Health insurance to get better, but more costly

The global pandemic has definitely helped people realize the importance of having adequate health insurance. India is among the least insured countries and as of 2019, the density of non-life (which includes health) insurance in the country was a mere 19%, according to data from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), and the biggest reason for this is the lack of trust. Density is measured as the ratio of premium (in US dollars) to total population. To deal with this, the regulator last year brought about a host of changes to health insurance products which could result in hike in premiums.

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