What is Co-payment? Co-payment refers to the amount of claim that should be borne by the insured during the settlement of a claim. The co-payment amount depends on the co-payment clause mentioned in the policy. Irrespective of the claim amount, the insured has to settle their part before the insurance company makes the final payment. […]
Read MoreInsurance in India was introduced by the establishment of the Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta in the year 1818. The first insurance company was regulated by the British and was according to British laws. In the years following India’s independence, an insurance regulator and Development Authority for India (IRDAI) was set up to manage […]
Read MoreThe most important part of the insurance utilization process is claim settlement. Claim settlement can be considered as the last stage in the process and is the core stage for which the policy is taken. Health insurance claim settlement arises once the patient is hospitalized due to an accident, disease, or illness. Health insurance claim […]
Read MoreMany people think of life insurance when they hear the word insurance. That was the kind of impact life insurance has created on people, but in reality, life insurance is not the only insurance available in the market. Insurance can be life or non-life. Life insurance covers the life of individuals against death, whereas general […]
Read MoreGroup health insurance is a customized policy that can be designed per the insured customer’s needs and requirements. Still, the offerings vary from one insurance company to another. For instance, one insurance company might cover the robotic treatments, whereas the others might have it under exclusions. The basic covers such as sum insured, in-patient/out-patient/daycare hospitalization […]
Read MoreWhat is Travel Insurance? If you have a health insurance policy in India, you could claim for any hospitalization anywhere in India, but while travelling abroad, the same policy might not cover everything. Then, taking a travel insurance plan that could cover all your medical expenses in a foreign location would be advisable. The other […]
Read MoreBusinesses would often be confused when deciding the health insurance for their employees. It would be difficult to decide whether to go with group health insurance or individual health insurance. Group health insurance has certain benefits, such as customization of policy, one policy for all, no sub-limits, no co-payments, no restriction on the number of […]
Read MoreCustomers should explore many hidden benefits in personal health insurance plans to avail of benefits during the policy period. These benefits would be hidden in plain sight for the customers, and most would not pay heed to these benefits in the first instance. Insurance intermediaries would also not explain these benefits to the customer while […]
Read MoreGroup health insurance increases employee wellness and productivity to a certain extent while keeping the other factors constant. Employee productivity cannot be measured directly as it involves many factors contributing to an employee’s productivity. These factors could be organizational culture, perks and salary benefits, job role, team cohesion, reporting supervisor, and employee benefits such as […]
Read MoreAccidents in India: As per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, every year, approximately 1.5 lakh people die on Indian roads, with an average of 47 accidents and 18 deaths every hour. There could be many reasons for road accidents, such as high speed, improper roads, drunk driving, etc. In all these cases, there […]
Read MorePersonal Health Insurance The personal health insurance policy, which is also referred to as retail health insurance or individual health insurance, pays for medical expenses of an insured client because of an accident, sickness, or illness in excess of the sum insured maximum in exchange of a small fee. The insured customer would completely own […]
Read MoreThe Indian Finance Budget 2023 has brought about significant changes poised to shape the landscape of various sectors in the country. One such sector that has garnered attention is the insurance sector. In this article, we will delve into the implications of the budget on the insurance sector, focusing on Ethika Insurance Broking, the impact […]
Read MoreVehicle insurance compensates the financial loss incurred by the insured due to an unforeseen incident causing damage to the vehicle and third-party liability, which includes bodily injury and property damage to third parties due to the insured vehicle. Motor insurance comes in two parts. The first part covers the insured’s liability towards bodily injury and […]
Read MoreWhat is Blacklisting of Hospitals in the Insurance Industry? Blacklisting is placing a hospital in a position where there would be no further dealing with it in any case. Once blacklisted, Insurers do not empanel or engage with such hospitals. Customers should consult their insurance companies before making a claim. They should ensure their preferred […]
Read MoreEver wondered how Insurers cost their Persona Health Insurance Products? While many statistics and related sciences are used. Let us Understand Some Factors Behind Deciding Premiums. Age: Age is an important factor in deciding the health insurance premium. All insurance corporations base their top rate calculations on the age of the eldest member within the […]
Read MoreTips to Choose the Right Personal Health Insurance Plan Personal Health Insurance Plans are those in which the insured pays the premium to cover their financial expenses in case of any hospitalization. It is essential to choose the right personal health insurance plan as it would be difficult to change the health insurance policy every […]
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