What is Layoff? Layoff and downsizing can be used interchangeably. It refers to the termination of an employee due to business reasons such as cutting costs and increasing profits, optimum utilization of resources etc. Layoffs are very common especially during economic turbulence or a recession. When a business slowdown occurs and the company goes through… Read More »
Generally, we are very cautious while taking a loan or a life insurance policy to save those last minute surprises. But most of us have a misconception about general insurance that choosing a tailor made policy will take care of you and your belongings. Besides the required coverage and sum insured, it is important to… Read More »
When the insurance advisor approaches to sell a policy or plan, his persuasive tone might drown your doubts that are critical to wise investment. Only features that provide a feel good factor are disclosed to the customer and the aspects that may discourage the customer are conveniently hidden by the agent. A careful inspection… Read More »
Little is known about a wine taster who insured his nose for $8 million. The man’s name is Ilya Gort, and his nose is so vital to his job at his French vineyard that Lloyd’s of London wrote an insurance policy protecting him should he lose either his nose or his sense of smell!
Is there any way you can cover your whole family under a single policy? Yes, opt for floater health insurance cover. It is a health insurance cover that provides cover to your entire family in case of any eventuality when the policy is in force. This policy covers medical expenses that you have to bear… Read More »
2010 was a defining year for the insurance industry. The ULIP controversy, SEBI versus IRDA fight, and dispute over cashless insurance scheme created enough ripples in insurance industry. Additionally IPO and merger and acquisition attracted the attention of regulators.
While mediclaim or health insurance policy is an indemnity policy i.e., it reimburses your actual medical expenses, critical illness policy is a defined benefit plan i.e., it gives you a lump sum on diagnosis of any of the pre-specified critical illnesses irrespective of your medical expenses.
One very important aspect we need to understand is that after the age of 45 no insurance company will provide a health policy without medical check examination. Once the medicals are done and the individual is prone to even 0.001% of any disease, that particular ailment will be excluded from the policy and he/she cannot… Read More »