Insurance

Here's why buying term insurance from India is more beneficial for NRIs

NRIs must compare various available term insurance policies, their features, available riders, and claim settlement ratios online before buying a comprehensive insurance plan.

Got your first paycheck? Time to get yourself a health insurance policy

A health emergency may be far from your mind when you start your career, but it is best to have an adequate health cover. Likewise, motor and cyber insurance covers, too, deserve a place in your protection portfolio.

How will IRDAI's latest proposal on agent commissions play out for policyholders?

IRDAI has allowed higher agent commissions within the overall expense cap, modifying its August 2022 proposal to drastically cut commissions. Under the new proposal, commissions may not come down, but one can save on premiums by buying policies directly from insurers.

What are motor insurance add-on covers?

The big, fat Indian wedding can be insured, but only the rich go for it

Wedding insurance is a relatively untapped market and popular with mainly weddings that cost in excess of around Rs 50 lakh. It covers you against uncertainties beyond your control. But if you get second thoughts about your life partner and call the wedding off, the insurance doesn't offer any solace.

IRDAI eases investment and solvency norms, allows corporate agents up to 9 tie-ups

The insurance regulator said the amendments will promote ease of doing business and simplify the process of setting up an insurance in India.

Simply Save | Your guide to picking the right health insurance policy

In this edition of the Simply save podcast, Kapil Mehta - Co-founder and CEO of SecureNow Insurance Brokers - explains how to buy an independent health insurance policy and identify the right plan with the help of Moneycontrol-SecureNow Health Insurance Ratings