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M Saraswathy

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Political risk, not surgical strikes, has companies seeking insurance
Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Threats from IS militants, the Syrian conflict and the migrant crisis in Europe are...

How telematics auto insurance can help you
Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

This form of device-based insurance uses GPS to measure how much a car runs and the...

Irdai plans to make insurers' listing a must
Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

General, life insurers with 8 & 10 yrs in biz, respectively, may have to list

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix
Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Section 45, which says no claim can be rejected after three years of a policy being in...

Now, accident cover for train travel
Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Similar to a travel insurance that is purchased during booking flight tickets online,...

Mumbai is India's most expensive city
Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Out of 209 global cities, Hong Kong is the most expensive for expats.

CignaTTK to woo'healthy' customers
Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The insurer has launched a personal health wallet with an aim to motivate people to not...

How life insurance companies get celebrities on a small budget
Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Life insurance companies are balancing the increasing use of celebrity endorsers by...

A second attempt for India's first private insurer
Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

HDFC Life has a balance between traditional policies and Ulips

More Indian companies opt for terrorism insurance
Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

While proposals for covers in volatile markets aren't denied, premiums are much higher...

E-medical records might be a reality in FY17
Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

EMR might have the provision to show pricing for each ailment.

Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds
Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Often, these gangs tie up with former sector employees to understand how the process works

Private insurers might junk PM's Jan Suraksha schemes
Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

According to insurers, the premium is quite low, claims are very high.

Health Insurance TPA of India to be launched soon
Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

It will help in reducing the turnaround time.

Pending insurance claims at ombudsman office is now a thing of the past
Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

One may now not have to wait to get their insurance claims redressed.

Size of terror risk insurance pool might touch Rs 1,800 cr
Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The pool was formed by non-life insurance cos in India in Apr '02.

Bumper insurance for Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra
Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Most popular mandal in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja, takes Rs 51 crore cover.

Insurers find wealth in health
Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Insurance companies are going all out to grab eyeballs.

Majority of Indians may switch jobs in 12 months, says survey
Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Individuals have grown more aware of their market value.

A start-up that helps you learn the job while you're still in college
Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Mumbai-based start-up Purple Squirrel Eduventures is helping students decide on their...