ncpadmanabhan asked:


I have issued a cheque towards first year premium along with the proposal for insurance. The cheque dated the first of the month has been encashed by the insurance company on the third of the month. But they have issued the insurance policy only on the 19th of the month with the date of starting of risk shown as the 22nd of the month. As my cheque for the premium amount has been encashed on the third of the month itself, is not the insurance company liable to cover the risk from the date of encashment of the cheque? Does not the encashment of my cheque and crediting it to the insurance company’s account signify that they have accepted the risk from that date itself?

Dennis

Nail Ramp asked:


When you decide to invest in Life Insurance, it is imperative that you understand your financial status, your future liabilities & commitments and then opt for a policy that would suit your needs in the longer run. Insurance is by and large regarded as one of the best savings cum investing scheme. Students who earn while studying and those who take up full time employment after their studies see insurance as a profitable scheme to regulate their savings. Important factors that an individual needs to understand prior to opting for Life Insurance Policies are 1) Requirements, term (duration) and premium to be paid 2) Nature and benefits of the policy in the longer run & 3) Coverage of the policy. The need and income of an individual helps him decide the amount of Life Insurance Premium. The insured should also think about the benefits that he and / or his nominee will receive before deciding to go for a particular policy. Life insurance covers the risks of loss due to the death of the insurer. Hence it is advisable that before you purchase the policy; take a look at the plan of the policy in detail. Most of the Life Insurance Companies would provide you with a ULIP (Unit Link Insurance Plan). Consulting an expert or your friends, & other reliable sources like the internet, that would provide accurate data helps. Analyzing the different categories of insurance, conducting a proper market research, checking your financial constraints where you ensure that you pay your insurance premiums simultaneously is important.

Ideally all life insurance companies invest the insurance premium funds in the various types of projects meant for developments and attractive returns. This project varies from government funded bonds to private companies. As an investor and depending upon your risk tolerance you can divide your investment funds in various modes which can be Balance, Maximizer, and Minimizer. Balance fund manager will invest your fund equally in government sector bonds as well as in private sector. In Maximizer mode your complete fund is invested in private equity market, which completely depends on market conditions. This fund at times may give you unexpected results and at times may even ruin your principal amount. In the last type of investments the fund is completely engaged in government bonds, wherein risk is almost null with assured returns.

Like other investment modules Life Insurance also has advantages and disadvantages. The prime advantage is financial security for the obvious reasons. It helps facilitates economic movements. Life insurance companies collect premiums from multiple investors hence gathering large funds. This money is used to finance trade and other financial development activities. Last but not the least it helps in reduction of tax payments. Policy holders are entitled to claim income tax exemptions for paying the premiums. The amount and the extent to which they are allowed depends on other factors like the persons income and if the insurer is a private player or run by the state. Drawbacks include incompetent facilities as all Life Insurance Companies are not able to provide the exact kind of life insurance policy as desired by consumers. Moreover the services of insurance agents could sometimes do more bad than good. Some of them try to convince their clients to invest more or to choose certain policies which are not much beneficial to the clients. A person will find himself in trouble if he invests more than what is actually required. But as the number of advantages out numbers the disadvantages, investing in Life Insurance is always considered to be a good move.

Another important factor that needs attention during the framing of the policy is Life Insurance Quotes. Life Insurance quotes are the prices at which life insurance policies are proposed to be sold and vary from company to company or individual to individual, mainly depending on the term of the policy. Other important issues that address the quotes are age and income, the physical features and family details of the insurer. The time through which an insured pays the premium for the policy is called Life Insurance term. On a general basis, there are no standard premiums as far as term insurance is concerned. A person can decide the amount to be paid on the basis of his requirements in terms of coverage and affordability in terms of finance. As of now the top 5 life insurance companies in India are Reliance Life Insurance, HDFC standard Life insurance, Bharti-axa life insurance, ICICI Prudential life and off-course LIC India. The following companies were considered after being judged on parameters such as the insurance quotes, the term that the insured had to pay the premium for, the cover that the policy was covering, etc, etc. All in all getting an insurance done for yourself at the earliest, once you start earning is an excellent way to get your financial future secured.



Bessie

Joe Deacon asked:


Two car insurance companies that can give you good rates on car insurance are Amica Insurance and USAA Insurance. Both of them are sold by insurance brokers who also sell other products. You can also apply for car insurance with these agencies online.

Both Amica and USAA insurance are considered to be second rate insurance companies that will give you good coverage for less, but not the personalized service that you would get if you went with a larger or more popular insurance company.

How Does Amica Insurance and USAA Insurance Measure Up to Your Needs?

Amica will give you good quotes for your car insurance but will often quote you on the state minimum instead of the average coverage which is $100,000. If you have an accident and only carry the state minimum insurance, you may be underinsured. In such a case, if judgment is for more money, you can be personally liable to have to pay more money in a lawsuit. When you get a quote from Amica Insurance, make sure that you understand the insurance coverage that you are getting. 

Very often, when you get a quote from Amica Insurance, you can also get a quote from the USAA Insurance company. Both of these companies are considered to be good companies to go with if you are looking for discount insurance. Both will give you quotes online and even over the phone. You can pay for both of them by credit or debit card. 

Amica Insurance will charge you a service fee to pay for your insurance premium by credit card. Both USAA and Amica Insurance will allow you to pay for your insurance premiums on a monthly basis, but USAA Insurance charges a slightly higher service fee for this service, although it only amounts to an extra $2. USAA Insurance does not charge you to pay for the insurance premium right online by credit or debit card. 

Both Amica and USAA Insurance Companies will give you standard insurance with a $1,000 deductible for about the same rate. The premium that you pay depends upon the age of the drivers as well as the accident and ticket history. Amica Insurance is a company that can offer better rates for younger drivers. If you have teenaged drivers in your home and are looking for a good insurance company that will not charge a lot of money for premiums, you may want to consider Amica Insurance. 

If you have tickets or accidents on your record, you may want to use USAA Insurance as they are more lenient when it comes to those with poor driving records and are more likely to insure those with poor driving records for less. 

If you are looking for car insurance but do not want to spend a lot of money, you have several choices. Two of them are Amica Car Insurance and USAA Car Insurance companies.

Both of them offer discounted car insurance to all drivers without the fuss of having to deal with an agent. Both of them have attractive rates that are good for those who may have a difficult time affording car insurance. Both of them are good sub prime insurance companies for those who want cheap car insurance.



Catherine

h0mgrts asked:


If family of two have health insurance, and one of them decide to use it for couple medical procedures will insurance policy premium go up?

Please advice.

Thanks.

Tyler