Showing posts with label General Insurance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label General Insurance. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

International Travel Health Insurance Tips and Tricks

When traveling around the world these days there is
many things to worry about. International Travel
Health insurance is one of them. When you travel
internationally you never know what can happen to you, but
must prepare for the unexpected.

The first thing to do is take a look at their
Health insurance today. Many believe that because
who have medical coverage at home, are covered inother
countries. That is simply not the appropriate time. Even
If your current health insurance covers some medical
treatments, it is likely that covers everything.
So take a good look at your health insurance. Read more
fine print and if you are not sure yet, call the company
on. If the first person to speak does not seem
know the answer, then ask to speak with someone who knows.

If your health insuranceregards international attention, and
may have a time limit. Thirty days is a common term
Travel Health Insurance International. Again, we
want to guarantee this, because if special
international travel insurance, I will
duplicate insurance.

If you are the type of adventure travel, then you need to
have coverage for medical evacuation. Medevac is short of doctors
evacuation, such as the use ofThe evacuation of some
Remote Area. I remember when I was recently in Yosemite Park
California, the ranger said it can cost the mountain
climbers $ 20,000 if they have blocked and they need a helicopter
Rescue! Actually, I heard of an emergency
evacuation costs about $ 100,000! You imagine
injury, no insurance who need urgent
evacuation and then having to pay all this money? That
of coursemy trip more enjoyable.

If for some reason, get very sick and need to remain
hospital for a prolonged period of current health insurance
can not cover a longer period.

If you are elderly, it is important to note that
Medicare does not cover abroad.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, USA and
One way to prevent travelers of the United States abroad will have some sort
health problem.

There are many types ofInternational travel insurance
plans. There are short-term international travel health
insurance plans, travel insurance is a long-term health
plans and is expected to address the problems physicians.
These problems may be non-doctor to begin with, but may
feel bad after. An example of non-medical travel
Travel insurance is the cancellation of international travel.

Another factor in all this is to find low-costInternational
travel medical insurance and medical insurance
still offers good coverage. Remember to shop carefully
policy and do some research. Try to find evidence of
and find the bad reviews of insurance plans. Preparation
and can make a huge difference.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

IFFCO – TOKIO HISTORY

Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-operative Limited (IFFCO) along with its associates KRIBHCO & IPL has joined hands with the Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd, Japan to set up a General Insurance Company in India. IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance Company (ITGI) came into existence through a MOU signed by IFFCO & Tokio Marine in May 2000. In December 2000, ITGI became the first private sector insurance company, among others, to get a License to transact general insurance business from the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (IRDA). IFFCO & its Associates hold a majority stake of 74% in ITGI`s equity and the balance is held by Tokio Marine. It is a pioneering attempt to combine Tokio Marine’s insurance expertise, product range & global service standards with IFFCO’s brand image, wide reach & understanding of Indian market. It is thus a unique blend of insurance technology and reach in the Indian market.

IFFCO - TOKIO PROMOTERS

Tokio Marine is a member of the highly diversified Mitsubishi group. Setup in 1879,Tokio Marine is amongst the five biggest general insurers in the world. Currently it operates in 41 countries and the premium income is around Rs 67,000 Crores (US$ 13.67 billion). It has assiduously built up its international reputation through persistent focus on product Innovation, high service standards & focus on information technology driven business process. It is committed to bring world-class products, service standards & business practices to the Indian general insurance market.

Founded in 1967, IFFCO is a leading producer of Fertilizers and is amongst the most successful Cooperative federations in the country. The turnover in year 2001-2002 was Rs. 5,100 crores, with a net worth of Rs 2,786 crores. It has a production capacity of more than 52 lacs tonnes spread over 4 locations in India. It also has a enviable distribution network comprising of •35,973 co-operative societies and 167 farmers service center.

As a Partner in Progress, IFFCO is a household name amongst Indian farmers and is widely regarded as a socially responsible corporate citizen.