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LIC’s New Plan Jeevan Dhara 2 (Plan No....

LIC has announced to launch of a new pension product with the name of LIC’s Jeevan Dhara 2. LIC’s Jeevan Dhara 2 is a Non-Linked, Non-Participating, Individual. Savings, Deferred Annuity plan. In LIC’s Jeevan Dhara 2 proposer has the option to choose the mode of premium payment, Deferment Period, Annuity Option, and mode of Annuity payment.In Jeevan Dhara 2, annuity rates are guaranteed since the inception of the policy and annuities are payable after the Deferment Period in the arrears throughout the lifetime of the Annuitant (s) according to the annuity option chosen by the proposer.Salient Features of LIC’s Jeevan Dhara 2Guaranteed annuity from inceptionHigher annuity rates...

Intelligent Insurance Risk Management Can Enhance Profits

“How did we get to this point?” It’s a question that we read and hear all the time, and certainly, most of us have asked it at some time in the last three years. How did it come to the point where insurance doesn’t seem capable of taking the upper hand in the race between risk and profit? The world and the economy have handed insurers a tough equation. Today’s business is navigating so many adverse circumstances and risk-related variables that it almost seems like an impossible equation. Can actuaries, underwriters, and business leaders get back on top and win the combined ratio game?   The issue becomes...

How Does a Medicare Advantage Plan Work?

If you’re approaching age 65 or your Indicial Election Enrollment Period or just starting to explore your Medicare options, you’ve likely come across the term “Medicare...

Navigating Group Health Insurance Policies

Health insurance plans each have their own rules, benefits and drawbacks. These can be tricky enough to work out when you're buying health insurance for just yourself, but when you're looking for a plan to provide employee benefits, a...

China financial regulator continues to promote Hong Kong for catastrophe bonds

China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the financial industry regulatory agency under the State Council of the People’s Republic, is continuing to promote Hong Kong as a venue for insurers and reinsurers to sponsor catastrophe bonds.Speaking at a conference...

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2020 Presidential Election: Impacts on Employer-Sponsored Health Plans

Save as PDF With the major media organizations having now called the presidential election declaring former Vice President Joe Biden as the 46th President of...

The Digital Future of Surety Bonds

Save as PDF Leaders in the surety industry recognize that to stay relevant, surety professionals must adopt technological solutions to enhance the issuance, delivery and...

Have a Plan for Responding to Floods

Save as PDF Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters, with many U.S. communities experiencing some degree of flooding after spring...

How Insurance Agents Can Make Money With Digital Marketing Online?

This article highlights the ideal strategies that can help insurance agents leverage websites, directories like Agency Height, and various social media platforms to...

Members Capital appoints Lord Chris Holmes MBE to strategic advisory board

Members Capital Management Limited, a Bermuda-based asset manager focused on bringing new sources of reinsurance capital to the insurance-linked securities (ILS) sector using digital...

California Healthcare Sector Receives Massive Funding Boost in Budget Agreement

California state government and healthcare interests have achieved an agreement on the spending of billions of dollars generated by the Managed Care Organization tax on insurance plans. The deal is intended to underpin a major investment in healthcare in...

Fast Facts About the 2021 Open Enrollment Period

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act plan, which goes more commonly by Obamacare, millions of eligible Americans have the opportunity to shop for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. During a period known as Open Enrollment, those who...

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Why It Pays To Offer Benefits to Part Time Employees

Health insurance and other benefits form a key part of the compensation package most employers offer their workers. In some cases, providing insurance is...

Greenlight Re exploring third-party capital and ILS investor opportunities

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Understanding the Rise in Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Singaporeans

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the number of Singaporeans seeking professional help for mental health issues. In 2023 alone,...

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Your Guide to Health Insurance Terminology: Deductibles

Deductibles in health insurance are a set amount you’ll have to pay for healthcare annually before your insurer begins paying for your healthcare expenses. Once you’ve paid off your deductible, you only pay the copayment or coinsurance for the...

Survivorship Life Insurance: Joint Coverage for Couples Seeking Wealth Transfer Efficiency

“This post may contain affiliate links, if you click a link we may earn a commission if you purchase from that merchant.” Survivorship life insurance, also known as second-to-die life insurance, is a type of policy that covers two individuals,...

Understanding Electric Car Insurance and Electric Car Acronyms 

With the rise in popularity of electric cars, there’s been a surge of specific terminologies and acronyms, several of which are used to categorize different types of electric vehicles. Terms like BEV, PHEV, E-REV are all similar terms...

Empire Life Blog 2024 Semi-annual Market Outlook: Fixed income overview

Fiscal stimulus remains an upside risk to growth in both Canada and the U.S.. Government bonds remain attractive heading into the second half of the year. Corporate bond holders are not being compensated as much for taking on corporate...

How to leave a legacy

You don’t need to be a millionaire to leave a meaningful legacy to your loved ones. Here, how to begin thinking of your legacy, and how to begin building it now, in both monetary and value-based waysby Anna Davies...

Learn about insurance so you can choose like a pro

Just as you would before any important purchase, do some research before buying insurance.   Many people research expensive purchases like homes, cars, or gadgets to make sure they get the best value for their...

Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch

If you are able, take photos to document circumstances of the accident.   Your first instinct after a car accident may be to call for help. Do you have a plan for what comes next?...

Review your business life insurance policy annually

Life insurance can be a valuable part of your business plans.   We recognize and expect changes in the economy, but the uncertainty of those changes calls us to be vigilant in our business continuation...

COVID-19 Unoccupied Holiday Homes

Last Updated on March 17, 2021 by adminTemporarily Closed Holiday Letting Properties – Updated 17th March 2021We appreciate the significant impact that government measures to control the spread of the coronavirus is having on all businesses, not least self-catering...

Pandemic put spotlight on virtual home inspections

Virtual home inspections, necessary during the pandemic, remain popular because of convenience.   When you buy home insurance, the amount of coverage you purchase should be the amount that it would cost to rebuild...

New Jersey Doesn’t Require Boat Insurance. Get it Anyway.

“The boat is safer anchored at the port, but that is not the aim of boats.”― Paulo Coelho, The Pilgrimage   Did you know that you are not required to have boat insurance to operate a vessel on the water in...

5 Common Money Squabbles for Married Couples, and How to Address Them

How to handle common money fights before they ruin your relationshipby Nicole Dieker October 28, 2023  |   Money If you and your partner fight about money, you’re not alone. And if most of your money squabbles are about financial...

Government launches review into short-term tourist accommodation

Last Updated on July 2, 2024 by adminA review into the effect of short-term holiday lets aims at improving the holiday letting market for those living in popular tourism destinations.Call for evidence aims to understand impact of increase in...

Insurance That Gives Back

Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by adminBoshers Insurance is headed by Jason Jackson, who has worked in the insurance industry for 36 years. Jason is an avid history fan and enjoys travelling both abroad and within the UK....

Navigating Group Health Insurance Policies

Health insurance plans each have their own rules, benefits and drawbacks. These can be tricky enough to work out when you're buying health insurance for just yourself, but when you're looking for a plan to provide employee benefits, a...

China financial regulator continues to promote Hong Kong for catastrophe bonds

China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the financial industry regulatory agency under the State Council of the People’s Republic, is continuing to promote Hong Kong as a venue for insurers and reinsurers to sponsor catastrophe bonds.Speaking at a conference...

The Kovacic Family’s Real Life Disability Insurance Story

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Supplies to Have on Hand for a Power Outage

Power outages can be extremely inconvenient and at times scary. Keeping on top of a simple stockpile can help make all the difference when an emergency strikes. In most cases, a blackout can be temporary. When storms hit, they can...

Empire Life Blog 2024 Semi-annual Market Outlook: Macroeconomic Overview

Monetary policy, global growth, politics and innovation have dominated headlines in 2024, and we expect these broad themes to continue to have an impact on markets as we head into the second half of the year. Monetary policy & global...

You Charged Me for What? Top 5 Hidden Costs in an Employee Benefits Plan

Uncover Hidden Fees: Discover the top five hidden costs in employee benefits plans that are driving up healthcare expenses without employers even realizing it.  Roundstone’s Transparency: Understand how Roundstone’s transparency can help you minimize these hidden fees and choose the...

Old National Bank Physician Mortgage

  What is Old National Bank? Old National Bank, formally known as Old National Bancorp, is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. Established in 1834 and initially...

Accident & Health Insurance – Do You Need One Or Both?

Home » Accident & Health Insurance – Do You Need One Or Both? It’s hard to know what you’re going to need in this life to mitigate the risk (like accident and health insurance) and know that no matter what...

Navigating Group Health Insurance Policies

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China financial regulator continues to promote Hong Kong for catastrophe bonds

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Employee Retention Saves a Business Money and Time

Quality employees are one of the most valuable resources a business can have. When somebody leaves the company, a new hire has to be found and trained. This process takes time and money that could be better utilized elsewhere....

Tax Season Is Almost Here! 3 Tips To Consider as You Get Ready

It’s springtime, which means that flowers, thunderstorms, and tax season are quickly returning. Though filing your taxes may be your least favorite activity on that list, rest assured that even a confusing tax year does not have to give...

Schroders Capital invested $817m+ in ILS that help reduce protection gap in 2023

During the full-year 2023, the catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) team at private markets focused investment manager Schroders Capital allocated over US $817 million to transactions that specifically help in reducing the insurance protection gap.Schroders Capital has quantified...

Congress Passes the American Rescue Plan

Save as PDF Update Friday, March 12: The stimulus bill passed by Congress on Wednesday was signed into law by President Biden on March 11 as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Click here for a summary of employer-related...

How Much Does Commercial Property Insurance Cost? Top 5 Tips 2024

Understanding the Costs of Commercial Property InsuranceHow much does commercial property insurance cost? On average, commercial property insurance has a median cost of $67 per month or about $800 a year. However, these figures can vary significantly based on...

Empire Life Blog Semi-Annual Update with Paul Holba, Senior Vice-President and CIO

Paul Holba, Senior Vice-President and CIO of Empire Life Investments Inc. discusses some of the key themes the investment team will monitor as we head into the second half of 2024.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5AamwwfkbY   Hello, I'm Paul Holba, Senior Vice-President and Chief Investment...

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