Published in Cafemutual on 12th January, 2017 In order to expand its footprint, Delhi based insurance broker SecureNow has announced its membership with Germany’s UnisonBroker, which specializes in providing risk management solutions in the global markets. This partnership is expected to provide global risk management solutions to its existing clients who have business in USA […]
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You cannot change a term plan specifications after buying it
Published in Mint on Jan 19 2017, Written by Abhishek Bondia What is an adjustable life insurance plan? Can this be done for a term plan? —Gautam Chopra An adjustable life insurance gives the option of changing the plan’s specifications during the term of a plan. Changes can be made to the sum assured, premium […]
No claim bonus can be availed up to 90 days after insurance policy lapses
Published in Mint on Jan 12 2017, Written by Abhishek Bondia I own a car that is 6 years old. I have been diligent with properly insuring it every year and have never taken any claim. Its renewal is due in January. However, I have been with my son in the US since November last […]
Letting Go
The narrative for entrepreneurship that has built up over the years is one of acquisition; of wealth, market share and funding. Actually entrepreneurship is about letting go; of legacies, power and perks. Letting go takes place at a personal and professional level. Personally, being an entrepreneur means little salary and uncertain cash flows for many […]
Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
There was a time when entrepreneurship was considered unconventional, offbeat even. It was for the dreamers, the outliers. It was for millennials who looked at life differently, who yearned to know the world better, for whom ordinary just wasn’t enough. Perhaps the spark within these souls had been dimmed by cloistered office cubicles and protracted, […]
Insurance premiums, including top-ups, get income tax deduction
Published in Mint on Jan 05 2017, Written by Abhishek Bondia I have a 10-year unit-linked insurance plan (Ulip) with an annual premium of Rs30,000. I have received a performance bonus that I want to invest in the same Ulip as a top-up. Will I get a tax deduction benefit on this also under section 80C […]
Be Happy To Be Healthy
What is Happiness? Happiness is the combination of your satisfaction level with life and good feeling on daily basis. Our life changes, and our mood fluctuates, but our general happiness is relatively stable. Good news is you can control how you feel and you can form life-long habits for a more satisfying and fulfilling life. […]
Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi (Basil)
Apart from being the integral part of every Indian Household, Tulsi is also known as an herbal remedy for many common ailments in healthcare. Let’s look at some of them. Respiratory Disorders and Asthma: Chewing Tulsi leaves daily cures cough and flu and any viral, bacterial and fungal infections of the respiratory system. As it relieves […]
Ways to survive Cold and Flu this winter season
Winter is the season for Colds and Flu. Colds and flu are caused by viruses which enter the body through eyes or nose. If you have infected droplets on your hands and you touch your eyes or nose, the virus can enter your body. Skip the hand wash and you set yourself up for a […]
Buy a health cover with entry level sum assured for planned checkups
Published in Mint on Dec 27 2016, Written by Abhishek Bondia The area that I live in has a few hospitals but none of them are empanelled by the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). I am a central government employee. Will it be better for me to buy a health insurance policy? —Renu Tandon For […]