GIC in the News for October, 2025

Rethinking Travel Protection in India’s Bleisure Boom
Thursday 16 October, 2025
Bleisure travel, once a fringe perk has now become a defining feature of the modern professional's mobility. Across boardrooms and baggage claims, the boundaries between business and leisure are dissolving, reshaped by flexible work structures, digital-first careers and a generational shift in what it means to be "on the clock."

Bima Sugam The Next Big Leap After UPI
Wednesday 15 October, 2025
Every few decades, India pulls off a digital transformation that the world takes note of—be it Aadhaar, UPI, or FASTag. Insurance is now queuing up for its own breakout moment, and Bima Sugam is the platform that could make it happen. The industry has built trust, reached crores of customers, and handled everything from pandemics to natural disasters. Now it’s ready for its digital inflection point

Insurance firm denies claim told to pay up
Sunday 12 October, 2025
In a ruling that highlights growing concerns over insurance claim denials, the district redressal commission-II in Chandigarh has ordered Care Ltd. to reimburse Rs 60,000 along with 9 percent interest to a policyholder who was denied a cashless medical claim for his wife's dengue treatment. The Commission also awarded Rs 10,000 as compensation for harassment and litigation expenses.

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