It can’t stop bad things from happening. Clearly. But if something unexpected does happen – such as a burglary, a car accident or an illness while you’re on holiday – it means you won’t have to pay the full financial cost on your own. Insurance is all about managing risk. There are some instances where insurance is compulsory. For others, it will depend on your circumstances, how you feel about risk and how much risk you’re prepared to take. Here’s an introduction to the most common types of insurance to help you work out which ones you might need. Bear in mind that some bank accounts offer insurance, for example travel, breakdown or mobile phone cover, as part of their package of benefits...
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Cancelling during the cooling-off period You may want to cancel an insurance policy if you have just bought it and have changed your mind. By law, you have a minimum 14-day cooling-off period during which you can cancel the policy for any reason. If you’ve bought life insurance, the cooling-off period is 30 days. The cooling-off period starts from when the policy begins or when you receive your policy documents, whichever is later. You should get a refund of any premiums you have already paid. However, your insurer may take off a small amount to cover days when the policy was in force. They may also charge you a small administration fee. Some insurers may give you a longer cooling-off...
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Doing business is not an easy task. Not only do you have to take important decisions to run the business successfully, you also have to ensure that the business is properly insured to protect the same from uncertain events. Insurance is one of the foremost things to keep in mind while starting a business. Insurance does not mean insuring the business, it also means insuring the people as well. So what are the types of Important Insurance Policies that are required for running a business? Here are 7 policies that you definitely need. Life Insurance The importance of life insurance policies need not be emphasized newly. And any business must have that for its employees as well as for the...
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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads around the world, the health crisis and subsequent restrictions imposed to tackle the crisis are significantly disrupting travel, business operations and supply chains. Individuals and businesses face important costs and losses prompting questions around available insurance coverage and the need for policy intervention in the future. Insurance is an important financial tools for when extreme events such as disasters occur, making available financial protection for populations that may otherwise be economically exposed. Available coverage by insurers Generally speaking, households are well covered for losses relating to loss of life, health...
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Want EMIs on health insurance premium? Check out insurers, grace period, extra load To make the health insurance policies more affordable for customers, insurance regulator IRDA in 2019 specified insurance companies to add additional frequencies of premium payment by filing minor modifications in the existing policies Health insurers to launch instalment option on premium payments by September 30 Four health insurers have already launched it on a couple of health policies EMI facility may cost extra in total premium outgo Timely premium payment must for health policy to stay active Grace period of 7-15 days is extended after due date If hospitalised, insurers may deduct the balance premium...
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In the United States, we are used to our health insurance coming from our job. However, this connection also means losing or changing your job can result in significant health care coverage changes as well, including loss of your insurance. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, this 75 year old structure was under stress as unsustainable costs for small and large businesses and crippling out-of-pocket expenses for patients have increasingly forced those seeking medical care, even when they have insurance, to ask the question, “can I afford to get care?” rather than, “how do I access the right care for me?” Now, in the midst of a historic pandemic, the deficiencies of...
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The News Scroll 29 August 2020 Last Updated at 3:15 pm | Source: PTI HC expresses concern over steep increase in insurance policies premium for advocates New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the sudden "steep" increase in the premium of insurance policies by government companies for lawyers and said this would completely defeat the purpose of the Chief Minister''s Advocates'' Welfare Scheme. The court perused a status report filed by the Delhi government, which showed that after the opening of the financial bids for the policies, the insurance companies have substantially increased the amount of premium and reneged on their earlier quotations given in...
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Financial Preparedness Tips Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful times, having access to personal financial, insurance, medical and other records is crucial for starting the recovery process quickly and efficiently. Gather financial and critical personal, household and medical information. Consider saving money in an emergency savings account that could be used in any crisis. Keep a small amount of cash at home in a safe place. It is important to have small bills on hand because ATMs and credit cards may not work during a disaster when you need to purchase necessary supplies, fuel or...
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The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the sudden “steep” increase in the premium of insurance policies by government companies for lawyers and said this would completely defeat the purpose of the Chief Minister’s Advocates’ Welfare Scheme. The court perused a status report filed by the Delhi government, which showed that after the opening of the financial bids for the policies, the insurance companies have substantially increased the amount of premium and reneged on their earlier quotations given in November and December last year. The court, in an order passed on Friday, noted that the premium, which the insurance companies are now demanding, has been increased by two-and-a-half...
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Financial literacy has long been an issue in South Africa. Developing a national savings culture, ensuring consumers understand how to use credit responsibly and banking the un-banked are just a few of the top-line issues we have sought to address since democracy, with varying degrees of success. However, much work still needs to be done, especially as we enter the post Covid-19 “new normal”. Experts agree that the economic downturn sparked by Covid-19 is likely to see South Africa experience significant job losses. Within this context, managing debt is going to be difficult for many South Africans. In a December 2019 article, BusinessTech laid out some stark South African debt facts,...
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