Insurer rejects motor insurance claim citing invalid driving licence; policyholder fights back and wins Rs 3.5 lakh in consumer commission

A motor insurance claim was rejected by HDFC General Insurance over driver’s license concerns. The West Bengal Consumer Commission found insufficient evidence of deliberate policy violation. The insurer was directed to pay Rs 3.5 lakh with interest and Rs 1 lakh compensation. The commission emphasized that a fake license does not automatically absolve insurers of…

Dollar index steady near 99.50 mark as conflicts escalate between US and Iran driving oil prices higher

The dollar index is steadying around 99.5 on Tuesday after declining in the previous session, as investors continued to assess prospects for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes following hawkish comments from Chair Kevin Warsh and rising oil prices. Rising oil prices on renewed signs of conflict between the two nations is fueling inflation concerns and…