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 »
Choosing the right kind of insurance cover not only determines the care that we receive should our health take a wrong turn, but it can be the wild card in your financial plan. There are many benefits of an insurance cover; however, topping the list of benefits is the financial support that a family gets… Read More »
Make provision for important events in your dependents’ lives. Your dependents will experience certain important life events, and you have to provide for these events. E.g. illness of the dependents, children’s education and marriage. Also once your children leave home or start working, then your household expenses will reduce. So from then on, you just have… Read More »
One of the most popular and important riders added to an insurance policy is the ‘Waiver of Premium’ rider. If this rider is a part of one’s insurance policy, it ensures that the premiums to be paid by the insured are waived in the event that the insured becomes ‘completely disabled’ or loses his source… 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 »
There is no place like home. It is a secure haven that everyone loves to retire to after a hard day’s work! However, in today’s scenario, a home without a loan is unthinkable for an average Indian citizen. Getting a loan means repayment starts straightaway and a good portion of the income has to be… Read More »
Flood insurance denotes the specific insurance coverage against property loss from flooding. The protection offered by most policy covers losses incurred due to some failure at the home itself. However, Flood insurance indemnifies the insured for the loss of property that occurs specifically due to overflowing water bodies or flood. Flood insurance is specifically needed… Read More »
Investing is the action of buying an asset with the aim of making profits and earning income. Contrary to what many people believe, investing is a long-term activity, while trading is a short-term activity. A successful investor takes a look at the fundamentals of the asset before putting down his money to buy the asset.
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!
When you pay the premium for this plan, part of the premium amount goes towards paying for the life cover. Remaining part of the premium is invested in various instruments either debt or equities. However this portion is quite small, as the insurance companies tend to deduct premium allocation charges upfront. These charges are meant… Read More »