From offering online payment channels to selling their wares in the virtual space, insurance companies are increasingly getting hooked to the net.

Till some time ago, only a few insurers like Aegon Religare Life Insurance, HDFC Life and Bajaj Allianz Life were selling online policies. Now several companies are trying to play catch-up as they rush to board the online platform. The latest entrants include ICICI Prudential, MetLife , Kotak Life and Future Generali which have launched term plans that can be purchased only online.

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