News for '-national-insurance'

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

'The target for next year is unlikely to be more than that of this year. The more you divest in any cycle, the less your potential pipeline for the next,' said an official. 'The first two issues we want to tackle and complete in FY20 are Air India and Hotel Ashok.'

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

UV Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd has made the highest bid of Rs 16,000 crore to buy Anil Ambani group's Reliance Communications and Reliance Telecom, which are in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Last year it was the highest bidder for taking over Aircel's assets for an upfront payment of Rs 150 crore. Surajeet Das Gupta and Dev Chatterjee dig deeper to find out more about this little known company.

Naxal effect: Insuring police to cost more

Naxal effect: Insuring police to cost more

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

After Tuesday's Naxal attack on the Central Reserve Police Forces, police forces across the country are likely to see a sharp jump in their insurance premia when their group personal accident policies are renewed. The hike could be in the region of 200-300 per cent, according to insurance firms.

General insurance firms offer value-added products

General insurance firms offer value-added products

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Having got the regulatory clearance to offer add-on insurance policies, non-life insurers are now preparing to launch the same in the coming weeks. Some of the insurers have said, however, that they need some time to launch these products. They say that, unlike commercial products which can be launched straight away, products meant for retail consumers need a certain level of preparation before they are ready for sale.

PSU auto insurers losing business

PSU auto insurers losing business

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

State-run auto insurance providers are fast losing ground to private players and their market share could be under pressure unless PSUs change their strategy, says a JD Power study.

Insurers to take Rs 140-cr hit for IOC fire

Insurers to take Rs 140-cr hit for IOC fire

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Though General Insurance Corporation of India has a majority stake of 40 per cent as the re-insurer, the rest was re-insured with global reinsurers.

'I didn't even think I would top Mumbai'

'I didn't even think I would top Mumbai'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Mritika Sen, the CBSE exam topper in 2009, gives her success mantras.

HCL unit wins order for Rs 31 cr: BSE

HCL unit wins order for Rs 31 cr: BSE

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

India's HCL Comnet, a subsidiary of HCL Technologies, has got a network management order worth Rs 31 crore (Rs 310 million) from state-run National Insurance Company, the Bombay Stock Exchange said on Friday.\n\n\n\n

Health Insurance TPA of India to be launched soon

Health Insurance TPA of India to be launched soon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

It will help in reducing the turnaround time.

Yoga workshop in Mumbai on September 22

Yoga workshop in Mumbai on September 22

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

A Two-hour Yoga dance work shop, choreographed by Jahnavi Sheriff and Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya, at HELP library.

Yoga workshop on meditation techniques

Yoga workshop on meditation techniques

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Yoga acharya and NLP master-trainer Shameem Akthar is organising a two-hour yoga workshop on meditation techniques.

Insurance cos to bid jointly for Air India cover

Insurance cos to bid jointly for Air India cover

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Public and private sector insurance companies are forming alliances to bid for state-run carrier Air-India's aviation cover worth $3.5 billion.

Yogalates Workshop in Mumbai

Yogalates Workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Yogalates workshop in the HELP libray in Mumbai. Held on Saturday, June 30, 2007. Charges are Rs 100 for adults.

Want to learn yoga?

Want to learn yoga?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar will hold two-hour interactive workshop.

BI tools catch with insurance firms

BI tools catch with insurance firms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Implementation of BI tools can improve the bottom line by 10-15 per cent of insurance companies.

Health insurance for senior citizens soon

Health insurance for senior citizens soon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

National Insurance Company is going to come out with a new health policy for those above 60.

Insurance Bill in winter session: FM

Insurance Bill in winter session: FM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

A comprehensive Bill on insurance sector is likely to be introduced in the winter session of Parliament, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Friday. \n

State-run insurers to ramp up premiums

State-run insurers to ramp up premiums

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

New India Assurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance are following Oriental Insurance Company in raising health insurance premium rates by 50 to over 100 per cent.

How to buy diabetes insurance

How to buy diabetes insurance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Mahavir Chopra tells you what to check before you choose a diabetes insurance plan.

Mediclaim: What you need to know

Mediclaim: What you need to know

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Buying medical insurance? Make sure that you know what you are getting and what you are not.

Insurance logs 16% growth in Apr-Feb

Insurance logs 16% growth in Apr-Feb

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Good performance of ICICI Lombard, New India, Oriental Insurance and Bajaj Allianz pushed the general insurance industry growth to 16 per cent in April-February of 2005-06.

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

After the Delhi high court's ruling, blanket exclusion of genetic disorders from coverage is likely to become a thing of the past.

HelpAge to help sell insurance products

HelpAge to help sell insurance products

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

After tying up with 15 banks, state-owned National Insurance Company on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with leading NGO, HelpAge India, to distribute its products.

Nepal quake: Major insurance claims likely from property damages

Nepal quake: Major insurance claims likely from property damages

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Motor insurance claims will also come in, due to the extensive damage to vehicles.

Cell thefts: FIR not required to claim insurance

Cell thefts: FIR not required to claim insurance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

The Forum said Daily Diary entry and the NCR was sufficient to support the claim of the consumer.

ECGC offers free marine risk cover

ECGC offers free marine risk cover

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

An MBA in insurance

An MBA in insurance

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Alert: A two-year full-time MBA programme from the National Insurance Academy School of Management.

General insurance cos offer special VRS

General insurance cos offer special VRS

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

The Centre on Friday announced a special voluntary retirement scheme for employees of four public sector general insurance companies to cut the excess flab.

RIL, Tatas caused Rs 184 cr loss: CAG

RIL, Tatas caused Rs 184 cr loss: CAG

Rediff.com11 May 2005

CAG said that Reliance Infocomm and Tata Tele Services Ltd have caused a loss of Rs 184 crore to 3 state-run insurance firms between 2002-05 on risk cover for mobile handsets and default payments.

New India Assurance is No. 1

New India Assurance is No. 1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

New India Assurance has posted a robust 21 per cent growth in sales in October to regain the number one position in the general insurance industry toppling National Insurance Company, which had climbed to the top slot for the first time in September.

IDBI may be converted into bank

IDBI may be converted into bank

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Government is considering conversion of the country's biggest financial institution, IDBI, into a bank, Minister of State for Finance Anandrao Adsul said on Monday.

Go for term insurance now

Go for term insurance now

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

1 million Maruti insurance policies booked

1 million Maruti insurance policies booked

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Car market leader Maruti has sold a record 1 million policies under 'Maruti Insurance', launched two years ago.

Mediclaim for existing ailments

Mediclaim for existing ailments

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

A subsidised cover

A subsidised cover

Rediff.com8 May 2004