Is it safe to pay the premium through an insurance agent? / Can an insurance policyholder pay the premium through an insurance agent? Is it safe to do so?

Yes, paying the premium through an insurance agent is safe. Generally, in India, people choose to pay the premium through their agent, but they must keep something in their mind.

• They should make the payment through cheques to their Insurance Company only.
• They must receive all the receipts for such payments of their premiums.