How to choose a term insurance plan
In these times of high inflation,Rs 20 won't buy you much. But it is enough to buy Gopal Gidwani a term insurance cover of Rs 49.99 lakh. The 38-year-old Pune-based…
Common forum for insurance claims a boon
The common mechanism for settlement of motor third party claims initiated by PSU insurance companies – National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance – has been…
Interview with Jennifer A. Borislow CLU, Million Dollar Round Table
The Insurance Times Magazine, publsihed from India recently covered an Interview of Jennifer A. Borislow CLU, Million Dollar Round Table in its March 2012 issue. Here are some excerpts of…
Where insurance schemes may be injurious to health
Over the last few years there has been a virtual competition among the States to launch government-funded health insurance schemes. The “success†of Arogyasri in Andhra Pradesh has ensured that…
New tax law promotes insurance as long-term savings instrument
Every cloud has a silver lining’ is a common phrase that is used very often. The Union budget 2012 defines this phrase more precisely. As everyone would agree, the budget…
Promotion of Officers in 4 PSU companies stayed by Hon. High Court Order
In a writ petition filed by Bharatiya Vima Karmachari sena the Hon High Court had stayed the promotion of officers who qualified as a result of promotional exercise conducted by…
IRDA hikes third-party motor premium rates by 5-20%
The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) is set to raise premium rates for third-party motor insurance policies by up to 20 per cent for 2012-13.
Swiss Re’s latest sigma study reveals huge economic losses of USD 370 billion from natural catastrophes
Swiss Re’s latest sigma study reveals unprecedented economic losses of USD 370 billion from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2011.
Wanted Franchisees in all major cities for selling Insurance Books/Magazines
The Insurance Times group is offering franchise for selling its books and journals on insurance, banking and public relations all over India. The franchise is being offered in all major…
ACTUARY: Common Entrance Test(ACET) for Actuarial Exam December 2012- Registration closes on 24th October 2012
The Institute of Actuaries would be conducting the common entrance test 2012 on 4th and 5th December 2012 in 41 centres in India. The registration for the exam shall close…