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It is a real life story. A story of an insurer that has managed to hold on to its lead in the marketplace for seven years.
An insurance advisor/agent can play the part of the direct link between the insurance company and the insurance seeker i.e. you. He is the one who can help you select the right policy i.e. one which can help you fulfill your insurance needs.
It is always advisable to have a health cover for your family and loved ones, says insurance expert Rajesh Sinha.
However, the scholars felt that there was no harm in using debit cards and ATM cards issued by the various banks.
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A senior executive of NIA confirmed the development and said that the insurance company is assessing damage to the airport's assets
Get Ahead reader Ravindra G from Bengalooru tells why he chose a term insurance policy instead of a money back/endowment policy and unit linked insurance policy. What's more he is happy with the life cover he has now bought for himself.
We asked you to send in your experiences about the mistakes you made in 2007 and how do you plan to make 2008 a financial success. Here, a Get Ahead reader who wants to remain anonymous, shares his insurance woes.
In a move that impacts long-term subscribers of medical insurance policies, leading insurers like Oriental Insurance Company and United India Insurance have stopped no-claim bonus for existing and new policy holders.
Striking a balance between the cover needed and the premium outgo is critical.
Introducing the never-before tool for retail investors, Outlook Money's annual Ulip ranking.
Implementation of BI tools can improve the bottom line by 10-15 per cent of insurance companies.
Shopping for insurance online is the way to go, especially if you need general insurance. Here you can compare various deals in the market to choose the one best suited to you.
Term plans not only give high cover for low premiums, they are flexible and can help you cover various loans as well
In a ruling which will lift the spirits of those who drink moderately, the Delhi state Consumer Commission has cautioned insurance companies against the practice of repudiating mediclaim policy of such persons on frivolous grounds.
It is important for you to have car insurance for the safety of others, as well as yourself.
Anti-trust body MRTPC has issued a stern warning to ICICI Bank for selling insurance policies to its credit card holders without their consent and has asked it to stop the practice.MRTPC bench headed by Justice O P Dwivedi passed a cease and desist order and held it as an unfair trade practice to promote its business.
The ambiguity arose after notices were sent to lenders for non-payment of service tax under the pre-GST regime
A computer, which conks out, brings the whole world crumbling down. To ensure PC protection, a way out is to insure it.
Not many people are taking mediclaim insurance policy and its market penetration is less than one per cent
A consumer court has ruled that the insurance companies are not allowed to re-assess the market value of an insured vehicle, once a policy for a specific amount is issued against the requisite payment.
The BCCI said that Sachin Tendulkar's surgery expenses would be covered under the Board's insurance policy
A good planner will take the role of a family doctor.
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Health insurance has become a modern day necessity. Hence, it is vital that we understand how it works to make the best of it.
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Under the Goods and Services Tax, effective midnight of June 30, most of the financial services would attract a higher tax of 18 per cent as against 15 per cent as of now.
Being a high-value asset, a car needs a comprehensive cover to protect you financially from mishaps. With premiums to be de-tariffed soon, auto insurance is set to change.
A few guidelines on the various aspects which individuals should look at while assessing an insurance plan.
However, no refund of the premium will be given in case of cancellation of the ticket
'Apart from providing you with the ability to withstand escalating medical expenses, a dedicated financial plan for health will also ensure financial independence in old age,' advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
Here's a 5-step investment strategy that will guide investors in the selection process and enable them to choose the right unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs).
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