All stories by M Saraswathy
Political risk, not surgical strikes, has companies seeking insurance
Rediff.com30 Sep 2016Threats from IS militants, the Syrian conflict and the migrant crisis in Europe are some of the recent risks that have companies worried, says M Saraswathy.
How telematics auto insurance can help you
Rediff.com26 Sep 2016This form of device-based insurance uses GPS to measure how much a car runs and the speed that it is run at.
Irdai plans to make insurers' listing a must
Rediff.com12 Aug 2016General, life insurers with 8 & 10 yrs in biz, respectively, may have to list
Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix
Rediff.com7 Aug 2016Section 45, which says no claim can be rejected after three years of a policy being in force, remains a bone of contention
Now, accident cover for train travel
Rediff.com24 Jul 2016Similar to a travel insurance that is purchased during booking flight tickets online, those booking tickets on IRCTC's website would get an option to purchase insurance for their train journey
Mumbai is India's most expensive city
Rediff.com23 Jun 2016Out of 209 global cities, Hong Kong is the most expensive for expats.
CignaTTK to woo'healthy' customers
Rediff.com26 Apr 2016The insurer has launched a personal health wallet with an aim to motivate people to not only buy health insurance but also stay fit
How life insurance companies get celebrities on a small budget
Rediff.com23 Apr 2016Life insurance companies are balancing the increasing use of celebrity endorsers by limiting the association to short, event-led campaigns.
A second attempt for India's first private insurer
Rediff.com21 Apr 2016HDFC Life has a balance between traditional policies and Ulips
More Indian companies opt for terrorism insurance
Rediff.com30 Mar 2016While proposals for covers in volatile markets aren't denied, premiums are much higher - by as much as 100-600%
E-medical records might be a reality in FY17
Rediff.com21 Mar 2016EMR might have the provision to show pricing for each ailment.
Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds
Rediff.com14 Mar 2016Often, 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 2016According to insurers, the premium is quite low, claims are very high.
Health Insurance TPA of India to be launched soon
Rediff.com14 Dec 2015It will help in reducing the turnaround time.
Pending insurance claims at ombudsman office is now a thing of the past
Rediff.com11 Dec 2015One 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 2015The pool was formed by non-life insurance cos in India in Apr '02.
Bumper insurance for Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra
Rediff.com9 Sep 2015Most popular mandal in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja, takes Rs 51 crore cover.
Insurers find wealth in health
Rediff.com20 Aug 2015Insurance companies are going all out to grab eyeballs.
Majority of Indians may switch jobs in 12 months, says survey
Rediff.com11 Jun 2015Individuals 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 2015Mumbai-based start-up Purple Squirrel Eduventures is helping students decide on their careers through industrial visits