Comments on: What is the First Insurance Policy We should buy for our Child? | Case Study

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Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:01:01 +0000

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By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:03:54 +0000

Thanks, KCLau for your frank advice. You are absolutely correct. GE’s medical card premium is about 1/3 of Prudential’s medical card. One is guaranteed renewal with conditions but the later without conditions. It is really difficult to decide which one is better. I am also in a dilema. Having said that, I finally decided to surrender my PruMedical card and bought a GE one instead not because PRU was not good but mainly due to the premium difference of 66%. But I loose having the assurance that my policy will continue to be available in the market.

By: KCLau

KCLau — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:24:28 +0000

Hi Christopher,

I have to respect you being able to compare most of the medical cards. What you have found out is correct (at least to my limited knowledge). To my knowledge, every medical card has its pros and cons. Some with greater features, but the premium increase more frequently, maybe due to high claim rate. Some are more stringent when paying out claim, but are able to maintain the premium as reasonable as possible (GE is in this category).

There will be none if you want to get the best medical card, with the cheapest premium. If this product exists, it would have dominated the market. A good practice is to:
1. Buy the first that suits your needs (agent is important in this case)
2. Top up by buying medical plan from another company in the future when you feel you need to.

Hope this help.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:16:55 +0000

Hi KC Lau,

I have been comparing the various medical cards offered by our local insurance companies and found that not all medical plans are guaranteed renewal.

GE Life - guaranteed renewal subject to product still available in the market.

Prudential - guaranteed renewal with no conditions attached

Manulife - no guaranteed renewal.

AIA - guaranteed renewal.

I have called up GE and they seem to be unconfortable with my query. Although GE has been transferring existing policyholders to the newer product in force but in terms of law, GE has the right to terminate this GE Great Healthcare Card in the event that they do not offer such product in the market. In such cases, wouldn’t it be that consumers will suffer at that point.

KC Lau, what is your personal view on this matter ?

Appreciate your frank comments.

ChrisKon

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By: wp

wp — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:41:55 +0000

This is the best explanation that I have ever seen. Good work, KC!