Hear & Now

Hear & Now

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Hear & Now episodes

  • Episode 733: 22 May 2026

    🎧 Episode 733: Hear & Now with Siddhant

    Explore how insurance and financial protection solutions are evolving across healthcare, climate resilience, defence welfare, and farmer security in India. From wellness-linked health insurance rewards and the growing role of parametric insurance during extreme heatwaves, to enhanced protection for Assam Rifles personnel and continued crop insurance support under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana — today’s episode highlights the latest developments shaping financial security and social protection across the country.

    5 min
  • Episode 732: 21 May 2026

    🎧 Episode 732: Hear & Now with Aisha
    Today’s highlights: the Supreme Court upholds full accident compensation alongside health insurance, NCDEX launches RAINMUMBAI, India’s first rainfall-based derivative, Aditya Birla introduces Activ Yuva wellness-linked health plan, and experts urge professionals to secure personal health insurance beyond limited employer coverage. Stay tuned for key insights on consumer rights, climate-risk tools, wellness-driven plans, and financial preparedness.

    5 min
  • Episode 731: 20 May 2026

    🎧 Episode 731: Hear & Now with Airav

    Explore how insurance is evolving to support changing healthcare and financial protection needs across India. From Bajaj General Insurance’s newly launched flexible health indemnity plan and the rising importance of maternity insurance, to the growing popularity of alumni-based health covers and enhanced accident protection for municipal employees in Nagpur — today’s episode highlights the latest developments shaping healthcare security and employee welfare. Stay updated with key insurance insights and financial protection trends from across the industry.

    5 min
  • Episode 730: 19 May 2026

    Episode 730: Hear & Now with Aisha

    Explore insurance protection for wildlife trackers in Gujarat, mandatory coverage for cab passengers and gig workers in Haryana, accident insurance for athletes in Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the growing legal and liability risks Indian IT firms are facing with AI adoption. Stay updated with the latest insurance developments, emerging risks, and financial protection trends shaping industries across India.

     

    5 min
  • Episode 729: 18 May 2026

    Episode 729: Hear & Now with Airav

    Explore Prudential’s 75% stake acquisition in Bharti Life Insurance, rising impact of outbound travel on forex reserves, growing use of AI in insurance claims processing, and new Char Dham Yatra insurance cover for pilgrims. Stay updated with the latest insurance news, financial trends, and industry insights in India.

     

    5 min
  • Episode 728: 15 May 2026

    Episode 728: Hear & Now with Aisha

    Explore key updates on IRDAI regulations and insurance commissions, rising demand for war-risk insurance, growing importance of jewellery insurance in India, and new annual domestic travel insurance plans for frequent travellers. Stay updated with the latest insurance news, health insurance trends, and financial protection insights in India.

     

    6 min
  • Episode 727: 14 May 2026

    Episode 727: Hear & Now with Airav

    Explore the impact of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool on shipping costs and trade stability, key insights on newborn health insurance coverage gaps, and expanded health & insurance benefits for gig workers in India. Stay updated with the latest insurance news, health insurance trends, and financial protection insights.

    5 min
  • Episode 726: 13 May 2026

    Episode 726: Hear & Now with Aisha

    Explore 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.

    6 min
  • Episode 725: 12 May 2026

    Episode 725: Hear & Now with Airav

    Explore 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.

    5 min
  • Episode 724: 11 May 2026

    Episode 724: Hear & Now with Aisha

    Explore 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.

    6 min

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