Last month as I was travelling to Germany for a business conference, my travel agent reminded me to buy a travel insurance policy. Germany is a Schengen country and Schengen countries necessitate valid overseas health insurance coverage when you visit. So, I searched and booked myself an international travel insurance plan. When I was searching […]
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Motor insurance covers primary and non consequential damage
Published in Mint on Nov 12 2013, Written by Kapil Mehta I own a car which is used only in my farm and we do not take it out on the roads. Can I get this car insured? If so, what will be the cost of premium? —Akhilesh You must insure your car. It is mandatory […]
10 myths uncovered about travel insurance
A travel insurance policy is one that covers unforeseen financial losses which you might face when you are travelling. The policy covers all types of domestic and international travel and also cover a leisure trip or a business one. The coverage offered under a travel insurance plan is very relevant as you might face unavoidable […]
What doesn’t your travel insurance plans cover?
Travel insurance plans cover most of the contingencies which you might face when you are travelling. It takes care of your financial losses and compensates you for them. However, though travel insurance plans can be quite comprehensive in their coverage benefits, there are some situations that are not covered. These are called exclusions, and you […]
Five health insurance terms you must know before buying policy
Published in Livemint. New Delhi: Buying a health insurance policy may have been on your mind for a while now but the long list of jargon that you have to decode before zeroing down on a policy might make you lazy. “Unless a policyholder understands the various terms in a policy and what they mean, […]
Options for overseas medical treatment
Published in Mint on 14th June,2017 When you travel abroad, it’s advisable to buy travel insurance. This insurance policy pays for medical emergencies other than insuring any flight inconveniences. It doesn’t of course cover planned hospitalization, but did you know there are health insurance plans that cover planned international hospitalization as well? Here we discuss […]