PERSONAL FINANCE NEWS AND INSURANCE
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January 26, 2023, Thursday
Indian insurers may have to tackle pricey reinsurance amidst global crises
Impact of global hardening of rates on India difficult to predict, say analysts
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January 18, 2023, Wednesday
Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers seek hike in tax deduction limit
This is among the host of suggestions submitted by the sector
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December 09, 2022, Friday
Buy more insurance cover if your liabilities have increased in the year
Hike health insurance coverage as well to keep pace with medical inflation
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November 18, 2022, Friday
Travel safe: Why buying insurance for your international vacation matters
Polices cover you against medical emergencies, flight cancellations or lost baggage
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November 10, 2022, Thursday
General Insurance company ICICI Lombard launches new range of products
Offers for senior citizens without an age cap
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October 31, 2022, Monday
Global health cover comes as a lifesaver for high-flyers: Experts
But examine countries covered and claim settlement mode
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September 13, 2022, Tuesday
NPS exit form to be treated as proposal to purchase annuity products: Irdai
Regulator eases rule for senior citizens taking annuity products from proceeds of National Pension Scheme
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September 09, 2022, Friday
Term cover is not enough, buy personal accident cover too: Experts
This policy is especially handy when an accident results in disability, impairing a person's earning capacity
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August 17, 2022, Wednesday
Buy zero-cost term plan if you are keen on a return, say experts
If not, stick to a plain-vanilla plan and invest the surplus in mutual funds
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July 23, 2022, Saturday
Planning to buy an insurance policy? Here is what you need to know
There are three main components of an insurance policy: premium, sum assured and deductibles
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July 06, 2022, Wednesday
Buy a health policy that covers treatment at home and pays for consumables
Go for cashless treatment where available, as the reimbursement route is more burdensome
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June 10, 2022, Friday
Now, life insurers can introduce products without Irdai's prior approval
Currently, all life insurance products and riders require prior approval of the insurance regulator before launch
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May 26, 2022, Thursday
Insurance firm Howden to raise stake in Indian arm to 100%%; gets Irdai nod
Global insurance broker Howden said it has received insurance regulator Irdai's approval to raise its stake from 49% to 100% in ...
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May 21, 2022, Saturday
Opt for critical illness plan with lower survival period clause: Experts
CI plans generally offer global coverage. "Even if the insured is diagnosed with a CI outside India, this plan will make a ...
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May 09, 2022, Monday
Pay your health insurance premium on time and enjoy lifelong renewability
Accumulated no-claim bonus and advantage of having crossed waiting period will be lost if you fail to pay your health insurance ...
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April 26, 2022, Tuesday
Trip insurance & safety net: Get hotel quarantine cover
Read the fine print before buying a travel insurance policy
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March 24, 2022, Thursday
Term insurance necessity for women, add critical illness cover: Experts
Most insurance experts concur that women don't buy term insurance - one policy that can provide adequate protection - in large ...
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March 08, 2022, Tuesday
91% people consider purchasing life insurance necessary: Survey
Most people in the country consider purchasing life insurance a necessity but only 70 per cent are willing to invest in the same, ...
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March 08, 2022, Tuesday
Third-party motor insurance premium hike not enough: Industry
In the past, the general insurance industry has seen TP premium increases in double-digits for the blended pool
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February 18, 2022, Friday
Allowing your life insurance policy to lapse carries a very high cost
You will lose out on the cover, pay a surrender charge, and usually end up paying a higher premium when you buy a new policy
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January 20, 2023, Friday
Insurance sector needs Rs 50,000 cr capital each year to double penetration
Irdai Chairman Debabsish Panda said the Rs 50,000 crore figure was arrived at by making assumptions on the country's GDP, ...
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December 20, 2022, Tuesday
Don't let bank compel you to buy insurance policy with home loan
Instead of taking an agent's word, do your own research on policy benefits and obligations
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November 23, 2022, Wednesday
Port and combine your base health policy with a top-up to prune cost
Features like recharge and guaranteed no-claim bonus enhance the cost-effectiveness of health insurance policies
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November 11, 2022, Friday
How diabetes-specific insurance plans offer coverage and benefits
Policies assist those already suffering from the disease and most cost only around 20% more
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November 10, 2022, Thursday
Belt-tightening measures key to surviving pink slip, say experts
Cautious spending, reduced debt burden, and opting for gig work can help
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September 28, 2022, Wednesday
Buy an adequate OPD cover to take care of mental health treatment
Most of these ailments are treated on outpatient basis, so just a hospitalisation cover won't suffice
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September 10, 2022, Saturday
Edelweiss General Insurance's Group Health Policy includes LGBTQ+ community
Edelweiss General Insurance Includes LGBTQIA+ Community for its Group Health Insurance Policy
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August 30, 2022, Tuesday
Use technology to make insurance affordable, says Irdai chairman Panda
Panda also nudged the industry to come out with solutions that are pocket-friendly
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July 30, 2022, Saturday
Smart policy choice can help you tackle medical inflation: Experts
Most Ayush treatment happens out-patient; your policy may not be very useful if it offers only hospitalisation cover
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July 11, 2022, Monday
Want a lower motor insurance premium? Watch how (often) you drive
Floater policies will be cost-effective, provide convenience of renewal at one go for multiple vehicles
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July 01, 2022, Friday
Bundled products convenient, but may fall short of promise: Experts
See the fine print to know the duration or extent of the benefits
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June 03, 2022, Friday
3rd-party insurance premium hike for 2-wheelers may not impact demand: ICRA
The upward revision in the third-party insurance premium for two-wheelers, which has come into force from June 1, is unlikely to ...
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May 25, 2022, Wednesday
Get car engine insurance to keep you afloat during rains, say experts
Roadside assistance and outstation emergency add-ons are useful
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May 18, 2022, Wednesday
Life insurance: Homemakers must have a term cover of least Rs 20-50 lakh
Homemakers Insurance: Declaring any form of income, like rent, that the homemaker earns can help her get a higher sum assured
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April 29, 2022, Friday
Insurers allowed exposure to fin, insurance upto 30% of investment assets
Accordingly, the limit of 25% of investment assets stands revised to a limit of 30% of investment assets
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April 22, 2022, Friday
Buy optimal mix of base plan and super top-up to check cost of health cover
If your insurer has hiked the premium rate excessively, consider porting
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March 16, 2022, Wednesday
A premium on execution: Meet Debasish Panda, chairman of Irdai
At the DFS, Panda, 60, created a group of officials to monitor speedier claim settlements for deaths due to Covid-19
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March 08, 2022, Tuesday
LIC effect: Life insurers' February new business premium rises 22%
NBP is the premium acquired from new policies for a particular year
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February 23, 2022, Wednesday
Appoint two-three key people as life policy's nominees, say analysts
Buyers should look it up to see which insurers have been quicker in settling claims.
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February 15, 2022, Tuesday
Home insurance policy: Buyers, now get ready for structural audit
Fortify yourself further by purchasing adequate insurance cover for the building and its contents
