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Insurance Agent

What is an Insurance Agent

Learn how an insurance agent helps with policies, claims, and renewals, and how to verify their license before you buy.

9 MIN
Soumi Halder
Written by Soumi Halder
IRDAI Annual Report

IRDAI Annual Report

The IRDAI Annual Report is the regulator’s yearly report card on India’s insurance sector. Here are the key FY 2024-25 highlights, what the data means for customers, where to download the report, and how to use it as a safety filter before you buy or renew a policy.

8 MIN
Avni Mittal
Written by Avni Mittal
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e-Insurance Account (eIA) & Repositories/ Insurance in Demat Form

Understanding e-Insurance Accounts (eIA) and Insurance Repositories

An e-Insurance Account stores all your policies digitally in one secure place, while insurance repositories help you open, manage and update them easily. Learn how eIA works, how to convert existing policies, and why it simplifies insurance for you and your family.

5 MIN
Subhashish Banerjee
Written by Subhashish Banerjee
What is Moral Hazard in Insurance

What is Moral Hazard in Insurance

Learn how moral hazard works in insurance, the difference from adverse selection, and how insurers and policyholders can reduce misuse, disputes, and claim rejections.

9 MIN
Swetlana Neog
Written by Swetlana Neog
IRDAI Vision 2047

IRDAI Mission 2047: A Comprehensive Guide

IRDAI’s Vision 2047 aims for “Insurance for All” so every Indian can access the right life, health and property cover. This guide discusses how it could change your insurance journey over the next few years.

7 MIN
Avni Mittal
Written by Avni Mittal
How Do Insurance Companies Make Money?

How Do Insurance Companies Make Money?

Discover how insurance companies make money through underwriting, investments, and strategic claims management. Learn about loss ratios, revenue streams, regulatory impacts, and real-world profit examples from India’s leading insurers.

9 MIN
Soumi Halder
Written by Soumi Halder
General Insurance Council

General Insurance Council (GIC)

The General Insurance Council (GIC) is a statutory body under the Insurance Act, 1938, representing India’s non-life insurers. It works closely with IRDAI to ensure fair practices, policyholder protection, and industry-wide development through initiatives like Cashless Everywhere and Bima Trinity.

7 MIN
Swetlana Neog
Written by Swetlana Neog
Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIB)

Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIB): Complete Guide

The Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) centralizes insurance data to boost transparency, detect fraud, and ensure fair premiums. This guide covers its functions, initiatives like V-Seva, and how it helps insurers, regulators, and consumers in India's data-driven insurance ecosystem.

7 MIN
Swetlana Neog
Written by Swetlana Neog
What is IRDAI

What is IRDAI? Role, Functions & Insurance Rules

IRDAI regulates India’s insurance sector, protecting policyholders and ensuring financial stability. Explore its structure, functions, and 2025 reforms for life, health, and non-life insurance.

11 MIN
Swetlana Neog
Written by Swetlana Neog
What is EDLI in EPFO

What is EDLI in EPFO? Benefits, Payouts & Claim Process

EPFO’s built-in life cover “EDLI” pays a nominee between ₹2.5-₹7 lakh if an EPF member dies while in service. Here’s a complete guide on eligibility, payout methods, documents, and claim steps.

12 MIN
Swetlana Neog
Written by Swetlana Neog
Zero GST on Health & Term Insurance

Zero GST on Health & Term Insurance: Everything you need to know

From 22 Sept 2025, health and term insurance premiums will no longer attract GST. This guide explains how the exemption applies across new policies, renewals, grace periods, cancellations, and refunds—so you know exactly when you’ll save 18%.

7 MIN
Swetlana Neog
Written by Swetlana Neog
Ditto’s Cut – How we select plans and insurers

Ditto’s Cut – How we select plans and insurers

Ditto’s Cut is our framework for selecting insurers and plans. Every option is measured against strict benchmarks—IRDAI rules, 3 years of claims data, and real claim-time experience—covering product quality, claims, pricing, and service. Only those that pass make it to our list.

6 MIN
Monish
Written by Monish