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Insurance policies held for a long time tend to lose their utility. A switch to a new provider might be the best way out.

A month or so ago, I found myself at the dentist’s clinic, listening to him tut-tut about the cavities I’d ignored until I couldn’t anymore. After a lecture about the importance of preventive care and “regular check-ups”, I was given an estimate for the root canal procedure that I was required to undergo. And dear reader, I must admit, the amount I found myself staring at was almost as painful as the procedure. I had a few complications which needed additional dental work and the net amount I’d have to shell out was Rs 48,000.
It wasn’t the kind that …

IRDAI wants to fix a model where distributors chasing high commissions push unsuitable policies, hurting customers. The regulator should brace for a major industry pushback.
The managed care venture has made a strong start in Bengaluru. Will its disruptive model strike a chord nationwide?
Consumption took centre stage, while some sectors got more attention than others. But Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget failed to enthuse the markets.