Gone are the days when online term insurance policies were simple and easy to select. Now though the simpler option is still there too many additional and optional features available to confuse the buyer. It many times results in procrastination or wrong buy which may not suit the family requirements. I have been facing such situations very regularly now, when I advise my clients to buy a term cover, they come up with further questions like what cover – level cover, increasing cover, with income, with increasing income, Accidental benefit, Waiver of Premium, Return of Premium, etc. I used to be of the opinion that level cover is best, rather get confused on the features and fall in the...
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Human existence is unpredictable, and the loss of the family`s primary breadwinner can cause significant upheaval in the family`s daily lives. A term plan is a great way to create a safety net for your finances if such a situation arises. Unquestionably, term insurance is essential, but the real question is how much insurance you should purchase. Industry experts frequently advise this straightforward formula: 15â20 times your annual salary should be covered by term insurance. So, for instance, if your yearly income is 10,000, you should obtain coverage for at least Rs. 1.5 crore. But, there are nuances to selecting an appropriate life cover for yourself. How Much Life Cover Do You Need...
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Term insurance without a doubt is one policy every family needs to have thanks to the combination of low premium outgo for a decent high value cover. Post the emergence of e-commerce, financial products too are being made available online and that too with great ease. So incase if one wants to go for a term plan, they have the option of doing it the online way. Buying a term insurance plan online is the cheapest way to buy insurance as it not only saves your time and also money. Following are the reasons why you should go for an online plan Online term plans are on an average are 40% cheaper than the offline options. This is primarily because there is no intermediary involved in the process...
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Eligibility Criteria Benefits Optional Inbuilt Covers Following Optional In-built Covers can be opted in addition to each of the Plan Options mentioned above except for Child Care Benefit (CCB)...
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Tier 2 and 3 cities see higher demand for insurance More people from tier-2 and -3 cities want to renew their health insurance and increase term insurance coverage, finds a Policybazaar study According to an online study conducted by insurance marketplace Policybazaar, there is an increasing inclination to purchase insurance, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities in India. Crushing Dreams And Livelihoods The recent demolition drives in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh were ‘acts of malice’ by an insensitive administration Demolishing Homes Of Poor And Minority Bulldozes Human Rights When the Constitution and every law in it insists on due process, even for a murderer, can bulldozers and excavators...
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What is better way to buy term insurance, offline or online? —Name withheld on request The advantage of a family floater is that it is generally 10% to 15% cheaper when compared to buying individual policies. You can use these savings to increase the sum assured of the family floater. Chances of both spouses making a claim and exhausting the full sum assured are low. However, if either of you have a chronic medical condition, then it is better to buy individual cover. This would ensure that the underwriting decisions for you would be independent of one another, and in case one person makes a claim, the no-claim bonus of the other person will not be impacted. Your son can be the proposer for...
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Compare Term Life Insurance Rates Term life insurance is a great way to protect your family in case something happens to you. A term life insurance policy can ensure that your family has the resources to maintain their lifestyle if you are not around to provide for them. You want to be sure you’re getting the best coverage for your money, so here are some things you should know in order to compare term life insurance rates. How Term Life Insurance Works Term life insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company. You are the insured, the person whose life is covered by the policy. You are probably also the owner, although it’s possible to own a life insurance policy on someone...
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Today online term insurance plans are available at very low cost. It will cost you even less than your monthly mobile bill. So, if you have not taken life insurance yet it is advisable to go for an online term insurance plan. A term insurance plan provides a risk coverage and financial stability to your family in your absence. Why Online Term Insurance policy are less costly Online term insurance policy is 20-40% less costly compare to offline policy. The reason why there is big cost difference is between online and offline term plans are given below. As online term plan is purchased directly no intermediate agent is involved in between. So you will be saving big money on insurance agent...
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Your employer is required to report your wages to the state after each calendar quarter. When your claim is under review, we consider the earnings reported for the 5 completed quarters prior to the week your disability began. The first 4 quarters of that time frame is called the base year. To qualify for Temporary Disability Insurance in 2020, you must have worked 20 weeks earning at least $200 weekly, or have earned a combined total of $10,000 in those four quarters (the base year). Your regular base year period consists of 52 weeks and is determined by the date you apply for Temporary Disability Insurance benefits, as outlined in the chart below: The wages earned during your base year...
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Everyone around us is talking about low-cost online term life insurance plans. Off late, Term plans are a hot topic for discussion in office cafeteria, finance talk shows, online forums, get-togethers etc. Coverage amount of 1 and 2 crores which were unheard of until a year ago have become a common thing now. So are online term plans really good or is there some kind of catch? Why are private companies all of a sudden offering cheaper term plans? Why are some companies not conducting medical tests before issuing the policy? Will they only collect the money and refuse the claim? And most importantly, where is the online term policy of LIC? Before answering these questions, lets understand...
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