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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
5 health insurance changes you must know [Source :The Economic Times]
Thanks mainly to new bunch of health insurance players, things are changing for the better for customers. Be it customer-friendly features, service standards or claim settlement experience...

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Buying online insurance policy? Remember these points [Source :Moneycontrol.com]
As per IRDA Annual Report, 2010-11 the total premium underwritten by the life insurance sector in 2010-11 was Rs 2,91,605 crore as against Rs 2,65,447 crore in 2009-10 exhibiting a growth of 9.85%...

Monday, May 7, 2012
Why it's important to scan your health policy [Source :The Economic Times]
Sushil Jain, 75, has a major grouse against his health insurer of almost two decades. "I've made only one claim so far, in February 1999, for the surgery of my lower spine," he says...

Friday, Apr 27, 2012
Why you should buy an overseas travel cover? [Source :The Economic Times]
A perfectly-planned holiday can be ruined by an unexpected event. The uninvited and often unpleasant event could be either a minor delay in arrival of baggage or a flight.......

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012
E-insurance likely by June [Source :Sify.com]
A month down the line, you may be holding insurance policies in electronic form. According to sector experts, the regulator is in the last lap of checking repositories' preparedness and infrastructure...

Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Will your insurance policy get tax benefits? [Source :The Economic Times]
When this year's budget laid down new rules for life insurance, it was presumed that mis-selling would lose its sting...

Saturday, Apr 14, 2012
Insurance policies may be available in demat form soon [Source :Business Line]
Insurance policies will soon carry an option of being available in dematerialised form....

Sunday, Apr 1, 2012
Motor insurance premium rates to go up from today [Source :The Economic Times]
Owners of cars, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers will have to pay more towards insurance..

Monday, Mar 26, 2012
How to choose a term insurance plan [Source :The Economic Times]
In these times of high inflation, Rs 20 won't buy you much.But it is enough to buy Gopal Gidwani a term insurance cover of Rs 49.99 lakh...

Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012
Budget 2012 & impact on insurance: Not all policies will get you tax break, now [Source :The Economic Times]
At the first glance, there was no significant announcement on the insurance sector in the Budget. However, there are some amendments tucked away in the voluminous Budget documents that could have far-reaching implications..

Monday, Jan 30, 2012
5 mistakes to avoid while buying online insurance [Source :The Economic Times]
Online plans offer convenience. If you too have doubts, consider the following points and ensure that your online ride is smooth

Monday, Jan 23, 2012
How to find out if you have wrong insurance policy and what you should do [Source :The Economic Times]
Ten insurance policies should be enough to give adequate cover to a couple. At least that's what Mumbai-based Madhukar Avhad and his wife Leena thought when they bought three endowment policies,..

Saturday, Jan 21, 2012
Choosing insurance riders [Source :Business Line]
After having chosen the right life insurance policy for securing your future, there is still something you can do..

Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012
Changes to look for in insurance domain in 2012 [Source :The Economic Times]
Unlike your investment plans, you don't have to look for predictions or make alterations to your insurance covers in the New Year...

Friday, Dec 30, 2011
Insurance that should find a place in your portfolio in any year circle [Source :The Economic Times]
2012 may see the launch of several innovative products in the life as well as non-life space. While they can be considered, here are covers that should find a place in your portfolio..

Monday, Dec 26, 2011
2011, year of convenient and cheap Life insurance cover [Source :The Economic Times]
Life insurance cover became cheaper and more convenient to buy in 2011. The new online term plans launched during the year were 25-30% cheaper than the existing ones..

Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011
Six steps to ensure a hassle-free settlement of insurance claim [Source :The Economic Times]
"Why does it take so long to settle a claim?" Sounds like a familiar refrain?....

Monday, Nov 7, 2011
How to choose the right insurance policy for different stages of life [Source :The Economic Times]
Every insurance policy is designed to meet a specific need. Find out the policies that will suit you at different stages of life..

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011
7 things you need to consider while porting a insurance policy [Source :The Economic Times]
You can now officially bid goodbye to the days when you had to continue with your health insurance plan for the sake of accumulated benefits and time-bound coverage...

Sunday, Oct 2, 2011
Health insurance portability to promote better service [Source :The Financial Expess]
With the implementation of health insurance portability service, insurance companies believe that it would result in better product and services..

Monday, Sep 26, 2011
Health insurance portability: How to switch your health insurer [Source :The Economic Times]
health insurance portability will allow you to shift to a new insurer without losing the benefits of the existing policy. Here’s what you should know.

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011
Determinants of right amount of life insurance value [Source :The Economic Times]
Everyone talks about the need for life insurance, but very few think of getting the right amount of insurance.

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011
IRDA asks insurers not to reject claims mechanically [Source :The Economic Times]
In a big relief to policyholders,IRDA asked insurance companies not to mechanically reject claims on technical grounds...

Wednesday, Sep 14, 2011
IRDA issues final guidelines, mediclaim portability starts in October [Source :The Economic Times]
Come October and health insurance policy holders, dissatisfied with the service of their insurer, can switch to another company...

Saturday, Jul 23, 2011
Factors that could determine the premium you pay on car insurance [Source :The Economic Times]
After browsing through catalogues, visits to car showrooms, advice from friends, and a thorough check of your financials, you have finally zeroed in on the car you want to buy.

Wednesday, Jun 8, 2011
Gearing for worse: Are you prepared for Cancer costs? [Source :moneycontrol.com]
In just a few years, Cancer will overtake heart diseases as the world’s number one killer.

Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011
How to make your car premiums cheaper [Source :The Economic Times]
IRDA's decision to revise third-party insurance premium rates upwards is going to push up your car insurance costs..

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011
A closer look at the working of with-profit insurance policies [Source :The Economic Times]
'With profit' products are sold by life insurance companies either as endowment assurance or whole-of-life plans...

Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011
Buy peace of mind with term insurance [Source :The Economic Times]
What will I get at the end of it? That is a question most individuals ask...

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011
Give your financial portfolio the health booster shot [Source :The Economic Times]
It is that time of the year when personal finance is at the top of our minds..

Wednesday, Feb 2, 2011
Online insurance policies offer additional benefits to consumers [Source :The Economic Times]
More and more businesses are moving away from brick-and mortar establishments to...

Monday, Jan 31, 2011
How to lower your car insurance premium [Source :The Economic Times]
When you are rearing to buy a new car, insurance premium...

Monday, Jan 24, 2011
Home loan: Beware the insurance agent [Source :Financial Express]
Buying a dream home is something which all of us desire. However...

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011
Draft norms on health insurance portability by February [Source :The Economic Times]
Health insurers feeling let down due to poor services will have the choice...

Thursday, Jan 06, 2011
Third party motor cover may cost more [Source :Business Line]
Get ready to shell out more for vehicle insurance. The annual premium...

Monday, Jan 3, 2011
Changes in insurance sector in 2011 [Source :The Economic Times]
The insurance sector saw a series of changes in 2010, with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) finally...

Tuesday, Dec 28, 2010
DTC set to change tax burden on insurance [Source :Financial Express]
Each one of us has different rationale or purpose for availing insurance. The reasons could vary...

Monday, Dec 27, 2010
The trap called guaranteed NAV [Source :The Economic Times]
ET Wealth approached a bank relationship manager to understand guaranteed-NAV Ulips...

Monday, Dec 27, 2010
ULIPS: Single premium, several catches [Source :The Economic Times]
Single-premium insurance policies are not tax-efficient. You may not be eligible for tax deduction...

Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010
Too many policies do not secure your future [Source :The Economic Times]
With March 31, 2011 drawing closer, the tax-saving season is once again upon us...

Monday, Dec 20, 2010
Smoker? Your insurance premium will cost more [Source :Economic Times]
So the picture of a black lung on the cigarette pack couldn't do it--you still crave....

Monday, Dec 20, 2010
New insurance plans with low premiums: What does this mean for you? [Source :Economic Times]
It’s that time of the year when showrooms put up huge banners screaming “Discount” and “Sale”....

Wednesday, Dec 16, 2010
Soon, a demat account for insurance policies [Source :Bussiness Line]
From January, you can handle your insurance needs with an insurance account number with more speed and convenience,......

Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010
Insurers’ investment portfolios up 30% in ’09-10 at over Rs 12 lakh cr [Source :Financial Express]
The accumulated investments of the insurance sector in various segments of economy.....

Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010
Secure Your Vacations by Travel Insurance [Source :Sify Finance]
Travel Insurance Secure Your Vacations Its the holiday season once again. Snow clad peaks and silver sand beaches calling! While......

Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010
Irda issues norms for universal life insurance products [Source :Financial Express]
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has issued guidelines for universal life products or variable insurance products....