Published in Mint on Jun 02 2015 Recent amendments to the draft guidelines on open architecture in insurance distribution will bring respite to bank-promoted insurance companies. According to the fresh draft put out by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) on 29 May, it is no longer mandatory for corporate agents to […]
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Sorting out the hospital imbroglio
Published in Mint on 14th December,2017. Written by Kapil Mehta Once again, the public and the government are at loggerheads with hospitals. Several high-profile cases have been reported in the media with blame being generously meted out. Unfortunately, if the posturing does not address systemic issues, it would be a crisis gone waste. The situation […]
New buyers of health plans may pay more
Published in Mint on May 28 2015 Most of us tend to buy health insurance policies later than sooner, when chances of facing health related issues are higher. So, to encourage more younger people to buy health insurance, an expert committee on health insurance has recommended that the premiums reflect risk at the age of […]
Health Check- ups : Way to Sound Health
In today’s age, the changing lifestyle, stress and pollution levels can lead to health issues. Early checks are necessary before the problem gets compounded. Diabetes, blood pressure, high cholesterol levels can begin early in life. If not detected and intervened in time, it can have more serious repercussions later. Such ailments begin with fair warning […]
Taking financial services to every person and household
Published in Mint on May 25 2015 The government has increased the focus on providing access to various financial services. It has launched the Jan Dhan bank accounts for financial inclusion, followed by three other schemes. It also introduced a small savings product for the girl child. Here’s a look at what these schemes offer. […]
Tips to help you quit smoking
If you’re going to quit smoking, you’ll need to deprogram yourself. As you smoke, not only have you become addicted – in other words, dependent physically, psychologically and in terms of your behaviour – but you’ve also developed thoughts and habits that have strengthened the ties cigarettes have over your life. These ties are so strong […]
Why are life insurance policies abandoned midway?
Published in Mint on May 11 2015 What would you call a product that is sold for 15 years but discontinued after just five? What would you call an industry that is unable to keep customers holding on to a product that was sold for the long term but is stopped midway? In India, we’d […]
Hospitals need soul-searching
Published in Mint on 13 May 2015, Written by Kapil Mehta Earlier this year Vijay (who wanted to be identified only by his first name), a blue-collar worker who has a medical insurance, suffered chest pains and was rushed to a prominent hospital in New Delhi. Vijay’s insurance was verified and was immediately admitted. Vijay […]
Moving abroad? Settle money matters first
Published in Mint on Apr 30 2015 Nitya Narayanan, a Thrissur-based 30-year-old school teacher, is planning to move to Saudi Arabia in June this year, with her four-month-old son and five-year-old daughter to join her husband there. Though she is looking forward to the move, she is worried about winding up things here. “Apart from […]
Why it’s important to have home insurance
Published in Mint on Apr 27 2015 Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration.” These lines belong to Charles Dickens, but are apt for all of us. Those who have suffered in the earthquake in Nepal and […]