Airline carriers, including Airtel and Air India, are seeking to curb air pollution by restricting their use of diesel engines in their planes, the airline industry body has said.Air India Chief Executive Officer Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Tuesday that the government had made it mandatory for all domestic carriers to have diesel engines.The government…
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Why the insurance industry may be looking to slash costs in 2019
Health insurers are likely looking for ways to cut costs this year as they struggle to cope with the rise of new technologies, a key reason the industry is set to lose billions in 2019.Here are some of the biggest drivers: Health insurance coverage has a big impact on health insurance premiums, and in some…
Connecticut lawmakers pass bill to pay for Medicaid expansion
NEWPORT, Conn.— The House on Thursday passed a bill to cover more than half of Connecticut’s Medicaid expansion costs by expanding Medicaid eligibility, allowing people to keep coverage even if they lose their jobs.The legislation passed in a voice vote, after a marathon session of lawmakers.It would allow the state to begin sending Medicaid benefits…
Which Italian footballers are getting the best deals in the insurance market?
Italian football players who play for Italian clubs are getting some of the best premiums in the country, according to a report from Italian news outlet Football Italias.According to the report, Italian football clubs offer the best medical care in Italy, which makes it easy for fans to find the best prices.The article claims that…
How to get a ‘liability’ insurance quote for Malaysia
A Malaysian insurance company is offering customers the option of choosing between two types of policies: one that provides them with coverage from the National Insurance Institute and another that provides coverage from their state-owned insurers.The companies said the new policy will be offered through the state-run Insurers’ Insurance Bureau, which is part of the…
How to get a ‘liability’ insurance quote for Malaysia
A Malaysian insurance company is offering customers the option of choosing between two types of policies: one that provides them with coverage from the National Insurance Institute and another that provides coverage from their state-owned insurers.The companies said the new policy will be offered through the state-run Insurers’ Insurance Bureau, which is part of the…
Health insurance news for you: ‘I’m not sick’: Patient’s mom explains why she doesn’t want to be covered
In the United States, a patient can be charged more for an elective procedure than for the same procedure covered by their employer.However, in the UK, a procedure is considered elective if the NHS decides to cover it, even if the patient does not want it covered.The decision by the NHS, which is overseen by…