Hear & Now

Episode 726: Hear & Now with AishaExplore the rising demand for cyber insurance driven by AI risks, India’s sovereign-backed Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, and strong non-life insurance growth in India. We also decode health insurance portability benefits and how policyholders can upgrade coverage seamlessly. Stay updated with the latest insurance news, financial protection trends, and industry insights.

Episode 725: Hear & Now with AiravExplore Ayushman Bharat rollout, health insurance India expansion, and travel insurance for international trips. We also cover rising healthcare costs in Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities shaping insurance demand, and the future of cancer insurance with advanced treatment coverage. Stay updated with the latest insurance news, financial protection trends, and India’s health insurance landscape.

Episode 724: Hear & Now with AishaExplore Mother’s Day financial planning, women’s financial independence, and homemaker investment strategies. We also cover India’s non-life insurance growth, rising health insurance demand, and financial inclusion through Jan Suraksha schemes driving the “Insurance for All” vision and Viksit Bharat.

Episode 723: Hear & Now with Airav! we cover Government may hike PMSBY, PMJJBY cover; Himachal's emphasis on crop insurance; and global brokers eye India’s growing insurance market. Stay tuned for more key updates!

Episode 722: NRI investments via GIFT City, fires highlight home insurance need, and AI integration drives insurer growth—positioning India as a hub for insurance innovation. Stay Tuned!

Episode 721: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! We cover the rise of high-value health insurance in India, the potential rollout of Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal, and Capgemini’s insights on how demographic and urban shifts are reshaping global property and casualty insurance. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 720: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! We discuss why the fine print matters for your claims, the phased rollout of the 'Bima Sugam' marketplace starting with motor insurance, and the DFS Secretary's push for wider insurance penetration. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 719: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! The government notifies 100% FDI in insurance via the automatic route, a reality check on NPS Swasthya versus comprehensive health plans, and a new mandatory health insurance rule for tourists. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 718: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! A potential 100% FDI boost and health reforms from IRDAI, a strategic revamp on the cards for PSU insurers and global giant Zurich Insurance expands its footprint in Hyderabad. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 717: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! India's nuclear insurance safety net under the 'Shanti Act', the risks of apartment underinsurance, and critical mistakes to avoid when securing health coverage for your family. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 716: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! The dangers of fake add-on insurance, India's insurance sector sees a digital shift as startups step in, and a new safety net launches for J-K apple growers. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 715: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! We decode the critical waiting periods in illness coverage, reveal how to retain your corporate health benefits post-employment and guide you on securing your high-value gold. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 714: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! Jharkhand employees get enhanced cashless health benefits, and a new report highlights a massive coverage gap among India's youth and how digital platforms are revolutionizing car insurance claims. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 713: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! Bajaj Life unveils a first-of-its-kind wellness solution, the Health Ministry weighs caps on private hospital bills, and experts share five must-do financial protection moves for the year. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 712: Hear & Now with Aisha! A Health Claims Index promises transparency in claims, a Maritime Insurance Pool shields sea trade and parametric insurance protects workers from heatwaves. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 711: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! Critical illness insurance becomes a financial lifeline against rising NCDs, health insurance penetration hits a new high in India and travelers get a safety net for visa rejections. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 710: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! A massive guarantee boosts India's shipping sector, preventive care takes center stage in health insurance, special coverage plans emerge for NRIs. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 709: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! Travel insurance adapts to global challenges, EV growth sparks fresh opportunities in the insurance market and the shipping sector receives a ₹14,000 crore boost. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 708: Hear & Now with Aisha! Labour reforms highlight the push for unemployment insurance, health insurance rules set for a major overhaul and Muthoot Finance enters insurance distribution. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 707: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! IRDAI takes a big step to strengthen the health insurance ecosystem with a new sub-committee, POSPs emerge as a vital link in expanding access, and how the rural sector is driving life insurance demand. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 706: Hear & Now with AishaBajaj Group expands into healthcare, Gen Z reshapes motor insurance with digital-first covers, and unclaimed assets remain recoverable via RBI and EPFO portals. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 705: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! A specialized insurance cover for involuntary job loss, critical reminders on health policy renewals and how AI is reshaping customer experience. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 704: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! A surge in term insurance demand from younger NRIs, a 9% jump in general insurance premiums, and new transparency measures for Himachal Pradesh's 'Himcare' scheme. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 703: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! PFRDA’s NPS Swasthya opens pension savings for medical emergencies, IRDAI reviews private health insurance, and GIFT City’s market surges eleven‑fold. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 702: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! Punjab brings health cover to transport workers, a massive $1.5 billion sovereign fund for marine war-risk insurers, and the shift to points-based flexible group health plans. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 701: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! Managing the high costs of home healthcare, a push for safety covers for veterinarians, and tackling medical inflation this World Health Day. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 700: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! Navigating the high costs of home healthcare and critical insurance coverage gaps, a soft market delivering steep discounts on corporate renewals, and rural regions emerging as the industry's new growth engines. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 699: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! India’s top insurers reaffirmed as systemically important players, the rise of personalized group health covers and a renewed focus on safeguarding insurance data. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 698: Hear & Now with Aisha! IRDAI grants a 12-month relief for IFRS and RBC rollout, Cyberabad authorities push for safety insurance for construction workers, and Aa comprehensive Property All Risk policy for MSMEs. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 697: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! The drive to expand insurance access in Southern India, a major partnership for building future-ready talent, and a Move to digitize shareholder transfers. Stay tuned for these key updates! 

Episode 696: Hear & Now with Aisha! India opens doors to global reinsurers with a new framework, health insurance gets a boost through hospital scorecards and standardized plans, agents gain freedom under open architecture. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 695: Tune in to Hear & Now with Airav! Learn how to avoid common motor insurance claim rejections in 2026, India extends insurance and logistics aid to exporters hit by the Iran crisis, and health insurers tighten claim timelines. Stay tuned for these key updates!

Episode 694: Tune in to Hear & Now with Aisha! Health insurance growth surges in FY25 with IRDAI’s proactive measures, Policybazaar expands its motor insurance claims program to 186 cities, Infosys announces a strategic acquisition of Stratus to boost insurance tech consulting. Stay tuned for these key updates!

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 updates!