Wed, Jan 17, 2024
With the EMI-based healthcare plans, credit card holders will get access to services in dermatology, elective surgeries, hair transplant, dental, ophthalmology, wellness, alternate therapies, fertility, among other services. It aims to provide affordability in segments that are not covered by traditional health insurance plans and require high out of pocket expenses.
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Fri, Jan 05, 2024
The terminology used in insurance policies often appears convoluted to the insured, demanding a closer examination. For the benefit of policybuyers, Yogesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO, Onsurity, helps unravel the complexities of some commonly encountered health insurance jargon applicable across a spectrum of policies.
Mon, Dec 18, 2023
India's Union Budget 2024, to be presented on February 1st, will be an interim budget due to upcoming elections. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's sixth budget is expected to focus on two key areas: increasing deductions for medical insurance premiums and simplifying the capital gains tax regime. Experts anticipate changes for both new and old tax regimes, including extending medical insurance deductions under the new system and raising deduction limits for individuals and seniors in the old system.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
The reason why people fight shy of disclosing pre-existing illnesses is that they fear it will lead to policy rejections, or at least a higher premium.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
In India, insurers are mandated to submit various returns to the regulator, including financial statements on annual basis, valuation of assets and liabilities as well as solvency margin and actuarial report.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
In order to do so, one needs to make sure that he or she shares details about any existing policy while buying another health insurance.
Wed, Aug 24, 2022
The digital revolution in the Indian healthcare sector was a long-awaited change. Seeing how the healthcare sector has advanced in recent years, patients can now access the finest medical treatments for several ailments. But improving healthcare does not come without rising medical costs.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
In this edition of Money Guru, Zee Business’ Swati Raina speaks to Anil Chopra, Group Director, Financial Wellbeing at Bajaj Capital and Feroze Aziz, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Anand Rathi Wealth Limited to explain viewers the importance of different types of insurance
Mon, Aug 22, 2022
Insurance regulator Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) is planning to bring a new platform. All insurance companies will be listed on this platform. From here the purchase, servicing and payment of insurance can be claimed. Globally, insurance penetration is 7.4%. Take insurance cover before investing. Diversify Insurance Portfolio: Anil Chopra, Financial Well-being, Bajaj Capital and Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd.
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
As per the suggestions given by the working group, different insurance covers should be converted into one standard product. The insurance companies must have the right to set price of the insurance premium
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Wealth Guide - Income Tax Saving Tips: Under different sections of the Income Tax Act 1961, some tax rebates and exemptions are being provided by the Government of India.
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Claiming health insurance will be easy! All information will be available on a single portal. IRDAI is bringing 'All in One' Portal. Know full details from Anurag Shah.
Patients and health insurance companies have often complained about overcharging by hospitals and no solution has been found in this regard
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Mediclaim policies, which are indemnity-based health plans, are the best-selling health insurance products in the country. However, in 2016, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) had asked life insurers to withdraw indemnity-based health plans from the market. Life insurers since then have been allowed to offer only fixed benefit health plans.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Big relief from IRDAI. Health insurance premium will be cheaper. Know full details from Anurag Shah.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
This move also gives responsibility to insurer(s) to standardize and benchmark the empanelment criterion in a hyper-competitive mediclaim market where the focus on the quality of providers will be further enhanced, expert said.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
The cashless facility for health insurance policy holders in small cities and towns is expected to have a positive impact on the sales of health policies, said an industry official.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Health insurance policy is a very important financial inclusion, It’s not an option anymore. People often overlook the importance of a health insurance, until you spend all your savings and earnings in tough times. There are 3 important things to remember before taking a health insurance.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Money Guru: Recently, the insurance regulator gave its permission to life insurance companies to offer health covers too. In such a situation, the question is whether it is right to take a health cover from a life insurance company? What is 'Use and File' in Insurance? Expert in Personal Finance matters, Venkatesh Naidu, explains this in a TV Show Money Guru in Zee Business
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
If the life insurance company sells health insurance, the scope will increase. Use and file does not include individual pension product. Customers will get more options in life policy from use and file. New types of products will come according to the needs of the customers. Invest in NFO by looking at the target and portfolio. One can diversify portfolio from closed ended fund in NFO. NFO offers an opportunity to invest in new and innovative strategies. Invest only if the portfolio suits you: Venkatesh Naidu, CEO, Bajaj Capital Insurance Broker and Pratibha Girish, Founder, Finwise
Wealth Guide: Health Insurance - "With so many Health Insurance policies now available, it is very important that you first compare the different plans and understand their pros and cons."
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
In order to widen the reach of health insurance plans and take it to all the nooks and corners of the country, industry-wide discussions have been ongoing if life insurance companies should be allowed to sell indemnity health insurance plans. Zee Business’ Anurag Shah reports
Tue, May 24, 2022
"It is often seen that many people do not realize the importance of having a health insurance policy."
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