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- Non-life insurers' gross premiums underwritten grow 12.65% in Apr-Jan FY19
- Only one out of five life insurance holders have term insurance: Survey
- Single-disease plans good for insurance sceptics, but not fit for long term
- Enhance insurance coverage, beat medical inflation with a super top-up
- Buying insurance from car dealer is costlier, consider getting it online
- Insurance firms expect Interim Budget proposals to boost penetration
- Protection gap at 70-80%, insurers should exploit situation: Irdai chief
- Buying health insurance? Look up these key numbers before choosing a plan
- From policy to premium: All your queries on general insurance answered
- Non-life insurers see 13.14% rise in gross premium underwritten in Apr-Dec
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
Non-life insurers' gross premiums underwritten grow 12.65% in Apr-Jan FY19
gross direct premiums underwritten by the non-life insurers in April - January period of FY 19 was to the tune of Rs 1.39
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February 14, 2019, Thursday
Single-disease plans good for insurance sceptics, but not fit for long term
Combination of comprehensive health insurance and critical illness cover a must to meet healthcare needs
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February 11, 2019, Monday
Buying insurance from car dealer is costlier, consider getting it online
Before buying, compare premiums online, and opt only for those add-ons that you need
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February 01, 2019, Friday
Protection gap at 70-80%, insurers should exploit situation: Irdai chief
The IRDAI chief said insurance penetration in the country is about 3.7 per cent of the GDP as against the world average which is ...
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January 31, 2019, Thursday
From policy to premium: All your queries on general insurance answered
Check if your policy offers the 'daycare hospitalisation' feature
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January 22, 2019, Tuesday
Now, pet owners can buy health insurance policies for dogs and cats
The premium costs 4-22% of the sum insured, and covers cats and dogs
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January 17, 2019, Thursday
Reader's Corner: How do I calculate my family's life insurance needs?
The primary objective of a life insurance plan is to protect you and your family's life, dreams and goals
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January 05, 2019, Saturday
Health insurance customers can hope for a better tomorrow: Here's why
With the IRDAI committee making significant recommendations, customers are likely to benefit
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December 20, 2018, Thursday
Planning to buy a car? You can get heavy discounts, amazing deals in Dec
If you are planning to sell the vehicle in four-five years, a number of factors such as age and, as a result, pricing come into ...
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December 13, 2018, Thursday
Insurance policyholders to get SMS on receipt of premium from January 1
In case of new contracts, it may be ensured that the correct mobile phone number is captured
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December 08, 2018, Saturday
Why you should know the exclusions in your travel insurance policy
Check the number of days the cover lasts and whether pre-existing diseases and related illnesses would be covered
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November 29, 2018, Thursday
Make correct disclosures with your agent to avoid 'mis-selling' of policies
Even if the agent fills up the form, it is your responsibility to ensure that there is no suppression of key facts
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November 15, 2018, Thursday
An insurance agent for high net-worth individuals can pay you richly
It could be best if you work with HNIs buying policies with good sum assured
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November 07, 2018, Wednesday
Does your accident cover include adventure sports? Check before you dive
Insurers only cover adventure sports if undertaken as a hobby, not in a professional capacity
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October 30, 2018, Tuesday
IRDAI draft proposal to suit customer needs, provide more benefits
Proposals in IRDAI's draft product guidelines like similar minimum death benefit across all ages and extending the revival period ...
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October 21, 2018, Sunday
Health policies: Customers should reveal any pre-existing diseases
This is the only way to ensure that the insurer does not reject claims
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October 18, 2018, Thursday
Those at high risk of a heart ailment can now buy a health cover for it
These policies come in handy, albeit at a higher cost, if you have a pre-existing ailment
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October 12, 2018, Friday
Buying health insurance? Here are things that you need to keep in mind
Take into account medical history, city of residence, and lifestyle when deciding on your initial health insurance amount
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October 11, 2018, Thursday
Readers' corner: How do you decide on the right life insurance policy?
Identify your financial goals and the lifestyle needs you would like to achieve at different stages of your life and then opt for ...
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September 22, 2018, Saturday
Combine lump sum with monthly payout when buying a term insurance plan
In case the husband dies, the widow will be protected from unscrupulous agents who push people to buy products for fat
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February 20, 2019, Wednesday
Only one out of five life insurance holders have term insurance: Survey
Term insurance, despite being the most fundamental and cheapest form of financial protection, still lacks a significant uptake in ...
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February 13, 2019, Wednesday
Enhance insurance coverage, beat medical inflation with a super top-up
When buying a TU/STU, consider the insurer's brand strength, claim settlement ratio, and product features
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February 01, 2019, Friday
Insurance firms expect Interim Budget proposals to boost penetration
For the insurance industry, the schemes aimed at boosting farmers' income and reducing tax outgoes for the middle-class will ...
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February 01, 2019, Friday
Buying health insurance? Look up these key numbers before choosing a plan
Comparing insurers on parameters like incurred claims ratio and claim settlement ratio can help you make a better choice
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January 25, 2019, Friday
Non-life insurers see 13.14% rise in gross premium underwritten in Apr-Dec
The total gross premiums underwritten by the private insurers are to the tune of Rs 59, 513.59 crore in April-December 2018 ...
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January 18, 2019, Friday
Why women must get proper insurance cover, even if they are not employed
In life insurance, ensure flexibility so that coverage can be reduced when circumstances require doing so
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January 10, 2019, Thursday
Besides life and health, here're some must-have insurance policies
Having adequate insurance protection against the exigencies of life may be one of the wisest decisions you can take for a ...
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December 25, 2018, Tuesday
Reader's corner: Factors to consider before getting a life insurance policy
The premium charged under family floater policy is comparatively lesser as compared to individual policy
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December 13, 2018, Thursday
Multiple cars, one policy: Irdai's latest announcement a boon for many
The CPA cover will also be available with the third-party liability policy and the comprehensive policy (third party plus own ...
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December 09, 2018, Sunday
Reforms to make motor insurance policies costlier, but that's good news
After the latest regulatory changes, customers should compare expenses and features more diligently before purchasing motor ...
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December 07, 2018, Friday
When is an insurance claim turned down? Know the exclusions in your policy
Also provide proper documentation to minimise the chances of your TPA recommending that your claim should not be reimbursed
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November 22, 2018, Thursday
Irdai bats for easier exit from traditional plans; no change in returns
Draft guidelines propose higher sum as well as some bonus, if premiums are paid for two consecutive years
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November 14, 2018, Wednesday
How uniform exclusion norms in health policies will reduce claim disputes
Customers will have a better idea of what they are covered for, and there will be less scope for arbitrary rejection of claims
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November 03, 2018, Saturday
Trouble renewing your car insurance? You can save money by going digital
Since policies sold by car dealers are expensive, you can cut your cost considerably by renewing your cover online
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October 23, 2018, Tuesday
Bungee jumping on your check-list? What you must know about travel policy
Travel insurance policies do not generally cover adventurous or sporting activities such as bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain ...
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October 19, 2018, Friday
Justify why no insurance cover for congenital anomalies: HC to Irdai
Congenital anomalies are also known as birth defects
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October 17, 2018, Wednesday
Some justice for existing borrowers?
When interest rates go down, banks tend to increase the spread for older customers, and their EMIs stay same
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October 11, 2018, Thursday
SBI Gen Insurance bets on cyber protection, eyes 30% jump in premium income
Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking ...
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October 01, 2018, Monday
At risk of cancer, heart attack? Disease-specific policies your best bet
Apollo Munich Health Insurance recently launched a comprehensive cancer plan called 'iCan'. This policy pays 60 per cent of the ...
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September 20, 2018, Thursday
Readers' Corner: Will your motor insurance be valid anywhere in India?
If yes, will there be a change in the premium and coverage benefits?