The biggest surprise for customers, at the time of claiming, is the fact that they will get only depreciated value of the product.
The cover will pay only for the construction cost of the building.
The IIT-Madras alumnus, who moved to Canada for an MBA programme and settled there, is not new to investing in India.
Cost of health care is rising at a fast clip.
Unlike other health insurance policies, which mostly covers hospitalisation expenses alone, the specialised cover is likely to include the cost of treatment during quarantine and payment of cash for incidental expenses.
Most policies have a 30-90 days waiting period, during which you will not be able to claim any hospitalisation expense, except in case of accidents.
While insurance companies are yet to finalise the premiums, there are chances that group health premiums could see an increase.
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Buy comprehensive motor insurance policy to guard against natural calamities.
There will be higher charges for bank account-holders.
Hamsini Karthik reveals why the ongoing business rejig will help unlock value for shareholders of Grasim, Reliance Capital and Tube Investments
The US-based start-up developed a machine learning system that uses sensors in smartphones.
Life insurers need applicants to abstain from tobacco for up to five years.
"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."
Public general insurance companies to collaborate for speedy settlement of claims
Don't panic if your car is stolen because your insurer is liable to pay the full amount as compensation, but you need to keep in mind that your claim should be genuine because most of the insurers try to avoid such claims, says Harjot Singh Narula
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'Kerala isn't as dependent on agriculture like Bihar or Odisha or even other southern states.' 'Economic losses would not be too intense, unlike other states.' 'The floods could, at best, impact India Inc's earnings for a quarter or two.'
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In its latest transition, the company will also double up as an investment vehicle.
The change in policy for the three companies, from listing to merger, shows the level of discomfort within the government about their ability to take on the expanded load for insurance coverage with their current financial strength, including the massive premium and claim settlement cover under the proposed universal health coverage plan announced in Budget 2018.
Here's how you can make buying insurance the cakewalk that it is, says Anit Jain
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Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
'When I came here in 2002, I said you can grow at 8%.' 'And I was told that was crazy, and (now) here we are.'
Naval Goel explains the key points that will help you buy the most appropriate travel insurance plan and leave your worries behind when you travel with family and friends.
The Bill will come up for discussion in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament.
Retail investors usually get caught up in the frenzy of a bull market and burn their fingers in IPOs, warns Tinesh Bhasin.
Buying medical insurance? Make sure that you know what you are getting and what you are not.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The railways is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,84,820 crore during the current financial year (FY17).
Cyber crimes caused by the insured's employees also get covered under the policy but would exclude the actual perpetrator.
As monsoon picks up, be ready to drive through water-logged areas and mushy roads. Since motor accidents typically see a rise during rains, motor claims also move up.
The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.
The six are English dailies the Hindustan Times, The Hindu and The Telegraph; their sister publications The Hindustan and The Hindu Tamil; and Ananda Bazar Patrika.
As a result of the mass state-led scheme, the processes in the health insurance market could get simplified over time and become uniform
To plug claims mismanagement, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is bringing reforms in the mediclaim segment.
As India's top designers including Tarun Tahiliani, Vikram Phadnis, David Abraham, Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Wendell Rodricks gather in Varanasi today to try and give a boost to the Benarasi handloom sari, in an initiative by designer turned BJP politician Shaina NC, Rashme Sehgal outlines the crisis facing the weavers.
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