Published in Livemint. The moment of truth for a health insurance product is when a policyholder raises a claim. So in rating insurance policies for customers, claims data becomes an important parameter by which to assess an insurer. Mint SecureNow Mediclaim Ratings (MSMR), too, looks at claims data available in the public domain when rating health insurance […]
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Swimming: An All- Round Exercise
Swimming is a great form of all-round exercise. It’s ideal if you want to be more active and stay healthy, whatever your age or ability. Regular swimming can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control. Swimming is a […]
The improvements in health insurance products in response to COVID-19
Published in Moneycontrol. Written by Abhishek Bondia The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the consumer’s consciousness about health insurance like no other event in the past. At the onset of the pandemic, individuals wondered whether their health insurance plan covered the costs of treating COVID-19. The insurance regulator was prompt to clarify that all regular […]
Super top-up health insurance plan vs top-up plan: What policyholders should know
Published in Economic Times If you have a health insurance policy with a comparatively low sum assured, you can consider buying a top-up insurance plan. A top-up plan increases the insurance coverage over and above your existing base policy at a comparatively lower cost as compared to increasing the sum assured in the base policy. […]
Little Jar of Happiness: Choose to Be Happy
Have you ever heard of a happiness jar? The Happy Jar is a place where we can collect happy thoughts—maybe a little thing that brightened someone’s day or a major accomplishment or milestone or something that one of us is looking forward to. As the jar fills up, it’s fun to pull out random slips and […]
Look at costs when index-linked insurance products are revived
Published in Livemint The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) stated in a circular last week the formation of a working group to examine various aspects of index-linked insurance products (Ilips) that may be offered by life insurers. Ilips are not new in life insurance companies’ arsenal. Before 2013—when the regulator banned the […]
Curd and Sugar-A Cooling Health Shot
A good source of protein and calcium, yogurt is a healthy addition to your diet. Like most things, however, moderation is key when it comes to eating certain types of yogurt. Though it contains some naturally occurring sugars, it can also contain a large amount of added sugar, which is something you need to limit […]
Should You Buy Corona Kavach Policy For Your Existing Health Insurance?
Published in Femina Are you thinking of increasing your medical insurance coverage due to the coronavirus pandemic? If so, those with existing health insurance can look at two options: Buying a Corona Kavach policy or taking a super top-up/top-up plan for their existing health insurance. Here’s a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages […]
E-book Group Health Insurance
SecureNow presents a special E-book on Group Health Insurance that you can use to know all about this important employee benefit. We trust that you will use this E-book as a handy reference to understanding the features and benefits of Group Health Insurance. Also, the process to buy it efficiently, the right price, the right […]
5 Everyday Habits that Actually Damage Your Back
Chronic neck and back pain are common, but what most people don’t realize is that everyday bad habits can be making your pain worse. Your muscles are used to the constant slouching and other bad patterns you’ve developed, which can eventually lead to pain. But taking better care of your back is easy once you […]