Hear & Now

Episode 693: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! India’s healthcare sector is set to double by 2030, Section 80D offers tax-saving benefits through health insurance, APSRTC rolls out a new employee health cover, and IRDAI directs insurers to keep branches open on March 31, 2026. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 692: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! Aviation insurance rates are softening due to excess reinsurance capacity, Telangana announces a Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for ration card families, health insurance growth surges beyond Tier-I cities. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 691: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! Finance Minister prioritizes health insurance with a vision for universal coverage by 2033, new policy changes aim to reshape the distribution of Homeopathy and Allopathic medicines, tech-enabled advisors drive a 'phygital' transformation in health insurance access. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 690: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! Indian travel policies are crucial for students abroad despite mandatory university health plans, Vakrangee ties up with Bajaj General Insurance to deepen rural insurance reach, and insurers turn to state bonds for derivatives trade as yields climb. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 689: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! The West Asia conflict prompts a major rethink on travel insurance cover and limits, the government announces a 497 crore package to support exporters with insurance, and WhatsApp rolls out insurance services via chat. Stay tuned for these key updates!  

Episode 688: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! India plans a war-risk backstop fund to protect trade through West Asia, IRDAI launches five groups to reform health insurance, and Lloyd’s of London sets up in Gift City to boost India’s global reinsurance role. Stay tuned for these key updates!  

Episode 687: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss Bima Sugam's launch of standardized insurance products, the government's new village-level plan for universal health access, and the protective role of insurance in guiding global trade safety amidst geopolitical tensions. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 686: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode we discuss Bajaj General Insurance's launch of 'Eco Assure' for cost-efficient commercial vehicle repairs, the status of health insurance claims during nuclear accidents and war and NFRA's suggestions for stronger audit controls. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 685: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss the rising financial burden on the marine insurance sector due to the "added cost of war" in the Middle East, the complex implications of geopolitical instability on travel insurance claims and Kerala’s move toward Universal Health Coverage. Stay tuned for these key updates!  

This episode we discuss practical guides to help lower your car insurance premiums, Maharashtra's push for patient welfare through stricter insurance scrutiny, and Telangana's groundbreaking plan to provide free life insurance to over one crore families. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 683: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss government measures to support exporters facing rising insurance costs, and major moves in the health and general insurance sectors. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 682: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode we discuss the financial reality of egg freezing plans, new government measures to support exporters and the push for wider ESI coverage. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 681: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on travel insurance, common pitfalls to avoid when buying health insurance online, India's digital expansion for disease surveillance. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 680: Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode highlights the rise in women’s health insurance ownership, the gap in coverage for critical illnesses, and stakeholder calls to strengthen social security schemes amid inflation. Stay tuned for key updates shaping India’s insurance landscape.

Episode 679: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss the new financial shield for Women SHGs, India's rise as a tech-ambitious agri-insurance market, and BSL's 'Sanjeevani' health scheme for contract workers. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 678: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode we discuss the impact of global tensions on marine insurance and trade, crucial tips for insuring your electric vehicle battery and the upcoming adoption of Ind-AS standards. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 677: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss why prioritizing women’s health insurance is essential this Women’s Day, insights on whether travel insurance add-ons for bookings are worth it, the critical need for personal accident insurance as a financial safety net, and SBI General Insurance’s new strategic partnership with IDFC First Bank. Stay tuned for these key up...

Episode 676: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode we discuss the fine print on pre-existing disease claim denials insights, GIC Re's withdrawal of marine hull war cover in high-risk regions, and how escalating geopolitical tensions are driving travel insurance demand for Dubai trips and global travelers. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 675: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This week we highlight key shifts in India’s insurance sector—from plans for a national disaster risk pool and employers reshaping health benefits amid rising medical costs, to Delhi’s move to extend ₹10 lakh health cover for construction workers and the Ministry of Cooperation’s push to expand cooperative-led insurance. Stay tuned for these impor...

Episode 674: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode we discuss how reforms are reshaping the insurance landscape, IRDAI's directive to cut costs for affordable health covers, and Kerala's approval of a Rs 10 lakh disaster insurance scheme. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 673: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss the benefits of buying third-party car insurance online, India's amendment of foreign investment rules for insurers and New 'Accident Super Guard Plus' policy. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 672: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode we discuss IFSCA's proposed Insurance-Linked Securities framework, India Post's modernization drive, and the extension of marine cover for Russian insurers. Stay tuned for these key updates!  

Episode 671: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss Tapan Singhel's concerns regarding AI and medical inflation risks to the Viksit Bharat 2047 goals, the potential of parametric insurance to cushion climate-linked blows, and the impact of risk-based deposit premiums on banks. Stay tuned for these key updates and more from the world of insurance!

Episode 670: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! This episode we discuss the rising importance of group health insurance in the SME sector, the identification of L1 insurers for Jammu and Kashmir's weather-based crop scheme and why it is prudent to split Rs 5 lakh deposits across banks. Stay tuned for these key updates and more from the world of insurance!

Episode 669: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! This episode we discuss Generali Central Insurance's sponsorship of the Senior Women's Football League, IDBI Bank's new 'Arogya Fixed Deposit' and Go Digit's partnership with Anvayaa Kin Care for elder wellness. Stay tuned for these key updates and more from the world of insurance!