News for 'insurance-policies'

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

World Athletics also said that as far as it was aware, there were no longer insurance policies available for the coronavirus.

Do you buy insurance to save tax?

Do you buy insurance to save tax?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Tax benefits should not be the driving force for an insurance policy.\n\n

Lapsed insurance is a money spinner

Lapsed insurance is a money spinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

How the new insurance rules will benefit you

How the new insurance rules will benefit you

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Anil Rego of Right Horizons explains how the new insurance rules will help policy buyers.

7 popular lies insurance agents tell you

7 popular lies insurance agents tell you

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Anything goes when agents sell insurance policies to you. Even lies. Check out which lie did you fall prey to? :-)

Why you must insure your smartphone

Why you must insure your smartphone

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The smartphone has become our buddy and we owe it a good insurance policy to ensure it's protected at all times, says Naval Goel

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The GST to be implemented from April 1, 2016, will increase the premiums.

Planning to buy insurance this year?

Planning to buy insurance this year?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Wait till these are refiled as it will give you added benefits.

5 must-have insurance covers

5 must-have insurance covers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

These policies can help you protect against the risk of financial loss.

Students get cover for foreign shores

Students get cover for foreign shores

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Two new insurance policies are in place for students going abroad. Smita Tripathi surveys what's on offer

Buy travel policies with wide coverage

Buy travel policies with wide coverage

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Just having a basic cover that provides medical insurance can hurt

Claiming insurance is not that easy!

Claiming insurance is not that easy!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Putting together all the required documents and surmounting legal hurdles could be a challenge for the nominee.

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

To determine the amount of coverage one should purchase, first add up all of your financial obligations, such as student loan, credit card debts and your mortgage balance.

Should YOU buy cancer insurance?

Should YOU buy cancer insurance?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

A cancer dedicated policy will provide a sum assured of Rs 20-25 lakh for a 30 year old for mere sum of Rs 4,500-6,000 per year (on an average) for a term of 35-40 years, which is even lesser than the cost of a weekend road trip with your loved ones

ED further attaches properties of Saradha group

ED further attaches properties of Saradha group

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

In February, the directorate attached properties of the group worth Rs 35 crore (Rs 350 million) in West Bengal and Odisha under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Tax sops to insurance may be in the offing

Tax sops to insurance may be in the offing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Separate investment limits have been proposed for life and health insurance premium.

Should I say I don't smoke when buying a policy?

Should I say I don't smoke when buying a policy?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'If you are a smoker, you should not provide misleading information to the insurer about your smoking habit in the insurance proposal form,' advises Pankaj Razdan.

Cheaper ways to cover your loan: A few tips

Cheaper ways to cover your loan: A few tips

Rediff.com7 May 2013

When one applies for a loan, he/she is almost immediately offered an insurance policy to cover it. These are called Mortgage Redemption Schemes or Loan Protection Covers.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

Health insurance rates across the world

Health insurance rates across the world

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

United States has the highest health insurance cost at $5,615.

Six ways to generate steady income

Six ways to generate steady income

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

In uncertain economic times, these can help you add to your monthly income.

5 myths about home insurance demystified

5 myths about home insurance demystified

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

There are certain myths with regards to home insurance and through this article, we attempt to deconstruct them

Finance Ministry, LIC start contact tracing to assess Covid-19 aid

Finance Ministry, LIC start contact tracing to assess Covid-19 aid

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The government hopes to use this data to assess the extent of financial support needed to recover from the pandemic.

Budget 2018: Good news for health insurance likely

Budget 2018: Good news for health insurance likely

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Govt could cut the GST rate payable every time someone buys a health insurance product; or it could also provide a larger income tax set off for those who buy a health insurance product

5 reasons why insurance claims get rejected

5 reasons why insurance claims get rejected

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Avoid these pitfalls to ensure your family's financial security.

Why critical illness policies are vital

Why critical illness policies are vital

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Though costlier and fewer illnesses are covered, the breadwinner should have one with high sum assured.

Now, heart patients can get a health insurance

Now, heart patients can get a health insurance

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Chennai-based Star Health and Allied Insurance has launched Cardiac Care, a unique policy that covers people with heart ailments.

How to keep your health insurance premiums low

How to keep your health insurance premiums low

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Is the cost of medical cover too high? Opt for co-payments or deductible plans. Here's more on when they work the best.

'Budget reflects a tight rope walk by the FM'

'Budget reflects a tight rope walk by the FM'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The budget is a responsible and pragmatic one with announcement of several initiatives that should spur growth, says Sanjay Tripathy.

New home insurance plans are much better

New home insurance plans are much better

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Insurers cover the house on market value, and not on construction cost. They also don't insist on bills when giving the policy

How to buy the best travel insurance plan

How to buy the best travel insurance plan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

With the advent of many online insurance web aggregators, buying an appropriate travel insurance plan to match your tour package has never been so trouble-free.

Why health insurance premiums are set to rise

Why health insurance premiums are set to rise

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products. Insurance firms have been given time till September 30 to include modifications mandated by the regulator.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.

A few tax saving plans other than 80C

A few tax saving plans other than 80C

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

It's that time of the year again when one needs tobegin calculating their tax liabilities.

Banks ask borrowers to cover their personal loans

Banks ask borrowers to cover their personal loans

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

With corporate non-performing assets on the rise, banks want to hedge loans to individual borrowers.

10 things you must know about insurance

10 things you must know about insurance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

10 salient points that are often a source of trouble for those who buy insurance.

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Vacationing abroad with family? Consider travel insurance

Rediff.com1 May 2016

It is one piece of document that you should have alongside your travel tickets.

How to prepare for financial emergencies

How to prepare for financial emergencies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

A few tips on how to be prepared for the uncertainties that may come our way.

Online insurance: Important dos to buy the RIGHT policy

Online insurance: Important dos to buy the RIGHT policy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Carefully observe these important steps before you hit 'buy' to buy an online term insurance policy.

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.