Unwanted endowment policy: Should you surrender or convert to paid-up?With tax-saving deadline bearing down on investors and offers of insurance-cum-investment policies pouring in, most buy traditional endowme...
25 Oct, 2018, 01.21 PM IST
Here's what to do with an endowment policy that is proving to be a drainWith the tax-saving deadline bearing down on them and offers of insurance-cum-investment policies pouring in, most investors succumb and bu...
25 Oct, 2018, 01.12 PM IST
Why you should get a standalone cancer insurance planImagine a life where you are completely dependent on others and are no longer capable of providing financial or emotional support to your f...
18 Jan, 2018, 07.08 PM IST
Should you buy annuities when rates are high? These 6 factors will help you decideInsurance companies usually review their annuity rates on a monthly basis, so the reduction may happen at the beginning of next month.
18 Sep, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
What to consider before buying medical coverThere are also different varieties of critical illness covers available. So, should you choose a broader plan, or one that is specific to a...
23 Jan, 2017, 05.34 PM IST
Why term insurance with lump-sum payout is better option if you can manage the moneyIf the beneficiaries of the term insurance policy are financialy literate, lump sum payout plans offer greater rewards.
17 Oct, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Don’t get lured by discounted offers on car insurance; Here's why you need to be cautiousDon’t get lured by discounted offers. Agents manipulate the policy features to make the price look attractive. Look under the hood before y...
13 Aug, 2016, 04.11 PM IST
Financial planning for a special child should be long termMillions of children in India live with disabilities. Parents of children with special needs have to plan their finances carefully to secur...
04 Apr, 2016, 11.09 AM IST
How to plan finances for a child with special needsAs Autism Day approaches, ET tells parents how to manage their finances to take care of their offspring with disability.
30 Mar, 2016, 11.39 AM IST
Smoking is no reason to give health insurance a missSmoking or pre-existing ailments don’t automatically disqualify you from getting a health cover. Companies take a more nuanced position whi...
04 Jun, 2014, 04.32 AM IST
Family floaters may be cheap, but are not always enoughAccording to insurance experts, these individuals are taking a calculated risk as they assume that all members of the family may not requir...
23 Apr, 2014, 06.39 AM IST
Hike in third-party's insurance premium not reason enough to change courseIrda issued a circular last week spelling out the quantum of hike applicable to private cars, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles for 2014...
01 Apr, 2014, 08.44 AM IST
Delhi High Court notice to Google, Facebook on church's pleaThe Delhi High Court today sought the replies of various social networking sites including Google and Facebook to a plea for removal of "de...
27 Nov, 2012, 08.43 PM IST
- MyInsuranceClub.com becomes first aggregator site to bag IRDA approval
MyInsuranceClub.com has become the first aggregator site to get approval from the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India.
16 Jul, 2012, 04.53 PM IST
Are you buying insurance bundled with other products or services?Irda has expressed concerns that bundling forces consumers to buy products they don't want & allows dealers to push policies that earn them...
27 Feb, 2012, 08.23 AM IST
- Single premium plans cost more
Now, Irda has trained its guns on the single premium plans. Here’s what you should know while buying such policies.
20 Feb, 2012, 08.36 AM IST
- Online aggregators to make insurance easier for you
Consumers are set to benefit as Irda’s draft guidelines for insurance websites assure more accurate information and restrict the use of cli...
04 Apr, 2011, 03.07 AM IST