Group health insurance premium rates are not going to pinch employers this year as competition among general insurers is expected to keep rates under check.According to industry experts, despite high claims in the group health insurance segment, rising competition has resulted in insurers being unable to raise rates. The premium rates for group health insurance are likely to soften by 5-10 per cent at the time of policy renewals in April.

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