Latest news with #MediCareSelect
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Tata AIG upbeat on AP, Telangana for health insurance business growth
General insurer Tata AIG is upbeat on Telangana and Andhra Pradesh market to grow its retail health insurance portfolio. Over the last two years, the company increased its market share in the two States from 2.1% to 3.6% in the segment. The target is to increase it to 5% over the next 18-24 months, senior executives of Tata AIG General Insurance Company told media at the roll out of a new, MediCare Select health insurance plan here recently. Rising medical inflation remains one of the factors behind the growing demand for health insurance, they said. Head - Accident and Health Claims Rudraraju Rajagopal said at an industry level, 8% of Rs. 47,000 crore all India retail health insurance business originates in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 'To drive further growth, we plan to add 15,000 more distribution partners. Our focus remains on delivering innovative, customised solutions that meet evolving needs of our customers,' head of the agency Pratik Gupta said. The new product has no entry age limits, supports customisation and offers propositions such as a lifelong young family discount and a 7.5% salary discount, making it accessible across income brackets and life stages, the company said.
Fashion Value Chain
21-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
TATA AIG Unveils Next-Gen Health Plan ‘MediCare Select' to Expand Retail Reach and Boost Access
TATA AIG General Insurance Company today announced the launch of MediCare Select, a next-generation health insurance solution aimed at expanding healthcare access across India. TATA AIG Unveils Next-Gen Health Plan MediCare Select to Expand Retail Reach and Boost Access As part of this broader strategy, TATA AIG aims to expand its hospital network from 11,500 to over 14,000 facilities by FY27. The launch aligns with TATA AIG's focus on strengthening its retail health portfolio and delivering future-ready health solutions. MediCare Select is positioned as an inclusive plan built to serve a wide spectrum of customers – from newborns to seniors, with no entry age limits and affordability at its core. The product supports customization and offers practical propositions like the Young Family Discount and a Professional Discount making it accessible across income brackets and life stages. Neel Chheda, Chief Underwriting and Data Science Officer, TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited, said, 'MediCare Select brings together value, versatility, and access – offering meaningful protection that aligns with the changing healthcare needs of today's consumers. As medical costs rise and health conditions evolve, this product enables individuals and families to stay covered without compromise. Over the past three years, we've seen growing adoption of our retail health offerings, and this launch will help us extend that reach to more geographies and segments, ensuring broader access to quality healthcare.' Key Features of MediCare Select: Restore Infinity Plus : Offers unlimited restorations of the sum insured during a policy year for both related and unrelated ailments. Infinite Advantage : On selecting this, one claim during the lifetime of the Policy is covered without any sum insured limit. OPD Covers : OPD Care rider to cover outpatient treatments including consultations, dental care, teleconsultations and vision care. Consumables Benefit : Option to cover non-payable hospital consumables like crepe bandage, gloves, and slings – often forming substantial percentage of total hospital bills. Maternity Care : Option to select maternity coverage including delivery complications, and vaccinations of the new born baby in the first year – with an option to reduce the waiting period from 24 months to 12. Professional Benefit : 7.5% discount on premium for salaried individuals. Early Access : For single premium multi-year policies, the Sum Insured of the policy period shall be available for utilization anytime during the Policy Period. Young Family Benefit : 10% discount for families where the eldest member is 40 or younger. Daily Cash Benefits : Provides â¹1200-â¹1500 per day for opting for twin or multi-sharing accommodation, without affecting base sum insured or bonus. No Claim Bonus : Offers 50% bonus per policy year (max up to 100%), with 50% reduction in case of a claim. Favourable Experience Discount: Flat 20% discount at policy inception and up to 20% at renewal based on claims history over three years. Recently, TATA AIG also introduced over 70 riders and benefits as part of its health portfolio, laying the foundation for dynamic and new age modular products. With a focus on innovation, convenience, and consumer empowerment, MediCare Select marks a significant step forward in redefining health insurance for a more informed, health-conscious India. For more information, please log on to
