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Life Insurers in India to Launch Health Insurance Policies
At a growth rate of over 44 per cent per annum, it is one of the most attractive businesses for non-life insurers and even life insurers are jumping in the fray.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), for instance, is planning to launch a health insurance product in the second half of this year. The product will be long term, stretching from eight to ten years.
Similarly, SBI Life is also working on introducing health insurance products. Says U S Roy, managing director and CEO of SBI Life insurance, "We are in the process of launching a bouquet of health insurance products in two to three months."
SBI Life plans to launch standalone health insurance products as well as those with life insurance cover. According to Roy, these products will have several variations and options for the consumer. "The attractive features of the product will be its transparency, with no hidden costs and restrictions. It will be more affordable and cost-effective," adds Roy.
Even the private sector major ICICI Prudential has more health insurance forays on the anvil. "We will be focussing on health insurance this year," says Shikha Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of ICICI Prudential Life.
At present, life insurance companies are offering an amalgam of four products that are hospital cash, critical illness, life cover and surgical benefits. However, unlike the products offered by general insurance companies, these policies do not reimburse the insured for his medical or hospitalisation expenses.
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09/29/2009
"Hi! Thanks for the article. It's Nice & informative too. I think that it's a great news that they are providing such facilities & policies. This will help people to get best facilities. Have been searching for tutorials on how to plan for insurance according to my budget and needs...
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