When Your Hut’s On Fire
Readout this interesting story of a man whose hut was on fire.....
IPO-bound life insurers can’t count on high value as lapsed policies bring in profits
Life insurers headed for an initial public offering may have to lower their valuation expectations as investors could balk at their earnings that are accruing more from lapsed policies than…
Why low insurance is more dangerous than no insurance
Life insurance is among the favourite saving avenues for Indian investors. Yet, India is grossly under-insured. This is because insurance buyers prefer policies that have a larger investment component and…
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…
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…
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.
Risk Management Audit
Risk Management Audit refers to the process of assessing and analyzing the risk and suggesting the improvement measures to be adopted for better management of Risk.
Life Insurance and Astrology
Surprising? Sounds Unusual! Yes although one may wonder what insurance has to do with astrology there is a definite linkage between the two extreme concepts.
Qualitative Market Research in insurance: The need of the hour
Life insurance industry of this country has so many players now. The industry was opened up for private players ten years ago. We now have a plethora of products in…