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The best way to figure out if LIC or a private insurance plan is better for you is to compare the differences in features, benefits and premium amounts. You should choose an insurance policy that best suits your financial needs.

LIC vs Private Life Insurance Policies: Is LIC a better choice in terms of premiums and expenses?

A customer accused the SBI of debiting insurance premiums amounting to Rs 23,451. The public sector lender replied that these deductions are purely optional and people can raise complaints if their money has been unfairly debited.

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Term Insurance plans come with a range of benefits including add on offers of Accidental Death Benefit rider. Term Insurance plans provide protection for a long period of time which can go up to 30 years or more.

Term Insurance: What are the accident death benefits one can get under the plan?

Choosing between a term plan and a money back policy can be difficult as they both offer appealing benefits. However, the decision should be based on the specific needs of the insurance buyer.

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Term Plan vs Money Back Policy: Which is a better option?

With the start of in-house chemotherapy services, insured workers and their dependents will be able to get better cancer treatment at ease at 30 hospitals across the country.

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Most of the life insurance plans come with lower premiums for young customers. If you purchase a life insurance plan at an early age the premium amount will be lower as the same goes up with age.

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the insurance regulator Idrai to make insurance companies follow the spirit of the law of the land to ensure that the disabled get hassle-free health insurance by designing special products for them.

NHRC wants Irdai to ensure insurers offer hassle-free health products to the disabled

At different phases of life you should review and increase the life insurance coverage amount to meet increasing responsibilities. One of the convenient ways to increase the insurance cover on an existing policy is with the top-up option. This is helpful for young investors who can invest more money with a rise in income.

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In terms of financial planning, the survey found that 90 per cent of the people felt that they didn't start savings early and 40 per cent of respondents felt their savings planning would last for 10 years post-retirement.

Indians making progress in retirement planning: Survey 

A lot of policyholders are unaware of their home insurance covers. The policy not just protects the physical framework of the house, but also possessions like electronics and furniture

What’s covered under home insurance and what’s not

Top-up and super top-up health insurance plans provide additional coverage to a policyholder in case of a medical emergency. Take a look at what is the difference between the two schemes.

Top-up vs Super top-up health insurance plan: What is the difference? Are they necessary to purchase?

While thorough research helps to find the best health policy in the market, there are a few factors that could cause problem for the policyholders. In India, health insurance policy holders face several issues from rejection of claim to insufficient coverage.

Health Insurance: 5 problems that Indian insurance policyholders face the most

The partnership would help increase insurance penetration in the country and would contribute to Star Health's endeavor to make quality health insurance accessible in every part of the country.

Star Health inks 'strategic corporate alliance' with Standard Chartered Bank to offer its insurance products

Through the 'Direct Incentive Disbursement' feature, agents will be able to seamlessly receive the transfer of their commissions from the previous month directly to their Post Office Savings Bank Accounts.

 Postal Life Insurance launches direct incentive disbursement for sales staff: Check details

Whenever policyholders face any issue, most of them just take to social media to vent their anger and raise their issues through Twitter, Facebook, etc. However, there are better ways that insurance-holders can take to address their concerns in case the insurer falters.

Facing insurance-related issues? 5 ways policyholders can file their complaints 

Motor insurance: Types of coverage plans, add-ons that vehicle owners should opt for during monsoon season

Standard comprehensive car insurance policies in India often exclude damage from water ingress, particularly to the engine. Hence, an engine protection add-on becomes a necessity. This cover provides financial protection against rain-related damages.

Protect your vehicle from heavy rain, floods: Here’s why you should opt for engine protection add-on in car insurance

The cars are going to be withdrawn for checking and replacing faulty steering tie rods. The carmaker has already issued an official statement stating that the recalls started with effect from July 24, 2023.

Maruti Suzuki recalls over 87,000 vehicles: Do recalls affect your car insurance policy?

Addressing the company's 23rd annual general meeting, Deepak Parekh, who till June 30 was the chairman of HDFC which got merged with HDFC Bank, said several changes that the regulator Irdai is proposing would enhance insurance penetration, facilitate sustainable growth and ease the operating environment.

Regulatory changes in insurance sector will help create value for customers: HDFC Life Chairman Deepak Parekh 

Among total collections in the first quarter, private players grew 10.6 per cent to Rs 28,167.7 crore year-on-year from Rs 25,473.5 crore, when it grew by 48.8 per cent.

Life insurers' Q1 new business premium collections decline 0.9%: Report

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The tradition of acquiring gold on Akshaya Tritiya goes beyond good luck and financial health for many, to the concept of ‘eternal prosperity’. With several investment avenues available today, the way of making that auspicious purchase has evolved, though its celebration and sentiment have remained timeless.  

Akshaya Tritiya Special: How investors can blend tradition with long-term financial planning 

Health insurance premiums in India rose about 9.9 per cent in FY2024–25, the lowest increase in three years. The government says the rise is mainly due to medical inflation, ageing policyholders, higher coverage and additional policy benefits, while regulators continue to monitor pricing to keep insurance accessible.

Health insurance premium in India: Why policies are getting costlier every year; govt explains reasons

The Republic of India rests on four pillars -- legislature, executive, judiciary and media.
 

Pillars of the Republic: Securing your family’s financial constitution this Republic Day

Parliament has cleared the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising the FDI limit in insurance to 100 per cent and easing entry norms for foreign reinsurers. The reforms aim to improve capital access, strengthen solvency and boost competition, though near-term profitability pressures are likely to persist.

This new law could reshape India’s insurance sector

India’s insurance sector is set for a steady Q3 FY26, backed by GST-led demand recovery across life, general and health insurance. While premium growth is likely to strengthen, higher commissions and tax-related costs may continue to pressure margins, keeping profitability in check.

India’s insurance sector set for steady Q3 as GST changes aid demand

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