Usually, general insurers give 30 days for health and 90 days for auto insurance policyholders to pay renewal premiums, even after the due date has passed

The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products

The circular also addresses the confusion that there cannot be a change in option by the employee during the year, coming as a relief for employers

In absolute terms, premium collected by general insurers was close to Rs 1.89 trillion in FY20, against Rs 1.69 trillion in FY19

Since they are more vulnerable, medical insurers may become more wary

If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy

Longer-term investors with a three-five-year horizon have an opportunity to pick quality stocks, which in calmer times tend to trade at exorbitant valuations

New ones should build their allocation gradually upon corrections

Option can be a permanent feature of health policies or can be a temporary relief for policyholders for 12 months

Use instalments to increase cover; benefit from quick approvals

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