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SEMINAR REPORT

Seminar on Health Insurance -

Awareness, Innovations and Roadmaps

2 days International Seminar organized by Kolkata Insurance institute

Kolkata insurance Institute (Formerly Indian Insurance Society) organized 2 days International Seminar on Health Insurance
- Awareness, Innovations & Road Map for the future on 6-7th March 2020 at the Hotel Fairfield by Marriott at New Town,
Rajarhat jointly with Dept. of Commerce, University of Calcutta.

From the University of Calcutta PROVC, Dean, HOD other 15 Research Scholars attended the programme. From Insurance
Institute of India, Sri Arindam Mukherjee, Director, College of Insurance was present. Mr. S.K. Khalidujjaman Assistant Vice
President, Guardian Life Insurance, Bangladesh ad Dr. Anindya Chatterjee, were the International Speakers.

The Seminar was inaugurated by Prof. Asis Kr. Chattopadhyay, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic), Calcutta University. In his
speech he said that he was happy to hold this Seminar on burning issues on Health Insurance Awareness jointly with Kolkata
Insurance Institute.

Mr. Ravi, General Manager and President, KIl in his welcome speech said that many, more innovative ideas would come from
the deliberations which may be forwarded to the IRDAI for taking policy decisions. Mr. Samanta Roy, General Manager,
National Insurance spoke at length about the need of creating awareness in Health Sector. Mr. Soumya Mukherjee, General
Manager, Oriental Insurance emphasised the need of adopting Information and Technology which will help in increasing
awareness in Health Insurance.

Dr. Anindya Chatterjee Medical Director, Saudi-German Hospital, Saudi Arab opined in his introductory speech to catch
them young for Health Insurance for better operation in this portfolio. Ms. Srilata Mukherjee, Chief Manager National
Insurance spoke on operational challenges and positive trend in Health insurance and controlling incurred claim ratio.

Other noted Speakers in the seminar included:-
Dr. Kiran Vadalia, President, Paramount TPA who highlighted on claim settlement and future scope.
Dr. Saurav Kariwala mentioned the challenges and achievements of PSU insurance Cos.
Dr. Rabin Chakraborty, Sri Vice Chairman, Medica Hospital spoke on Medico Legal with interesting case studies.
Sri B.K. Nayak, Deputy General Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd. explained the use of technology, cost and fraud control
in Health Insurance.
Mr. SK. Khalidujjaman, Assistant Vice President, Micro insurance department, Guardian Life insurance, Bangladesh ex-
plained the health care system globally.
Mr. S.K. Tewari, G.M., PMJAY, Auushman Bharat explained the plan of Govt. on Mass health Insurance.

There were 2 panel discussions held on both days. Moderators were Mrs. Kasturi Sengupta, Chief Manager, National
Insurance Co. Ltd. And Mr. Arindam Mukherjee, Director, College of Insurance. Panelist were Sri Ramesh Kaul, Regional
Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd., Sri Ram Prahlad Choudhury, Professor, Calcutta University, Dr. Rabin Chakraborty, Mr.
S Parekh, CEO, Heritage TPA, Dr. Saumitra Bharadwaj, President, Medica Hospital, Dr. Kanika Chatterjee, Prof. Calcutta
University, Sri P.N. Karmakar, College of Insurance, Mr. B.K. Nayak and Dr. Anindya Chatterjee.

Samir Kumar Chatterjee ( Hony. General Secretary), Kolkata Insurance Institute

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