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Urgent need to standardise rates in hospitals: ICICI Lombard MD & CEO

The reason we need standardisation is because it will smoothen the process for customers as there won't be any dispute with hospitals, says Bhargav Dasgupta, ICICI Lombard MD & CEO

Middle age conundrum: The wisdom and the agony of advancing years

That is what age is. The body doesn't know how to heal itself because you weren't supposed to be here in the first place

Regular health insurance policies cover Covid-19, says Irdai chairman

IRDAI has received an overwhelming response to the Regulatory Sandbox initiative which is a mechanism created to foster innovation in insurance sector

Compensate for loss of life on duty

A Home Guard would be considered on duty from the time he set out from his home and until he returned

Opt for monthly payment of term premiums as insurers get set to hike rates

Some insurers have already started increasing premiums, and others are expected to do so in the next six months

Covid-19 outbreak: Update insurance, tax and KYCs amid lockdown 4.0

Utilise the relaxed phase to complete unfinished tasks on personal finance agenda

Tips to get loans and tide over a cash crisis in these difficult times

You are more likely to get one from a bank with which you already have a relationship

7 personal finance tips to guide you through these unprecedented times

Coming out of these unusual times financially fitter and stronger would require discipline, perseverance, conservancy tricks and fortitude. Here are some handy tips for millennials

Covid-19 impact: Life Insurer's new business premium declines 32% in March

For the month of March, the new business premiums of life insurance companies stood at Rs 25,409 crore compared to Rs 37,459 core in March 2019.

Investors' high expectations raise risk for stocks of general insurers

Benefits of lower claims could get offset by subdued premium collection and fixed costs

Covid-19: Life insurers to bite short-term bullet for future growth

Covid-19 is expected to result in improved awareness and importance about life insurance as a risk cover

Covid-19 to hit life insurers for now, but may boost long term gains

Covid-19 is expected to result in improved awareness and importance of life insurance as a risk cover rather than a mere investment product

Insurance firms looks to bridge online trust deficit amid Covid--19 crisis

With customers caught in a swirl of panic and fear, life insurance companies are looking at confidence building measures for a post Covid-19 world

Be flexible with your financial plan, don't make big commitment

Clearly, these are unusual times. So, things need to be done differently

What are the implications of overdue premium? Here's what expert says

If the premium payment remains overdue even after the grace period, the policy lapses and usually the benefits of the policy are no longer available to the policyholder

Post merger, PNB gets Irdai nod to retain stake in two life insurance cos

PNB also has a tie up with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for selling its products through the bank's branches

Covid-19 crisis: Insurers cannot decline death claim settlements

All life insurers, both public and private, are committed to process any death claim pertaining to COVID-19 at the earliest,the Council said in a statement

Life insurance policyholders get 30 days more to pay premium amid lockdown

Irdai has already provided additional time for payment of renewal premium in case of health insurance policies and motor third party insurance.

What's a critical illness rider? Expert answers all your insurance queries

Life insurance riders are additional benefits over a primary policy, which come into play in case of a specific eventuality

Irdai extends premium renewal period by 30 days as lockdown continues

Life Insurance Corporation has offered relaxation to policyholders on payment of premiums due on inforce policies up to April 15