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Case Study: Cargo Stolen in Transit and the Forgotten Open Policy Declaration
A manufacturer lost ₹30 Lakhs in stolen raw materials because they forgot to file their monthly transit declarations. Learn open policy discipline.
Case Study: CNG Kit Undeclared on RC and Insurance Leads to Partial Claim Rejection
Installing a CNG kit in your car without registering it on the RC and endorsing the policy can invalidate your own-damage cover. Here is why.
Case Study: Term Insurance Claim Delayed Over Undisclosed Smoking History
Honesty is the absolute foundation of life insurance. Read how a family's claim was delayed when medical investigations revealed undeclared habits.
Case Study: Senior Citizen Cashless Denial and the Co-payment Clause Surprise
A family was shocked to find that their parent's health policy required them to pay 30% of the admissible claim at the hospital desk. Know the co-pay rules.
Case Study: Engine Seized in Flood Water and the Standard Claim Rejection
Cranking a car stalled in deep water causes a hydrostatic lock. Learn why standard insurance calls this a consequential loss and rejects it.
Case Study: Why Skipping the Zero Depreciation Cover Cost a Car Owner ₹45,000
A minor accident involving a premium sedan led to a bumper replacement. Without zero dep, the owner had to pay 50% for plastic parts from their pocket.
Case Study: Family Floater Exhausted After Two Hospitalizations in the Same Year
A family of four faced back-to-back medical emergencies that completely drained their ₹5 Lakh sum insured, leaving them to pay out of pocket.
Case Study: Lost No Claim Bonus (NCB) Due to Late Renewal Costs ₹15,000 Extra
A car owner delayed their comprehensive motor renewal past the 90-day window, resulting in their 50% NCB being completely wiped out.
Case Study: Health Policy Lapsed by Just 2 Days and the Waiting Period Disaster
A policyholder forgot to renew their health cover on time. Even a 2-day gap after the grace period reset their 4-year pre-existing disease waiting period.
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