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Short guides for Chennai readers on LIC planning, health cover, and business protection.

LIC New Jeevan Sathi Plans 888 & 889 (2026): Joint-Life Guide for CouplesLIC Plans
C. Sivaprakash 19 Jul 2026
LIC New Jeevan Sathi Plans 888 & 889 (2026): Joint-Life Guide for Couples

New Jeevan Sathi is LIC’s joint-life savings plan for married couples — Single Premium (888) or Limited Premium (889), with guaranteed additions. How to think about it before you apply.

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Life Insurance Review Checklist — What to Check Before Your Policy Health Check (2026)Insurance Tips
C. Sivaprakash 11 Jul 2026
Life Insurance Review Checklist — What to Check Before Your Policy Health Check (2026)

A practical life insurance review checklist — cover adequacy, nominee details, lapse status, and loan gaps — so you walk into a policy health check prepared, not guessing.

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Family Floater vs Individual Health Insurance — Which Fits Your Chennai Family? (2026)Health Insurance
C. Sivaprakash 14 Jun 2026
Family Floater vs Individual Health Insurance — Which Fits Your Chennai Family? (2026)

A family floater shares one sum insured across everyone — until one hospitalisation uses it up. This guide explains when a floater works, when to split to individual cover, and how base + super top-up can protect you without overpaying.

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LIC Policy Status & Premium Payment: A Safe Step-by-Step GuideInsurance Tips
C. Sivaprakash 30 May 2026
LIC Policy Status & Premium Payment: A Safe Step-by-Step Guide

Policy status and premium payment are among the most common reasons people visit our site. Here is how to use the official LIC portal safely — and when to call your advisor instead.

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Motor Insurance Claim Intimation in Chennai: What to Do FirstInsurance Tips
C. Sivaprakash 30 May 2026
Motor Insurance Claim Intimation in Chennai: What to Do First

After an accident or theft, the first 24 hours matter for motor claims. A step-by-step intimation checklist for private cars and two-wheelers — educational only, not an insurer guarantee.

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Group Health Insurance for Chennai SMEs: HR Checklist Before You RenewHealth Insurance
C. Sivaprakash 29 May 2026
Group Health Insurance for Chennai SMEs: HR Checklist Before You Renew

A practical checklist for HR and founders renewing group mediclaim — member data, sum insured, maternity, and claim support — from an independent advisor, not an insurer quote engine.

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NRI LIC & Health Insurance: KYC, Who Can Buy, and How We AdviseInsurance Tips
C. Sivaprakash 28 May 2026
NRI LIC & Health Insurance: KYC, Who Can Buy, and How We Advise

NRIs often ask whether they can buy or service LIC policies from abroad. Here is a practical overview of eligibility, KYC, premium payment, and health cover — subject to current insurer rules.

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Health Insurance Renewal Checklist for Chennai Families (Before You Pay)Health Insurance
C. Sivaprakash 22 May 2026
Health Insurance Renewal Checklist for Chennai Families (Before You Pay)

Missing a renewal deadline or accepting the wrong sum insured can leave your family exposed. Use this practical checklist before you renew your floater or individual health policy in Chennai.

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LIC FY 2025–26 Results: What Policyholders in Chennai Should KnowLIC Plans
C. Sivaprakash 21 May 2026
LIC FY 2025–26 Results: What Policyholders in Chennai Should Know

LIC published its year-ended March 2026 performance update on 21 May 2026. Here is an independent reading of the public figures — and what they do (and do not) mean for your policy.

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LIC Nav Jeevan Shree Plan 912 Guide (2026) — Guaranteed Additions ExplainedLIC Plans
C. Sivaprakash 21 May 2026
LIC Nav Jeevan Shree Plan 912 Guide (2026) — Guaranteed Additions Explained

Nav Jeevan Shree is a non-linked, non-par LIC plan with guaranteed additions and flexible payout options. Here is how to think about it — with links to official brochures only.

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Tax Saving Life Insurance 2026 — Still Useful Under the New Tax Regime?Tax Planning
C. Sivaprakash 20 May 2026
Tax Saving Life Insurance 2026 — Still Useful Under the New Tax Regime?

The new tax regime is now the default for salaried employees in India. Does that kill tax saving life insurance in 2026? Not entirely — here is what still works.

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5 LIC Plans Salaried Employees in Chennai Often Consider (2026)LIC Plans
C. Sivaprakash 17 May 2026
5 LIC Plans Salaried Employees in Chennai Often Consider (2026)

Choosing the right LIC policy as a salaried professional in Chennai means balancing life cover, savings, and tax efficiency. Here are five plans worth knowing in 2026.

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Term Plan vs Endowment Plan — Difference Explained (2026)Life Insurance
C. Sivaprakash 14 May 2026
Term Plan vs Endowment Plan — Difference Explained (2026)

Term insurance and endowment plans solve very different problems. Understanding the difference helps you stop paying for the wrong one — and start getting real value from your policy.

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What Your Health Insurance Policy Actually Covers (And What It Doesn't)Health Insurance
C. Sivaprakash 10 May 2026
What Your Health Insurance Policy Actually Covers (And What It Doesn't)

Most people only read their health insurance policy after a claim is rejected. This guide explains the key inclusions, exclusions, and waiting periods you need to understand before you need them.

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Does Life Insurance Come Under Section 80C or 80D? (2026 Guide)Tax Planning
C. Sivaprakash 7 May 2026
Does Life Insurance Come Under Section 80C or 80D? (2026 Guide)

Life insurance premiums usually fall under Section 80C; health insurance under 80D. Here is a plain-language answer — plus limits, mistakes, and what changes under the new tax regime.

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Why You Should Review Your LIC Policy Every 3 YearsInsurance Tips
C. Sivaprakash 3 May 2026
Why You Should Review Your LIC Policy Every 3 Years

An LIC policy bought 5 or 10 years ago may no longer fit your life today. Here is why a periodic policy review is one of the most valuable financial habits you can build — and what to look for.

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