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LIC keen to re-enter mediclaim segment, awaiting regulatory clarity, says Chairman M R Kumar
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Mediclaim policies, which are indemnity-based health plans, are the best-selling health insurance products in the country. However, in 2016, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) had asked life insurers to withdraw indemnity-based health plans from the market. Life insurers since then have been allowed to offer only fixed benefit health plans.
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Experts term IRDAI’s new circular on cashless treatment excellent; see it as win-win decision for insurers and policyholders
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
This move also gives responsibility to insurer(s) to standardize and benchmark the empanelment criterion in a hyper-competitive mediclaim market where the focus on the quality of providers will be further enhanced, expert said.
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Big update for insurance sector: IRDAI allows insurers to empanel hospitals for cashless facility
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
The cashless facility for health insurance policy holders in small cities and towns is expected to have a positive impact on the sales of health policies, said an industry official.
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3 Important things to remember while taking a Health Insurance policy
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Health insurance policy is a very important financial inclusion, It’s not an option anymore. People often overlook the importance of a health insurance, until you spend all your savings and earnings in tough times. There are 3 important things to remember before taking a health insurance.
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Money Guru: What is ‘Use and File’ In Insurance? Expert decodes
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Money Guru: Recently, the insurance regulator gave its permission to life insurance companies to offer health covers too. In such a situation, the question is whether it is right to take a health cover from a life insurance company? What is 'Use and File' in Insurance? Expert in Personal Finance matters, Venkatesh Naidu, explains this in a TV Show Money Guru in Zee Business
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Money Guru: What is ‘Use and File’ In Insurance? Should You Invest In NFO Or Not? Expert Decodes
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
If the life insurance company sells health insurance, the scope will increase. Use and file does not include individual pension product. Customers will get more options in life policy from use and file. New types of products will come according to the needs of the customers. Invest in NFO by looking at the target and portfolio. One can diversify portfolio from closed ended fund in NFO. NFO offers an opportunity to invest in new and innovative strategies. Invest only if the portfolio suits you: Venkatesh Naidu, CEO, Bajaj Capital Insurance Broker and Pratibha Girish, Founder, Finwise
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Should life insurance companies be allowed to sell indemnity health insurance plans? IRDAI’s committee opines this!
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
In order to widen the reach of health insurance plans and take it to all the nooks and corners of the country, industry-wide discussions have been ongoing if life insurance companies should be allowed to sell indemnity health insurance plans. Zee Business’ Anurag Shah reports
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Money Guru: Women should choose maternity cover while taking health insurance! Amazing Benefits, Watch this Video for more details
Fri, May 06, 2022
Nowadays a lot of money is needed at the time of child birth. In such a situation, women can choose the right insurance policy while taking health insurance. If you are also planning for a child in future, then you should choose a good health insurance policy. If you include maternity expenses in health insurance, then in such a situation you will get freedom from the expenses incurred in the birth of the child. Many financial experts believe that including maternity expenses in health insurance can be very beneficial if women are planning to have a child in the future. What are the benefits of Maternity Benefit? How much maternity cover is required? Watch Money Guru for more details.
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Wealth Guide: Family Health Insurance - Factors to consider before buying - Expert suggests these tips
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Wealth Guide: Family Health Insurance - Purchasing a family Health Insurance policy can be a difficult task. Hence, it is advised to consider a few factors that will help you choose the correct plan for your family.
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Group term life insurance to become expensive by 10-15%; employees may face deductions in salary
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
If you have taken health insurance coverage for yourself and your family through your employer's group insurance policy and your premiums are also deducted from your salary, then the deduction can be increased, Zee Business' Anurag Shah reports.
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