Nearly 250 missing as hope for survivors fades in Japan earthquakeResponding to the escalating crisis, Japan's Self-Defense Forces have doubled their deployment to 4,600 troops involved in rescue and relie...
05 Jan, 2024, 09.17 PM IST
Earthquake safety information: Do's and Don'ts during natural calamityDuring an earthquake, it is best to follow certain precautions whether one is inside their house, outside of it, or in a wheelchair. Here's...
04 Jan, 2024, 02.55 AM IST
Frequent earthquakes prompting people to look for home insurance: SurveyPan-India, nearly every fifth person who took the survey admitted to already having home insurance while in the National Capital Region, 35...
10 Aug, 2020, 11.33 AM IST
Home insurance under-purchased product in IndiaPeople don't purchase home insurance policy mostly due to lack of awareness and myth surrounding it that it comes with high premiums and in...
31 Jan, 2017, 12.12 PM IST
Majority of Indians shun home insurance: Bajaj AllianzAmongst the 1200 respondents, 75 per cent said they were aware of the importance of home insurance, however, only 30 per cent had purchased...
13 Jul, 2016, 12.43 PM IST
50% people don't know if their home is earthquake safeAs per a recent poll by Magicbricks, more than 50 per cent of the people who took the poll were unaware about if their homes are earthquake...
06 May, 2015, 12.13 PM IST
How to protect your assets from natural disastersYou can’t stop natural calamities but you can minimise their impact on your finances by taking adequate insurance cover. Find out the best ...
04 May, 2015, 08.33 AM IST
Nepal earthquake spikes demand for home insuranceAt the time of the 2011 census, India had 33 crore homes, of which only half are of ‘pukka’ construction, or permanent in nature.
29 Apr, 2015, 05.44 AM IST
At Rs 6 a day, insure your house against earthquakesThe cost can be lowered if the policy is purchased for a longer term, say, 10 years, because of discounts offered by insurance companies.
27 Apr, 2015, 07.19 PM IST
General Insurance Corporation Re set to reel under loss in Nepal over earthquake claimsClaims will come from home insurance policy that provides cover for any damage to the property and contents due to natural or man-made cala...
27 Apr, 2015, 04.10 AM IST
Earthquake cover for homes costs just Rs 6-12 a dayA 2,000 square foot house can be insured for Rs 35-70 lakh, for which the premium will be roughly Rs 2,100-4,200 a year.
27 Apr, 2015, 01.45 AM IST
Insuring your home, valuables may be as important as housing loan coverET explains the features of home insurance covers & how you should secure your property as well as your belongings.
24 Apr, 2013, 07.02 AM IST
- ET in the classroom: Blame it on god, and why
The term, Act of God, is widely used in insurance policies covering natural disasters. In fact, a recent Bollywood release, Oh My God, popu...
12 Dec, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Home insurance: Cover your home against natural disasters
As the recent earthquake in Sikkim shows, no one is immune to natural calamities. Insuring your house will not only protect this costly ass...
26 Sep, 2011, 03.44 AM IST
- Sikkim earthquake- A reminder to go for home insurance
Industry estimates show that less than 2% of India's homes are insured against natural calamities and disasters such as earthquakes.
20 Sep, 2011, 03.58 AM IST
- How to protect yourself from natural disasters
Natural hazards cause tens of thousands of deaths and billions of dollars in economic losses each year around the world.
12 Sep, 2008, 03.40 PM IST
- Quake hits western Japan: meteorologists
A moderate 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook western Japan early Saturday, the meteorological agency said, calling it an aftershock of the dea...
26 Jan, 2008, 09.56 AM IST