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Dealing with a Car Fire
Your car is possibly one of your most prized possessions. You went through a lengthy process of test drives and comparing specifications before you found the perfect four-wheeler. After a lot of careful consideration, you also purchased a motor insurance policy to keep your car as safe as possible.
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Why Was My Car Insurance Claim Rejected?
A majority of Indian households today own a car. It’s the ideal family vehicle and enables us to enjoy long road trips across the country. But, we never know what’s lurking around the next corner. An accident could lead to hefty repair bills.
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How to Re-Register Your Vehicle in a New State
In India, moving across state lines is incredibly easy. People continuously move from one city to another in search of a better job. But, one thing that many don’t realise is that you need to re-register your vehicle if you’re moving to another state.
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Electric Vs Hybrid Cars - What's the Difference?
Evolving climate patterns impact several people every year. To help battle global warming, people are taking corrective measures. By switching to fuel-efficient vehicles, each one of us can do our part in fighting the climate crisis.
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Your Guide to Selling Your Bike
Your bike is probably your most prized possession. You might have spent years travelling on city and country roads, exploring the great outdoors. But, after all your years together, you may decide it’s time to upgrade.
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Every Woman's Guide to Buying Car Insurance
Women today have shattered glass ceilings and joined global conference rooms. They’ve taken charge of their lives and are managing businesses, families and finances. We wanted to be a part of the movement. So, we decided to ensure that every woman knows how to purchase car insurance.
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Understanding Excess and Deductibles on Your Car Insurance Policy
Everybody knows the importance of buying general motor insurance. But, understanding all the terms, phrases and jargon can be difficult. If you own a vehicle, you may have come across the terms ‘excess’ and ‘deductible’ in your policy.
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Your Guide to Choosing the Right Helmet
Most households in India own at least one two-wheeler. They’re affordable and make manoeuvring in and out of peak-hour traffic an absolute breeze. We’re sure you’ve purchased a two-wheeler bike insurance to protect your vehicle, but what about your protection?
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Winter Car Care Tips
The temperature is starting to drop across India. Everybody’s pulling out their woollies to keep themselves warm. But what about their cars?
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Why Was My Two-Wheeler Claim Rejected?
Two-wheelers allow you to move from one place to the next with incredible ease. But you could get involved in an accident while you’re weaving in and out of traffic. If the damage is extensive, you may have to file a claim against your two-wheeler insurance policy.
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Going Green - Understanding How Electric Vehicles Work
Global warming is a reality that we all face every single day. The problem may seem too large for a single person to manage, but if we all decide to make small changes, we can have a positive impact on the world.
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Important Things to Consider Before Buying a Car
People decide to buy a car only after careful deliberation. They weigh the pros and cons of the decision and ask their trusted friends and family members for recommendations.
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Make Every Mile Count on Your Two-Wheeler
According to the 2016 ICE 360˚ Survey, one in three Indian households, or roughly 33% of Indian families, owns a two-wheeler. Bikes or scooters are used to navigate through peak hour traffic and ferry people to and from work.
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Your Guide to Car Insurance Claims
While the pleasures of owning and driving a car are many, there are also a few downsides to it. Chief among them is the risk of accidents and the ensuing costs of repairs.
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What You Need to Know About Insurance on a Second-Hand Vehicle
Getting yourself a car is always quite thrilling. It doesn’t matter whether this is your first car, a new car or a second-hand car. The entire process of looking for something you like, finding something that fits your pocket and finally getting the keys is a truly wonderful feeling.
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Get Your Two-Wheeler Ready for the Monsoons with These Handy Tips
Most Indians wait for the monsoon eagerly. It brings some much-needed respite from the scorching heat and is necessary for our crops. But, looking after a two-wheeler during the monsoon months can be quite a task.
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Steering Through a Contactless Post-Lockdown World
As lockdown restrictions are being eased, people across India and the world are finding ways to head back to work and their lives as safely as possible. Of course, the world around us has changed considerably.
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Your Guide to Edelweiss Switch
Edelweiss Switch is a great new product that follows an individual instead of a vehicle and provides motor insurance cover to that individual. If you’re wondering how you can enjoy all the benefits this easy-to-use product has to offer, we’re here with the answers.
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Edelweiss Switch - How Is It Different from Regular Motor Insurance?
Edelweiss Switch is a driver-based motor insurance policy. This policy will follow an individual so as to cover the vehicle or vehicles they drive instead of covering one vehicle, as a regular motor insurance policy does. To enjoy the benefits of this policy, you need to have a valid driving license.
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How to Look After Your Vehicle in a Lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a complete halt. Governments across the globe have mandated that individuals stay home and practice social distancing to flatten the curve and curb the spread of the virus.
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Cool Tips to Keep Your Car Going All Summer Long
Summer is almost upon us, so now’s the best time to get your car ready for the hot months ahead. The heat can take a bit of a toll on your beloved vehicle, so it’s crucial that you do whatever you can to keep your engine running smoothly all through the summer.
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Riding Off Into the Sunset? Here’s What You Need to Do First!
There's nothing quite like the feeling of riding your bike through different landscapes and exploring amazing new destinations. Gone are the days when a road trip meant packing your friends and family into a car.
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Everything You Need to Know About Automatic vs. Manual Cars
According to the 2019 TomTom Traffic Index Report, some Indian cities are known for having the worst traffic in the world. Bengaluru was listed as the city with the worst traffic, while Mumbai was placed 4th, Pune was 5th and New Delhi was 8th.
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Is Purchasing Insurance from My Car Dealer a Good Idea?
So, you’ve finally decided to buy a new car. Congratulations! After months of test drives, careful saving and yes, arguments with family members, you have managed to find the car of your dreams.
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Do I Need Private or Commercial Car Insurance?
In India, if you own a vehicle we’re sure you know that you need insurance. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, you are required to mandatorily have a third-party insurance to legally use your vehicle on the road.
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Bought a New Car? Learn How to Shift Your NCB!
If you’ve ever purchased an insurance policy before, we’re sure you’ve come across the term NCB or No Claim Bonus. Essentially, an NCB is a perk that your insurance provider offers you if you haven’t made a single claim through the policy period/ coverage year.
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Important Factors That May Impact Your Two-Wheeler Insurance Amount
In India, almost every household is the proud owner of a two-wheeler. Riding a two-wheeler makes weaving in and out of traffic an absolute breeze. Sadly, what a lot of people forget is that their two-wheelers need to be insured to be ridden legally.
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A Guide to Getting Your Driving License
Learning how to drive is an incredibly important life skill. Apart from making your commute comfortable, it also gives you the freedom to plan exciting road trips with your family and friends. But, before you map out your route and hit the road, you need to make sure that you have a valid driving license!
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The Effect of Tobacco on Your Life
Right from the time we are children, we hear that smoking is bad for health as it causes cancer. While many steer clear from smoking, the addictive substances present in tobacco and nicotine make it difficult for people to kick the habit.
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Why Was My Health Insurance Claim Rejected?
Everybody needs to have a good health insurance plan today. The world changes constantly, and we never know when an illness or accident could leave us in hospital for a few days. As we’ve learned over the last year, nothing is more important to us than our good health. Unfortunately, a rejected claim could leave you scrambling to take care of hospital and medical bills in an emergency.
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Your Guide to Tax Savings with Health Insurance
Every year, hard-working individuals plan their finances carefully to maximise their tax savings. While there are several ways to cut down your gross taxable income, getting a policy from a top health insurance company in India is possibly the best option.
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Celebrating Mother’s Day with Health Insurance
Mother’s Day is all about celebrating the strong, independent women in your life. Mothers don’t need to wait for their children or spouses to shower them with love and gifts.
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Important Dos and Don’ts for the COVID-19 Vaccine
The coronavirus pandemic turned our lives upside down. But, with the commencement of India’s vaccine drive, it finally looks like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. All eligible citizens can visit their nearest vaccination centres to get their vaccine and protect themselves.
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The Importance of Critical Illness Cover
In India, heart diseases claim the most number of lives each year, followed closely by cancer. These critical health issues are often chronic, and getting the necessary treatment can set you back quite a bit.
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What Is a Grace Period?
Everybody knows that having insurance is vital. Most people have comprehensive car cover and a good health insurance plan for themselves and their family members. But, understanding the various words and phrases used by insurance companies isn’t always easy.
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Understanding Diabetes on World Diabetes Day
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Diabetes Federation commemorated the first World Diabetes Day on 14 th November 1991. The idea was to make people aware of the health threat that diabetes posed.
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What Is Group Health Insurance?
Whenever anybody mentions ‘group insurance’, we automatically assume they’re referring to an employer and employee. The truth is, the insurance policy can be purchased by any group of people. Housing societies, clubs and cultural associations and even credit card companies can apply for group insurance.
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Observing World Mental Health Day
The world is facing a mental health crisis. A recent report in the Lancet Commission states that mental disorders are on the rise in every country and could cost the global economy USD 16 trillion between 2010 and 2030. Approximately 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders right now.
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Boosting Your Immune System
Your immune system is incredibly important. It identifies infections or injuries and starts responding accordingly. The goal behind the response is to restore the normal function of the body. Often, people try to boost or strengthen their immune system.
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Pledge to Keep Your Heart Healthy on World Heart Day
India has a chronic heart health issue. In 2016, it was estimated that 54.5 million Indians had some kind of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 2018, one in every four deaths in India was attributed to a CVD. Of these CVD deaths, over 80% were caused by strokes and ischemic heart disease.
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Is Arogya Sanjeevani Right for Me?
Deciding which health insurance policy to buy can be a daunting task for many. In fact, people often get so overwhelmed by the kind of options available, that they may end up not purchasing a policy at all.
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Understanding AYUSH
There are over 7 billion people in the world, and each individual’s body is unique. Our bodies react to different medicines and treatments in a variety of ways. This is why the inclusion of AYUSH cover in health insurance policies is so important.
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Demystifying PCOS
In India, one in five women suffer from a condition known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)[ https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/one-in-five-indian-women-suffers-from-pcos/article29513588.ece ]. The condition is not life-threatening, but it can cause several health complications in the future.
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Picking the Right Coronavirus Insurance for Your Needs
Around the world, life is creeping back to normal. People have started going to the office and taking public transport. Of course, ‘normal’ now means that everybody has to wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from each other. Many believe that the threat is now over, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Tips on Staying Fit While Staying Home
Over the last few months, we’ve all gotten used to a new normal. A majority of office-goers have now adjusted to working from home, while those who are required to go to office every day ensure they wear masks and take whatever precautions necessary to avoid contracting the coronavirus.
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Understanding the Terms on Your Health Insurance Policy
Buying a health insurance policy is necessary, but it isn’t always easy. Almost every policy you browse through will have a number of terms that require an insurance-English dictionary for you to understand.
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The Relationship Between Your Mental and Physical Health
According to the World Health Organisation, health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Sadly, many people focus solely on their physical health, often forgetting about or completely ignoring their mental health.
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Dealing with Waterborne Diseases During the Monsoons
As India continues to fight the coronavirus, a new health issue is just on the horizon. The monsoon season is almost upon us. And while the rains definitely offer some much-needed respite from soaring temperatures, it also brings with it a whole host of waterborne diseases.
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Quit Tobacco on World No Tobacco Day
Every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day on the 31st of May. The idea of this annual day is to bring awareness to the ill effects that tobacco has on our health. Yes, we all know that smoking can lead to lung cancer and other chronic respiratory diseases.
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What Can We Expect Normal to Look Like After the Coronavirus?
Many countries around the world are slowly easing restrictions as the spread of the coronavirus has started to slow down. But, do any of us really know what life will be like on the other side of this pandemic? Will we ever be able to travel, shake hands or enjoy a film in a theatre again?
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How Is Global Warming Affecting Our Health?
Every year, the 22nd of April is celebrated as Earth Day. The day was first commemorated in 1970 and marks the start of the modern environmental movement. But, despite 50 years of mobilisations, the global warming crisis has continued to escalate and is changing weather patterns across the world.
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Tips to Stay Healthy and Happy Through a Lockdown
The world is facing a terrible threat. The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread fear and panic. In order to curb the spread of the virus, health experts and governments around the world have asked everybody to stay indoors. India has officially been put in lockdown for 21 days.
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Fun Ways to Stay Hydrated
As summer approaches, you’re bound to see a lot of information on the importance of staying hydrated. And while it’s true that drinking water during summer can help you fight heatstroke, muscle cramps and even urinary tract infections.
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Important Details You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Related Claims
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world to its very core. Over 800,000 people have been affected around the world with several losing their lives to the disease. Governments across the globe are doing their best to test possible carriers and isolate them.
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First Aid That Can Help You Save a Life
We’re sure you once dreamt of growing up to be a superhero who could almost never get hurt and could help others. Well, the sad news is that getting hurt is something none of us can avoid. The good news is that by learning how to administer help and basic first aid, you can still help others when they’re hurt or in pain.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
The world is currently dealing with a major health crisis. The coronavirus has caused widespread panic and has even led to the public scrambling to purchase face masks, sanitizer and in Australia, rolls and rolls of toilet paper. But, the mass hysteria has led to the spread of a lot of misinformation.
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Things You Need to Know Before Trying Intermittent Fasting
If you’ve been trying to get fit recently, chances are you’ve heard of Intermittent Fasting (IF). This trendy fitness regime is different from most fad diets since it doesn’t really tell you what you should and shouldn’t eat.
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Learning About the Big C on World Cancer Day
Almost every single person in India knows somebody who is suffering from cancer. This isn’t surprising given that data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), released in 2016, showed that 14 lakh Indians were living with the disease.
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Save a Life this National Blood Donor Month
Donating blood isn’t something that a lot of us think about. Sure, when we’re in college and we’re organising blood donation drives with our friends, we’ll line up for hours to help save a life.
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Let’s Start 2020 on a Healthy Note
It’s almost time to welcome a new year. As 2020 draws nearer, we’re sure you’re busy writing up a list of resolutions that you intend to keep for all 366 days of the year. But, sticking with your plan can be incredibly tough.
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Stay Healthy This Winter with Seasonal Fruits
As soon as the temperatures start to drop, we all begin to rejoice at the prospect of a cool and pleasant winter. Of course, the happiness is quite short-lived as the realities of winter start to kick-in with a lot of us suffering from issues like the flu, colds and coughs.
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Your Guide to Getting Fit After the Festive Season
Every year, Dussehra and Diwali mark the beginning of the festive season in India. Families and communities come together to celebrate the triumph of good over evil with delicious snacks and scrumptious sweets.
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When Should I Lodge a Health Insurance Claim?
Now that you've picked the ideal health insurance policy for your needs, you might find yourself thinking that you're quite invincible. But, life can be unpredictable and we can never really rule out a trip to the hospital.
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How to Make the Most of Your Health Insurance Plan
Picking the right health insurance plan for your needs can be quite difficult. There are a plethora of options available in the market, which often leads to more confusion than anything else. If you’re a first-time health insurance buyer, you may have a number of questions on your mind. You may want to know how you can make the most of your policy or which add-ons you should opt for.
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Get Double the Benefits with the Edelweiss Health 241 Add on
We’re sure you’ve found yourself at your wits’ end while choosing a health plan for yourself and your family. With all the options available, picking the right insurance provider may seem like a Herculean task. Sometimes, purchasing a new policy when you’re a little older might be a bit more difficult.
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When Should I Purchase Insurance?
No matter how many marathons you run a year, or how well you control your diet, health insurance is a necessity that you simply cannot do without. A medical emergency could be the result of an accident or a critical illness that you never even saw coming.
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Situations in Which You Can Rely on Your Travel Insurance Policy
Whenever you travel, you’re opening yourself up to new experiences and adventures. Sadly, not every adventure is a great one. There are a number of things that may go wrong while you’re on holiday, or even before you leave for your trip.
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Important Documents to Have on Hand for Easy Claims Settlements
Heading out on holiday should be a joyful and wonderful experience. But, there are a number of things that may go wrong when you’re out of the city or country. Your luggage may head off on its own adventure or you might fall ill in a country where you don’t speak the local language.
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This Republic Day, Uncover a Little More of India
On 26th January 1950, India’s Constitution came into effect. It beautifully outlined the guidelines that would govern Indians for generations to come. Every year on this day, scores of people stand in attention while the tricolour is hoisted and sing the national anthem.
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The Best Destinations to Enjoy a White Christmas
We're sure you've dreamed of enjoying a white Christmas at least once in your life. So, to help you make your dream come true, here's our list of the most amazing destinations where you can wake up to blankets of snow on Christmas morning:
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How to Avoid the Holiday from Hell
Most of us plan our entire lives around the vacations we intend to take every year. A well-planned holiday gives us the opportunity we need to relax and recharge for a while before we head back to work feeling refreshed.
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How to Prevent Motion Sickness in a Car
There’s nothing worse than heading out on a road trip, only to find that you’re suffering from a bout of car or motion sickness. And while feeling queasy is already bad enough, what makes motion sickness worse is the fact that you can’t enjoy the beautiful views or the epic road trip playlist that you’ve created with so much patience and care.
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How To Plan The Perfect Road Trip Abroad
If you’re like us, you’ll know that travelling abroad is all about learning more about different people’s cultures and traditions. There’s no better way to do this than by planning an epic road trip along the length and breadth of the country you’ve chosen to visit. But, before you head off down that gorgeous Pacific coast, or through the French countryside, here are a few important road planning tips and tricks that you will need to keep in mind:
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How to Make a Claim Against Your Home Insurance Policy
Disaster can strike at any time. A flood or theft could wreck your home and leave you feeling vulnerable. Having a home insurance policy could help you deal with the financial fallout of these events.
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Tips to Help You Maintain Your Home
Most of us ensure that our vehicles are well maintained. With clockwork precision, we send our cars or bikes to the garage for a quarterly service appointment. When it comes home, all shiny and working like a charm, we’re filled with a sense of pride.
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality
We’re sure you’re already well aware of the issue of air pollution. Some mornings, you may look out your window to see a thick layer of smog covering the city. Data shows that 7 million premature deaths take place every year due to air pollution.
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Three Instances When Loan Care Has Your Back
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that life can be incredibly unpredictable. Dealing with the curveballs that come our way can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Let’s take a look at three separate instances, each of which seem dire until an insurance plan throws each person a lifeline.
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The Importance of Securing Life in the City
Most people aspire to lead a glamourous life in the city. They hope to get into a good college or find a job at a large agency or MNC. The urban dream may seem like the ultimate goal, but it also comes with a few drawbacks that people don’t really talk about. Life in a big city can be dangerous.
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Commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently released the 2019 report on Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India. The report shows that 139,123 people died by suicide through the year. If you work out the maths, a person died by suicide roughly every four minutes in 2019.
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Dealing with Flood-Like Conditions in the Monsoon
The monsoon season has started in India, which means that many people are already facing trouble due to waterlogging and flooding. As the season continues, it’s possible that a cloud burst or continuous heavy rain could cause the area around your home to flood.
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Learning About the Importance of Biodiversity on World Environment Day
On 5th June 1974, the United Nations (UN) celebrated the first World Environment Day. Every year since, they’ve used the day as an opportunity to engage with governments, businesses, celebrities and citizens to make us all more aware of the importance of looking after our environment.
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Your Guide to Understanding the Edelweiss Home Insurance Claims Process
Many people hesitate when it comes to purchasing insurance for their homes. Generally speaking, there are two reasons for this. Firstly, there’s a misconception that purchasing home insurance can be incredibly expensive.
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Important Tips to Help Keep Burglars Out of Your Home
All of us have come across the famous quote, “Home is where the heart is” at some point in our lives. After all, our home is a personal space which provides us with warmth and comfort. That being said, our personal space is also very vulnerable.
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Your Guide to Preventing Household Fires
An accidental fire comes with frightening unpredictability and has the power to decimate a house in mere minutes. It spreads uncontrollably in seconds and puts lives at major risk.A closed environment, such as a home, is full of objects and materials that can combust in a matter of seconds.
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Think You Don’t Need Home Insurance? Think Again!
So, you’ve finally done it. After toiling for long hours every day, you’ve managed to buy your very own home. It’s been a long and difficult road, but you’ve ultimately achieved your biggest financial goal.
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Should I Buy a Home or Rent One?
For a lot of millennials, buying a house is probably at the top of their bucket list. But, an emerging trend has shown that most millennials prefer renting instead of investing in real estate. The reasons for this are varied.
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Your Typical Home Insurance Claims Process
If you’re looking to file a home insurance claim, it pays to know what goes on ‘behind the scenes’. Driven by regulation, an insurance company typically follows a predetermined protocol when it comes to managing such claims. And, well, it helps to know how it works.
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