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Health insurance: What do online buyers prefer

Health insurance: What do online buyers prefer

Mon, Oct 08, 2018

Nearly four out of 10 consumers, that is, 40% of those purchasing health insurance online prefer a minimum cover of Rs 5 lakh, according to a study.

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When is a joint life term insurance policy that covers a couple is useful? Find out

When is a joint life term insurance policy that covers a couple is useful? Find out

Mon, Oct 08, 2018

The primary feature is that they provide you with an option to extend your term insurance plan to your spouse, irrespective of the fact whether he/she is employed. Typically, it is the wife who is the non-working spouse. Under this option, the spouse is eligible for 50% of the sum assured of the primary life insured, that is, if the husband has a sum assured of Rs 1 crore, then the wife gets a sum assured of Rs 50 lakh. 

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Does health insurance pay for tests like MRI scan, PET scan? Find out

Does health insurance pay for tests like MRI scan, PET scan? Find out

Wed, Sep 26, 2018

Critical Illness plans are offered on an individual coverage basis and not on Family Floater option. 

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From money back plans, term insurance to saving tax, here is how to benefit

From money back plans, term insurance to saving tax, here is how to benefit

Tue, Sep 25, 2018

Five years is too short a period for buying a child plan or a money-back plan. For such short duration, it is recommended you opt for mutual funds or a single premium insurance endowment plan.

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Relief for road accident victims: Irdai raises minimum driver insurance cover to Rs 15 lakh

Relief for road accident victims: Irdai raises minimum driver insurance cover to Rs 15 lakh

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

Currently, the capital sum insured (CSI) under this section for motorised two-wheelers and private cars/commercial vehicles is Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, respectively.

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Can jewellery be insured? What you should know about this and more

Can jewellery be insured? What you should know about this and more

Wed, Sep 12, 2018

It is advisable to disclose the surgery details along with all treatment records basis which the insurer will take a decision on the risk and confirm acceptance/non-acceptance of the proposal.   

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Cheated by insurance company? Follow these steps, know how to make a complaint

Cheated by insurance company? Follow these steps, know how to make a complaint

Sat, Sep 08, 2018

If you get cheated by the agent even after following all best practices, there is no need to panic. There are certain steps you need to follow.

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Insurance: Can you get insurers to pay refund for medical tests? Find out

Insurance: Can you get insurers to pay refund for medical tests? Find out

Tue, Sep 04, 2018

In a life insurance policy, it is possible to have multiple nominees, while clearly defining the benefit distribution split amongst the various nominees.

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Insurance coverage still low in rural areas, finds NABARD survey

Insurance coverage still low in rural areas, finds NABARD survey

Tue, Aug 21, 2018

NABARD's first All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey report (2015-16) has revealed that insurance coverage is still low in the rural areas.

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Insurance: Why you should increase your term life cover going forward

Insurance: Why you should increase your term life cover going forward

Wed, Aug 01, 2018

The primary objective of life insurance is to eliminate financial burdens a family might face in case of an untimely death of an earning member, by providing adequate financial support. Term insurance policies are pure protection covers that offer death benefit and cover the financial loss in the form of either a lump-sum payment or regular income payments.   

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Good news! These small ticket insurance policies cover wallets, mobiles to lost stuff in cabs

Good news! These small ticket insurance policies cover wallets, mobiles to lost stuff in cabs

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

One can also avail an insurance policy for the losses that may happen during rides on cabs like Ola and Uber. The insurance offered at a premium of Re 1 each provides a coverage of Rs 5 lakh. The policy covers you from accidents to delays that happen in catching flights. 

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This car certificate mandatory for owners; do you have one?

This car certificate mandatory for owners; do you have one?

Tue, Jun 05, 2018

PUC certificate mandatory for car insurance. Watch video to know more:

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Have life insurance policy? Save your wife, kids from shock, check Married Women's Property Act

Have life insurance policy? Save your wife, kids from shock, check Married Women's Property Act

Thu, May 03, 2018

It is a common phenomenon that people think after buying a term life insurance policy, their family and specifically their wife and children are protected against any unexpected events. Well, it doesn’t, because just buying a life insurance policy would not necessarily safeguard your family in getting the insurance claim money in case of your death.

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ESIC to expand ESI scheme in each district

ESIC to expand ESI scheme in each district

Tue, Feb 20, 2018

 A decision to form a sub-committee for fine-tuning and for active participation of other stakeholders has also been taken

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LTCG shock: Time to switch from ELSS to Ulips?

LTCG shock: Time to switch from ELSS to Ulips?

Tue, Feb 06, 2018

By Kumar Shankar Roy Indian rupee and stocks weakened on Tuesday, while bonds rose in line with global markets after U.S. markets suffered their biggest loss in over 6 years with investors also wary ahead of the outcome of the monetary policy review on Wednesday.

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Why one needs third-party motor insurance?

Why one needs third-party motor insurance?

Sun, Feb 04, 2018

Third-party insurance offers coverage that protects against claims of damages or losses incurred by someone who is not the insured.  

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Want to buy used car with reasonable price? We tell you how

Want to buy used car with reasonable price? We tell you how

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Want to own a car but are not willing to spend too much money? You can seek a well-maintained, reliable used car that has aged gracefully, with a second-hand car loan.

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Govt open to increase deposit insurance cap of Rs 1 lakh: Arun Jaitley

Govt open to increase deposit insurance cap of Rs 1 lakh: Arun Jaitley

Wed, Jan 03, 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today assured the Rajya Sabha that the government is considering putting in place a "much better" security measure for bank depositors and is open to suggestions for raising the deposit insurance limit from Rs 1 lakh currently.

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance eyes retail growth

Aditya Birla Health Insurance eyes retail growth

Mon, Dec 04, 2017

Aditya Birla Health Insurance (ABHI), a part of Aditya Birla Capital, is focussing on the retail sector to drive growth. During 2016-17 the group sales constituted 80 per cent premium income and retail the balance 20 per cent.

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Flipkart is now looking to sell insurance on its website

Flipkart is now looking to sell insurance on its website

Fri, Nov 24, 2017

Insurance policies at the side of shoes and apparel. Here is how Flipkart is trying to crank the competition in the e-commerce space up one more notch.  

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