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		<title>Health insurers see cost in in-house conclusion of claims</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Growing discontent in the colonies claims (medical bills and insurance customers) has forced health insurance companies to re-look at their models for the settlement of claims. Health insurance companies use to outsource their solution requirements agency called third-party administrators (TPA). This was done to reduce costs and time and help insurance companies focus on their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Growing discontent in the colonies claims (medical bills and insurance customers) has forced <a title="Health Insurance Companies" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/health-insurance-companies.php">health insurance companies</a> to re-look at their models for the settlement of claims.</p>
<p>Health insurance companies use to outsource their solution requirements agency called third-party administrators (TPA). This was done to reduce costs and time and help insurance companies focus on their heart of business.</p>
<p>The economy and praised the speed of operations in which they would bring did not happen. Now, after several years of unsatisfactory experience with these agencies, insurance companies are back to do these things on their own. Go to the house is the name of the game now.</p>
<p>Health cards did not arrive in time, the delay in question without cash, delays in payment of debts, some of the most common complaints that the insured against any claims by TPA, experts say in the insurance sector.</p>
<p>For the Future Generali, customer complaints have gone to 80 % after moving to the demands of internal models in November 2010.</p>
<p>&#8220;Customer service is the point of touching the most sensitive to any insurance company. It is an essential activity for the company, which ideally should not be outsourced. There is also much more accountability with its own units of settlement of the claim because they offer end to end solutions to <strong><a title="Health Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/health-insurance.php">health insurance</a></strong>, &#8220;said TA Ramalingam, head-underwriting, <a title="Bajaj Allianz General Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/bajaj-allianz-general-insurance.php">Bajaj Allianz General Insurance</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Direct Connect, an important</strong></p>
<p>I agree with Mr. Sanjay Datta, head-Client Services, Health and Motor, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, &#8220;It&#8217;s important for us to have direct contact with our customers.&#8221;</p>
<p><a title="Insurance Companies" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/life-insurance-india/life-insurance.php">Insurance companies</a> also say that the claims could be resolved more quickly if you did.</p>
<p>Time claims fell by 50-70 % (as applicable) to <a title="ICICI Lombard" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/icici-lombard-health-insurance.php">ICICI Lombard</a> because it has changed the process in-house in 2008.</p>
<p>&#8220;Now, decisions are made directly to us, and also the resolution of disputes is much faster than dealing with customers and directly to hospitals,&#8221; said Shreeraj Deshpande, Director, Health Insurance, <a title="Future Generali Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/future-generali-india-insurance.php">Future Generali Insurance</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;In-house claims settlement is faster, because there is no link in the client and the insurance company. Benchmark in the sector is about 6-8 hours to accept the request without cash, while the approval of our team -supports will house only 40 minutes, because we process the image, adds Mr. Ramalingam.</p>
<p><strong>Administrative expenses<br /> </strong>Claims, the house can lead to an increase in administrative costs than the insurance companies must commit to a solid foundation for the work to link with hospitals, and maintains a 24&#215;7 call center, among other things. However, in the long term, experts believe that it would help to lower insurance premiums.</p>
<p>Source: thehindubusinessline</p>

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		<title>Govt considers universal health cover scheme</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[India may get a universal health insurance, to be partially funded by the government will give those who are registered under the use of health facilities in both the public and private hospitals. According to Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Vice President, Planning Commission, could such a mechanism should be developed on the lines of Rashtriya Swasthya [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>India may get a universal health insurance, to be partially funded by the government will give those who are registered under the use of health facilities in both the public and private hospitals. According to Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Vice President, Planning Commission, could such a mechanism should be developed on the lines of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY), which is limited to the poor and for selected groups.</p>
<p>&#8220;To have a universal <a title="Health Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/health-insurance.php"><strong>health insurance</strong></a> to cover all citizens is one of the ideas that the work of government. The agreements are being discussed,&#8221; said Ahluwalia. He was heading to India Heart conclave, organized recently by the Times of India, in partnership with Abbott Vascular in New Delhi.</p>
<p>Ahluwalia said that health spending is likely to be increased to 2-3% of GDP in the 12th five year plan to fund various projects and accelerate the development of infrastructure. Currently, public health spending less than 1% of gross domestic product (GDP), which is among the lowest in the world. He stressed the need for public-private partnership (PPP) to increase affordable health care.</p>
<p>Delhi Health Minister AK Walia, Cardiological Society of India, newly elected President Dr. Ashok Seth, chief cardiologist and chairman of Medanta Medi City, Naresh Dr Trehan, cardiologist Dr KK Aggarwal, MD Fortis Healthcare Shivender Mohan Singh, CII Chandrajit Banerjee Director General and Lokayukta Justice Manmohan Sarin in Delhi was among those who participated in the conclave to deliberate on core measures to fight against heart disease that develops in epidemic proportions.</p>
<p>&#8220;In Delhi, 7-8% of the urban population who suffer from heart disease. We are opening hospitals more super-specialty to address the growing burden, and steps are taken to screen people for diabetes and other conditions that lead to heart disease, &#8220;said Walia.</p>
<p>Get details on <a title="Health Insurance Delhi" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/insurance/health-insurance/health-insurance-in-delhi/">Health Insurance Delhi</a></p>
<p>Trehan said that 90% of medical equipment needed for the treatment of heart disease is imported. &#8220;There is a need to develop original equipment cheaper and more affordable,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>Shivender Mohan Singh said it was a myth that the private sector is much more expensive than the public sector, since the costs of public hospitals do not reflect their actual cost. &#8220;If you look at the past decade, the bill, for example, bypass surgery has increased only gradually over the average inflation. I would be happy to a joint study to compare the average costs of public hospitals and private sectors. It would probably be more profitable for the government to give money to patients &#8211; possibly fund a health insurance plan &#8211; and let them choose where they want to be treated, &#8220;he said.</p>
<p>Professor of cardiology at AIIMS Dr. Balram Bhargava, said the Stanford Biodesign India &#8211; a project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India &#8211; came up with eight different devices to date and four other products are in clinical trials.</p>
<p>Justice Sarin said there was an urgent need to re-emphasize the need to adhere to ethical practices and establish mechanisms for internal medical audit.</p>
<p>Source: TOI</p>

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		<title>Don’t let accessible diseases cut into your health cover</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most claims are turned down for diseases that are pre-exiting. India is known as the capital of diabetes in the world. As the per capita estimates, about 10-12 percent of the urban population of India who have diabetes. The numbers are expected to take up when the sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise and a balanced [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most claims are turned down for diseases that are pre-exiting.</p>
<p>India is known as the capital of diabetes in the world. As the per capita estimates, about 10-12 percent of the urban population of India who have diabetes. The numbers are expected to take up when the sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise and a balanced diet. Statistics for high blood pressure and heart related ailments are just as alarming. Rising health care costs have made <a title="Health Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/health-insurance.php"><strong>health insurance</strong></a> a necessity. But insurance companies offer health insurance coverage to those who suffer from pre-existing disease?</p>
<p>The answer is a qualified yes. According to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) order, insurers must provide health insurance to those with pre-existing conditions after a waiting period, even if they are allowed to charge additional premium to cover the most known &#8220;risks&#8221;.</p>
<p>What is a pre-existing condition? A pre-existing condition is defined as any known medical condition  ailment or injury or related condition (s) have been in the 48 months before the contract of insurance. Pre-existing conditions are not only serious illnesses like heart disease or cancer, can also be hypertension, diabetes or asthma or previous injuries.</p>
<p>Before taking an insurance cover as part of the underwriting process, you have to make statements on health. It is important to make full and accurate information to an insurer in the form of policy proposals as not to be regarded as a fraud. If at the time of a claim, the <a title="Insurance Company" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/life-insurance-india/life-insurance.php">insurance company</a> discovers that the details were deliberately concealed, it may deny your request and let you in the soup.</p>
<p>&#8220;It &#8216;s always advisable that the contractor is a medical examination before a new health insurance plan. The insurance company is aware of the disease the insured in advance, and conflicts are reduced during the claims process. In addition, depending medical records of the contractor, the insurance company may charge a fee or impose permanent exclusions of certain diseases and disorders associated with the disease, &#8220;said Antony Jacob, Managing Director, <a title="Apollo Health Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/apollo-munich-health-insurance.php">Apollo Health Insurance</a> Act Monaco.</p>
<p>Insurance companies are concerned about the health insurance program for people with pre-existing conditions, because the risks and the likelihood of claims are higher. Insurance coverage of pre-existing conditions starts after the waiting period without a break from politics. Waiting period is two to four years depending on the insurance company. It also varies with each condition.</p>
<p>&#8220;Suppose that the contractor is a pre-existing condition, and take a new policy, you can file to claim pre-existing illness, after the waiting period, even if it suffers from the same condition during the waiting period. However, the insured Complaints may be made to sickness during pregnancy, &#8220;says D. Rama, Assistant Vice President of product in the cell-Star Health and Allied Insurance.</p>
<p>If you have a pre-existing condition, see the cover and the premium offered by insurance companies specializing in health, such as <a title="Max Bupa Health Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/max-bupa-health-insurance.php">Max Bupa Health Insurance</a>, Star Health and Allied Insurance and Apollo Munich. That can offer a better deal.</p>
<p>Information: Most of the reported claims by the insurance companies are in the account of pre-release conditions. While insurance companies claim that the policyholder intentionally did not disclose the condition, it is possible that the policyholder was not aware of his condition.</p>
<p>Often, insurance agents dissuade customers from making a full disclosure, citing it as a reason for rejection of the policy. Setting aside such allurements, making disclosures would make filing your claims easier.</p>
<p>Coverage of pre-existing diseases varies from company to company. If you are looking at health cover for a pre-existing disease, do your homework. Get in touch with more than one insurance company and understand the terms and conditions. Some companies may give you partial cover for pre-existing diseases. It may be better to pay a little more and take full cover for pre-existing diseases. Reading the fineprint with emphasis on exclusions in your policy would be important. Even after enrolling yourself, if you are not happy with terms sand conditions, you can return the policy during the free-look period within 15 days and get a refund.</p>
<p>“Cataracts, hernia, piles, arthritis, sinusitis are generally excluded in the first year of the policy. Major life-threatening, pre-existing diseases are generally covered after four years. If the insurance company covers a pre-existing disease, then related ailments are also covered under the policy. Insurers generally decline 3-5 per cent of claims because the insured had either not declared the pre-existing diseases or supporting documents related to the ailments were not furnished,” said Sanjay Datta, head customer service, <a title="ICICI Lombard General Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/icici-lombard-health-insurance.php">ICICI Lombard General Insurance</a>.</p>
<p>Portability: To provide an option and flexibility to health insurance customers, beginning October 1, health insurance portability was introduced. Health insurance customers can switch between companies, along with all the benefits including the no-claim bonus option and most importantly, benefits, such as waiting period for pre-existing diseases. Policyholders will be allowed to carry forward the waiting period to the new insurance company. For example, the waiting period for a pre-existing disease does not change by switching to another company. If the waiting period is two years, it will remain the same irrespective of the company that covers the customer. Under portability, a customer needs to approach a new insurer within 45 days before his policy renewal date.</p>
<p>Refusal: Some insurance companies can refuse health cover to some pre-existing chronic ailments, citing those particular diseases as permanent exclusions. Each insurance company has a list of permanent exclusions. All insurance policies are issued at the discretion of the insurance company and as such, a company can decline your policy proposal on a case-by-case basis. Companies provide health cover based on their risk perception.</p>
<p>Group insurance schemes: Pre-existing diseases are generally covered in group insurance plans from the first year itself. If you have a group cover, mostly funded by employers, do find out about the inclusions and exclusions. In some group insurance policies, there is an option to co-pay for pre-existing covers, where in case of a claim, the cost will be shared by the insurance company and the insured.</p>
<p>Travel insurance: Pre-existing diseases are generally excluded from travel insurance policies. In case of hospitalisation during travel abroad, your insurance companies may reject claims. However, some companies such as <a title="Bajaj Allianz General Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/bajaj-allianz-general-insurance.php">Bajaj Allianz General Insurance</a> have started covering pre-existing medical conditions also in travel insurance. If you are suffering from an ailment, it is better to check with the insurance company if it is covered, only then, you should buy a policy. ICICI Lombard General Insurance covers pre-existing diseases in life-threatening emergency situations.</p>
<p>Past treatment: A lot has changed with respect to treatment of pre-existing diseases by insurance companies. Earlier, due to ambiguity in the definition of pre existing diseases, companies rejected claims citing conditions.</p>
<p>From a customer’s perspective, however, the concern expressed is that some insurers are using the concept of “pre-existing condition” as an unfair means to deny or reduce coverage or payment. Such practices affect the credibility of a health insurance product and are one of the potential reasons for lack of acceptance/popularity of health insurance products in India.</p>
<p>To check malpractices and offer uniformity in health insurance policies, the General Insurance Council (GIC), a statutory body for all non-life insurers, has come out with a uniform definition on pre-existing diseases. Also, all policies issued from June  1, 2008, will cover pre-existing diseases from the fifth year of the policy. By the new standard definition, pre-existing exclusion means “the benefits (of health insurance) would not be available for any condition, ailment or injury or related conditions for which the insured had signs or symptoms, and/or was diagnosed and/or received medical advice/treatment, prior to inception of the first policy, until 48 consecutive months of coverage have elapsed, after the date of inception of the first policy”.</p>
<p>Source: mydigitalfc</p>

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		<title>Goa govt to launch mediclaim plan in Margao on Aug 15</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday said that the Margao would be the first city in the country, where the scheme will be launched on general mediclaim Independence Day, August 15 Kamat was speaking to reporters outside the office of District Collectorate, Margao, after he was chairman of a high-level meeting in the rooms [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday said that the Margao would be the first city in the country, where the scheme will be launched on general mediclaim Independence Day, August 15</p>
<p>Kamat was speaking to reporters outside the office of District Collectorate, Margao, after he was chairman of a high-level meeting in the rooms department, which included Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, Director of Health Services Rajnanda Dessai, South Goa District Collector Sandip Jacques and health officials said Tuesday.</p>
<p>The plan, which was recently approved by the state cabinet, offering up to 60 000 per year per family of five Goan. The government has a state budget of 20 crore for the scheme. It is proposed that a universal system for <em><a title="Mediclaim Policy" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/health-insurance.php">Mediclaim Policy</a></em> entire resident population of Goa to cover primary care and secondary.</p>
<p>&#8220;We plan to issue cards under the medical plan, Arogya Bima Yojana Swarnajayanti (Saby), August 15 vouchers will be issued in the public and provide medical insurance coverage of up to 60,000 by family, &#8220;said Kamat.</p>
<p>&#8220;We review all arrangements for early implementation of the project,&#8221; Rane said, adding that Goa would be the first state in India to implement this project. &#8220;We will implement the system gradually over Margao Goa and then take the Valpoi scheme, Sattari, Siolim and Mapusa,&#8221; Rane said.</p>
<p>The last assembly meeting, Prime Minister informed the Parliament that the rate of treatment should be prescribed at Goa Medical College, and only applies to residents living Goans in Goa last more than five years.</p>
<p>All state employees and public enterprises will be subject Säby scheme and all unauthorized medical expenses more than 60,000 will be covered under the Mediclaim existing government. All public hospitals and selected hospitals in the private sector who are willing to be established under Säby system will be subject to the same, said Kamat in the last Assembly session.</p>
<p>Source: [TOI]</p>

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		<title>Health Insurance Coverage Should Be Increased In India: FICCI</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As more and more poor people to get into a debt trap because of medical expenses, FICCI said today it is necessary to adopt measures to increase the penetration of health insurance, which currently covers only 15 % of the population. Chamberlain said that the accessibility of health care for the whole pyramid is very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As more and more poor people to get into a debt trap because of  medical expenses, FICCI said today it is necessary to adopt measures to  increase the penetration of <a title="Health Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/health-insurance.php">health insurance</a>, which currently covers only 15 % of the population.</p>
<p>Chamberlain  said that the accessibility of health care for the whole pyramid is  very essential and crucial to achieving the goal of providing quality  health care in the masses.</p>
<p>&#8220;The long-term vision to make health  services of high quality, affordable for the country should be to  increase the insurance penetration to at least 50 % of the population in  2020 and 80 % by the year 2030, &#8220;said FICCI.</p>
<p>According to NSSO  data, nearly 65 % of the debt of the poor in India and a %age of BPL  decreased each year due to health problems. It is also estimated that by  2025, 189 million Indians that at least 60 years.</p>
<p>In his attempt  to help the regulator IRDA insurance in planning rules in the area of  ​​health insurance FICCI has offered a wide range of recommendations.</p>
<p>They  are made to handle as standard definitions for serious diseases, a  standardized list of external costs (nonmedical) to standard treatment  guidelines, and billing.</p>
<p>The recommendations are important that policyholders were left in a dilemma last year after an impasse between the four insurance companies in the sector and large private hospitals in the cancellation of cashless medical treatment facilities.</p>
<p>After  hectic negotiations and the intervention of the court, the cease-fire  was reached between insurers and hospitals, and broke the services were  partly restored.</p>
<p>&#8220;Recommendations for a standard critical illness  definitions, and standardization of the list of expenses outside the  hospital policy, compensation, are currently reported irda,&#8221; FICCI said.</p>
<p>Source: [ET]</p>

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		<title>When buying Ulip make good judgment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been a long discuss on unit-linked insurance plans (Ulips) recently, but consumers find that many questions continue to remain unanswered. Meanwhile, the sale of traditional products has increased extensively despite the fact that Ulips are far more transparent today. So how do you know if an Ulip works for you, and if it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been a long discuss on unit-linked insurance plans (Ulips) recently, but consumers find that many questions continue to remain unanswered. Meanwhile, the sale of traditional products has increased extensively despite the fact that <a title="ULIPs" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/ulips-plan.php" target="_blank">Ulips</a> are far more transparent today.</p>
<p>So how do you know if an Ulip works for you, and if it does, which type is right to your needs? There are two broad categories of Ulips, which are defined by the death benefits they offer. The Type 1 Ulip provides benefits that are higher of the cover or the accumulated fund value.</p>
<p>The Type 2 <a title="ULIP" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/ulips-plan.php" target="_blank">Ulip</a> offers death benefits that include both the cover and the accumulated fund value. It is important that you assessment these two products as both the death benefits and mortality charges are higher for the second category. Here are some factors that you should consider before buying an Ulip.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t buy only to save tax:</strong> Under the current income-tax regulations, Ulips enjoy the following benefits:</p>
<p>Under Section 80C, the premium paid is eligible for deduction, provided the cover is at least 5 times the annual premium.</p>
<p>Under Section 10(10) (d), the maturity payout is tax-exempt.</p>
<p>However, according to the revised Direct Taxes Code, which will be implemented in April 2012, tax deduction will be available only in policies where the cover is 20 times the annual premium.</p>
<p>Tax advantages should not be the only reason for investing in Ulips, nor should the investment amount be decided on the basis of deduction available under Section 80C. It’s important to consider whether the cover and projected maturity value are sufficient to meet your specific need.</p>
<p>You should also make sure that you are able to pay the entire premium. Many Ulips offer flexibility in the amount of risk cover as a multiple of the premium that you can afford.</p>
<p><strong>Compare returns:</strong> Instead of buying an Ulip, is it better to take a <a title="Term Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/term-plan-quote.php" target="_blank">term insurance</a> and put the balance in other investments? Ulips offer a mixture of benefits with a charge structure that optimises a bundled offer. After the capping of charges, the new Ulips are competitive compared with any combination of products, such as term insurance and a savings product. </p>
<p> Additionally, tax incentives at the time of investment and on maturity are an important thought.</p>
<p>Let us compare an investment in a Ulip with that in a combination of products, say, a mutual fund or PPF along with term insurance (see table). To simplify the comparison, Ulip and mutual fund returns are assumed at 10(%) per cent (minus the charges) and PPF at 8.5(%) per cent. It is important to note that in an Ulip, the full maturity value is payable only at the end of the policy term provided all premiums have been paid on time.</p>
<p>This value will, in most cases, include loyalty additions through the policy term and early withdrawals will reduce the fund value to the extent of these additions. </p>
<p> This is a simplified example using a particular Ulip and a specific term plan. For the Ulip, the illustrated fund value on maturity has been taken. Even though Ulip charges have been simplified, each plan offers different benefits and charge structures. <a title="Term Plan" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/term-plan-quote.php" target="_blank">Term plan</a> premiums can also vary significantly. So, compare the benefits and costs before investing. </p>
<p><strong> Don’t buy for the short term:</strong> The minimum term for an Ulip is 5 years now and many offer policy terms of up to 30 years. No withdrawal is permitted in the first 5 years. This is a good feature as early withdrawals can deplete investments intended for a particular need. </p>
<p> You should be prepared to invest for the full term to avail of full benefits. Many plans have loaded benefits that reward the investors for staying with the policy till maturity. </p>
<p> Most new Ulips have in-built features that provide for liquidity in case of unforeseen situation. These include loans of up to 40(%) per cent of fund value and partial withdrawals. </p>
<p> If you are unable to continue paying the premiums or require a full withdrawal, you can surrender the policy. If this is done after 5 years, no charges are deducted and the full fund value is paid. However, if a policy is ended before the completion of 5 years, surrender charges are deducted, subject to a maximum of Rs 6,000, and the net fund value transferred to a special account to be paid on completion of 5 years. </p>
<p> If you are not confident about your ability to pay the premium for at least 5 years, you should seek an alternate investment, not an Ulip. Remember to take a pure term insurance to cover your protection needs. </p>
<p> <strong>Assess your risk appetite:</strong> Most Ulips have a variety of fund options ranging from aggressive equity, diversified equity and balanced funds to bond or income funds and short-term funds. Choose the ones that suit your risk profile and appetite. </p>
<p> You can allocate a desired part of your investments in the fund(s) of your choice. Ulips offer the flexibility to switch between funds depending on your changing needs. </p>
<p> Investing in an Ulip is a long-term commitment and it’s essential to compare products. If it suits your specific financial goals, go ahead and buy one.</p>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Insurance: A legal contract which an insurer promises to pay a specified amount to another party, the insured, if a particular event (known as peril), happens and the insured suffers a financial loss as a result. The insured’s part of the contract is to promise to pay an amount of money, known as the premium, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/" target="_blank">Insurance</a>: A legal contract which an insurer promises to pay a specified amount to another party, the insured, if a particular event (known as peril), happens and the insured suffers a financial loss as a result. The insured’s part of the contract is to promise to pay an amount of money, known as the premium, either once or at regular intervals. In order for an insurance contract to be valid, the insured must have an insurable interest. It is usual to use the word ‘insurance’ to cover events (such as fire) that may or may not happen, whereas assurance refers to an event (such as death)that must occur sometime. The main branches of insurance are</p>
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<li>Accident insurance</li>
<li>Fire insurance</li>
<li>Holiday &amp; Travel insurance</li>
<li>Household insurance</li>
<li>Marine insurance</li>
<li>Auto/<a title="Auto Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/auto-insurance-india/auto-insurance.php" target="_blank">Motor insurance</a></li>
<li><a title="Health Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/health-insurance-india/health-insurance.php" target="_blank">Health insurance </a></li>
</ul>
<p>One has to be prepared to face dangers related to diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, etc. for which you need insurance. Many components (like vitality and age of those applying) are taken into consideration to determine the premium and coverage amount.</p>
<p>Sometimes complete <a title="Life Insurance Policies" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/life-insurance-india/life-insurance.php" target="_blank">life insurance policies</a> coverage plan makes sense for a particular person while other times specific policies are more suitable. Usually, complete insurance coverage procedures have been structured to deliver quality insurance. These sorts of insurance policies include several appealing functions to them.</p>
<p>For a health insurance one usually needs to be examined by a physician and when policyholders fill out their wellbeing questionnaire, they should be completely honest.</p>
<p>Lifelong coverage (whole life policy) can make excellent investments mainly because with the cash worth element of an entire daily life policy.</p>

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		<title>Whole Life Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the continued tightening of liquidity, increased interest rates, more individuals are turning to the cash value component of their permanent life insurance policy to meet their needs. This is a valuable source of funds for an emergency, an investment or a college education. Advantages: The cash value component important aspect of a whole life [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the continued tightening of liquidity, increased interest rates, more individuals are turning to the cash value component of their permanent <a title="Life Insurance Policy" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/life-insurance-india/life-insurance.php" target="_blank">life insurance policy</a> to meet their needs. This is a valuable source of funds for an emergency, an investment or a college education.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Advantages:</span></p>
<p>The cash value component important aspect of a whole life insurance policy. This is an attached account to the policy, which the individual holder can fund with an amount of their premium payment. This is done so on a tax-deferred basis. As this amount grows over the years, it can be used for other investments or borrowed against for personal needs. If the entire plan is voided, the individual can still gain some or all of the cash value back for their use.</p>
<p>This aspect of a whole life insurance policy also provides beneficial tax benefits. There is no tax on the interest accumulated on the cash value annually. This is true as long as the dividends do not surpass the premium. Generally, benefits are not taxed as income, but they could be subject to gift taxes or estate taxes. To lower taxes further, the cash value may also be tied to the <a title="Insurance Policy" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/" target="_blank">insurance policy</a>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Remember:</span></p>
<p>When choosing a <a title="Life Insurance Company" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/life-insurance-india/life-insurance-companies.php" target="_blank">life insurance company</a>, an individual should inquire about when they are able to borrow from the cash value and what the penalties are. Some companies will require people to wait for several years to pass. And when they do borrow, the interest and penalties are set by the company. These can vary and should be known before borrowing. If the individual holder still owes funds from the account at the time of their death, this will be deducted from the cash value or the total benefit amount, which would have otherwise gone to the beneficiaries.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Important:</span></p>
<p>Individuals should not borrow prematurely or if they are not able to pay the money back without large risks.</p>
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		<title>Irda &#124; Insurance cover for nuclear accidents</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) is drafting a regulation for covering nuclear accidents. With increased nuclear tests occurring in India and after India’s nuclear deal with US is operationalized, insurance cover for nuclear accidents will gain significance. Irda chairman J. Hari Narayan said, “We are in early stages (of the regulation). This thing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) is drafting a regulation for covering nuclear accidents. With increased nuclear tests occurring in India and after India’s nuclear deal with US is operationalized, <a title="Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/" target="_blank">insurance</a> cover for nuclear accidents will gain significance.</p>
<p>Irda chairman J. Hari Narayan said, “We are in early stages (of the regulation). This thing involves large amount of risks. We will have to first constitute a pool which will be a member of the larger global pool (of nuclear accident insurance). That is yet to be figured out”.</p>
<p>The reinsurer General Insurance Corporation (GIC) is working on the details to provide insurance protection to such accidents.</p>
<p>It is believed that the ambitious program expected under the Indo-US nuclear deal may not happen to the desired extent unless there is insurance protection for nuclear accidents.</p>
<p>According to US-India Business Council (USIBC) the Indo-US nuclear deal could open up investment opportunities to the tune of $500 billion over the next decade.</p>
<p>As of now, nuclear power accounts for just 3% share of the total power produced in India from different sources. However, by 2020 this source is expected to provide 20,000 MW of power against little over 4,000 MW currently.</p>

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		<title>Choose the Best Life Insurance Policy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bhavana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The easiest way to protect your family from unforeseen events in future in your presence or absence is buying insurance. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has the apt slogan ‘Zindagi ke saath bhi, zindagi ke baad bhi’ and even ICICI – ‘Hum hain naa’. It can be a difficult and tedious process to choose [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The easiest way to protect your family from unforeseen events in future in your presence or absence is buying <a title="Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/" target="_blank">insurance</a>. Life Insurance Corporation of India (<a title="LIC" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/life-insurance-india/lic-life-insurance.php" target="_blank">LIC</a>) has the apt slogan ‘Zindagi ke saath bhi, zindagi ke baad bhi’ and even ICICI – ‘Hum hain naa’. It can be a difficult and tedious process to choose the best type of insurance policy as it will be a lifelong financial commitment and it can support the family in case the policy holder dies.</p>
<p>You can decide which policy you want to go for such as universal life, whole life etc. for which you need to find out about available policies and then buy. The internet is one of the best tools that can help you reduce your leg-work. You can find out all the information you need to know about all the policies in the market, then compare quotes (premium, other costs) and feasibility according to your requirements; then make informed decisions.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Term Life Insurance" href="http://www.bimadeals.com/term-plan-quote.php" target="_blank">Term life insurance</a></strong> is one plan in which death protection is offered for one or more years. This is one of the cheapest policies available. Another type of policy is <strong>whole insurance</strong> which one of the permanent policies offered is. Married people can opt for special policy called <strong>joint term life insurance policy,</strong> in which children are protected in case of the either one or both parents die.</p>
<p>Whole life insurance is considered to be the best one for investment purpose. <strong>Group insurance plans</strong> have been introduced by various insurance companies for covering the employees of the companies.</p>
<p>Income sources and other factors impact your life thus; it is highly recommended that you must review the terms and updates on your policy from time to time. Insurance will keep you tension free and you won’t have to worry about the education of your children, their marriages and other financial situations. Your hard earned money should be utilized in the best way.</p>

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