The Centre is planning to make it mandatory for health insurance companies to approve cashless authorization requests within an hour, and final claim settlement requests within three hours, according to two people close to the development. Alongside, a professional agency may be hired to design standardized insurance claim and application forms that are easy to … Read more
When you join a corporate job, generally your company provides you with a base health insurance plan. This health insurance plan provides a reasonable safety net for you and your colleagues. Still, it has been observed that the company offered health insurance plans often fall short in offering their employees comprehensive and complete health coverage. … Read more
With health insurance premiums seeing a sharp increase due to the rising cost of medical inflation, you should consider purchasing riders, which are offered as an ‘add-on option’ in your policy. Health insurance riders can provide you with decent coverage at lower costs. A health insurance rider, which is the extra benefit or coverage that … Read more
When buying health insurance in India, it is good to know what the riders are so that your policy becomes more efficient and personalised as per your needs, aspirations and expectations. Also Read | Health insurance EMI: Key risks and considerations you should be aware of There are extra benefits tagged on to your basic … Read more
Equated monthly instalments (EMIs) have expanded in scope and size turning into a handy tool for those who want to buy a whole range of things—from homes and cars to refrigerators and mobile phones. You can start enjoying the product even without fully owning it by making small payments every month, quarterly or half-yearly. With … Read more
I recently applied for a home loan, and the bank is urging me to buy home insurance. My property in Gurgaon, measuring about 1,500 sq ft, is valued at ₹3 crore, and my loan amount is ₹2 crore. However, the bank has sent me a quote with a sum assured of only ₹2 crore. Should … Read more
The limit on room rent is a significant factor in a health insurance policy as exceeding it will increase your out-of-pocket expenses significantly. If a policyholder opts for a room that is above the limit set in the policy, the insurer will apply a proportional deduction, affecting not only the room rent payout but also … Read more
This interval in insurance coverage presents an opportunity for the insurers. They can expand their access to Tier-II and Tier-III cities and rural areas with low awareness and access. “Insurance density in India is relatively lower than global standards. New distribution models can provide facility to include at least customers, which have already been covered … Read more