Page 10 - Life Insurance

Small-ticket insurance brings feel-good factor, but not adequate coverage

But in terms of sum assured or scope of coverage, the products are unlikely to meet your needs

Fix the holes in your investments and insurance plans ahead of the new year

Make changes where required so that your investment and insurance portfolio are equipped to meet the rigours that 2020 may have to offer

Women's share in life insurance policies is 36% in FY19: Irdai report

The share of women in terms of number of policies is 36%, higher than what it was in FY18 at 32%

SBI sees strong value addition from subsidiaries, SBI Cards top contributor

The rising awareness of life insurance as a protection product is giving strong traction to the sector

Robust outlook for life insurance companies but valuations extremely pricey

Good growth in high-margin products, persistency and reach augur well; risk-averse investors could buy the dips

SBI Life, ICICI Pru Life to enter MSCI India index. What should you do?

SBI Life touched a life-time high of Rs 1,030 per share on October 30, 2019, while ICICI Pru Life hit a record high on November 8, 2019.

PSU general insurance companies seek capital infusion prior to merger

According to rough estimates, the need is at least Rs 2,000-3,000 crore in each of the companies, the total collective requirement is close to Rs 12,000-13,000 crore

Explained: Why life insurance is a must for stay-at-home housewives, too

The spouse's economic value can be arrived at by estimating the cost of outsourcing such services

Airtel pre-paid user? Get Bharti Axa insurance cover under Rs 599 plan

A physical copy of the insurance will be delivered to customer's doorstep on request

Single mother? Build an emergency fund, buy adequate life insurance cover

Act now to put derailed finances on track

When should one buy a life insurance term plan? Expert answers all queries

It is best to purchase a term plan early in life when one is young and in good health

In first half of FY20, life insurers clock 35% growth in new premium

New business premium is the premium acquired from new policies in a particular time period

IRDAI tries to bring more transparency into life, health and travel covers

Lack of clarity often led to disputes between customers and insurers over whether certain claims could be honoured

Insurance covers that can help mitigate financial blow during calamities

Natural calamities can wipe out your assets completely, and life cover is not enough. Sarbajeet K Sen guides on having home, car and health insurance

Top 10 biz headlines: LIC equity takes hit, rising crude prices, and more

From LIC equity kitty taking a hit to crude oil prices rising due to shortage in supply, here are the top 10 business headlines on Tuesday

Business growth moderates for four listed private life insurance players

While the pace of growth for the four listed life insurers has come down, HDFC Life and Max Life fared better

Life insurance: Don't depend blindly on the agent, look at your needs

Ensure that you have a life and medical policy in place. This will safeguard your family against any eventuality and cover liabilities

Buying insurance cover online? Check these parameters to avoid fraud

Never pay in cash and call up insurer to check the genuineness of policy once you get a copy

Life insurers' clock 44% growth in premium collection for Q1FY20

The total premium underwritten by LIC in Q1 was of Rs 60,106 crore

Irdai's regulatory changes likely to make insurance products more appealing

Now policies will acquire a surrender value after two premiums have been paid