LIC to Launch Three New Insurance Plans Including Retirement and Health Covers on October 19, 2026
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will launch three new insurance products on October 19, 2026: New Jeevan Dhara-II, a deferred annuity plan offering guaranteed retirement income; Health Shield, a health insurance plan providing fixed benefits for hospitalisation and critical illnesses; and New Cancer Cover, which offers financial support upon cancer diagnosis. These non-participating, non-linked plans target individual savings and health protection, with details on premiums and terms to be provided in policy documents.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: news18, freepressjournal, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 13 Oct, 12:20 pm. Other outlets followed.