New IRDAI Rule: Health Insurers can’t deny claims due to pre-existing condition non-disclosure after five years

New IRDAI Rule: Health Insurers can’t deny claims due to pre-existing condition non-disclosure after five years

The IRDAI has shortened the eight-year moratorium period that renders claims unrebuttably due to omission of pre-existing disease disclosure to five years. Similarly, policyholders will now only need to wait three years rather than four for their declared pre-existing conditions, like diabetes or hypertension, to be covered due to a shortened waiting period for pre-existing illnesses, according to Dr. B. Mishra, Director of Claims, Underwriting and Product Niva Bupa Health Insurance.
Top 12 Life Insurance Customer Satisfaction in 2024

Top 12 Life Insurance Customer Satisfaction in 2024

Low life insurance customer satisfaction is a result of shifting consumer expectations and a lack of brand distinction, according to a recent Hansa Research report. This survey, utilizing the Net Promoter Score (NPS) metric to gauge customer satisfaction within the life insurance industry, indicates same ranking in this critical area from 2023 to 2024.
What Is Sum Insured in Health Insurance?

What Is Sum Insured in Health Insurance?

Sum Insured in Health Insurance is vital for securing adequate insurance coverage. While they sound similar, they have distinct meanings in life and health insurance. Sum Assured is the payout amount upon the policyholder’s demise, whereas Sum Insured is the maximum coverage for medical expenses. Familiarizing yourself with these terms empowers you to make informed insurance decisions tailored to your needs.
Max Life Critical Illness Rider

Max Life Critical Illness Rider

Max Life Critical Illness Rider adds an extra layer of protection in the event that you’re diagnosed with one of the listed 64 Critical Illnesses. It provides an additional critical illness benefit, payable on top of any benefits provided by your base plan. With the Max Life Critical Illness and Disability Rider, you can have peace of mind knowing that you and your family are better prepared for life’s uncertainties.
Niva Bupa Safeguard Benefits

Niva Bupa Safeguard Benefits

Niva Bupa Safeguard is an add-on to various health insurance plans from Niva Bupa, that can make the plan more beneficial to the insured. Safeguard is a rider that can only be endorsed with the Base Plan; it cannot be purchased independently or as a separate item. Only claims made within India throughout the Policy […]
What is a ULIP Plan, exactly?

What is a ULIP Plan, exactly?

Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) is a multi-faceted life insurance product. A ULIP is a life insurance and investment plan in one. As a policyholder, you must make regular premium payments, a portion of which is used to provide life insurance coverage. The remainder is combined with assets received from other policyholders and invested in […]