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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Maule, Chile, ESMC says

Dec 14, 2024

Santiago [Chile], December 14: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Maule, Chile on Friday, according to Reuters.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the quake was at a depth of 100 km (62.14 miles).
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading Health Insurance companies, settled over 85,900 cancer-related claims*2 worth over ₹780 crores during H1 FY27. Nearly 30% of this has been for people aged between 51 and 60 years. Women accounted for approximately 60% of these cancer claims, with settlements for women increasing 17% Year-on-Year. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support accessed by insured women and their families during cancer treatment.

Nov 06, 2026