Insurance Against the Flu: Key Points and Offers
Insurance Against the Flu: What You Need to Know About Policies and Offers Some insurance companies offer voluntary health insurance (VHI) programs for protection against the flu and acute respiratory diseases, but there is no unified approach to this issue. Some programs include mandatory vaccinations and compensation for illness, while others provide flu treatment within broader insurance plans without having separate programs. Specialized flu insurance may exist, but difficulties in diagnosis and determining the connection between complications and the flu can lead to disputes over claims. Overall, while specialized programs may be more affordable, the uncertainty in diagnosis makes them less appealing to insurers. Challenges: The main issue with flu insurance is the difficulty in diagnosing influenza distinctly from other respiratory infections. Insurers require a clear flu diagnosis to determine coverage, leading to potential disputes over claims. If complications arise, the i...
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Should cargo be insured if liability is insured?
Should the cargo be insured if the carrier/freight forwarder's liability is insured? All transportation operations related to cargo transportation are inextricably linked to damage, loss or destruction of cargo as a result of various circumstances. In the civilized world transportation of cargoes without insurance is practically impossible, so most of the companies choose to pay a small insurance premium compared to the real value of the cargo, so that in case of problems with the cargo to solve them at the expense of insurance. Quite often it is possible to hear a wrong judgment from cargo owners that if the carrier's liability is insured, then in case of unsafe delivery of cargo - the cargo owner will receive compensation in any case and accordingly the question may arise - whether it is necessary to additionally insure their cargo? This situation today is very relevant for many cargo owners who want to save money on insurance. Therefore, I would like to analyze this issu...
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5 tips for car tourists (Green Card)
5 Tips for Car Tourists (“Green Card”) To ensure that your car trip abroad goes smoothly, consider these 5 tips from MTIBU Director General Volodymyr Shevchenko on how the international system of motor third party liability insurance “Green Card” works. Tip #1. Preparation is half the battle When you plan to travel abroad by car, take care not only of preparing your own documents, but also check in advance whether you will be able to cross the border. One of the prerequisites for crossing the border for a car owner is a valid Green Card certificate. It is better to buy it at the offices of full MTIBU member insurers that have the appropriate license, rather than relying on the possibility of concluding a contract directly at the border. Today, 10 insurers have the right to conclude such contracts. Important: the Green Card policy is concluded in paper form; there is no electronic version of the policy yet. Tip #2. It is better to overpay than to get a fine There are two categori...
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New technologies in life insurance
New technologies in life insurance The insurance market is becoming increasingly digital. More and more insurance products are being sold online, remote claims settlement services are being developed, and new insurance products are being offered. Against this backdrop, the life insurance segment stands out somewhat, driven by savings and investment insurance products. Obviously, these are not the types of insurance that can be successfully marketed remotely through online channels due to individual customer requirements and the need for professional advice from the insurer. However, innovative technologies in the insurance sector - InsurTech - make it possible to implement various solutions in this segment that allow the company and its agents to promote "life" more effectively and make this service more understandable, convenient and personalized for customers. First of all, digitization makes it possible to simplify communication with the customer during the life of the...
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History of insurance: Medieval era
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