Hear & Now

By Corporate Communications @ BGIC

A daily dose of the Indian Insurance market!... more

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The podcast currently has 792 episodes available.

Hear & Now episodes:

January 29, 2025 Episode 402: 29th January 2025
Episode 402: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Sumeet Satpute. In this episode, we explore the latest developments in the insurance sector, including major reforms proposed in the upcoming Budget 2025. We also discuss the expansion of the PM Fasal Bima Yojana to include crop damage by animals, the call for increased healthcare spending to 5% of GDP, and the Karnataka High Court's ruling that construction sites are considered 'public places' under the Motor Vehicles Act. Tune in for these updates and more on today's episode of Hear & Now!
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January 28, 2025 Episode 401: 28 January 2025
Episode 401: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Rajkumar Oza. In this episode, we delve into Maharashtra's commitment to continuing the Re 1 crop insurance scheme for farmers, despite recommendations for its closure. We also discuss Narayana Health's launch of the 'Arya' insurance plan, which provides comprehensive health coverage and proactive healthcare management. Additionally, we highlight Acko's new app feature that enables users to conveniently check and pay traffic fines across major Indian cities. Tune in for these updates and more on today's episode of Hear & Now!
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5min
January 27, 2025 Episode 400: 27th January 2025
Episode 400: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by KV Dipu. In this episode, we cover insurers' hopes for tax benefits in the Union Budget 2025-26, including the potential for initiatives like Bima Sugam to receive regulatory and fiscal support. We also discuss measures proposed by the finance ministry to expand third-party insurance coverage and a new health insurance scheme by the Ranchi Health Department for state employees and pensioners. Tune in for these updates and more on today's episode of Hear & Now!
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8min
January 24, 2025 Episode 399: 24 January 2025
Episode 399: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Chinmayee Bhokare. In this episode, we cover the BMC's proactive step to provide insurance coverage for naval submarines in rescue operations, we also discuss Care Health Insurance's launch of Ultimate Care, a comprehensive plan with wellness rewards, HDFC Life's tie-up with CARS24 Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., transforming the digital insurance landscape in India.Tune in for these updates and more on today's episode of Hear & Now!
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6min
January 23, 2025 Episode 398: 23 January 2025
Episode 398: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Avinash Pathak, as we explore the latest happenings in the insurance industry. In this episode, we discuss the anticipated Budget 2025-26 and its expected impact on the healthcare sector, Tata AIG’s launch of CyberEdge, a new cyber insurance policy designed to protect businesses from cyber risks. Additionally, we cover the Jharkhand Cabinet’s approval of a revised health insurance policy for state employees, providing enhanced financial coverage for illnesses. Tune in for these updates and more!
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January 22, 2025 Episode 397: 22nd January 2025
Episode 397: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Debolina Banerjee, in this episode we discuss the latest happenings in the insurance industry, including the proposed Insurance Amendment Bill-2024 allowing government insurance companies in India to sell all types of insurance products, the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana in Haryana, and Zuno General Insurance's innovative road safety initiative "The Talking Zebra". Tune in for these updates and more!
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8min
January 21, 2025 Episode 396: 21 January 2025
Episode 396: Join us on Hear & Now, narrated by Bismay Tripathy, in this episode we discuss the latest developments in the insurance industry, including the Union Health Minister's announcement of coverage for 6 crore citizens under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, potential increases in insurance coverage under the PMJJBY and PMSBY in the upcoming budget, and HDFC Ergo's new Road Safety Awareness Campaign aimed at promoting responsible driving. Tune in for these updates and more!

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8min
January 20, 2025 Episode 395: 20 January 2025
Episode 395: Join us on Hear & Now narrated by Shashi Kumar Gupta, in this episode we discuss the latest developments in the insurance industry, including insights on health insurance riders and add-ons to enhance coverage, ACKO's new e-challan portal for easy traffic fine management in Hyderabad, and Niva Bupa's #KaamMeinShaanHai campaign honoring the contributions of health insurance advisors. Tune in for these updates and more!

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7min
January 17, 2025 Episode 394: 17 January 2025
Epidose 394: Join us on Hear & Now narrated by Riyanshi Goyan, in this episode we discuss The Indian Postal Department has launched a special scheme to provide an insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh for Rs 565 per annum and Rs 5 lakh for Rs 345 per annum, Uttarakhand to Expand Accident Insurance for Private Bus Passengers and Shriram Life unveils Sunishchit Laabh, a non-participating savings plan. Tune in for more such updates!!
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5min
January 16, 2025 Episode 393: 16 January 2025
Epidose 393: Join us on Hear & Now narrated by Akash Pandit, in this episode we discuss Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat, offering Rs 10 lakh coverage to 1.3 crore families, India's non-life Insurance industry may register double-digit growth in 2025 and SBI General Insurance partners with Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank Ltd. to offer integrated insurance solutions. Tune in for more such updates!!
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6min

FAQs about Hear & Now:

How many episodes does Hear & Now have?

The podcast currently has 792 episodes available.