Burn-related claims peak in the Diwali quarter, Star Health data shows; insurer shares simple safety steps
Key Highlights
- ➤FY26 Q3 burn-related claims 28% above other-quarter average
- ➤FY25 Diwali-quarter burn claims were 19% above other-quarter average
- ➤Star Health urges adult supervision and safe firecracker handling
- ➤Serious burns require immediate medical attention, insurer says
Expert Statements
Amitabh Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited
“Diwali is a time of light and togetherness, and we want every family to enjoy it fully. Our claims data shows a clear pattern: in the Diwali quarter, burn-related claims run 28% above the average of the other three quarters, These injuries are largely preventable, and a few simple precautions can keep the celebration bright and joyful for everyone.”
Amitabh Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited
“As a health insurer, your wellbeing is our priority, which is why we want every family to celebrate safely, take simple precautions and enjoy the festivities with their loved ones,”
Burn-related claims peak in the Diwali quarter, Star Health data shows; insurer shares simple safety steps PR Newswire
Quick media bites * Burn-related claims reported in Q3 (October–December) were 28% above the average of the other three quarters in FY26, compared with 19% in FY25 * Star Health sets out preventive steps and first-aid guidance for burns and eye injuries, with a reminder to seek prompt medical help after any firecracker injury CHENNAI, India, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As families gather for Diwali, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412) urges them to celebrate with a safety-first approach. Its claims data shows burn-related claims in the festive quarter running 28% above the average of the other three quarters in FY26, and the insurer is sharing simple precautions and first-aid guidance to keep the season joyful.
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