News for 'insurance-policies'

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

''I am not going to force anyone to watch movies. If they want to, they can come and watch.' 'I want to give them the choice that everyone has in the rest of the country.'

Insurance helps you retire happily

Insurance helps you retire happily

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

There are various insurance policies that help individuals plan for retirement.

What your insurance agent won't tell you

What your insurance agent won't tell you

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

Of the 15 life insurance companies, just 10 make their portfolios available on their websites

Why ULIP is not the best insurance product

Why ULIP is not the best insurance product

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Unit linked insurance, ULIP, products are not good for you because of high charges. They invest less of your insurance premium in the stock markets than you are made to believe.

Insurers fret over high ULIP demand

Insurers fret over high ULIP demand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

With mobile data getting cheaper, insurers are introducing technologies that eases buying and lodging claims.

Should unsolicited calls be banned?

Should unsolicited calls be banned?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Have you been troubled by calls from business ventures wanting to sell credit cards, insurance policies, etc? Do you feel such calls should be banned? Tell us!

Insurance myths busted!

Insurance myths busted!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

'In Bhopal, every rule in the vaccine trial book has been broken'

'In Bhopal, every rule in the vaccine trial book has been broken'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'We are rolling out a vaccine when we don't even have the phase 2 trial results; forget about phase 3 trial results.' 'Why are we playing with people's lives?'

Travelling? Don't forget insurance cover

Travelling? Don't forget insurance cover

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Before you step out of the country, make sure you have taken a travel cover

Why millennials need to be more careful about kidney ailments

Why millennials need to be more careful about kidney ailments

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Study reveals alarming trend.

No-claim bonus can impact mediclaim costs

No-claim bonus can impact mediclaim costs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Given that medical inflation is estimated at 15% to 20%, a no-claim bonus can provide added benefit

BPO,  a new market for insurance companies

BPO, a new market for insurance companies

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

With thousands of service jobs moving to countries like India, a new multi-million insurance market is emerging as companies seek to protect their overseas outsourcing investments from unforeseen troubles.

Before you buy insurance...

Before you buy insurance...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Neha's financial background

Neha's financial background

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

Neha Kapoor, 22, wants to buy a laptop and save for the future. Financial planning expert Gaurav Mashruwala tells her how she can achieve both goals.

Going beyond 80C to invest efficiently

Going beyond 80C to invest efficiently

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

The choice of income tax saving instruments is important, but now you have to identify tax efficient investment options

5 reasons why Indians don't like medical insurance

5 reasons why Indians don't like medical insurance

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

We are sure you will agree with these reasons!

Tax-saving funds & how to invest

Tax-saving funds & how to invest

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Here's an investment strategy for investments in tax-saving funds.

Tax benefits of a pension plan

Tax benefits of a pension plan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

pension plans apart from playing a significant role in retirement planning, also offer tax benefits under a dedicated section i.e. Section 80CCC

When office mediclaim is not enough

When office mediclaim is not enough

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

We give you a number of instances when office mediclaim may not meet all your needs.

Buying insurance? Beware

Buying insurance? Beware

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Insurance plans & mistakes we make

Insurance plans & mistakes we make

Rediff.com14 May 2007

By opting for returns, we land up paying more for a 'pay-back policy' than going for a pure insurance scheme

Buying insurance? Avoid these 7 mistakes

Buying insurance? Avoid these 7 mistakes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Here's to being a responsible insurance buyer

Insurance terms you must know

Insurance terms you must know

Rediff.com25 May 2006

ULIPs vs Mutual Funds: Who's better?

ULIPs vs Mutual Funds: Who's better?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

Here is an evaluation of the two investment avenues on certain common parameters and how they measure up.

How must I transfer my PF?

How must I transfer my PF?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

The less taxing options

The less taxing options

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

Why smart investors nominate

Why smart investors nominate

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

All about medical insurance

All about medical insurance

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Mediclaim covers not only the expenses incurred during hospitalisation but also the pre and post-hospitalisation expenses (subject to conditions).

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.

Auto insurance claims made easy

Auto insurance claims made easy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Tata AIG General Insurance on Tuesday launched a new scheme -- Green Channel Settlement -- to make vehicle accident repairs and claims easier for consumers.

Holidaying abroad? Here's your financial bucket list

Holidaying abroad? Here's your financial bucket list

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Want a stress free vacation? Amar Pandit tells you what you need to keep in mind.

Buying insurance to save tax? Beware

Buying insurance to save tax? Beware

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

If you are planning to buy insurance to save on tax, here are five things you must know first.

ULIPs versus ELSS: And the winner is…

ULIPs versus ELSS: And the winner is…

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

So how does one go about comparing ULIPs vis-à-vis tax-saving funds? An illustration will help in putting things in perspective.