Discounts offered, if any, would be on the own damage part of the policy, as third-party premium rates are decided by the regulator. Photo: iStock

Renewing your motor insurance policy? Here’s why the premium could be lower

2 min read . 01:53 PM IST Disha Sanghvi

In a bid to pass on the benefit to customers, some companies such as Acko General Insurance Ltd are offering a discount of around 10-15% on renewal of motor policies.
However, as of now, not all insurers are offering significant discounts.

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Best health plans for a sum insured of ₹20 lakh for 30 and 45 year olds

1 min read . 26 May 2020 Livemint

Here is a comparison of top health insurance plans for different sum assured and across different age groups
Only the A-rated health insurance plans have been shown here

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Instead of opting for a flight cancellation insurance cover, study the situation before booking a flight, unless it's an emergency. Photo: HT

Should you buy flight cancellation insurance covers?

5 min read . 26 May 2020 Disha Sanghvi, Renu Yadav

Online travel agents such as Ixigo and HappyEasyGo have come up with special trip cancellation covers

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Bajaj Allianz life insurance customers can get a loan of up to 90% of surrender value of the policy

Bajaj Allianz offers loan against life insurance policy: All you need to know

2 min read . 26 May 2020 Anulekha Ray

Relatively low interest rates and hassle-free loan approval are key benefits of this loan against life insurance policy facility
The application for availing loan will be less cumbersome as the company already had all the necessary details of the customers

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Best health plans for a sum insured of ₹20 lakh for 30 and 45 year olds

1 min read . 20 May 2020 Livemint ( with inputs from PTI )

Here is a comparison of top health insurance plans for different sum assured and across different age groups
Only the A-rated health insurance plans have been shown here

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In the first half of FY 2019, the top players of the life insurance sector, who hold more than two-thirds of the private life insurance market, saw a 65% increase in protection sales.

‘Post covid-19, life insurers will have to be more nimble, focus on digital’

4 min read . 18 May 2020 Disha Sanghvi

PNB MetLife CEO Ashish Kumar Srivastava talks about the new strategies that insurers will have to adopt in view of covid-19 and what will change for the industry

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Co-pay, room rent, disease capping are key factors when selecting health plans

2 min read . 10 May 2020 Abhishek Bondia

You can choose to insure your parents under both the policies offered by your respective employers for a wider scope of coverage

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This was done to provide relief to life insurance policyholders in wake of the unprecedented lockdown situation as a result of coronavirus pandemic (Photo: iStock)

Life insurance policy: Grace period for premium payment extended further

1 min read . 10 May 2020 Edited By Deepak Upadhyay ( with inputs from Agencies )

Irdai said it has decided to further extended the grace period for renewal of life insurance policies whose premium was due in March till May 31 in wake of the extension of lockdown to fight spread of coronavirus

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Best health plans for a sum insured of ₹20 lakh for 30 and 45 year olds

1 min read . 05 May 2020 Livemint

Here is a comparison of top health insurance plans for different sum assured and across different age groups
Only the A-rated health insurance plans have been shown here

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Social distancing norms, new tax system hit sale of life insurance in March

2 min read . 29 Apr 2020 Disha Sanghvi

In the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, mobilization of savings could take a hit even in the near future

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Customers will no longer need to visit insurance offices or meet agents to submit necessary documents (Photo: iStock)

Now, buy insurance policies using eKYC. List of companies who will accept it

2 min read . 25 Apr 2020 Written By Anulekha Ray

Irdai's recent move will commence a truly paperless regime for insurance companies
eKYC or Digital KYC is a paperless Aadhaar-based process for fulfilling your KYC requirements

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R.M. Vishakha, managing director and CEO, IndiaFirst Life Insurance

Look for guarantee and liquidity right now, says R.M. Vishakha

1 min read . 19 Apr 2020 Deepti Bhaskaran

R.M. Vishakha, CEO, IndiaFirst Life Insurance, is a big proponent of insurance for long-term investments. Her equity portfolio includes SIPs in mutual funds as well as unit-linked insurance plans or Ulips

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Policyholders will now be given the option to pay health insurance premiums in various frequencies or instalments. (Photo: iStock)

Health insurance, motor insurance renewal dates extended. Check details here

1 min read . 16 Apr 2020 Anulekha Ray

The Centre has provided some relief for third party motor insurance and health insurance policy holders
The existing policies which are due for renewal during the lockdown can be renewed till the middle of the next month

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Best health plans for a sum insured of ₹20 lakh for 30 and 45 year olds

1 min read . 14 Apr 2020 Livemint

Here is a comparison of top health insurance plans for different sum assured and across different age groups
Only the A-rated health insurance plans have been shown here

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A medial worker holds a swab sample in a coronavirus testing unit of the hospital in Cremona, Italy. (Bloomberg)

COVID-19 insurance policy: ₹2 lakh if you test positive, cover for pay cut

1 min read . 11 Apr 2020 Livemint

The plan covers anyone between the age of 3 months to 60 years
Reliance General insurance offers a lump sum amount up to 100% of the sum assured if you test positive for the virus

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Best health plans for a sum insured of ₹20 lakh for 30 and 45 year olds

1 min read . 07 Apr 2020 Livemint

Here is a comparison of top health insurance plans for different sum assured and across different age groups
Only the A-rated health insurance plans have been shown here

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Policyholders must pay the renewal premium for the entire period of 12 months from the date it was due, on or before April 21

Extra time for insurance policy renewal, premiums. What it means for you

3 min read . 04 Apr 2020 Anulekha Ray

Health insurance companies were asked to extend dates for renewal of insurance policies, which are expiring during the coronavirus lockdown

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Best health plans for a sum insured of ₹20 lakh for 30 and 45 year olds

1 min read . 31 Mar 2020 Livemint

Here is a comparison of top health insurance plans for different sum assured and across different age groups
Only the A-rated health insurance plans have been shown here

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Irdai relaxes timeline for insurers to submit reinsurance plans for FY21

1 min read . 31 Mar 2020 PTI

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Irdai has allowed insurers to submit their reinsurance plans for 2020-21 with a lag as the pandemic has disrupted operations across sectors
Irdai said the relaxation is for financial year 2020-21 only

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A man wearing a protective mask sits inside a bus that will take him to a quarantine facility, amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Nizamuddin area of New Delhi. (REUTERS)

Insurers begin to get Covid-19 insurance claims, but too early to assess impact

3 min read . 30 Mar 2020 Deepti Bhaskaran

According to experts, the cost of treating covid-19 is expensive due to the antivirals, ventilators, and personal protective equipment kits
Government allowed private labs to test people for the virus, it recommended a cap of Rs4,500, but in the case of treatment there doesn’t seem to be any cap

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