Pollution Linked Health Insurance Claims Surge 4.3 Times In Three Years

Pollution-associated health insurance claims in India have surged <b>4.3 times</b> over the past three years, according to data released by insurance aggregator Policybazaar. The financial impact and claim amounts increased considerably between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. Working professionals aged between 31 and 55 years accounted for 59 percent of these claims, while senior citizens aged 55 and above contributed 31 percent. Cardiovascular conditions accounted for the largest share at 43.5 percent, followed by other respiratory infections at 35 percent. Delhi recorded the highest number of claims, followed by Pune and Bengaluru.