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India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India and the US on Thursday said they are looking forward to the reconvening of the India-US Trade Policy Forum later this year to further enhance trade relationship and identify new areas for engagement.

Should you buy comprehensive insurance policy?

Should you buy comprehensive insurance policy?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Compared to a third party insurance buying comprehensive insurance makes more sense, says Neeraj Gupta

Insurers urged to expand scope to cover mental illness also

Insurers urged to expand scope to cover mental illness also

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Insurers say they will have to study the available data to work out by how much premiums will have to go up to be able to cover mental illnesses as well

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Since no insurance companies share data on their claims with each other, the finance ministry and Irdai suspect that a lot of the resultant claims are duplicates.

Lockdowns cost insurers Rs 45,000 crore in premiums

Lockdowns cost insurers Rs 45,000 crore in premiums

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

However, the number of renewals has grown by only 0.4 per cent, which means only high value and ticket size renewals are coming.

Booked in Mahadev betting case, Dabur Group's Burmans deny charges

Booked in Mahadev betting case, Dabur Group's Burmans deny charges

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Burman family, which runs Dabur Group, has denied any involvement or role in an illegal cricket-betting app as alleged by the Mumbai police in a complaint filed last week. The family said vested interests were behind the police complaint and they wanted to scuttle their (Dabur's) move to acquire Religare Enterprises, a financial services company. "We have not received any formal communication on any such FIR

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Ashish Mehrotra, MD and CEO, Max Bupa Health Insurance, explains the changes we can expect in health insurance this year.

How note ban helped life insurance companies

How note ban helped life insurance companies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

In January 2017, the growth in total premium was Rs 13,138 crore, against Rs 10,284 crore in January 2016, a growth of 28 per cent.

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rediff.com, one of India's pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows Infibeam Avenues Ltd's acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com.

Paperless insurance coming soon for all

Paperless insurance coming soon for all

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

New Irda rules open the way, with 5 entities getting okay to set up as repositories; firms preparing structures for switch

'How To Check EPF Balance, Interest?'

'How To Check EPF Balance, Interest?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Motor insurance premiums hiked by up to 40%

Motor insurance premiums hiked by up to 40%

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Insurance of vehicle, including cars and bikes, will become costlier from April 1 as insurance regulator Irdai has decided to increase premiums by up to 40 per cent from the next fiscal.

You may have to pay more for car, two-wheeler insurance

You may have to pay more for car, two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Irdai has proposed to increase the Motor Third Party premium rates for cars below 1000 cc to Rs 2,120 from the existing Rs 1,850 for the fiscal 2019-20.

Covid health policies will also cover Omicron treatment

Covid health policies will also cover Omicron treatment

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Insurance regulator Irdai on Monday said health insurance policies that cover Covid treatment costs will also cover expenses for treating infections due to Omicron. "All health insurance policies issued by all general and health insurance companies that cover treatment costs of Covid-19 also cover the costs of treatment towards Omicron variant of Covid-19 as per terms and conditions of policy contract," the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) said in a release. The regulator has issued the directive to general and health insurers in view of the growing number of cases of the Omicron variant.

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Buying life insurance? Please read this

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Agents often influence customers into buying new products every year instead of continuing with their existing policies

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Amitabh Chaudhry, who will now head the merged entity, will manage assets under management of about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and an employee base of 23,620 after the completion of the deal

The Rs 1,777,665,600,000 question

The Rs 1,777,665,600,000 question

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The Sebi-Irda tussle will change Ulips forever. What it means for millions of investors.

Few benefits you will derive from reforms in the insurance sector

Few benefits you will derive from reforms in the insurance sector

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Till June-end alone, insurance regulator is expected to bring about more than half a dozen reforms that will have a significant impact on the customer.

Size of terror risk insurance pool might touch Rs 1,800 cr

Size of terror risk insurance pool might touch Rs 1,800 cr

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The pool was formed by non-life insurance cos in India in Apr '02.

Reliance Cap gets RBI nod to sell stake in Reliance Life

Reliance Cap gets RBI nod to sell stake in Reliance Life

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's financial services arm Reliance Capital on Friday said it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its proposed 26 per cent stake sale in Reliance Life Insurance to Japan's Nippon Life.

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Slow moving insurance sector needs a push from the new Bill

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Bill will come up for discussion in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament.

Private insurers want standard rates for treatment

Private insurers want standard rates for treatment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Cost of the diagnostic test for Covid-19 has been fixed at Rs 4,500 per test by the government. Hospitals, however, do not think this is feasible.

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

There is discrimination against women in insurance cover. As a flood of insurance companies tap the capital markets with public issues, there is however, hardly any reference to this asymmetry. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Section 45, which says no claim can be rejected after three years of a policy being in force, remains a bone of contention

Insurers not hopeful of banks entering broking business

Insurers not hopeful of banks entering broking business

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

RBI's draft guidelines prescribe that banks with a strong capital base and NPAs below 3% can become brokers.

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Allowing it to lapse leaves you unprotected and can, in some cases, cause loss of premiums paid, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Ulip war: Why Sebi order may not be right

Ulip war: Why Sebi order may not be right

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The cornerstone of any efficient financial market is certainty and coherence in its regulatory framework.

CAG questions Sebi, Irda for holding surplus funds

CAG questions Sebi, Irda for holding surplus funds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Government auditor CAG has rapped five regulators, including Sebi, Irda and PNGRB, for keeping their surplus funds worth over Rs 2,142 crore collected through fee and penalty outside the government accounts.

Allianz plans banking foray in India

Allianz plans banking foray in India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

German insurance giant Allianz is planning to widen base in India with foray in banking business through its unit Dresdner Bank, besides expanding its existing non-banking financial services.

How your health insurance policy may soon change for the better

How your health insurance policy may soon change for the better

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Irdai to allow 12 minor changes including expansion of critical illness and day care procedure lists, premium payment in instalments, change sum assured, etc.

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

...benefiting 350,000 persons. Also, Trai detected and blocked seven million mobile phone connections involved in cyber fraud and suspicious activities.

Kerala floods: How not to get your insurance claims rejected

Kerala floods: How not to get your insurance claims rejected

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The devastation caused by the current deluge has damaged hundreds and thousands of homes and vehicles.

Stick with your insurer even if medical policy is withdrawn

Stick with your insurer even if medical policy is withdrawn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Moving to a new company means losing out on continuity benefits

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

All costs relating to room, boarding, nursing expenses, medical consultation including telemedicine, consumables such as PPE kits and intensive care unit will be covered under the policy. It will also include the cost of treatment for any other co-morbidities, including pre-existing comorbid conditions along with the treatment for Covid-19.

When to exit expensive insurance policies

When to exit expensive insurance policies

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

You can exit Ulips after five years.

RBI Governor to be vice-chief of market body

RBI Governor to be vice-chief of market body

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The Bill -- the Securities and Insurance Laws (Amendment) and Validation, Bill 2010 -- addresses concerns by RBI over its autonomy, by including its Governor as vice-chairman of the joint commission instead of making him just a member.

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.

Sebi and Irda clash again

Sebi and Irda clash again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The market regulator had last month allowed bourses to set up debt segments to develop the country's languishing corporate bond market.

Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs

Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Only a fifth of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in breach of the market regulator-specified thresholds may need to provide enhanced disclosure on ultimate beneficiaries, thanks to exemptions being provided, according to people in the know. The ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) disclosures, for FPIs with over 50 per cent holding in a single corporate group or over Rs 25,000 crore exposure to Indian assets, will be required from February 1. But, depending on their category, FPIs will have 10-30 working days to submit these granular details.