus. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!  

Episode 533:   Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Mahesh Waghmare!  In this episode, we explore Cyber cover for digital natives, Punjab CM announces 200 more aam aadmi-clinics and Policybazaar for Business Introduces ‘ClaimSetu’. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!  

Episode 532:   Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Swaroop Gokhale!  In this episode, we explore Buying Travel Insurance Can Give You Mental Peace: Tapan Singhel, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance join CRED Garage as insurance partners and LIC Launches Bima Sakhi Scheme: Women Can Earn Stipend of Rs 7,000 Monthly. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 531:   Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Rishabh Bhat! In this episode, we explore Minister Announces Changes To Crop Insurance Scheme, Farmers in Erode urged to enroll for crop insurance and With Cancer Cases Up and Why it's Time To Augment Your Health Coverage. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 530:   Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Prachi Parab! In this episode, we explore How Government Schemes are beneficial for farmers, How Health Insurance Supports Preventive Care and Wellness Programs and How Marine Insurance Protects Cargo During Overseas Shipping. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 529:   Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Supratim Mitra! In this episode, we explore Raising FDI in insurance aims to unlock sector's full potential says Finance Minister, How India's health insurance sector is undergoing a profound shift and NRIs drive surge in India’s medical tourism with significant growth in health insurance adoption. Stay tuned for more insurance insight...

Episode 528:   Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Sajan Samuel! In this episode, we explore Climate of safety: India’s emerging shield against the climate crisis, How AI-Powered Chabot’s Are Transforming Financial Reporting in the Insurance Sector and 'Disaster Recovery' facility in ICICI. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 527:   Join us on & Now, narrated by Siddhant Devarwadi! Ajay Seth appointed as IRDAI chairperson; proposal to exempt term life insurance and senior citizen health insurance premiums from GST considered; The Healthy Indian Project receives IRDAI's Direct Insurance Broker Life & General license. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 526:   Join us on & Now, narrated by Kunal Mande! In this episode, we explore major shifts in India’s insurance industry—EV policies evolve to offer enhanced coverage and commuter safety; Tata AIG teams up with Park Plus for hassle-free car insurance; and PMFBY Kharif 2025 enrollment drives farmer protection against natural calamities. Stay tuned for more insurance insights!

Episode 525: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Debolina Banerjee !   In this episode, we spotlight key shifts in India’s insurance landscape—state-run banks pursue strategic disinvestment to attract global capital; the Centre accelerates EV adoption under Motor Vehicle Aggregator Disha No. 2025 with inclusive benefits; and crop reviews under PMFBY set new targets to secure farmer livelihoods...

Episode 524: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Aayush Sharma! In this episode, we unpack key developments shaping India’s insurance landscape—LIC and the Ministry of Rural Development join hands to empower women through the Bima Sakhi Yojana; Himachal Pradesh extends crop insurance deadlines for maize and paddy farmers under PMFBY and a major digitization push: AgriTech IDs are now mandatory...

Episode 523: Join us on Hear & Now narrated by Dipali Dhade , in this episode we discuss Insurers leveraging banks, microlenders to reach smaller towns, Maharashtra Govt doubles insurance cover for 1.5l akh Govindas at dahi handi and unveils new cover for Indian electric vehicles Tune in for more such updates!!

Episode 522: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Abhishek Joshi! In this episode, we spotlight the GST Council’s upcoming proposals on rate rationalisation and GST relief on health and term insurance, IRDAI’s push for diversified investments through gold ETFs and REITs, and PMFBY’s July 31 deadline ensuring full coverage for eligible farmers this Kharif season. Tune in for all the latest insura...

Episode 521: Join us on Hear & Now , narrated by Honey Malik! In this episode we highlight the importance of timely premium payments to keep health insurance active, with grace periods and portability helping avoid coverage lapses. Tamil Nadu’s Ungaludan Stalin initiative is bringing insurance and healthcare services directly to communities via neighborhood camps. Plus, Tesla’s preferred insur...

Episode 520: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Utkarsha Prabhudesai! In this episode, we spotlight IRDAI’s latest regulatory reforms with newly formed panels to strengthen oversight, LIC’s strategic partnership with AU Small Finance Bank to expand life insurance access and launch of EV Protect—a tech-driven policy crafted for India’s electric vehicle owners. Tune in for all the latest insuran...

Episode 519: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Sonali Mohite! In this episode, we spotlight the government’s plan to enhance healthcare transparency through the National Health Claims Exchange, launch of the Guaranteed Bachat Plan for middle-income savers and Madhya Pradesh’s initiative offering free emergency treatment to road accident victims. Tune in for all the latest insurance updates!