LIC sells shares worth Rs 8,800 cr in 17 Sensex companies

State-run insurance giant LIC has lowered its exposure in 17 blue-chip firms, with sale of shares worth an estimated amount of over Rs 8,800 crore, in the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Life Insurance Corporation of India's holding increased in nine Sensex companies during the January-March 2013 quarter, showed an analysis of the shareholding pattern of Sensex constituents.   http://www.myallagents.com/LIC-sells-shares-worth-Rs-8800-cr-in-17-Sensex-companies/details.html

Things you should know about your e-insurance account

A new facility introduced by the Irda allows you to hold all insurance policies in a single account through an e-insurance account. As in the case of a demat account, the customer can make modifications in the policy and view all his live policies, as well as the history of past transactions, at one glance with the help of this facility.  Here are things you should know about an e-insurance account:  www.myallagents.com/Things-you-should-know-about-your-einsurance-account/details.html

What are the different types of health insurance?

Different types of health insurance plans meet different needs. When you compare options, it's important to understand how they are structured.

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs)

HMOs and EPOs may limit coverage to providers inside their networks. A network is a list of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers that provide medical care to members of a specific health plan. If you use a doctor or facility that isn't in the HMO’s network, you may have to pay the full cost of the services provided.

HMO members usually have a primary care doctor and mu
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I-Life Secure Online Plan Launched By Aviva India

Mr. Rishi Piparaiya, Director – Marketing and Banassurance at Aviva India announced the launch of on-line life insurance plan i-life secure. This plan provides for guaranteed income for 15 years post death of the life insured. Adding to the above, he said that this plan ensures that the family of the deceased and their needs are protected, whether it is the child’s school fees, EMI for housing loan or protection of the family by way of regular income.   http://www.myallagents.com/ILife-Secure-Online-Plan-Launched-By-Aviva-India/details.html

LIC eyes distribution tie-up with Postal Department

HYDERABAD, NOV 5:   Life Insurance Corporation of India is in favour of having a distribution tie-up with the Indian Postal Department, which has plans of its own in the insurance space. The Government has launched an initiative to pave the way for over 1.5 lakh post offices in the country to offer full-fledged banking and insurance services. Postal Life Insurance is also setting up a full-fledged investment division for generating optimal return  http://www.myallagents.com/LIC-eyes-distribution-tieup-with-Postal-Department/details.html

Citigroup splits with Birla Sun Life after deal with AIA Group

MUMBAI: Birla Sun Life Insurance faces pressure on its business after Citigroup, which contributed close to 15% of its business, exited their tie-up following an international deal to distribute products of the AIA Group, one of the largest insurance firms in Asia.  "Citi has moved out of its tie-up with Birla Sun Life Insurance," an executive with Birla Sun Life said. "They contributed 10-15% of the income on an average every year."   http://www.myallagents.com/Citigroup-splits-with-Birla-Sun-Life-after-deal-with-AIA-Group/details.html