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AI alone won’t close India’s insurance gap as NITI Aayog seeks industry help to reach the ‘missing middle’

To effectively narrow the insurance gap in India, collaboration between government and private entities is crucial, as technology alone is insufficient. While AI holds the promise to connect more individuals with insurance, accessibility issues persist. Special attention is needed for the often-overlooked 'missing middle' demographic. Establishing consumer trust and providing…

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Selling insurance but not handling customer grievances: IRDAI fines IndusInd Bank Rs 1 crore; here's what policyholders should know

IndusInd Bank faces a Rs 1 crore penalty from IRDAI for failing to provide an adequate, insurance-specific grievance redressal mechanism for policyholders. Despite claims of an overall system, the regulator found a lack of dedicated channels and inadequate information, highlighting a crucial distinction between banking and insurance customer service.

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₹1 crore penalty on Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company over mis-selling of a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old senior citizen

An 88-year-old was sold a deferred annuity policy despite age restrictions, leading to a Rs 1 crore penalty for Canara HSBC Life. IRDAI found multiple lapses in sales, underwriting, and disclosure. The regulator's order highlights crucial lessons for senior citizens buying long-term insurance products, especially via bank branches.

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Global Market: China state insurers, banks to raise up to $54 billion to bolster capital

China’s Ministry of Finance will inject up to $10.4 billion into five state-owned insurers as part of a broader plan to strengthen financial stability. The recapitalisation comes as tighter solvency rules and falling bond yields pressure insurers, while Beijing encourages greater equity investments. Analysts expect a measured, rather than aggressive,…

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Customers of UK-owned surrogacy firm in Mexico allegedly face huge bills after insurance denied

UK government reviewing allegations about My Surrogacy Journey after complaints about medical costs

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NSE IPO price band for Rs 22,561-crore offer announced! Check key dates, other important details

Retail investors have been allocated 35% of the issue, while 50% has been reserved for eligible institutional bidders (QIBs). The remaining portion will be available to non-institutional investors (NIIs).

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An Austin Program Helps Pay Musicians' Premiums as Self-Employed Workers Face Pricier Plans and a Shorter Signup Window

Austin's HAAM and Central Health help musicians afford ACA plans as premiums climb. What gig and self-employed workers should check this fall.

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Trump's Bribe, AI Doom Psyop, and the Rapture

Trump's $5,000 bribe, stay-at-home moms, car insurance beefs, AI doom, 9/11 memories, Zelda rumors, rom-coms, and the Rapture—Freed Up somehow fits it all into one episode.

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Who Qualifies for Trump's $500 Obamacare Refunds? 30-State List After White House Overcharge Claim

The White House says nearly 1 million people in 30 states may receive refunds of about $500 after paying full Obamacare premiums, with cheques expected to begin in October.

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N Carolina man loses health cover after one missed payment, cancels treatment

For 12 years, Cord Silverstein paid for health insurance without interruption. Then one missed monthly payment turned into a coverage crisis for his entire family and forced him to postpone a medical treatment costing as much as $20,000, states a report by American web portal AOL. The Morrisville, North Carolina,…

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CMS Is Targeting Unauthorized Health Insurance Enrollments—Here’s What Consumers Should Check

Imagine going to use your health insurance and discovering that the plan you thought you had isn’t the plan showing in the system or learning...

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Trump follows up his $5,000 ‘dividend’ payment by announcing some Americans will be getting $500 Obamacare refunds

‘Our administration is doing the right thing in giving the money back to the people who were wrongly ripped off,’ Trump said

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Is Arch Capital Group Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

While Arch Capital Group has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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‘Patients’ who pay $200,000 to be frozen after death are waiting to be reborn in an Australian shed

Exclusive: Southern Cryonics operates out of a shed in Holbrook in rural NSW. Experts say reanimation is ‘a dream’ but true believers are willing to pay for a second chance at life

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OBPPs pitch investor protection fund for retail bond investors

Providers of online bond platforms are advocating for the creation of a new investor protection fund. This initiative is designed to serve as a form of insurance, thereby enhancing retail investor trust in corporate bonds. Conversations have included the possibility of a universal premium, which would be connected to the…

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How Much Car Can You Actually Afford on a $75,000 Salary?

A $75,000 salary can put a surprisingly nice car within reach, but it does not mean a $50,000 car suddenly becomes a smart purchase. The real question involves more than whether a lender will approve the loan. It comes down to how much room the car leaves for housing, groceries,…

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A $20K Price Cut Usually Signals A Failed Inspection — What To Ask Before You Lowball

A $20,000 price cut can make a house look like the deal of the century. It can also be the financial equivalent of finding a suspiciously cheap steak at the grocery store and wondering what happened to it before it reached the clearance bin. When a seller suddenly drops the…

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Georgia student allegedly flagged by Flock camera for not having insurance. She proves the car is insured – the cop still issues a ticket anyway

The Flock cameras apparently had outdated information.

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First time two Democrats appear in the general election for California commissioner of insurance

Ben Allen (D) and Jane Kim (D) are running in the general election for California commissioner of insurance on Nov. 3. They defeated nine other candidates to advance from the top-two primary on June 2. Kim received 26.8% of the vote and Allen 19.6%. Incumbent Ricardo Lara (D) is term-limited.…

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Rs 1.09 crore remittance sent home by an Indian working in Kuwait, but he didn't file ITR, received income tax notice; gets relief in ITAT Ahmedabad

Indian man working in Kuwait oilfields, got his salary in National Bank of Kuwait, remitted Rs 1.09 crore back to family in India, files no ITR, got an unexplained money tax notice u/s 69; he partially wins case in ITAT Ahmedabad

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‘Clean energy is the surest path’: Europe should be leading the energy transition, says UN executive

“If humanity doesn't cut the fossil fuel pollution baking our planet, this summer's brutal heat, fires and droughts will seem mild compared to the permanent climate nightmare that will follow,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary.

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Should you have multiple bank accounts? Here’s how many you really need

Should you keep all your money in one bank account or spread it out? While multiple accounts can aid in budgeting and offer deposit insurance benefits, they can also complicate finances. Discover the ideal number of accounts for your needs and when opening another truly makes sense.

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RSL says One Nation’s Hastie ‘slur’ was an ‘attack on every veteran’s service’ – as it happened

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Why health insurance cuts for the over-65s won’t swamp public hospitals after all

The controversy surrounding the federal government’s plan to scrap extra private health insurance rebates for the over-65s continues. Not everyone agrees on the impact of the higher premiums, whether that’s the number of people set to cancel their cover or the impact on the public health system.

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Shipping containers of stolen cars turning up overseas

Cars stolen from Australian drivers are being moved overseas via shipping containers en masse, with the global black market fuelling the crime spree.

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