Life Insuance News
Why Canara HSBC Life is going public at a steep discount to HDFC Life
With 13 years of consistent profits, Canara HSBC Life offers investors a rare entry into a bank-led insurer at nearly half the price of bigger rivals.
5 min read9 Oct 2025Why life insurance claims get delayed or rejected, and what you can do
In times of grief, life insurance claims can be complicated. Survivors must ensure paperwork is accurate and complete to avoid delays.
6 min read17 Sep 2025Why disclosing pre-existing diseases is key when buying health insurance
The insurer can deny your claim at the time of medical emergency if you have not disclosed your medical history with the insurer. So, what counts as a pre-existing condition? How far back must you go in your medical history?
3 min read29 Jun 2025LIC Index Plus Plan: 5 things to know before investing in this unit linked policy
LIC's Index Plus Plan provides holders a dual benefit of life cover and market-linked investment with flexible fund options, guaranteed additions, and partial withdrawals for long-term financial planning.
3 min read19 Jun 2025Can you hold multiple life insurance policies?
Insurers assess life cover eligibility using the Human Life Value formula. Failing to disclose existing policies can lead to claim rejections.
2 min read15 May 20252024 in Review: The future of life insurance – trends to watch for 2025
India's life insurance sector thrived in 2024, achieving an 18.56% growth in premiums. Enhanced digital tools and customer-centric products emerged post-pandemic, supported by regulatory reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency, paving the way for a more inclusive financial future.
2 min read30 Dec 2024Independence Day 2024: How life insurance provides financial freedom? Here are 5 key ways
Independence Day 2024: Financial independence requires strategic planning and protection. Life insurance acts as a shield against uncertainties, offering financial security and empowering decisions. It ensures peace of mind, secures futures, and aids in wealth accumulation through various policies.
4 min read15 Aug 2024Participating vs. Non-Participating Life Insurance: What’s the difference and why it matters?
Participating vs. non-participating life insurance: Discover the key differences, benefits, and risks to make informed financial decisions for your future.
2 min read2 Aug 2024HDFC Life achieves 99.50% claim settlement ratio; disburses ₹1,584 crore in claims for FY24
HDFC Life’s outstanding claim settlement ratio and payout of claims position this life insurance company ahead of its competitors.
2 min read23 Jul 2024Need cash fast? Here’s how you can borrow money against your life insurance policy
Borrowing against an insurance policy offers a convenient method to access funds by using the cash value of your existing life insurance policy as collateral. This cash value represents the accumulated savings within your life insurance plan.
4 min read4 Jul 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared