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NPS Swasthya: How the new healthcare savings model works

New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- A medical emergency can derail financial planning, particularly during retirement, when income may be limited, and healthcare costs can rise sharply. Keeping that in mind, the Pen... Read More


Inflation-linked health cover: what you need to know

New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- A Rs.10 lakh health insurance cover may look substantial today. But what happens when the same surgery costs Rs.15 lakh or Rs.20 lakh in a few years from now? This is the gap t... Read More


New EPF wage ceiling: What changes for your PF, pension and insurance

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Centre has raised the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) coverage from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 a month, according to a gazette notificat... Read More


A stronger secondary market can drive the next phase of retail bond investing: Suresh Darak

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Bonds were once an unfamiliar investment avenue for most retail investors. The rise of online bond platform providers (OBPPs), however, has made them easier to discover, underst... Read More


Motor insurance claims: what policyholders often get wrong

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- A motor insurance policy may look straightforward. Buy third-party cover, add own-damage protection and file a claim when something goes wrong. But claim disputes often arise fr... Read More


E20 and your car: what Zuno's new Fuel Guard covers-and what it doesn't

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- As India moves towards higher ethanol blending in petrol, Zuno General Insurance has launched an add-on cover to protect vehicle owners against accidental engine and fuel-system ... Read More


Term insurance for students: why insurers are selling life cover before careers begin

New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Term insurance has traditionally been associated with people who earn, have dependants or carry financial liabilities. But a few insurers are now offering term cover to students ... Read More


Motor insurance: Why Kiwi is rethinking the no-claim bonus

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- A small scratch on your car can create a bigger dilemma than the repair bill itself: should you claim it from your insurer and risk losing the no-claim bonus (NCB) you have built... Read More


Online wills: Know the costs and caveats

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Awareness around the importance of making a will remains low, even though dying intestate can have serious consequences. If a family's breadwinner dies unexpectedly, dependents m... Read More


How to decode your health insurance claim settlement letter

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Chennai-based Vijaya Kawar was hospitalized at an insurer's network hospital for 61 days, with the total bill eventually reaching Rs.2.11 crore. Kawar had health insurance cover ... Read More