Insurance News
ULIP: High charges, low returns! |
| 04/03/2008 06:32 AM |
| We profile a retail investor who feels he made the wrong investment choice. Here\'s why. |
Health insurance + investment = Bad combo |
| 03/19/2008 02:05 PM |
| When insurance mixes with investment, it may NOT be such a good idea. Here\'s why. |
Getting married? Get wedding insurance |
| 11/17/2007 09:52 AM |
| This is the most exciting moment of your life. But can the perfect day get ruined by sheer unpredictability? |
Have you insured your health? |
| 02/21/2007 11:41 AM |
| In tending to their home, their children, their husbands and parents, women quite ignore and are even unaware of their own psychological and physical needs. |
No home insurance if you go on holiday |
| 01/08/2007 11:40 AM |
| Your householders policy won\'t cover any risk if your house remains unoccupied for a certain number of days. But coverage can continue if you inform your insurer and get confirmation. |
Cancer history in family? Consider Cancer Care |
| 01/05/2007 01:44 PM |
| Cancer Care covers cancer but has a waiting period of over a year. Also the benefits are in parts. Ascertain whether you really need it. Else go for a critical illness policy that covers a lot at a nominal cost |
Your car insurance premium to get cheaper |
| 01/02/2007 05:29 AM |
| Detariffing is all set to take place from January 1, 2007. Which means your past track record location of your house, your car model, usage pattern etc will determine the premia |
Anmol Jeevan: A must to cover pure risk |
| 12/22/2006 02:45 PM |
| Covering risk becomes more important if you’ve liabilities such as a home loan. Since a pure term cover offer nothing more than risk coverage go for the cheapest available and for the maximum term |
Kotak Sukhi Jeevan old wine in new bottle |
| 12/08/2006 10:26 AM |
| In case of death during the policy term Kotak Sukhi Jeevan would pay the sum assured only from the second year. Which means during the first year there’s no risk cover. |
Child insurance plans: Make an informed choice |
| 11/27/2006 05:30 AM |
| Planning for your children’s future is perhaps one of the most important things that you do even before your child is born. |
Buy mediclaim in addition to your company group cover |
| 11/22/2006 11:49 AM |
| If you are covered under group insurance policy, you should take another cover, in addition to the base employee cover. Additional cover is useful in 23 conditions. |
ICICI Pru Life Invest Shield: Guarantee at a cost |
| 10/17/2006 03:52 PM |
| The premium allocation charges in the initial years in the guarantee plans are a shade higher than the nonguarantee plans, since the cost of guarantee is higher over a short time frame. |
Detariffing: Risks and Challenges |
| 10/10/2006 07:02 AM |
| Come January 1, 2007, insurance companies will come under a detariffing regime. The insurance market maybe ready for this change, but what are the other challenges ahead? |
Student Insurance Policy: Get the best deal |
| 10/09/2006 11:45 AM |
| As more and more students are going abroad ro study, the number of students taking the student insurance cover is going up. |
Motor insurance: Cashless or reimbursement? |
| 09/22/2006 01:12 PM |
| Insurance companies are now offering cashless motor insurance. How does the deal work out for you? Find out the pros and cons of both these options. |