Published in Mint on Nov 02 2016, Written by Abhishek Bondia For my home insurance policy, my insurer has proposed a first loss policy for burglary coverage. What does this mean? Should I buy this? —Sahil Bagga A first loss policy is common for burglary and theft policies. When it is unlikely that the complete […]
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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
Published in Though Leadership Compendium: India Innovation Initiative by CII Written by Kapil Mehta 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 […]
Mediclaim malfunction maladies
Published in Mint on Oct 04 2016. Did you know that you get different rates for the same surgery if you go as an uninsured person, or if you go with your own cover or if you go with a group cover? Rates vary across insurance firms as well. I had heard of it, but […]
When fine print stumps your policy claim
Published in Mint on Aug 16 2016 Most people buy insurance in three quick steps: give the agent a quick listen, sign off on the paper and store the policy away. Yes, insurance legalese makes for laboured reading, but ignorance is even more painful. You need to know your policy—the exclusions at the very least—to […]
Portability between insurers is allowed for individual products
Published in Mint on JUN 14 2016, Written by Abhishek Bondia I want to insure the interior furnishings of my office. What kind of insurance would be suitable? The structure of the office is already insured. —Keshav Sinha You should buy a standard fire and special perils policy. This policy will cover risks such as […]
Why Should You Make Workmen Compensation Policy An Imperative Part Of Your Business?
As a business owner, one of your priorities is to increase the volume of your earnings in a fair and ethical manner. You need to protect all your assets and proceedings. For this, you need to adhere to government norms and also ascertain the welfare of your employees. Providing your employees with a workmen compensation […]
For a smoother claims settlement process
Published in Mint on Jun 03 2016 Reasons for a health insurance claim being delayed or rejected altogether range from administrative delays by hospitals to poor documentation, further enquiries by the insurer or even poor understanding of a policy by the policyholder. But you can prevent the claims process from turning sour by arming yourself […]
Life insurers selling policies that die early
Published in Mint on Apr 19 2016 What are the chances that a poorly understood and badly sold life insurance policy will run its course? Pretty slim, according to the life insurance industry experience in India. Poor selling practices—long-term policies being sold as short-term policies, lack of communication of policy benefits, poor understanding of costs, […]
First goals, and then products
Published in Mint on Mar 07 2016 The basics of financial planning don’t change for women investors. Setting financial goals, discovering your risk appetite and finding products that are in line with your comfort and your goals continue to be the cornerstones of financial planning. The products remain the same, but some have added benefits […]
Insurers don’t classify smokers based on smoking intensity
Published in Mint on, March 9 2016, Written by Abhishek Bondia My father bought some policies on the suggestion of an agent who claimed to be a financial adviser from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). He said these policies are just one-time investments and took a total of Rs.6.16 lakh. He […]