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Kapil Mehta

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ARTICLES BY KAPIL MEHTA

An investment to mitigate the risks we face

An investment to mitigate the risks we face

3 min read . 19 Apr 2021

Claims payment in life insurance is extremely high and several regulatory provisions ensure this (iStock )

Why rejection rate of insurance death claims is very low

3 min read . 22 Mar 2021

There could be two scenarios for filing claim, -- in the event of death, and at the end of maturity term of the life insurance policy.

Some Insurance principles that may impact you

3 min read . 03 Mar 2021

The ombudsman accepts complaints pertaining to individual or group insurance and can award up to ₹30 lakh.

Ombudsmen are underutilized in insurance sector

3 min read . 29 Dec 2020

Insurers find it difficult to price covid insurance so dynamically when they have limited insight into disease incidence rates and little control on costs (Shutterstock)

Covid claims put health insurance ecosystem to test

3 min read . 30 Nov 2020

You will also find plans such as Future Generali Insurance Co Ltd’s Vector Care plan that covers you for all the vector-borne diseases

Mental illness has to be a big part of insurance policies

3 min read . 25 Oct 2020

Kapil Mehta is co-founder, SecureNow (PRIYANKA PARASHAR/Mint)

The benefits of renewing your insurance plans

3 min read . 02 Oct 2020

Indian spices and herbs on wooden table (istockphoto)

The constant values behind the ratings

3 min read . 15 Sep 2020

Review the insurance document, verify agent’s credentials before buying

3 min read . 29 Jul 2020

The sum assured decision is not a once done and finished decision.

Opinion | It’s better to link insurance amount to your objective

3 min read . 05 Jul 2020

How covid-19 will change the way insurance policies are bought and sold

3 min read . 21 May 2020

Senior citizens, particularly those with pre-existing conditions, are most vulnerable. The coronavirus products introduced so far do not cover this age group. (Photo: iStock)

Insurers can respond to covid-19 by relaxing norms on claims and processes

4 min read . 30 Mar 2020

Group health covers may also allow employees to convert the group insurance into an individual plan if they leave the company. (Photo: iStock)

Opinion | Before changing jobs, check insurance policies the employer provides

3 min read . 19 Feb 2020

Opinion | Things to check before buying motor insurance

3 min read . 27 Jan 2020

Similarly, in a home insurance, most do not understand the meaning of placing the insurance at market value. (iStock)

A well-designed insurance plan can lower the chances of claim rejection

3 min read . 24 Dec 2019

In health insurance, waiting period is the time after which claims related to pre-existing conditions cannot be rejected (Photo: iStock)

Porting your insurance may be beneficial, but make sure you do it right

3 min read . 20 Nov 2019

Lessons hospitals can learn from health insurance in terms of disclosure

3 min read . 28 Oct 2019

Our product criteria focus has remained the time that pre-existing diseases are excluded and the restrictions on room type. (Photo: iStock)

Opinion | 2019 MSMR sees rise in A-rated products

3 min read . 22 Sep 2019

(Photo: iStock)

Opinion | There is room to Improve how insurance-related information is reported

3 min read . 28 Aug 2019

In health insurance, a committee report that restricts exclusions has been published.

How new laws are helping insurance policies improve

3 min read . 23 Jul 2019

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