News for 'Life Insurance'

Despite losses, insurance sector remains attractive for FDI

Despite losses, insurance sector remains attractive for FDI

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

There is huge potential for data analytics insurance sector in India which has over 40 crore life insurance policies.

SBI Life launches keyman policy

SBI Life launches keyman policy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

SBI Life Insurance on Monday launched keyman insurance policy to provide cover to key members of a company who are major contributors to growth and profits and whose absence may affect the business.

Interested in insurance management?

Interested in insurance management?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The Institute of Insurance and Risk Management invites applications for its International Post-graduate Diploma in Life Insurance, General Insurance and Risk Management Programmes.

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

In the June quarter, growth in the segment stood at around 4 per cent, with premium collection at Rs 15,724 crore against Rs 15,074 crore in the same period of FY19. This was the lowest growth in the last five quarters, starting from Q1FY19.

Biggest insurance companies in the world

Biggest insurance companies in the world

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Global insurance premiums grew by 2.7 per cent in inflation-adjusted terms in 2010 to $4.3 trillion.

Insurers face Covid claims of Rs 10,000 cr so far

Insurers face Covid claims of Rs 10,000 cr so far

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

According to the data compiled by General Insurance Council, which is not publicly available, the insurers have settled 508,334 claims amounting to over Rs 4,800 crore.

Banks oppose HSBC's plan to sell stake in insurance JV

Banks oppose HSBC's plan to sell stake in insurance JV

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The public-sector lenders were yet to get a formal proposal on sale from HSBC.

Insurers find wealth in health

Insurers find wealth in health

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Insurance companies are going all out to grab eyeballs.

Canara Bank, AVIVA Life in pact

Canara Bank, AVIVA Life in pact

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Canara Bank entered into an agreement with AVIVA Life Insurance Co Pvt Ltd to act as corporate agent for selling AVIVA life insurance products without risk participation.

How to calculate your insurance needs

How to calculate your insurance needs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Investmentyogi shows you why you need adequate insurance cover and how to go about planning your insurance.

7 ways to get a term insurance policy on a tight budget

7 ways to get a term insurance policy on a tight budget

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Choosing a term insurance policy is an economical way of getting life insured but choosing the most economical term insurance policy will help you to get life insurance on a tight budget also

All about your insurance

All about your insurance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

People must understand that they should buy insurance in their own interests or benefits (of their dependants) and not only as a tax-saving instrument.

Distance learning insurance course

Distance learning insurance course

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The Institute of Insurance and Risk Management invites applications for its distance learning, International Post-graduate Diploma Programmes in Life Insurance (IPGDLI) and General Insurance (IPGDGI).

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.

Pvt insurers eat into LIC pie

Pvt insurers eat into LIC pie

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Life insurers in India registered a 22 per cent growth, collecting Rs 9,713 crore (Rs 97.13 billion) in premium income from new business till December, with private players gaining more ground from LIC.

Extend your insurance cover on paid-up policies

Extend your insurance cover on paid-up policies

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

After the policy gets paid up, opt for ETI plan if you wish to extend your life cover or take the reduced paid-up if you need cash in hand

Digitising insurance policies is free for customers

Digitising insurance policies is free for customers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Insurance company will bear the cost of digitising. It will in turn benefit from lower expenses on servicing policies.

5 rules on how much insurance you need

5 rules on how much insurance you need

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

If you are an earning member of your family, and there are members of your family who are financially dependant on you, you need life insurance. But how much life insurance do you need? There are many factors that are relevant in determining the amount of life cover you should buy. Read on...

ULIP sales worry insurance CEOs

ULIP sales worry insurance CEOs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Health insurance: 9 most commonly asked questions

Health insurance: 9 most commonly asked questions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

With all those intricate terms and jargons, health insurance is anything but simple. Here are answers to the nine most frequently asked questions.

Why women should not IGNORE insurance

Why women should not IGNORE insurance

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

As women become independent, they face the same financial risks as men do. To cut them down, insurance is necessary.

Your life is expensive. Here's why!

Your life is expensive. Here's why!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

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.

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.

45 New F&O Stocks May Shake Up Nifty, Sensex

45 New F&O Stocks May Shake Up Nifty, Sensex

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Among the new entries, the largest by market capitalisation are LIC, Avenue Supermarts (DMart), Adani Green Energy, Zomato and Jio Financial Services.

After encouraging Q4, outlook positive for LIC

After encouraging Q4, outlook positive for LIC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

India's largest life insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported encouraging performance in the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY24. Total annual premium equivalent (APE) was at Rs 21,180 crore, up 10.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), with group APE of Rs 3,890 crore, up 60 per cent Y-o-Y, though individual APE contracted 2.1 per cent Y-o-Y. The participatory book contracted 20.2 per cent Y-o-Y, but the non-par grew by 206 per cent to Rs 3,740 crore.

Insurance firms set to defy Sebi

Insurance firms set to defy Sebi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Several life insurance companies in the country are preparing to take on the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India over unit-linked insurance plans.

R-Cap to begin talks with foreign partners for insurance biz

R-Cap to begin talks with foreign partners for insurance biz

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

"This is a huge positive and is expected to bring in $8-10 bn capital in the industry."

LIC plans health insurance foray

LIC plans health insurance foray

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

India's largest insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India on Monday announced its intention to foray into health insurance sector jointly with another company, which could be a PSU general insurer.

Reliance SIP + Insure: Should you invest?

Reliance SIP + Insure: Should you invest?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

A comprehensive look into what this scheme is all about and why as an investor one should not go for this scheme.

ICICI Pru to list on Thursday, first insurer to do so

ICICI Pru to list on Thursday, first insurer to do so

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The insurer is a venture between banking major ICICI Bank and the UK's Prudential Corporation Holdings. Singapore's Temasek and Premji Invest are also the shareholders.

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Fraudsters read your mind, weave convincing stories, earn your trust and then vanish with people's savings. Ramalingam Kalirajan reveals five simple tricks that cons use to steal money from you.

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Buying medical insurance? 7 pointers

Buying medical insurance? 7 pointers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Check if cashless hospitalisation is included and also the number of hospitals where this facility can be availed.

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Insurance IPOs will be hot in 2017

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

With at least three IPOs in the offing this year, stock market investors have a lot to look forward to.

Bank stake sales in insurance, MF arms hit a wall

Bank stake sales in insurance, MF arms hit a wall

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Sources say given the complexity involved in the process of creating a holding company, which will ultimately be the parent company of banking and other businesses, banks are going slow in acquiring stakes in insurance arms or mutual funds of other lenders.