Published in Mint on 15 August 2015, Written by Kapil Mehta I would not like to be an insurance agent. Research regularly reconfirms that it is one of the most looked-down upon professions in the US, Australia, the UK, most of Asia and India. A Gallup Inc. poll conducted in the US between 1977 and […]
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Securing the future of a special needs child
Published in Mint on Jul 09 2015 Shrishti Saran, 10, suffered a brain fever in June 2011 at the age of six. Meningitis, which leads to inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, can be lethal. She was spared but left paralyzed. Bed ridden since 2011, the Saran family and Shrishti, who likes to watch […]
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 […]
New rules benefit insurance nominees
Published in Mint on Apr 26 2015 As a financial product, a life insurance policy is the most meaningful for your dependants as it promises to protect them financially in the event of your death. Therefore, when you buy a life insurance policy, it is important to mention a nominee who will be entitled to […]
Car dealers may offer more, cheaper covers
Published in Mint on 19th September, 2017. Some months back, Mint Money published a story on why one shouldn’t settle for a car insurance policy that the car dealer packages with a car purchase. We advised shopping around for a cheaper policy instead of settling for this convenience. You can read it here. The good […]
Complaints against life insurers spike by 6% in FY19
Published in Livemint. There has been a 6% rise in number of complaints reported against life insurers in FY19. The finding was part of an annual report released by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) on Monday. As many as 102,127 complaints were filed against the public insurer (LIC) and private insurers attracted […]
Here’s how you can become the most favoured employer in your Industry?
As an employer, your main objective would be to satisfy and motivate your employees so that they take your organisation to new heights! While you must be thinking of providing the basic facilities including a group health insurance to boost your employees’ morale, it may not be enough. In today’s world, the majority of employees […]
Why was My Claim Rejected by the General Insurance Company?
While availing any General insurance policy, the insured would never ever wish that his claim is rejected at any time. It can be really disheartening especially after paying premiums for a couple of years. However, to save yourself from such a shock it’s important to understand the provisions when claims can be rejected. If you […]
Pros and Cons of Buying Car Insurance Online
Purchasing a car might have been your dream since your childhood. Now that you have accomplished it, it is necessary to secure your most prized possession through a Motor Insurance policy which is legally mandatory for every car owner. Given the increased reliance on the internet in today’s world, most General Insurance companies have expanded […]