Published in Mint on Aug 03 2015. Advantages of insurance going digital. Digital insurance services offer convenience, choice and comparison. The financial services industry, including insurance, is also making efforts to tap this space. Life insurance, traditionally sold by agents, is available for online purchase, often at lower prices. According to a report by Boston […]
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Preventing Hepatitis
How to prevent hepatitis A Wash your hands with soap after going to the toilet Only consume food that has just been cooked Only drink commercially bottled water, or boiled water if you’re unsure of local sanitation Only eat fruits that you can peel if you are somewhere where sanitation is unreliable Only eat raw […]
Symptoms of Hepatitis
Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver.Hepatitis is most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are, however, other causes of hepatitis. These include autoimmune hepatitis (a disease occurring when the body makes antibodies against the liver tissue) and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins and alcohol. The liver […]
Feedback helps mediclaim ratings advance
Published in Mint on 27 July 2015, Written by Kapil Mehta The Mint Mediclaim Ratings (MMR) rate individual health insurance products across age and sum assured categories, and are tracked by industry and insurance buyers. Readers write in with detailed queries, often commenting on product specifics. Insurers with A-rated products prominently display these on their […]
Securing the future of a special needs child
Published in Mint on Jul 09 2015 Shrishti Saran, 10, suffered a brain fever in June 2011 at the age of six. Meningitis, which leads to inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, can be lethal. She was spared but left paralyzed. Bed ridden since 2011, the Saran family and Shrishti, who likes to watch […]
Discounts to show on your hospital bills
Published in Mint on Jun 25 2015 Having a health insurance policy, means you may be eligible for a hospital bill discount if you get hospitalized. “Insurers and third-party administrators (TPAs) can get a discount of up to 20% on hospital bills,” said Kapil Mehta, executive director, SecureNow Insurance Broker Pvt. Ltd. TPAs are a […]
Five steps to take before tying the knot
published in Mint on Jun 12 2015 Kirtan Shah, 29, plans to get married this December, but the Mumbai-based certified financial planner and chief executive officer of Ambition Learning Solutions, already has a clear view of his financial role post marriage. “I have decided that I will take care of all household and leisure expenses. […]
Insurance hits and misses: IPOs and Commissions
Published in Mint on 26th December 2017. The three big events of 2017 that will define the year for the insurance sector are: listing of insurance companies, new commission rules for sellers and consumer protection regulations. Here are the details on what happened in this space and what it means for you. Benefits of listing […]
Basic Eligibility Guidelines for Blood Donation
Blood donation is a selfless act that can help save lives. The need for blood is constant, and blood banks require a steady supply to ensure that there is enough blood available to help those in need. Donating blood can help patients undergoing medical treatments, surgeries, and those with chronic illnesses. However, it is important […]
You don’t have to be an Indian citizen to buy life insurance in India
Published in Mint on 26th December 2017. Written by Abhishek Bondia I am 32, currently working in Australia on a long-term contract. I have married an Australian citizen. Can I and my family (including my Australian wife) buy life insurance in India? If my children are born in Australia, will I be allowed to buy […]