PERSONAL ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has recently launched personal accident covers at an affordable premium. There are various variants of Health Plus and Xpress Health Plus. From coverage to premium to benefits — read all about the new accident covers ...

"PSB Gaurav Bachat SB Salary account is exclusively designed to cater to the distinct banking requirement of serving and retired personnels. The product is also strategically aimed to tap Agniveers enrolled in the Agnipath scheme, ensuring a compreh...

The policy, classified as an 'Unnamed GPA (Group Personal Accident) policy' covers any driver operating an Ashok Leyland vehicle, providing comprehensive protection for the drivers. The comprehensive insurance policy covers accidental death, permane...

Personal accident insurance policy covers you against accidental death, injury and disability.

HDFC ERGO's Paws n Claws offers end-to-end pet care, encompassing everything from diagnostics to procedures and medications, guaranteeing thorough coverage. The cover extends the flexibility to insure up to 5 pets under a single policy, with a provi...

A consumer forum ordered Go Digit General Insurance Company to compensate Dinesh Baria's family for his death in a road accident. The forum dismissed the firm's claim denial and instructed the payment of Rs 15 lakh along with Rs 3,000 for mental har...

We are not wired to see risks, which makes us undermine various risks we are exposed to. So, people often think that if I don’t raise a claim at some point in time, then what is the use of insurance?

Debit card insurance: Certain variants of debit cards offered by DBS Bank India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank and others offer an free accidental insurance cover which is payable to the nominee or legal heirs...

​National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered HDFC Bank to pay Rs 5 lakh as accidental death insurance cover to the son of its deceased customer. The deceased had a savings bank account with HDFC Bank and also an debit card. T...

Waiting period is a term in health insurance that determines the period of time a policyholder must wait to reap the benefits of the policy. When it comes to a senior citizen's Mediclaim policy, the waiting period often involves complexities. This a...

Zuno General Insurance (formerly Edelweiss General Insurance) has launched three new add-on insurance policies which would cover electric vehicle battery, private charging station, charging cable and standard accessories. Zuno claims that these add-...

Many times trauma caused by an accident may require very costly treatment for a prolonged period where a comprehensive health policy with limited sum insured may fall well short in meeting the entire expenses. Taking care of household becomes diffic...

Buying health insurance or life insurance in India is an attractive proposition for NRIs, especially when they make the premium payment through their NRE account. The regulator allows NRIs to purchase these policies without GST, resulting in a subst...

It is mandatory to buy a personal accident cover of Rs 15 lakh under car insurance, if you are the owner-driver of a car. It usually costs between Rs 300 and 400. However, there are certain limitations when it comes to compulsory car insurance cover...

"You need to be very clear that if you are not going to contribute any income to your family for the next 1,000 days, can the family sustain and forget your contributing income, your own expenses have to be supported. If the answer is that I have th...

"The railway ticket and because it has become default check-in for people to get covered. Now because it has become default check-in, most of us now will be covered by this policy and the only thing that a person needs is a report from the railway a...

Insurance companies are launching international student insurance covers for Indian students studying abroad. These hybrid policies combine both travel and inpatient health insurance benefits, as well as transit and travel risks like baggage and doc...

A personal accident policy covers death, disabilities and medical expenses at a very low cost. Find out why you should buy one.

Travel insurance covers two types of coverage: medical expenses and financial risks while traveling, such as loss of personal belongings, baggage, or passports. The choice of policy depends on the destination and duration of the trip, with senior ci...