health and general insurance

In a bid to enhance policyholder rights, insurance companies are required to resolve claims within 30 days, while investigations for health claims should conclude in 30-45 days, and for life policies, within 90 days. Failure to meet these deadlines results in interest penalties.

UK's Prudential plc is acquiring a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore, gaining operational control and marking a strategic reset for its India business. This move allows Prudential to deploy a wider product suite and leverage Bharti's domestic reach, aiming to boost insurance penetration in India.

Amazon is enhancing health and insurance benefits for nearly 90,000 Indian delivery associates. This includes expanded OPD and hospitalization coverage, along with increased accident compensation. The company is also conducting nationwide health camps offering free check-ups. These measures are part of a significant investment to bolster associate safety and financial well-being.

Private hospitals in Kolkata are refusing or restricting admissions for Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries as they await clarity on the scheme's future under the new government. Hospitals cite concerns over the scheme's profitability and are unofficially suspending admissions, impacting patients seeking treatment.

West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and his cabinet will prioritize implementing Ayushman Bharat health insurance and securing the unfenced border with Bangladesh. Adhikari will also outline the BJP government's five-year roadmap to the state administration, including meetings with IAS officers and police brass. CAPF security will continue for the CM.

In a significant boost to emergency medical services, Bihar's Director General of Police has unveiled two state-of-the-art life support ambulances dedicated to assisting victims of serious road accidents on the fast-paced roads of Patna. These vehicles, capable of rapid transport during the critical 'golden hour', are now part of the 'Dial 112' emergency response system, thanks to generous private donations.

West Bengal's new BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has launched the "Annapurna Bhandaar" scheme. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly, replacing the previous "Lakshmir Bhandar." The cabinet also approved integrating the state with central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and addressing illegal immigration.

Rajasthan’s health sector between 2008 and 2026 has expanded faster than at any time in its history, powered by emergency services, free medicines and diagnostics, a surge in medical colleges, and a rapid widening of insurance-backed cashless treatment. Yet the gains have landed unevenly. Jaipur and a handful of large cities—Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota and Ajmer—continue to absorb the bulk of serious care, drawing patients from across districts that now host medical colleges but still lack dependable specialist services. The result is a system with wider access on paper, but persistent travel, overcrowding and delayed treatment in practice. The next phase hinges on staffing, referrals and sustainable financing

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Jharkhand's health department has partnered with Tata AIG General Insurance to offer cashless healthcare services to state government employees and their families. This revamped scheme, covering around 800 empanelled hospitals nationwide, ensures unlimited cashless facilities and increased coverage up to Rs 15 lakh per year under the 'Abua Card' scheme.

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