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All roads lead to the 13th EMVIES tonight!
MUMBAI: It’s Friday and it is D-day of the Thirteenth edition of the Advertising Club‘s EMVIES, the awards which were introduced to honour measurable and significant contributions in the field of media. And despite there being Friday and 13th in the dates, no one‘s scared. In fact the entire Indian media fraternity is agog with excitement about who is going to take home the maximum metals tonight.
Victory will be followed by chicken tikka, butter chicken, flutes of champagne, Cevas Regal and for the old timers good old Old Monk as everyone gets down to party.
The glittering award ceremony is scheduled to be held tonight at Taj Lands End in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai with the whos who of the industry cheering their colleagues as they take their walks to the victory podium to the tooting of horns, whistles and what have you.
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The Emvies which are considered as India‘s most prestigious and coveted media award is presented by Time Television Network (expect the bespectacled Sunil Lulla to be at his bewitching best) and is being organised by Fountainhead Promotions & Events. The bets are out as to who the master of ceremonies will be tonight but if one goes by previous years expect it to be the handsome and well-spoken Fountainhead boss Brian Tellis who has done a stellar job over the years.
The shortlist which was revealed two weeks back saw Mindshare leading the pack with Maxus and Lodestar UM following.
This year, a few additions were made wherein judging rounds were held in New Delhi apart from Mumbai. A new category has been added to recognise the ‘unrecognised heroes’ of media agencies with the “Best Implementation Team of the Year” award and new sub categories in Best Media Innovation-TV, Best Media Innovation-Print, Best Integrated Campaign and Best Use of Research have been introduced. The event will also mark the re-introduction of categories like ‘Best Use of Sponsorship’.
And of course, there is going to be entertainment as well. The Band Baja Awards will showcase the best of musical talent amongst media agencies and media companies only.
Expect an evening of surprises! And a lot of noise as everyone goes wild at the EMVIES!
Buying family medical insurance online in India has become a common option for individuals who want to secure health coverage for multiple family members under a single policy. However, many buyers are unsure about the exact steps involved in selecting and purchasing the right plan online.
In this guide, you will know the step-by-step process of buying family medical insurance online in India, along with the key factors to review before purchasing a suitable policy.
Step 1: Assess Your Family’s Healthcare Needs
Before buying online health insurance, check the healthcare needs of all family members. Check age, existing illnesses, regular medicines, and the likely need for hospital care later. This helps in selecting a suitable sum insured, policy type, and level of cover. It also reduces the chance of buying a plan that appears suitable but does not meet actual medical needs.
Step 2: Visit the Insurance Company’s Official Website
After understanding the family’s needs, visit the insurer’s official website and read the plan details carefully. Use the official platform to review eligibility, policy wording, waiting periods, cover details, exclusions, and renewal terms.
This step gives a clearer understanding of how the policy works before payment is made. It also helps avoid confusion caused by incomplete summaries on other pages.
Step 3: Compare Available Family Health Insurance Plans
A family medical insurance policy should be compared on factors beyond the premium. Review the sum insured, hospital network, room rent limits, pre- and post-hospitalisation cover, daycare treatment coverage, and waiting periods. It is also important to check treatment sub-limits and specific policy conditions.
Careful comparison helps determine whether a plan provides balanced coverage and whether its terms are suitable for the healthcare needs of the entire family.
Step 4: Choose the Right Policy and Start the Online Purchase
Once the options have been compared, select the policy that best fits the family’s medical needs and budget. Before starting the application, review the covered members, policy term, benefits, and main conditions again. This is an important stage because errors here can lead to the wrong cover amount, an unsuitable variant, or missing details that create problems during policy use.
Step 5: Calculate the Premium Using an Online Calculator
Use the online premium calculator before making the final choice. Enter the correct details, including age, city, number of insured members, and selected cover amount. The result helps in understanding the expected premium and whether the policy fits the annual budget. This step is useful because it allows cost and coverage to be reviewed together, instead of choosing a plan only because the premium looks lower.
Step 6: Fill in Personal and Medical Details
When filling in the proposal form, provide accurate details for each insured member. This includes name, date of birth, contact details, medical history, ongoing treatment, and previous insurance information if required.
Every answer should be complete and truthful. Incorrect or missing details can create difficulty later. Before you submit the form, read every section again and correct any mistakes.
Step 7: Make Payment Through the Secure Payment Gateway
After checking the form, go to the payment page and complete the transaction through the secure payment gateway. Review the premium, policy term, and entered details once more before confirming payment.
After the transaction is completed, save the receipt, reference number, or confirmation message carefully. Keeping this record is useful if you need to track the purchase or follow up on policy issuance later.
Step 8: Download and Keep Your Policy Document Safely
Once the policy is issued, download the policy document, schedule, and any related papers without delay. Read them carefully to confirm member names, policy period, sum insured, and major terms. Save a digital copy in a secure folder and keep a printed copy if needed. Proper record keeping makes future renewals, document checks, and policy servicing easier and more organised when information is required quickly.
Conclusion
Buying health cover online becomes easier when you handle each step with attention. From checking your family’s needs to reading the final document, every stage helps you make an informed choice. A careful approach can reduce mistakes, improve your understanding of policy terms, and help you choose coverage that matches your household’s medical needs, financial capacity, and long-term healthcare planning in a reliable way for your family over the long term.
