As per the Indian Motor Tariff, every car owner in the country is compulsorily required to own at least a third party cover. Absence of a valid plan is a punishable offence which attracts a fine of Rs. 2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 3 months for the first offence.

• Insured Declared Value – The Insured Declared Value (IDV) is the current market value of the four wheeler. It is one of the important factors which affect the calculation of the premium as IDV is the amount which insurance companies pay the policyholder in the event of total loss of car. Higher IDV attracts a higher premium.
• Engine Cubic Capacity – The premium of a car insurance plan is also a function of the car’s engine cubic capacity. Greater the car’s cubic capacity, higher is the premium.
• Age of the Car – With time the value of the four wheeler reduces due to depreciation. The normal wear and tear reduce the value of the car in the market due to which its insurance premium also reduces. Thus, greater the age, lower the premium.
• Make, Model and Variant – The make, model and variant of the car affects the IDV of the car which eventually affects the premium. For different make, model and variants of the car, the different premium is applicable.
• RTO Location – Another important factor is the RTO location of the car. It gives the insurance company an idea about the density of traffic in the area/city where the car will be driven and thus the probability of road accidents and other mishaps.

Yes, the four wheeler insurance can be transferred from the old owner to the new owner in case the sale of a second-hand car. As per the Indian Motor Tariff, the policy transfer should be completed within 14 days from the car’s purchase date.

Every two-wheeler insurance policy has a date of expiry before which you should renew it to continue to avail it. However, if you fail to renew the policy on time, you still can renew it within the 90 days grace period from the expiry date. However, bike insurance renewal process is not possible after this period. As a result, you will have to buy a new insurance policy in that case.

There are numerous parameters to select an insurance company to insure your bike. The Claim Settlement Ratio (CSR) is one of the most important parameters to gauge the efficiency of an insurance provider. The CSR is a ratio of claims settled by the insurance company out of the total claims received by the insurer during the financial year. In the financial year 2019-20, the companies with the highest claim settlement ratio are IFFCO Tokio General Insurance (95.30%), Royal Sundaram General Insurance (92.66%), and Oriental Insurance Company (91.76%) with which the IFFCO Tokio can be considered the best two wheeler insurance company in India for the year 2023..

Yes. You can be covered under more than one health insurance plan. In this case, the claims are settled as per the contribution clause, when the claim is higher than the sum insured for one health insurance policy. 

A health insurance policy not only protects the insured financially for future, but also offers relief in the present. Lifestyle habits such as drinking, smoking, or sedentary lifestyle invite health  issues, which can be minor or serious, may be expensive to treat. To stay financially protected in such times, you need a reliable health insurance plan that covers you at all times. Apart from this, buying a health insurance policy also reduces your overall tax liability by allowing you tax deductions on the premium paid, under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Different health insurance plans have different premiums. The insurance companies determine premiums after considering various factors that are explained below: 

1. Type of Insurance Plan: Your health insurance premium is based on the type of plan you choose. If you choose a critical illness insurance plan, then the premium will be high. If you choose an individual health insurance policy, then the premium will be different from that of a family floater plan. To know the difference in health insurance premiums, you can use InsuranceDekho’s health insurance premium calculator.  

2. Age of the Insured: With age, you become more prone to health issues and are more likely to make health insurance claims. Therefore, you are required to pay higher premiums if you buy health insurance plans in later stages of life. This is why it is recommended to buy health insurance policy when young. 

3. Policy Term: Most health insurance plans come for a period of 1 year, 2 years, or 3 years. Greater the policy term you choose, the greater will be your coverage, and hence higher will be your health insurance premium, and vice versa. 

4. Lifestyle Habits: If you drink alcohol or smoke regularly, then you may be denied health insurance completely. However, there are some insurance companies that cover you for the same, for which they charge high premiums. This is because, with these lifestyle habits, you are more prone to health issues.   

5. Family Medical History: Before deciding your health insurance premium, the insurance company will ask about your family medical history. This is because if someone in your family has a certain disease that you are also vulnerable to, then the insurance company will charge you a higher premium due to increased risk.  

6. Sum Insured: Health insurance plans come with different sum insured options that you can choose from as per your budget and requirement. The higher the sum insured, the higher the medical coverage and hence higher the health insurance premium. But it is not recommended to compromise on the sum insured to save on premiums. This is because it will not cover you adequately in the time of need.  

Yes. You can cancel your health insurance policy. Every health insurance company provides you a free look period to understand the policy terms and conditions. During this period, if you find any objectionable clause in your health insurance policy, then you can cancel the policy and ask for a refund. Note that you will receive the refund only if no claim has been made during the policy term. The amount of refund will be calculated after taking into consideration the expenses incurred on medical check-ups, stamp duty, and proportionate risk premium, i.e. the number of days you have been covered for risks under the policy. To know more about a premium refunds, it is recommended to go through the policy document.   

Life insurance is an insurance cover which provides a sum assured to the family of the assured in the event of sudden death. The plan also offers a survival benefit to the assured if he/she survives the policy term.

Life insurance premium depends on numerous factors including policyholder's age, sum assured, gender, lifestyle, job, medical history, type of policy, tenure, and riders (if any). 

Life insurance helps you attain financial security that ensures your family’s life goals are not affected. Life insurance also offers tax benefits on the premiums that a policyholder pays for their life insurance. Moreover, life insurance plans are affordable and the policyholder can purchase additional benefits by purchasing a rider to enhance their life cover.

Different life insurance plans have different features and advantages. Thus, the definition of the best plan varies from individual to individual. The best life insurance plan is the one which best meets your requirements and budget. However, among all the different types of life insurance plans, the most preferred type of life insurance plan is Term Insurance Plan because it provides high coverage at nominal premium.

There are many factors that you should consider while purchasing a life insurance plan. These includes your financial goals, income, existing liabilities, and daily expenses. After analysing all these factors, you can compare different types of life insurance plans like term plans, whole life insurance, child plans, retirement plans, and others to buy the one that suits your needs. 

Term Insurance is the most affordable type of life insurance plans. These plans provide high insurance cover at a nominal premium amount. Some term insurance plans also offer whole life cover benefits with which you get a life cover till 99 years of age. A term insurance plan helps you enjoy peace of mind and leave a financially stable future for your family in your absence. 

Following are the key features of a term insurance plan - 

• Budget Friendliness
• Long-term life protection
• Availability of riders
• Easy to Purchase
• Availability of whole life protection

Term insurance plans come in 5 different types namely Level Term Plans, Term Insurance With Return on Premiums (TROP), Increasing Term Plans, Decreasing Term Plans, and Convertible Plans.

Different term insurance payouts are Lump Sum, Lump Sum plus Monthly Income and Monthly Income by way of monthly, quarterly, semi-yearly, and yearly instalments.

Generally suicide is not covered under term insurance plans. In case the life assured commits a suicide within 12 months of issuance of the policy, the nominee receives a minimum of 80% of the total premiums paid till the date of death after deduction of applicable taxes and charges.

Following are the things to keep in mind when investing money:

• Identify your motive of investment
• It is not recommended to put all your money in one basket. Neither all the money should be invested
• Do not make any decision in a hurry
• It is advised to consult a professional and certified advisor before investing
• Do enough research, don’t just go after “high returns”
• Compare suitable investment plans before buying.

To invest your future money, it is essential to have a fair knowledge about your financial goals, if they are short term or long term, current and future expenses, number of dependents, etc. it will help you determine which type of investment plan is best for you.

The best investment plans that give high returns are ULIPs and traditional investment plans. But, you must seek the help of your financial planner before investing in them, to balance your investment portfolio.

There are several short-term investment options in India. One of the best options is ULIPs. Others include savings accounts, fixed deposits, Equity Linked Saving Scheme (ELSS), recurring deposits (RD), mutual funds, and money back plans. Recurring deposit is considered to be the best choice if you want to invest for one year. This is because it requires you to pay money on a monthly basis and provides you interest on the money invested. To invest for more than 1 year, equity mutual funds and fixed maturity plans are suited best. This is because these plans offer high returns as well as are more tax efficient than other options.

In a Unit Linked Insurance Policy, the premium paid gets accumulated in the Unit Linked Fund, which is managed by the insurance company. It is invested in different equity and debt instruments to offer the dual benefit of a life cover and potential to get maximum benefits.

Business insurance essentially provides coverage if your business faces any loss during its operations. As a financial loss to your business can create a huge impact on your finances which is why business insurance becomes all the more important.

Be it small or large business, business insurance is important for all to protect your business against any financial loss during operations. So, if there is any damage to your business premises or if there are third-party legal issues, then small business insurance provides relevant coverage.

The different types of business insurance policies that you can consider buying are General Liability Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, Workmen’s Compensation Insurance, and a few more.

The cost of business insurance depends on how big your business is. It also gets affected with the type of coverage you require for your business.

Business insurance is not mandatory but is a must-have for all to ensure protection for your business against losses.