<h1>30 lakh senior lives covered and Rs 11,500 crore claims paid; flagship lifelong policy lets 60-75 join, Section 80D</h1> An insurer reports it has covered 30 lakh active senior lives and settled over Rs. 11,500 crore in claims over 18 years, highlighting a flagship senior policy launched in 2007 that permits entry at ages 60-75 with lifelong renewals and sum insured up to Rs. 25 lakh. Key product terms include no routine pre-insurance medical screening in most cases, cashless access at a nationwide hospital network, home healthcare, outpatient and post-hospitalisation benefits, flexible premium payments and tax deductions under Section 80D; the announcement underscores market impact and potential consumer-protection and regulatory considerations.