Don’t Buy the Hype—Buy the Claim: A Real Talk on Insurance Quick Summary: Insurance is not about glamour, bonuses, or slick advertisements. It’s about one thing— your family’s ability to receive the promised money in a crisis . So while marketing teams try to sell you dreams, make sure you choose a company that will stand by you when things go wrong . A Note from the author: As an IRDAI Licensed Insurance Agent and AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributor, I spend my days bridging the gap between what financial companies promise and what clients actually experience. This article comes straight from the real-world scenarios I manage for my clients. Let me say something that might ruffle a few feathers: The job of an insurer is to issue policies and settle claims. But the job of the sales and claims departments often feels… at odds. On one side, you’ve got the marketing and sales teams putting up hoardings that say “Easy, Hassle-Free Insurance.” And on the other side, the...