Star Health and Allied Insurance is India's first and largest standalone private health insurance company, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chennai. It specializes in health, personal accident, and travel insurance, operating with over 14,000 network hospitals and an in-house claims processing system.

Company Profile

  • Founded: 2006 by V. Jagannathan
  • Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Listings: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 543412) and National Stock Exchange (NSE: STARHEALTH)
  • Key Offerings: Retail health plans, family floaters, senior citizen policies (e.g., Red Carpet), and diabetes-safe insurance

Operations & Reach

  • Hospital Network: Over 14,000 cashless healthcare providers across India.
  • Infrastructure: More than 850 branch offices supported by an extensive agent network.
  • Claims Model: Handles claim adjudication directly through an in-house team rather than third-party administrators (TPAs).

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