Typically, Indians have bought life insurance as a tax-saving or investment option. However, we believe insurance is a pure risk-cover instrument. It ensures financial security of your family in case of the pre-mature demise of the breadwinner.

There are hundreds of insurance plans available in the market. We have access to the offerings of all the public and private insurers. Choosing the right plan for you goes beyond comparing the cost of insurance policies or the insurance premia. We have the expertise to help you choose the best life insurance plan to secure your loved ones.

Common mistakes people make while choosing life insurance is as follows:

I Don't Require So Much Insurance Cover. I Already Have Adequate Insurance

Individuals usually do not know the amount of insurance coverage required by them. Most of the time they end up being under-insured or over-insured. You have to ensure insurance worth the economic value that you have for your family. A good way to get some idea about how much life cover you require is by using our calculator

My Life Insurance Is A Form Of Investment

It’s a common belief that life insurance is a risk-free investment . This is incorrect. These are two different financial instruments - Insurance is a risk coverage if an earning member dies unexpectedly. Investment, on the other hand is to achieve a goal and build wealth. If we mix the two justice is not done to either. A truly professional guide will put you on a safe path of adequate insurance for risk coverage and get your money invested in well diversified portfolio for wealth creation

Life Insurance Is The Best Way To Save Tax

For many, the primary motive for buying life insurance is tax savings. However not all insurance premiums are tax free. Tax deductions for life insurance is subjected to the upper limit under various sections of the Income Tax Act. You should also keep in mind that this exemption limit may not exclusively be for insurance products and may be clubbed with other savings such as PF Contributions, Housing loan interest, etc. Life insurance should only be treated as a risk coverage instrument.

There are insurance policies that protect you against damages other than those covered by life insurance. Certain risks such as fire, theft, accidents and natural calamities are covered, to ensure that you and your family are protected from unforeseen losses.

The coverage period for most such plans is usually one year, and premiums are normally paid on a one-time basis.

Some of the risks that are covered by general insurance are:

Motor Insurance

This covers the risk of damage to your vehicle in case of accidents, thefts etc. The level of coverage indicates what you claim if your vehicle sustains losses.

Property Insurance

This provides protection to property against risks such as weather damage, lightning, natural calamities (earthquakes, floods), fire etc

Travel Insurance

This coverage is usually limited to the period of your travel (overseas or domestic). Amongst others, this would insure you against travel related losses such as personal accidents, hospitalisation, delayed baggage, hi-jacking, loss of money, passport or baggage and cancellation of journey.

Home Insurance

This covers the risk of damage to your vehicle in case of accidents, thefts etc. The level of coverage indicates what you claim if your vehicle sustains losses.

Credit Insurance

This is an insurance that repays some or all of a loan under circumstances such as unemployment or death of a borrower.

Personal Accident Insurance

This is a policy that provides compensation against an accident, disability or injury. It is different from life, medical or health insurance.

Every insurance policy should be taken after carefully assessing the coverage and exclusions under the policies. We at Fin Chikitsak offer guidance in evaluating the suitability of the available insurance products for you.