Published in Economic Times. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), on Monday, proposed a slew of changes that, if implemented, can make long-term motor insurance policy a simpler product. It also gave much needed clarity regarding buying and renewing own damage motor insurance covers. Expiry of the OD cover should not be […]
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You may include in-laws in family floater plans but not domestic helps
Published in Mint on 28th May 2017. Written by Abhishek Bondia Can I buy a family floater medical insurance policy for my wife, children, and parents as well as my in-laws? I live in Ghaziabad and as my wife is an only child, I share the responsibility of her parents as well. Also, for the […]
Travel insurance doesn’t cover pre-existing conditions
Published in Mint on Sep 03 2013, Written by Kapil Mehta I want to get treated for asthma abroad. Will an overseas travel insurance cover that cost? —Saima Sarkar Your asthma will not be covered because pre-existing conditions are excluded in overseas travel insurance. A health insurance company declined my application saying that I had hypertension […]
Best health plans for you
How do you buy a health insurance plan? If you settle with the plan your agent seels or are happy knowing you have bought the cheapest plan, there is a bit of unlearning and a lot of learning in store for you. To give you a ready comparison, we designed Mint SecureNow Mediclaim Ratings (MSMR). […]
Walk, Don’t Run, Your Way to a Healthy Heart
Walking is known to melt your thighs and perk up your bum. But its healthy resumé boasts some even more impressive accomplishments, from cash savings to increasing the odds of survival for breast cancer patients. A lot of attention has been paid to getting in 10,000 steps of walking, jogging or running a day. A […]
Exercises to manage shoulder pain
Door lean Stand in a door way with both arms on the wall slightly above your head . Slowly lean forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder. Hold for 15-30 seconds. Repeat 3 times. This exercise is not suitable if the shoulder is impingement. Door Press (part 1) Stand in […]
Indian insurance broking startup, SecureNow, accepted into the leading international network of insurance brokers, ‘UnisonBrokers’
With this, SecureNow strengthens its international reach. It currently serves over 1000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) clients and provides insurance cover to over 100,000 people. UnisonBrokers is an international network of more than 300 insurance brokers across 130 countries with a total member business of over US$ 15 billion. New Delhi, 12 January 2017: […]
Preventive health benefits of Apples
Health Benefits of Apples Here’s to a healthier and happier you, reaping the numerous Health Benefits of Apples! Get whiter, healthier teeth An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria. Avoid Alzheimer’s A new […]
4 Best exercises to improve heart health
Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise is any form of activity that increases your respiratory and heart rate, essentially challenging your heart to work harder and become stronger. Cardiovascular fitness will improve the way your body uses oxygen. As your heart becomes stronger, you will find that you aren’t winded walking up the stairs, you can perform […]
10 Excellent Fruits for Diabetics
Many people with diabetes believe that they must avoid consuming fruit, and although there are some fruits that tend to elevate the blood glucose rather quickly like melons, pineapples and bananas, there are several that actually affect glucose levels positively, by actually preventing it from spiking. So if you’re diabetic, instead of avoiding all fruits […]