Blogs
EWBlogWeb Portlet
The Long And The Short Of It
Featured
featured
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.
featured
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.
featured
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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!
Monsoon Car Care Tips
With the onset of the monsoon, the grass gets greener and the weather gets cooler. But, the roads also get wet and slippery, making them incredibly difficult to drive on. Whether you drive every single day or only take your car out on the weekends, you need to know how to keep your car running smoothly all through the monsoon. Now we all know that we have to check our tyres and brakes before the rains hit, but here’s a look at some lesser-known tips that will make driving through the rainy season a real breeze.
Why You Need A Comprehensive Insurance Policy
Buying a car is one of the most joyous accomplishments of our lives, but it comes with the responsibility of purchasing car insurance. When people begin to consider the different types of policies available in the market today, they get overwhelmed and settle for the one insurance that is mandatory for car-owners in India – third-party liability.
What Is Zero Depreciation Insurance and Is It Worth Your Money?
Any offer that screams “Flat”, “Free” or “Zero” catches the eye instantly, doesn’t it? This is mainly because the discounts or offers attached, seem more relaxed and budget-friendly. Moreover, they help the seller in building a strong customer base – making it a win-win situation!
How Modifying Your Car Can Affect Your Insurance
Thinking of replacing your basic gas pedal with something more motorsport-ready? Or maybe swapping out your engine for a turbo? How about furnishing the interiors with custom leather? Tailoring your car so that it syncs with your unique personality, performs better than anyone could ever imagine, and looks like a billion bucks can be a tempting idea. However, aside from the expenses attached to making these changes, there’s another way modifying your car can cost you – by shooting your car insurance premiums sky-high.
6 Simple Car Hacks That’ll Make Your Life Easier
Most of us share a love-hate relationship with our cars. We love it because it helps us with our daily commute, carries our ‘excess baggage’ and even gives us the liberty to plan exciting road trips with our friends.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
featured
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.
featured
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.
Getting Insured? You May Need a Few Tests First!
Nobody particularly enjoys visiting the hospital. Whether you’re there for a check-up or to visit an ill friend or relative, a trip to the hospital can be slightly intimidating. And, while there’s nothing that anybody can do to completely avoid a trip to the doctor, there is a way in which you can significantly lessen the effect it can have on your wallet. Wondering how? Well, the answer is by purchasing a good health insurance plan.
Keep Health Issues at Bay During the Monsoons
After the scorching summer heat, the monsoon rain is definitely a welcome change. But, once we’re done appreciating the cool breeze and low temperature, we often find ourselves having to fight viral infections and numerous diseases like malaria, cholera, dengue and chikungunya.
Choosing the Right Health Insurance – It’s Easier Than You Think
If you have been successfully ‘adulting’ for a while now, we’re sure you’ve pulled your hair out at least once while trying to find the right kind of health insurance for your needs. If you haven’t found yourself at your wits’ end, congratulations – you’re 1 in a million! If you have, we’re here to help. Basically, there are two main types of health insurance policies – individual and family floater. But, which one do YOU need? Let’s take a look at how they compare with each other.
Individual vs Family Floater Health Insurance – Who Will Win?
It’s a question as old as time. When most people start thinking of buying health insurance for themselves and their families, they wonder which one is better – an individual plan or a family floater policy. Before we answer this and end the debate once and for all, let’s understand what sets these two types apart in the first place.
Common Mistakes To Avoid While Buying Health Insurance
Health insurance is one of the most crucial aspects of a well-balanced financial portfolio. And while a faulty investment can be rectified, a bad health insurance plan could land you in a heap of debt and trouble. So, if you’re in the market for a good health plan, here are a few things you need to avoid doing before you finally make that purchase:
A Super Guide To Letting Go Of Stress
The world we live in today is full of stress triggers – hectic jobs with open-ended time tables, piles of bills stacked to the ceiling, ever-growing debts, political and personal turbulence, and so many more. The average individual is fretting over all of these at once. No wonder our stress-o-metres are on the higher end all the time. What makes it worse is that this persistent stress can have a negative impact on our pursuit of happiness.
5 Life-Threatening Diseases That Needs Your Attention Now
With every passing year, the list of deadly diseases keeps growing, leaving its victims both physically and financially impaired. While many of these diseases have been controlled through research and treatments, some of them continue to stir havoc.
latest
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:
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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:
A Travel Insurance Will Help If You Are One Of These!
Bring up the topic of travel insurance while someone’s excitedly sharing their holiday plans with you, and chances are you’ll kill their whole vibe. Because let’s face it, no one likes to think about all the things that could go wrong on their first overseas trip.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
latest
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.
featured
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.
Tips to Help You Pick the Right Home Cover
For most people, their home is their biggest asset. It’s a place that gives them a keen sense of peace and security. But how many of us actually insure our homes?
Times When Your Loan Will Stand By You
There comes a time in most people’s lives when they need the support of a loan to help fulfil their dreams. A car loan offers you the opportunity to buy your first car, while a home loan could help you purchase the house of your dreams. A personal loan could help you take that vacation you’ve been planning for years, or even help with the renovations of your ancestral home. Let’s take a look at a few times when a loan will come to your aid:
A Quick Checklist Before You Apply for a Loan
Given the technological advances in the financial sector, loan approval and disbursal can happen in virtually no time. Today, whenever there is a need for extra funds, one can look at multiple loan options that are both secure and reliable.