| 4- Salient Points of Various Products of Insurance Companies |
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| Oriental Insurance Company Ltd : |
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Discouraging issue of policy to those having age 50+ |
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Getting insurance policies and ID cards may take longer time than what is taken by some private Co's |
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Hospital list is highest at 4082 |
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Effective Sep. 15, 2006 new premium rate list issued where rate reduced for younger group and increased for higher age group. |
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Discount of 5% is given if you do not opt for cashless settlement option. |
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Has done away with No Claim Bonus concept for new policy holders. |
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| Reliance General Insurance company Ltd : |
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Lowest rate for those who are below 45 Yrs. On the spot handing over of policy with activation on phone. |
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Family Floater available. |
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Not keen on Group Health product. |
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| Royal Sundram Alliance Insurance company Ltd : |
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Simple proposal form |
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Payment by credit card possible |
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Generally do not issue policy for individuals on stand-alone basis. |
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Hospital list is smaller |
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Maximum limit of Rs 3 lakhs in comparison to Rs. 5 / 10 Lakhs of others |
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No claim bonus at 15% in comparision to 5% of others. |
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| Star Health & Allied : |
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First Health Insurance Company. |
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Has introduced various products. |
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Is issuing policy to Senior Citizens without medical test. However those submitting medical tests get 10% discount. |
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Not using TPA - which means inhouse settlement of claims.Has introduced concept of Co Pay. Limit 30% to 50% for Senior Citizens. |
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Special product for Senior Citizens with higher premium. |
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Micro Insurance concept for low income group. |
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| United India Insurance Company Ltd : |
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Discouraging issue of policy to age 50+ |
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Getting insurance policies and ID cards may take longer time than what is taken by some private Co's |
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Hospital list is highest at 4082. |
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