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  As a business owner, you need a liability insurance policy because you can face the risk of litigation even in a minor mishap involving a third party. Whether you run a factory, organize public events or run a retail store, you can face claims from the public due to bodily injury or property damage or other liabilities due to your business. This is where public liability insurance can help you. A public liability policy can act as a financial shield when you face claims from the public. In this blog we will examine how liability policies can help businesses manage public liability claims. What is Public Liability Insurance? Public liability insurance is a type of coverage that protects businesses and individuals against claims made by third parties for injuries, property damage, or financial loss caused by the insured’s business activities. This includes: Injuries to visitors at a workplace. Damage to third-party property during operations. Accidents ...

  Many employees covered under a group health insurance policy are under the impression that this policy will cover any cost they incur for illness or hospitalization. But the fact is the insurance cover by a group health insurance policy has several exclusions which employees discover much later. Due to these exclusions, an employee who has to undergo medical treatment might not get the required coverage due to exclusions, which can cost him financially and emotionally. Employees need to be aware of what is not covered in a group health insurance policy so that when medical treatment is necessary for them or their family members, they know whether coverage is available or not and they can be in a better position by taking a personal health insurance policy. In this blog, we will focus on exclusions in a group health insurance policy. What are exclusions in group health insurance? Exclusions are conditions or treatments that a group health insurance policy will not cover...

  When you buy a health insurance policy, you must take the responsibility of renewing it every year. This is crucial if you wish to continue enjoying your health insurance benefits. Most health insurance policies have a validity period of one year and have to be renewed annually for continuous coverage. Renew your health insurance policy renewal on time to ensure your policy does not lapse. In this blog we will look at the benefits of renewing your policy and explain the things you need to look out for when doing it. Why is renewing your health insurance policy important? Renewing your health insurance policy before the due date ensures uninterrupted coverage, retains your no-claim bonus benefits, and helps you avoid starting a new waiting period or undergoing fresh medical tests. Here’s why timely renewal is crucial: Continued Coverage: Avoid claim rejection due to policy expiry. Retention of No-Claim Bonus: Boost your sum insured or enjoy premium discou...

  In a liability insurance policy, the insurance company has the duty and also the right to defend the insured. The cost involved in defending the insured does not affect the policy limits provided the policy does not state otherwise. This rule is useful because in many cases the defense costs are high when a judicial trail is involved. In some cases, the defense costs can be higher than the claim amount making the defense part of the policy more valuable. Defense costs can be higher than the claim amount particularly in nuisance cases. These are situations where a case is made against the insured party even though the liability is low. The coverage of a claim under a liability policy can vary based on the duty to defend or right to defend clause. Before buying a liability policy, one should know the difference between duty to defend and right to defend and the obligations of the insurer under each wording. Duty to defend Under the duty to defend provision in a liability in...

      A OG (Act of God) Perils Extension in Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies refers to the inclusion of natural and unpredictable events under the coverage of the policy. AOG perils are events beyond human control, often caused by natural forces, and their inclusion can significantly broaden the scope of a standard CGL policy. These perils are not covered automatically in a CGL but have to be purchased separately as an add-on. Let us look at this aspect of CGL policies in more detail. Indian firms looking to buy a CGL policy should ideally opt for an AOG perils extension because the country is geographically prone to various natural disasters such as earthquakes, cyclones, and floods. Including AOG perils in a CGL policy will help businesses in disaster -prone areas to protect against liabilities arising from damage or injury caused during such events. AOG Perils covered in a CGL policy Earthquake Floods (including inundation, cloudburst, etc.)...