Bajaj Allianz Life has become the first insurer to implement the Bima-ASBA facility, aligning with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) objective of simplifying premium payments and enhancing transparency. This initiative ensures that policyholders have greater control over their funds until the underwriting process is complete. Functionality and Benefits of Bima-ASBA Bima-ASBA …
Tata AIA Life Insurance has introduced its latest New Fund Offer (NFO), the ‘Multicap Momentum Quality Index Pension Fund’, designed to provide individuals with smarter, market-linked investment solutions. This fund aims to help investors build a strong retirement corpus while maintaining control over their financial future. It utilises a quant-based investment strategy to balance market …
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has launched a new annuity plan, Bajaj Allianz Life Guaranteed Pension Goal II, to offer flexible retirement planning options. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance is a joint venture between Bajaj Finserv and Allianz SE. One of the features of this plan is its industry-first 30-year deferment option, allowing individuals as young as …
Axis Max Life Insurance has launched STAR ULIP (Smart Term with Additional Returns), a unit-linked, non-participating life insurance plan. The policy combines life insurance coverage with market-linked investment options, allowing policyholders to customize their financial plans based on their risk appetite and long-term goals. Coverage and Protection The plan offers protection against accidental death and …
A key factor in assessing the reliability of a life insurer is its claim settlement ratio. This ratio indicates the percentage of claims an insurer has successfully settled over a specific period. A high claim settlement ratio suggests that the insurer honours the majority of claims, instilling confidence among policyholders. For example, an insurer with …
Bandhan Life Insurance has launched a Flexi Cap Fund, which will be available under its iInvest II and iInvest Advantage unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs). Investors can opt for this fund until February 24, 2025, and the initial Net Asset Value (NAV) is set at ₹10. This fund invests across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. Insurance …
Policybazaar has collaborated with HDFC Life to introduce a new term insurance plan, HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Ultimate. The plan comes with a 100% claim settlement guarantee, aiming to address concerns related to claim rejections and to help with financial security for policyholders’ families. Features of the Plan HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Ultimate …
PNB MetLife has collaborated with Policybazaar to introduce the PNB MetLife Smart Invest Pension Plan, a Unit-Linked, Non-Participating Individual Pension Plan. This new scheme is aimed at helping individuals plan their retirement efficiently, offering flexible investment options and market-linked returns. Flexible Retirement Planning for Individuals The Smart Invest Pension Plan is designed for individuals aged …
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a new regulation that caps annual premium increases for senior citizens’ health insurance policies by a maximum of 10%. This decision, announced in a press release dated 30 January, aims to address the financial challenges faced by elderly policyholders due to rising healthcare costs. …
Tata AIA Life Insurance has launched the Smart Pension Secure Plan, a Unit-Linked Pension Plan (ULIP) designed to meet the rising demand for retirement solutions. This plan offers market-linked growth opportunities, enabling individuals to build a substantial retirement corpus with flexibility in fund allocation. Market-Linked Investment with Flexibility The Smart Pension Secure Plan is linked …
