Term Insurance Plans – 20 different policies compared with charts !
POSTED BY ON December 23, 2010 COMMENTS (1,865)
Which is the best term insurance plan in India ? Which Insurance company has the best claim settlement Ratio? Should you buy online or offline plans ? These are some of the questions which comes in the mind of every insurance buyer! .
So are you looking for Term Insurance comparison at one place ? Do you have all the sufficient information to decide which is the best term plan you can buy? Today I will show you all the data like riders, maximum/minimum tenure, max age till when these plans covers a person and data on the premium, Claim settlement Ratio at one place! .
Best Term Insurance plans in India – A comparison List
There are many term insurance plans in India, but all of them have different premiums and features which confuses a prospective customer to choose the best term plan for him. Below is a table which shows most of the policies name along with their premiums. But before that, make sure you fully understand what is a term insurance plan ? Better read the 9 most asked questions about Term Insurance before you move ahead.
| Company Name | Policy Name | Mode | Riders Available | Premium (1 crore SA) |
| Aegon Religare | iTerm | Online | Yes | 7,300 |
| Bharti Axa | e-Protect | Online | No | 7,300 |
| Aviva | i-Life | Online | No | 7,368 |
| HDFC Life | Click2Protect | Online | No | 10600 |
| Kotak | e-Preffered | Online | No | 10825 |
| Edelweiss Tokio | Life Protection Plan | Online | Yes | 11,500 |
| Metlife | Met-Protect | Online | No | 11,600 |
| ING Vyasa | My Term Insurance | Offline | NA | 11,891 |
| ICICI Prudential | i-Care | Online | Yes | 13000 |
| DLF Pramerica | U-Protect | Online | Yes | 13,400 |
| SBI life | Smart Shield | Offline | Yes | 16,798 |
| Bajaj Allianz | iSecure | Online | Yes | 18400 |
| Max NewYork | Platinum Protect | Offline | Yes | 23,500 |
| IDBI Fedral | Termassurance | Online | No | 25,350 |
| LIC | Amulya Jeevan | Offline | No | 33,600 |
| Future Generali | Smart Life | Online | No | NA |
| Birla Sun Life | Protector Plus | Offline | Yes | NA |
| Tata Aig | Maha Raksha | NA | NA | NA |
| Reliance | Term Insurance | Offline | NA | NA |
| Canara HSBC | Life Pure | NA | NA | NA |
| India First | AnyTime Plan | Online | NA | NA |
| Sahara Life Insurance | Kavach | NA | NA | NA |
| Star-Union Dai-ichi | Term Plan | NA | NA | NA |
Note : The premiums above are for 30 yrs old non-smoking male, and 30 yrs policy tenure. The premium quoted is for Rs 1 crore sum assured and does not include service tax. The premiums displayed were taken from respective life insurance companies websites and should be treated as indicative premiums.
Brief overview of Riders
Most of the term plans also allow riders along with their plans. Riders are nothing but additional benefits which you can take by paying some extra premium. Lets see some of the riders and what they mean. A term insurance plan might be offering some of the riders mentioned below.
AD (Accidental Death) : The policy pays you additional sum assured in case the death happens due to an accident . Note that even if you don’t take this rider, the sum assured is always paid on death, whether accidental or not !.
CI (Critical Illness) : This rider gives you a lump sum amount if you are diagnosed with an illness which is mentioned in the policy . Generally all the major illnesses are covered in Critical Illness cover.
DR (Accidental Disability Rider) : This rider covers you for disability and pays you Sum assured in 10 installments per year incase you becomes temporary or permanent disabled person.
WP (Waiver of Premium) : This rider makes sure that incase you are not able to pay future premium due to disability or income loss, the future premiums are waived off , but your policy is still in force like always !
Claim settlement Ratio of Life Insurance Companies
While deciding on a term insurance plan, the biggest point which a person concentrates is the Claim settlement ratio (read this comment) . Claim Settlement ratio of a company tells you that how many policies were settled by paying back the claims in case of death. However note that these numbers are not for pure term plans, but for any kind of policies.
Solvency Ratio of a Life Insurance Company
Another small things to look in a life insurance company is Solvency Ratio. It indicates how solvent a company is, or how prepared it is to meet unforeseen exigencies. It is the extra capital that an insurance company is required to hold to meet all the claims which arise . In other words , Solvency margin refers to the excess amount of asset the insurance company has to maintain over its liabilities. Basically, it is the amount the insurer has to stash away in order to pay the claims during emergency. IRDA requires the insurance companies to maintain a particular level of solvency margin for their smooth functioning
Below is the Table and a Chart showing Claim Settlement Ratio and Solvency Ratio of all the insurance insurance company in India. The data is taken from 2011-2012 IRDA annual Report.
| Company Name | Claim Settlement Ratio (2011-12) | Solvency Ratio |
| LIC | 97.4% | 1.54 |
| ICICI Prudential | 96.5% | 3.27 |
| HDFC Life | 96.2% | 1.72 |
| SBI life | 95.5% | 2.04 |
| Kotak | 92.1% | 2.67 |
| Birla Sun Life | 90.9% | 2.89 |
| Bajaj Allianz | 90.6% | 2.86 |
| Max NewYork | 89.8% | 3.65 |
| Aviva | 89.6% | 5.4 |
| ING Vyasa | 88.8% | 3 |
| Bharti Axa | 87.7% | 2.14 |
| Star-Union Dai-ichi | 86.2% | 6.7 |
| Reliance | 84.6% | 1.66 |
| Tata Aig | 83.9% | 2.16 |
| India First | 82.2% | 6.36 |
| Metlife | 81.4% | 1.69 |
| Canara HSBC | 80.6% | 3.07 |
| Sahara Life Insurance | 78.0% | 4.82 |
| Future Generali | 68.1% | 2.21 |
| IDBI Fedral | 67.5% | 6.6 |
| Aegon Religare | 66.1% | 3.22 |
| DLF Pramerica | 24.5% | 2.53 |
| Edelweiss Tokio | 100% (Just 1 policy) | NA |
Term Insurance – Online vs Offline
With online term insurance plans coming in market, two things has happened. First, Customers have really got excited seeing very low premiums which insure them at throw away prices, however low premiums does not appear on the top wish list of customers and what everyone needs is very high claim settlement ratio and excellent customer service. This is where online term policies have disappointed customers, there has been huge disappointment from ICICI iCare and Aegon Religare iTerm Plan in terms of customer service. There have been cases where customers bought an online policy and after that, they had horrifying experiences starting from increase of premium once they bought it, No-response from the company for long duration and Long & frustrating delays in medical tests. This is what pisses off customers most and they get a feel that If situation is bad at the time of buying the policy, then what will be the response when their families for claim settlement .
Another important point which comes to a persons mind is Are private Insurance companies safe ? and what is the claim settlement ratio of the company. From last year IRDA report, we came to know that Aegon Religare did not settle even a single claim out of total 7-8 claims they got . However, this years IRDA report (2009-2010) shows that its better at 48% settlement ratio for Aegon Religare, but Life Insurance is not a maths exam where 90-91% marks will make people happy. We all need 100% or 99% at least !. Because most of the companies are very new, the trust factor is missing from public. Note that not everyone who bought term insurance policies had bad experience, there are many buyers who got very good response and good customer service, but it was a smaller section .
So if you a kind of buyer who understand Insurance very well and how things work in this area and you also have trust in online term plans then you can go for online plans. But if you are not comfortable with it, then you should try the old way of buying insurance through an agent. However it would cost more than online plan, which many are comfortable with! .
If you concentrate on the claim settlement and trust factor then the only option is LIC of India Term Insurance (Jeevan Amulya). However if you are fine with the pvt Insurance, but still want the best features, I personally see Kotak-preferred Plan as a good option. The premium for Kotak-preferred is the lowest in the offline term plans and this plan has good riders along with other good options.
Term insurance plan from LIC is obviously the best option if you do not believe in the pvt companies and insist on high claim ratio, but premium for LIC term policy is too high . So I think you can consider a mix of the LIC term insurance and any one from Pvt insurer. Soon you will also see LIC online term plan
Special Features in Some Term Insurance Policies
There are some policies with very different set of features. Lets have a look at some of the those. These features can help you further in your decision.
Which online term plan do you have currently and incase you planning to have one, which one those the above will you buy ? Will it be LIC Term Insurance or some one else and why ? Also share, If you need any other factor before choosing the term plan ?
I want to buy best term plan in which included both death benefit (natural and accidental) and also cover parmenant total disability benefits. Pl. give guidance.
Hi Divyesh Kuntar
I can see that you are thinking of buying a term plan. ALl you need to do is leave your details at https://www.jagoinvestor.com/pro
Our team will get in touch with you
Manish
I have taken Icici Icare plan and paying for the past 3 years – Rs 40 Lakhs. I missed paying 1 year premium, Now i wish to increase the sum insured to 1 cr. I would like to know , which is better.
i)continue the same plan with penalities and increase amount in same plan
ii)continue the same plan with penalities and take another insurance from different company for the difference amount
iii)Completely move to a different plan for the full amount.
Please help
I would suggest you continue with the same plan
Thank you . Should i increase the sum assured in same plan or go to another company for the difference amount. If later, please suggest a better plan.
Well, its more of a choice question rather than right or wrong thing . You might want to take a new plan now as the premiums have come down a lot. I would be happy to have my team call you and guide you in choosing the best option right now with lowest option.
Just fill in this http://www.jagoinvestor.com/pro#schedule-call (No charges)
Manish
I am 39.I am on the process of buying ICICI I protect smart term insurance of50 lakh SA and for a term of 36 years..through ICICI bank as I am a bank customer..But they waived the medical test..and are on the verge of issuing the policy..I insisted the verifying party from ICICI Pru for meditation,but they declined…I am fearful, doubtful on any future claim success…Kindly suggest or advise…
@ siddharthamohanty I bought an aegon life insurance 7 years ago when they were pretty new.. look at them today! They offer the most lowest premium with the highest sum assured and with best features..their claim radio has also improved drastically and is competitive with other companies. I’m so impressed with their performance that I have become a part of their online team. You should see what benefits your term plan offers rather than just going with it because it’s your personal bank.
Can you share a bit about “I have become a part of their online team” , how did that happen ?
Dear Manish, when you buy riders with HDFC Click2protect plus term insurance, does the rider premium increases after some years or it remains the same throughout the life of policy?
Being an expert in the industry, I would like to clarify the following
point with you :-
I have taken a term policy from Max Life recently for Rs.50 Lakhs.
My diabetic history was disclosed in the proposal. Though the
medical reports were normal, life insurance company charged me
50% extra premium based on my health declaration.
I have 4 personal accident policies and 2 mediclaim policies in my
name which I mentioned on my proposal form. How ever, I forgot
to give the details of 2 term polices which were lapsed in 2013.
Actually, those term polices were taken in 2012 but I discontinued
them due to the over charging of premium (on my health ground).
And I don’t have those policy details also. So I could not give the
details of those policies on proposal form.
Also I didn’t mentioned in the proposal form that I had been charged
with extra premium by other insurance companies earlier. However,
details of all current (existing) policies were given on the proposal.
In your expertise, should I ignore my new term policy and go for a
new term insurance plan to avoid any complications due to
concealment of fact and insurability.? Will my nominee face any
problem in case of a claim, since I didn’t mentioned the details of
expired policies.? Will this issue be treated as a very serious offense
even after paying the premium for 3 years.?
Please revert.
Regards,
Mathew K
Muscat
I dont think you have concealed anything here. Generally you need to give your active insurance policy details. If your term plans have already expired or if you discarded them, then its ok ! . just continue this
Hi Sir, Based on low premium, claim settlement ration, solvency ratio I am planning to buy Max Life Term Plan.
1. Please let me know is it good company ? Shall I go ahead.
2. In future if Max Life merges with HDFC, will it be a disadvantage for Max Life policy holders ?
Hi Vikram
There is no issue and already MAX is now merged with HDFC. HDFC is a good company and we have dedicated team at HDFC helping us. Just fill up this form if you need my team to have a call scheduled
https://www.jagoinvestor.com/solutions/buy-life-insurance-plan
Hi Manish,
I follow your blog and also like your writing style which I feel even small kids can understand.
Im 36, looking for 1 crore term plan till my 70 years.
Im looking for moderate premium(not high) with good claim settlement ratio & solvency ratio.
After some ground work, I have arrived at final these 4 – MaxLife, PNB MetLife, Kotak & Aviva.
I am confused which one to select among these.
Kindly suggest me any one out of these 4 companies.
Also let me know if any flaws you find in these companies.
Thanks in advance.
regards,
Deepak. K
You can look at any option actually, if you are providing all correct details . Why dont you try HDFC , its one of the best in the market and we recommend that one. We have actually met their team and they have setup a separate team to handle our readers.
Why dont you just leave your details and we will setup a call for you with them. Check them out atleast and then decide.
However even other companies like Aviva or Maxlife are good . Now Maxlife is anyways going to be merged with HDFC http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/merger-with-max-life-to-facilitate-automatic-listing-of-hdfc-life/articleshow/52795023.cms
Leave your details here – https://www.jagoinvestor.com/solutions/buy-health-insurance-policy
Manish
Thanks for your quick response Manish. HDFC is bit costly 17k+ where as all these are 12k to 13k hence, i did not consider HDFC.
Ok , if thats the case, then better settle through other insurers. We can still connect you to our trusted partner who will help you on selecting the best option among these. Let us know if you want us to connect you ? You get various companies options and pick one of them . The truster partner also gives support if there is any issue with the company at the time of medicals and other things .
Manish
Thanks Manish, I need some time. I will get back to you soon.
Hi, I have online term plan from Aegon. As you mentioned, I also faced issues with Aegon customer care like unable to get customer care no., frequent disconnect even if connected to customer care no, no reply to email.. etc. (which is more frustrating . If this is the case now, in case of unfortunate, what is guarantee that they will support dependent..claim settlement ratio clearly indicating the same)
Query:
Insurance portability: is it also applicable for term plan? if yes, please share more details. I would prefer to shift to other provider, probably LIC.
There is nothing like term plan portability right now !
HI,
I am looking for ismart term plan from ICICI & LIC E term plan coverage of 25 lakhs. my age is 26. LIC covers 35 & ICICI 40 yrs. Premium both are 5200 per year. which policy you are suggesting me. which i can trust without any risk in claims & better service.
Hi Surya
I can see that you are thinking of buying a term plan. ALl you need to do is leave your details at https://www.jagoinvestor.com/solutions/buy-life-insurance-plan
Our team will get in touch with you
Manish
Hi,
What are the disadvantages of icici I cure smart protect term insurance plan?
Does riders are required as add on for term insurance plan. If so, minimum how many add ons must available.
There is no requirement for addon’s to be added in term plan, its purely optional.
Hi Manish,
I want to buy 1 crore term insurance plan. After My research I have 2 option, But I am confuse could you help me
1) Max life insurance:- 1 crore + 40000 p.m. for 10 years for my family all this benefit they provide in 15,ooo p.a.
2) Hdfc:- 1crore insurance they provide in 13200 p.a.
Should I go with Max Life Insurance . Their claim settlement ratio also good last 5 years(Between 91% to 96%).
What about company?
So is HDFC claim settlement very good.
I suggest go with HDFC
Hi Manish,
Thanks for sharing details, I have read your book from where I got to know about Term insurance Plan.
I need a suggestion here-
after doing some study , i am considering HDFC or ICICI , but now i am confused which one to go for..
background: I am 28, don’t have any life insurance, but my employer has some good polices – like paying upto 60K to 1 lakh per month in case anything happens to me. But since i cannot be dependent on my employer all the time as I might need to change job in future and that time i might be 30+, so i thought to better go for term insurance..
Kindly recommend which one shall i consider.
Regards,
Upasana
Yes, you can take up a seperate term plan. We suggest you go for a HDFC term plan . We have a special tie up for that, just fill you details here – https://www.jagoinvestor.com/services/life-insurance
I need to buy INR 50,00,000/- term plan with Permenent Accidental Dissability rider. I searched on Policy Bazar & found PNB metlife & HDFC life options only. Kindly inform me which is the better among these two?
My basic details, Male, 30 years (09/11/1985), No tobacco nor alcohol. I am looking for 30years term duration.
Also kindly inform if any other is recommended. Thank you in advance for your help.
Hi Pankaj
HDFC life is one good option. We anyways recommend that to all our clients.
If you want, we can connect you to HDFC with whom we have special tie up for our Jagoinvestor readers.
Manish
Hi Manish,
I am planning to buy HDFC I protect and LIC E term policies. Do I need to inform them individually ? If I miss to mentioned previous term policy details , will it cause any issues when actual claim settlement time. Kindly confirm.
Regards,
Ravi
Reason, I choose is that one is Semi GOVT and other one Private.. I have plan for take 1 cr. So split into 2 term policies. If any insurer rejct claim other can approve. Just for safer side.. Is that good choice?
YEs, you need to inform each of them about the policies which you are buying in parallel. Mention all insurance policy taken in past, else it might be an issue at the time of claims !
Hi Manish,
I am male, non smoker 34 years old , want a Term plan. I searched, Edelweiss Tokio giving 2 Cr term plan for 46 years (upto my 80 years) with Totally and Permanently Disable (TPD) of 1 Cr upto my 70 years at Rs. 30K. But its claim ration is very low (between 55-60%). Is it good term plan or suggest me other maximum long term plan with TPD at low premium.
You can always go with any term plan now – read this
Hello Sir,
My annual income is 9 lakh and I am 31 years old. I am looking for Term Policy for 1 crore for tenure 34 years. I am bit confused for final finalization among 3 online policy
1) HDFC Click 2 Protect
2) Kotak e Term
2) Aviva I Term
If go for claim settlement ration then HDFC, if i go for solvency ration then Kotak. I f i go for premium then Aviva.
Request your guidance to choose among it.
Hi Sam
You dont have to worry on all this now . Check https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2015/12/no-claim-rejection-in-life-insurance-policy-after-3-yrs.html
ALso , we have special tie up with HDFC on term plans. Do let us know if you want us to connect you with them?
Manish
I have a query regarding cover provided by term insurance outside india. When I checked with icici ismart term plan, they said if you stay outside for more than 6 months then it will not cover. Then I checked with sbi eshield term plan they said that this it is universal term plan and it will provide cover even outside india without any condition. but i didn’t find this details anywhere mentioned in their policy document or brochure of sbi eshield term plan.
when I asked this thing to sbi eshield they said you cannot find this details online when you take the policy then in the policy bond paper everything will be mentioned there.
I am an Indian resident but my concern is what when I travel outside for more than 1 or 2 yrs . Does policy cover this type of things ?.
Could you help me about this.
Hi Binod
When you take the policy it asks if you have plans to go out of india, you will have to mention YES for that, it might happen that it increases your premium.
Manish
Thanks manish for quick response. But how do i know before taking the policy that they are going to cover 6months or 1 yrs ?
Hi,
My annual income is 10 lakh and I am 34 years old, I am eligible for 20 times of my annual income which is 2 crore. I want your advice on should I buy 2 crore policy from one company or should buy 1 crore each from two different companies. Please suggest.
You can buy it from a single company. Now a days 1-2 crores is not a big cover. We have special tie up with HDFC for term insurance, if you are interested , please fill in https://www.jagoinvestor.com/services/life-insurance
Dear Manish
I’m 38 year old ,and want to buy term plan,
Kindly suggest me suitable online and off line term plan of 1 cr for non smoking catagory .
Though i’m late , but better late then never.
Kindly help.
Regrds,
Vijay
Hi Vijay
We suggest HDFC term plan . You can get it online. We have special tie up with HDFC from our end. Please fill up form below to get our help on this
https://www.jagoinvestor.com/services/life-insurance
Hi,
I am NRI now and getting salary in USA.In term insurance,they are asking for Salary right, So should i give my USA salary converted into INR ? or i should give my Old Indian salary which i was getting while i was india ?
Why i am asking this is : In USA salary – if you convert it will be 30 lak + , So we can get Extra sum assured right ? But later on after 2 years if i come back to india,my salary will be less…
So how the sum assured will be taken care ?
Kindly show your current salary status.
You will have to give your current salary only . Give your US salary !
ok
Hi,
Is there any Minimum Salary requirements for Term Insurance ? Also if the job matters ?
My uncle is 45 years old Male and i work as a Driver in Tamilnadu Government Transport and my salary is only 13000.I dont pay tax and i dont have PAN Card.
But all the Term isurance companies are asking for PAn card and Form 16 or IT returns.So people like my uncle who is DRIVER with less salary cant go for Term insurance ?
He can take it , but he cant take a very high amount. Because ultimately there is an amount which is linked to your earning capacity. How much cover is he applying for ?
Hi,
He is trying to apply for 50 Laks. But his annual income is 2 lakh. Is there any thumb rule like 10 times of annual salary only be maximum summ assured for 45 and above age ?
Can you please write a article on the Maximum coverage allowed based on profession , Age , Annual Salary for both Personal Accidental insurance & Term Insurance ?
And also,he is not paying any income tax. But almost all companies asking Pan card right ? So without Pan card we cant take Term insurance or Personnal Accident Insurance?
I think he will have tough time in getting term cover.
The reason is
1. The max sum assured is linked to your earning capacity, and the formula is not a standard one. But its around 10-15x . SO that way 50 lacs cant be taken by him
2. Mostly term plans are giving to those who are atleast earning a decent amount. In insurance company language it can be atleast 30-35k per month.
Your uncle might want to try LIC term plan offline which allows amounts like 20-25 lacs also .
Thanks Manish,
Yes.Mainly we are looking for Accident cover since his job is like that.Thats why i am planning to take Personnal Accident Insurance like below.Could you please put your view on this ?
1.SBI has Group Personal Accident insurance for Savings account holders which covers 20 lak Accidental cover for 1000 Rs. This is not having any Salary,Age,Profession restriction right ? Anyone can take this right?
2.Additionally i am planning to take SBI INDIVIDUAL Personnal Accident Insurance or Bajaj Allianz Personnel Accident Insurance for 20 Lak or 15 lak.
Can you please advise ? Considering we need only Accidental Death coverage protection for a Driver @ age of 45. ?
1. Yes, its a good alternative . But note that its an accidental cover. So if death is due to accident only then family gets the money. Or if he is disabled for any reason , then also its helpful
2. YEs, try for that
Hi,
I am 30 year old,Non-Smoker NRI and outside India now. Whether we can take HDFC Click2Protect from outside india for NRI ? When i had a chat with them,they said YES.So i purchased the policy and paid premium.I have attached the PAN Card(id proof),Passport(address proof), My USA salary slip(for Income proof) and Photo in their site itself before making payment,in the document attachment section.I took for 1 Crore. My question is : If they approve the policy without Medical Test – Am i fine with that ? Bcoz while filling i answered for the question Are you NRI – Yes.So i have declared everything correct right ? Or any SPECIFIC Madate is there that NRI can buy Term insurance only when he comes for Visit to India ?
As far as I am aware, NRI can take the policy from HDFC and incase there are medicals, it needs to be done when you are in India
Your comparison doesn’t have PNB met life’s- mera term plan. This plan covers Spouse too partially. I am about to take HDFC click2protect or PNB met life with riders. What do you recommend out of these 2.
Please email me
I recommend HDFC Click2Protect only .
Hi Sir
Always read your articles which are very informative and knowledge based. And in fact have started involving in money matters after reading all articles on jagoinvestor
Sir I have taken a term insurance two days back and have disclosed all what was there in proposal form
In fact in medical history I have myself disclosed that I had typhoid in 2000 and a surgery for deviated nasal septum in 2002
Rest I hv never been ill
Does that affect the policy in some case,..was it a good decision to disclose or could have concealed it
Because still sometimes there is a fear of companies not honouring claims unduly ????
Thank you
Vishal
Dont to worry. Its good that you have disclosed the details. Now onwards companies cant deny the claim if its 3 yrs old (a new rule) . I will write on it very soon
Manish
thank you sir
but while disclosing all my covers during term insurance filing i forgot to tell about pradhanmantri bima suraksha yojna. does it affect during claim , or should i request the company to include that. my policy has been issued just now.
thanking you
vishal
No thats ok..
Sir, If there is Permanent Disability rider available with LIC’s Online Term (E-Term) Insurance. Please Help. Because I only have to take insurance from LIC
No , there is no rider with LIC e-term plan
I am planning to immigrate overseas in the coming 6-8 months. In his scenario, would it be wise to take a term insurance now and will the cover be extended even after immigration.
Yes, it would be covered ,However there will be a question in form that are you planning to go abroad in next 1 yr, in that case you will have to answer it yes.
I want take pnb metlife term plan l want ask which plan is better for me
You can surely go with it ! ..
I want to buy a term insurance poicy from LIC but premium is very high. Plz let me know should i go with LIC or with private company.
Thanks
You can go with HDFC
I WANT TO BUY TERM INSURANCE FROM PNB MET LIFE. YOUR SUGGESATION REQUIRED. CAN I GO FOR IT.
Yes you can go for it
plz help me to select a suitable term plan with low premium but best features.
You might want to fill up the form here https://www.jagoinvestor.com/services/life-insurance and we can help you with term plans
tell me best and cheap tem plan
HDFC Term plan is a good option you can take
What about PNB MetLIFE is it comparable with KOTAK or not? Premium is cheaper by 7.5% than KOTAK on online term insurance for a 43year male for 32years tenure.
Yes, you can go with it . No issues
two years back i have taken edelweiss term insurance for Rs.50 Lakhs with 10 years with 2 riders. Now i am much get confused whether i want to continue in that ins. or go for HDFC click. i request give answer immediately. my DOB 1.10.63
If you are saving on premium . I would say change it , check this https://www.jagoinvestor.com/services/life-insurance
Hi Manish,
Do you think Reliance is a good company to go with ?
Confused Between Reliance, Max Life
Please let me know
I am personally not comfortable with reliance for life insurance, but then same is with MAx life also . Why dont you go for other brands like HDFC, Bharti Axa, Kotak etc?
hello, as i m willing to buy best term plan among, 5000000 sum assured, with lowest premium, clame settelement ratio should be good.
You can go with any company, just make sure you fill form properly
Hi Manish,
I am 22 years old and new to this investment/finance stuffs.I have read your articles on term policy. But i am confused which one to buy and what should be the amount? Also will i get the maturity benefit?
Chirag
term policies dont have maturity benefits. Its for protection, not investments
Dear Manish,
I agree with you.
Please write more on this point to make people aware of the basic fact:
Investment and Insurance should not be mixed.
Glad to know that Sugandh ..
Hi Manish,
I purchased Kotak Preferred Term Plan 2 years back ( 1.5 Cr) for a premium of 46293 ( 27400+ 13800 for Critical Illness of 20 Lakhs). While I have been late in checking online the same policy is available for ( 17500+13800). Do advice what needs to be done. I am well aware that if I start fresh my old policy lapses which is due in October and I loose the premium for the past 2 years. What would you advice. I would also like to take a Term Insurance for my wife 32 years for 50 Lakhs. Do you suggest offline or online?
Thanks & Regards
You can take it offline or online, it does not matter much . Just make sure you furnish all the proper information !
Hi All,
I am an Indian National currently working in Lilongwe, Malawi (overseas). My age is 40 years and would like to have term insurance coverage. If anyone know – which companies will cover these and which are reliable companies.
Hitesh
You might get it from HDFC ..
Hi Manish,
Greetings for the day.
I am searching for a term plan and came across this site which has very crucial things to be taken care. Thanks for that!
I have one query:
I am searching for a term plan with riders “DR” and “CI”. But not able to find one yet. Could you please suggest me an offline/online plan which can cover this?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Ganesh
Its very tough, because very less companies in online term plan provide it. I guess kotak has it !
Hi. This is Virendra. I am looking for a term plan with option for waiver of premium in case of permanent disability. I have chosen Kotak Preferred ETerm Plan, which has this option, and which has more than 90% Claim Settlement Ratio in FY 2013-14. Kindly suggest whether it is good as other options like ICICI iProtect, HDFC Click 2 Protect, SBI eshield, Max Life Insurance, etc. don’t have this option, which I think is must while taking term insurance. I have heard a lot about HDFC plan, but it doesn’t have waiver of premium in case of Permanent Disability.
Also, whether i should take 2 policies of 50 lakhs each or only 1 policy of 1 crore, and if 2 policies, then from same company or two different companies.
Thanks and regards
Virendra
You can go with Kotak itself and just go with 1 policy only
Hi Manish,
I am 39 and want to buy online term plan for 20 Years but confused whether i should take simple term plan or should i opt for riders and also guide that how to decide that which rider is more beneficial?
I also want to take two online term plans of Rs. 25 Lakh each from HDFC & Max Life instead of a single term of Rs. 50 Lakh. Please guide me on this.
Thanks,
Sanjeev
Hi Sanjeev
You can go with just a single company because 50 lacs is not a very big amount to divide and even premium wise you will benefit .
Hi Manish,
I want to take term plan for my husband with my baby and myself as nominee.
My husband is 32 years old . i have a doubt that an agent is pursuing us to utilize maximum..that means if my husband is entitled for term plan of 2 crores should i take 2 crores or should i go for 1 crore only that we had earlier decided and have a different mode of saving. will it be right to invest so heavily .Kindly guide.
-Madhulika
Take only what is required. If 1 crore is enough , then just go for 1 crore
Hi Manish,
First of all thanks very much for writing so many articles on financial planning. Your articles are very helpful and increase awareness about financial planning.
I have a question on term insurance.
Is it better to split your term insurance between more than 1 company or go with only 1 company? If want a term cover for 1.5 crore, do you suggest going with 75 lakhs cover from 2 different companies? What are advantages/disadvantages by going with split?
Hi Rama
You can go with just one company right now
Manish
Hi manish,
I was looking for term insurance 50 lacs from HDFC.
Age 36, Smoker, drinker, No medical history.
I have one doubt, if suppose I take policy today, but after 5 years, I get diabetes or some other critical life threatning disease, will my premium increase ? Do I will have to inform the company? How to handle the situatioon then ?
Regards
Pankaj
No , you dont have to inform anyone in future !
Hi Manish
i wanted to buy online term insurance for Rs 1 cr. Kindly suggest a couple of names. i already have a policy of Rs 50lac from sbilife. i want to buy another preferably from a different one. (please do not give an ambivalent answer. We really-2 believe in you.)
The only critirea is an ethical company who will pay back when the need arises.
I think you can go with HDFC click2protect plan . You can just go here and leave your details – https://www.jagoinvestor.com/services/life-insurance
I am 44 years State Govt Servant getting annual package of 8-00 lakh and non-smoker. I intend to have one 15 years basic term insurance plan of sum assured Rs. 75 lakh. The premium offered by Max Life is Rs 12750/- and that by LIC Rs. 24400/-(online). Others are offering in between. Max Life, LIC and some others are suitable as per the brochure. I can’t decide which one to select. Max is offering lowest premium but I don’t know if they shut their business or get bankrupt in some years, what can I do or what steps can be taken. Alternatively LIC is Govt controlled but I don’t know if LIC will be fully privatised by Govt in near future. You have given lots of information but I need trust rating in terms of the criteria mentioned above before selection.
Regards
Truly speaking all are good, Companies cant just disappear like that. However you can look at options like HDFC, Aviva , ICICI etc .
Manish
Hello Manish
Must say its d best article for Beginners like me..
Learned a Lot..!
Thx
Deepesh
Thanks Deepesh !
Thank you Manish for this write up. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and information through comments, this is a immense learning experience.I realize it been a few year since this was written but glad that I came across this blog and the information lives on.
I am 35 and based on the current expenses, I decided for a 1 Cr cover with 50L each in HDFC Click2Protect and Religare iTerm policies.
I am yet to initiate the Religare iTerm policy request and is waiting for the IRDA latest Annual report to understand, if they have improved on their Claim settlement Ratio/Death settlement Ratio (which probably is in and around 85% based on their website). This by far was the best policy to me which had additional riders to choose.
I applied for HDFC Click2Protect policy and is awaiting the policy document. The experience so far has been smooth. Apart from the other factors that is discussed in the blog, the following were the additional factors which led me to choose the HDFC term policy. First, this allowed me to choose a monthly premium (I had to pay 3 months premium as advance and set up the ECS Mandate), second they had a “limited” option (the policy term is for 25 years , till the age of 60, but I will need to pay the premium only till 20 year, when I am 55 ).
Great .. thanks for sharing your choices ! . You have made the right choice !
Manish Ji,
I want to take a term plan from Edelwiss Tokio till next 44 years with a premium Rs 7575/-. As compare to CSR near to 45 % I want to take 25-50 lacs cover from another company till my age to 60. If we give correct information for each and every point why we fear for less CSR. So request you to please guide me for Edeilweiss Tokio and to take the Insurance from another company also alongwith ET
Manish ji reply pleaze
Yes you are correct, you can now go with HDFC also for the extra sum assured !
Hi Manish,
Excellent article with deep down analysis.
How do a customer decide on the Amount Term Cover to buy? 50 Lacs or 75 Lacs or 1Cr. The online space is filled with ads to get quotes for 1cr for Rs. 600 or 25 Rs. per day etc..
Please share your valuable feedback and suggestions on the same.
Thanks, Sai Tushar
Welcome !
Hi Manish,
I am 25. Currently, out of Country for a period of 10 months. I am planning to take a Term insurance as I don’t have one. Few of my friends and colleagues got ULIP plans from HDFC. Shall I go with ULIP or Term insurance.
Say if I need a SA of 50Lakhs?
Which will be wise option.
Cheers,
Vignesh.
You should not take ULIP , better go for a term plan itself .. I think you will have to do medicals in India to get term plan . We have helped some of the NRI’s to buy the term plan without having to come to India through HDFC , let me know if you need professional help on this with a fee – http://www.jagoinvestor.com/services/life-insurance
Hi Manish
Between HDFC & Kotak, which is better to take?I have taken from HDFC for my wife. Now I am looking for myself.
Premium for Kotak Preferred e-Term Plan is much cheaper than HDFC Click to protect plus. Please advise.
You can take Kotak or HDFC, depends on your comfort level . I cant be biased on this , even though we deal with HDFC .
You can take Kotak if you are comfortable with that.
hi manish
i would like to puchase a term plan policy of Rs 50 lakhs.kindly guide me with which company should i go so that even case of death, there is first claim settlement.
i am going first time with such policy and i am travelling a lot.kindly guide me on the same and what would be premium per annum.
Hi Naveen
HDFC Click2Protect is a good option .. We can help you in that !
Manish
Hi Manish,
I am planning for a term insurance and I am aged 37 years. The chart in the discussion is dated 2010/12. Do you have any info. on the latest data from the insurance companies ? Also you suggested for Kotak/LIC, is this the same even now or are there any better options ?
Thanks
I just replied you on this
Dear Manish,
I am 32 and looking for a term plan before getting married. I wanted to go for term plan with maximum term such as 75 or 80. I like Aegon for that only problem is the claims ratio is very low.
Also I came across the link below in Mintwise.com which say why you should take only up to retirement age.
http://www.mintwise.com/term-insurance-policy-age-60/
please advise me what i should do – should i take full term possible or only till 60 years?
You can take it only upto 60 yrs not more than that !
Hi,
I am Srinath from Hyderabad and am about 28 and single and i want to save 1500 to 2000 monthly.
So please help and suggest me to choose the right policy which gives me the assured returns at least what i have invested and high returns for my investments.
Please help me which policy is best for the Life insurance for me.
Please help me in this.
You should go for a term plan if your dependents need financial security !
Pls. d not by egon religare policy.They strictly follow the Medical reports & which will not meet requirement of 80% indians
Can you share the full case Pratik ?
Manishji,
At present , what is best term plan for upto75 years plan as 1965 birth year
HDFC Click2Protect is a good option .. Do you need assistance in buying that ?
Sir,
May I go for TATA AIA as the permium online is @36000/-PA
My age is 49 Years and will be Valid upto 80Years of my age ie. for 31 years.
What to do sir ?
I would say No for that, take the term plan only till 60 yrs , not beyond that .
Dont you want HDFC Click2protect ?
Hi Sanjay
Why dont you go for other companies ? Mail me so that I can suggest you right policies ?
Manish
Hon’ble sir,
why it is not preferable TATA for 80 yrs. also it makes much difference in premium by online purchse of term insurance for 1 crore.
56000/- & 34000/-
ie difference of 2Rs. 22000/-every year premium.
What shall I do sir.
There is nothing wrong as such . Just that you have better option with more lesser premium . Thats all !
Don’t go for any insurance products from Tata AIA. My father who has a poor eyesight was sold an insurance policy that he never wanted. He wanted a single term payment policy for a sum of Rupees Two lakhs and the agent from India Infoline who was selling on behalf of Tata AIG now Tata AIA sold a policy for fifteen years payment of Rupees two lakhs every year just because he could not read. Now when he asked for the policy to be returned they are ready to give only the surrender value….what to do. My father is really sad over this attitude of TATA AIA.
How did he buy the product when he was clear that he didnt wanted it ?
Hi,
I am 24 year old female (non smoker) want to know about the yearly premium of offline Kotak life health insurance and term insurance policy. And also i want to know whether it covers me in abroad like Israel, Belgium and Italy.
Yes, they will be covering you , but incase of any issues, your hospitalization has to be in India only. I am mailing you regarding that .
Manish
Hi
I am want to know what will be the yearly premium for a offline Kotak life Health insurance and Term insurance policy of Rs.2500000. I also want to know whether this will be cover abroad like Israel, Italy and Belgium.
Hi Manish,
For 1cr term insurance for 30yrs I have shortlisted the below plans:
Max Life:
1. Basic Life Cover Plan –> 7100 rs
2. Life Cover + Monthly Income Plan(40k for 10 yrs) –> 9700 rs
Total Protection Value:1,48,00,000
3. Life Cover + Increasing Monthly Income Plan(40k,44k..76k for 10 yrs ) –>
10600 rs
Total protection value: 1,69,60,000
Aviva:
1. Basic Life Cover Plan –> 7965 rs
Could you please suggest any one of the above plans.
Thanks,
K C Rana
You can go with Aviva, not an issue . However I would recommend HDFC Click2Protect
Hi,
I have a querry.
Suppose, if I have disablity rider of 10 lacs with my term insurance policy of 30 lacs SA.
Then in case I am accidently disabled(one leg permanently gone). Then i would be eligible for 30+10 lacs or only 10 lacs.
Thanks and Regards
Pankaj
Only 10
Hi Manish,
I am 33 yr old. I want a term insurance plan for 1 carore for 30 yr. I have selected Birla sunlife and HDFC click to Protect. I want to know which one is better for me and why.
Regards
Ashish Vyas
I would go for HDFC
Hi,
This is a really great work.
I read almost 40% of the post in this thread (2010 – 2014), and cleared lot of my confusions and doubts
Great thanks to all of you.
I am also looking for term insurance.
Right now I don’t have any question, but I will certainly post if required.
Regards
Pankaj
Thanks for reading Pankaj !
Hi manish,
i am 28, looking forward to take a term plan for 50 lakhs. i ahd a comparision prefred with max life and hdfc click to protect.
premium for max – 4600
hdfc is around 6.2 k.
Any comparision or better reason i should go with HDFC. As i dont see anything mention regarding max life in your article.
please do sugeest.
Thanks in advance
You can go with any .. just make sure your info is correct . I would personally go with HDFC
HI Manish,
Really appreciate you have taken in bringing this article . I am planning to buy online term plan of 1Cr. I already have crisis cover for 10Lc and 15lc SA for my wife and my self respectively. along with it I have money back for me and my wife. What riders do you suggest to take/ consider while purchasing term plan in my case.
Riders can never be choosen by someone else. Its only you who can decide what you want ..
Just came across this stumbling site… Appreciate it..
I was narrowing down taking the term insurance for 1 cr. I was supposed to take HDFC standard. Then came across Maxlife and felt they were better(lower than HDFC, faster settlements within 10 days else 6% from then on, relationship managers, monthly funds till 10yrs)… Then i came to across AR which has the longest tenure EXTRA +10 yrs – unti l75 which NO others give. Just wanted to know the reason AR gives and NO one else gives. When asked AR, they simply say Competition which even others have it.In mouthshut, AR is highest and Max is only 2 starts with HDFC the least points and not preferred and a cheating company (thought it was better)…. So just confused on different options and opinions and reliability these 3 companies have… Any chances or suggestions you have a take on this ?
hello…can you please care to suggest …. Thanks …
Hi Manish,
I am reading your blog for the past few months and i must say that you are doing a great job..
ok .. here are my questions..
I have analysed few companies based on the low premium, coverage and claim ratio for the past 3 years data. 2009 to 2012
31 years of age for 50L SA
1)Aegon – 44%, 56%, and 68% – upto 75 yrs – 5300 rs/p.a
2)Bharti AXA – 78%, 88% and 94% – upto 66 yrs – 4800
3) MAX Life – 68%, 86% and 90% – upto 66 yrs – 5300
4) TATA AIA iraksha supreme – 78%, 83% and 84% – upto 71 yrs – limited pay 10 yrs option – 12000 rs/pa
I am thinking to take 50L from any of the 2 companies. Currently, i am thinking to go with Aegon and TATA AIA (since the premium that i would be paying would cost 1.25 lakh for the entire coverage using limited pay whereas with other companies i must pay atleast 2.2 lakh).
What would you suggest? I m still confused whether to go with Aegon because BHARATI AXA is better but is a new entrant and MAX LIFE is much better because they are doing good for the past 2 years. Let me know your thoughts on this.
You can go with Bharti Axa, but as they are new , their claim settlement is going to be lower in start . You can also go with LIC online term plan
Fellow Investors,
God forbid never patronise Kotak and HDFC Group Companies. Both are very well known for mis-selling, taking the customer for granted, red tapism, highly bureaucratic approach, no system and procedure, over centralisation, no accountability, amateur staff and that too mostly outsourced and penalising the customers without scruples.
Hi Manish,
I am 36yrs old IT professional with annual income of 12lac with 2 kids ( 4+yrs & 1+yrs age ). How much sum assured term plan i should take ? and which one is best in the current market with less premium rate? please suggest me .
I am paying currently MNYL Whole life participating plan ( 5 lac sum assured), LIC Jeevan Surabhi ( 5 lac sa, 20yr coverage ) MOney back policy .
thanks
Venkata.
You can take a HDFC CLick2Proteect Plan for 1 crore or 1.5 crore .
Hi Manish.
please help me to finalise a term plan
I have shortlisted
1- HDFC
2- Max
3- Aviva
I want critical illness rider of 10lakh also
which shall I sellect…
I cant tell you what you should select, I can only tell what I would have done ..
I would go with HDFC
Dear Manish,,
I have opened TWO PPF Account in the year 2006 one from SBI & other from POST OFFICE ..in my name .Now my question is is it legal or illegal …Can I close one account if yes what is procedure???????????
Its ILLEGAL . One can not have two PPF accounts in same name !
I paid 50000/- as premium for my incomesurance plan. I want to avail term plan, before that I would like to surrender my incomesurance plan. Can I get my entire premium amount or lesser?
It will depend on the terms and conditions of the policy you have bought . See the brochure !
Hi Manish,
a year before https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2009/11/iterm-cheapest-term-insurance-from-aegon-religare.html you described AR as “my favorite Aegon Religare” and in the first para of this post u r saying “Aegon Religare did not settle even a single claim out of total 7-8 claims they got”. Dont u think you ware too excited before a year ago.I already have a iTerm.(50lac+25lac)Whats your futureview about iTerm,also have aviva iLife 50lacs.
Thanx,
Jaimin
That article was written in 2009 , which is like 4.5 yrs back and that was my favorite that time due to the fact that they innovated this idea of online term plan . However later, they didnt keep up with the customer service and had a bad settlement ratio . However thats mostly because of the misselling part and because those people never gave proper info about their health issues. If you have declared all the things properly at the time of taking the policy, you dont need to worry on this at all .
You can get simple, apple to apple comparison of term plans on http://www.policyx.com/. Interesting website. It has already reached number 3 ranking in insurance comparison.
Manish: Your feedback please?
Need to look at it yet !
Hi Manish,
I am 28 years and a drinker. I do not smoke. Also, I plan to get married within a year’s time.
What plan do you think is best suitable for me and should I wait to get married first. Will marriage impact my premiums?
Thanks in Advance
Marriage will not impact your premiums . you can take it later once you are married, assuming you do not have financial dependents at this moment !
Manish
I am 35 years old and want to purchase pure life insurance ( like term plan) for max age of life like more than 70 years with sum assured for Rs 50 lac for me( annual income 10 lac) and 50 lac for my wife ( annual income NIL).
kindly advice
thanks
You can go with Religare in that case, they provide for a very long term .
Hello Manish Sir,
I must congratulate and thank you for providing such a critical information with such a easy way. Please keep doing service to humanity like this. We all wish your success and peace in life.
I was wondering if you could also help me in clarifying my confusion.
About me :
Age 32 years.
Socially Smoker and Drinker.
Married.
Single earner.
No kids(not even planning)
Working in an IT firm(Bangalore).
Annual Income : 17 LPA
PPF investment 1 lac per year(accumulated 7 lacs by now)
NSC investment around 1.5 lac
Savings in account around 3 lacs
I have a home loan(HDFC Ltd) of 24 Lac.
Now my questions :
1). I am thinking of two term insurances.
(a). 25 lacs for 5 years(called Reducing type I guess) and from any cheapest premium provider company(Say Aegon Religare). I decided this because I am targetting my loan closure in 5 years from now. And once loan is closed, I will close this policy too.
(b). 1 Crore for longer period(say 30 years). This would be the one I would continue life long. I would choose some front runner for this(Say ICICI Prulife, HDFC Click2protect or LIC).
Am I thinking right or any advice for me?
2). I am totally confused about riders, I am completely failed to understand what are they, if they are included in package or not, if rider’s sum is extra on sum assured or is part of total sum assured. Any complete explanation/guide/article would be of great help!
3). I am also inclined towards single shot premium to avoid future tensions. In my stream we change companies almost every 2 years, bank account changes and so on. Please shed some light on it as well.
4). Also my CIBIL report is not that great, I do not get credit cards etc. Only I know how much pain I went through to get my home loan sanctioned. Would bad cibil report create any problem in getting term insurance?
5). If I get in discussion with some call center agent of any insurance company, what are those tricky questions I should ask to get all the important information extracted from them. Any sort of checklist you know.
At last I would thank you in advance for answering my queries and god bless you.
Amit Saxena
Hello Manish Sir,
I must congratulate and thank you for providing such a critical information with such a easy way. Please keep doing service to humanity like this. We all wish your success and peace in life.
I was wondering if you could also help me in clarifying my confusion.
About me :
Age 32 years.
Socially Smoker and Drinker.
Married.
Single earner.
No kids(not even planning)
Working in an IT firm(Bangalore).
Annual Income : 17 LPA
PPF investment 1 lac per year(accumulated 7 lacs by now)
NSC investment around 1.5 lac
Savings in account around 3 lacs
I have a home loan(HDFC Ltd) of 24 Lac.
Now my questions :
1). I am thinking of two term insurances.
(a). 25 lacs for 5 years(called Reducing type I guess) and from any cheapest premium provider company(Say Aegon Religare). I decided this because I am targetting my loan closure in 5 years from now. And once loan is closed, I will close this policy too.
(b). 1 Crore for longer period(say 30 years). This would be the one I would continue life long. I would choose some front runner for this(Say ICICI Prulife, HDFC Click2protect or LIC).
Am I thinking right or any advice for me?
2). I am totally confused about riders, I am completely failed to understand what are they, if they are included in package or not, if rider’s sum is extra on sum assured or is part of total sum assured. Any complete explanation/guide/article would be of great help!
3). I am also inclined towards single shot premium to avoid future tensions. In my stream we change companies almost every 2 years, bank account changes and so on. Please shed some light on it as well.
4). Also my CIBIL report is not that great, I do not get credit cards etc. Only I know how much pain I went through to get my home loan sanctioned. Would bad cibil report create any problem in getting term insurance?
5). If I get in discussion with some call center agent of any insurance company, what are those tricky questions I should ask to get all the important information extracted from them. Any sort of checklist you know.
At last I would thank you in advance for answering my queries and god bless you.
Amit Saxena
Hi Amit
you have actually asked too many things which actually needs a very detailed discussion .. I suggest you open up seperate threads for each point on our forum to discuss – http://www.jagoinvestor.com/forum
I NEED TO KNOW A TERM PLAN WITH HIGHEST TERM . MY AGE IS 23 AND I AM PLANNING TO TAKE A PLAN OF 1 CR. PLEASE SUGGEST IF ANY PLAN OF TERM 35-40 YR AGE
Religare gives for a very high age !
Hi Manish,
I am 32 yrs old. I would like to know the best term insurance with good riders.
can you please list those in sequence. Also please let me know that what is the risk, to have the insurance from private company than LIC?
Thanks,
Yogesh
You can choose SBI offline term plan, because I dont know which online term plan gives riders .
Also there is no risk in LIC term plan ..
Hi Manish,
I am 32 yrs old. My question is which term insurance best with excellent riders options. I am planing to have the term insurance for 1 cr. Also please let me know what are the risk in going for private insurances than LIC?
Please reply in sequence so that it will be easy for undurstand.
Thanks,
Yogesh
Hi Manish,
I am 32 yrs old and I want to know the best term insurance with best riders. can you please reply in sequence. I want the term insurance for 1 cr or above.
one more question is it a really great risk if I take this plan from Pvt companies than the LIC?
Thanks,
Yogesh
Hi,
I am a 28 year non smoker and planning to buy policies with SA 1 crore. I am planning to go for HDFC Life and SBI Life (50 Lac each) online term policies. What do you suggest?
Yes, you can do that, but why not 1 crore term plan with a single company ? It would be simple thing !
Hi,
I am 48yrs old,I am looking for a term insurance policy SA 1 core (pure life cover with accident and disability riders only) i am interested sbi pls give me full
details
Thanks,
You can surely take it , its called SBI e-Shield .. you can take the policy online by making the payment !
Manish
Hi Manish
I today got one call from Max Life insurance and agent told me that in case of term plan through agent , case settlement is guaranteed by the insurance company with in 7 days but in case of online plan there is no settlement guaranteed, and some times it take 2 months. Thats scares me little about online plan prospect. Can you please clarify about this and help us get better informed decision.
This is just a plain LIE ! . there is nothing like that !
Hi manish,
I applied for a lic term plan. I filled the application form myself so that all the details can be given correctly. While going for medicals I found out that the 1st sheet of my application form was changed. This is because signature is only required in the last page of the form. My agent changed it because I gave the details of all my existing policies and he said that only existing lic policies are to be mentioned so he changed it. Now the policy has been issued and the policy document is with the agent. Somehow I am not convinced and want to cancel it but my agent is saying continue it for one year, next year dont pay premium for this and apply for a new one. Please suggest what can I do now.
Vishal
First, check what is written in the form , does it say “Mention all insurance policies” or “all LIC policies” . It says ALL , then you need to mention ALL policies and your agent has not done the right thing .
Now to cancel it , you either have to be very strict with agent, or let this pass ..
Agent will get his commission on the policy and he wants you to continue it .. So first tell him pyar se that you want to close it, next if he does not support, then complain to IRDA and LIC both about this . If your case is real, IRDA will cancel the licence .. make sure you also tell agent about your action
Manish
Hi manish,
Can I terminate the term plan? if yes, how. I know if i dont pay premium for next year it will automatically get terminated. But I dont want to wait for that long. I want to terminate this and apply for a new term plan from some other company.
But why do you want to terminate it at all ? Let it run till whatever point its valid , by cancelling it you will loose its benefit !
Hi Manish,
I am looking for Long term plan so can u plz suggest me for Aegon religare or Max.
My date of birth is 10-01-1986.
Any company is fine ..
Dear Manish,
I have noticed that premium of Sum assured at Rs. 50 lacs(Under Terrm Insurance) of all insurance companies are almost lower in the bracket. For example the premiun at Sum asuured Rs.40 lacs is higher than the premium of Sum assured at Rs.50 lacs.
I want to diversify the sum assured of Rs.1 Crore into two parts i.e Sum assure of Rs. 50lacs each to be taken from Aegon Religare and AVIVA rather than taking Only from Aegon Religare or AVIVA.
Kindly suggest am i in right way???
Check this https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2012/03/term-insurance-plan-cover-above-50-lacs.html , your questions will be answered
Hi Manish,
I want to combine pvt insurer and govt company. Is it good to combine SBI and HDFC, 50 lac each. IS SBI as good as LIC and trustworthy? Is SBI life govt owned? ALso I think if I take more than 70 lac from one provider they they ask to go for medical test, which i think is better, however if I take 50 lac from each, then medical test will not be done.
Also if I my income is 9 lac p.a., then can I get 1 crore each from SBI and HDFC.
SBI life is not govt owned !
HI Manish,
I need your help with Term Life Insurance. I want to take a mix of pvt. insurer and govt. company. Instead of combining LIC Term insurance and HDFC click to protect, can I combine SBI e shield and HDFC click to protect. is SBI also govt. owned and as good as LIC. I want to take 50 lac form SBI and HDFC each because i feel SBI is govt owned and trust worthy and HDFC has good claim settlement ratio and low premium.
Please advise.
Hi Manish,
I am from chennai. I wanted to know if there are any conditions for a term plan settlement like pre-existing conditions not paid, death is not natural/accident, etc.
Your assistance would be of great help.
Hi Senthil
All the deaths are covered
Hi..i would like to take term policy for my dad and my mom, my dad is 51 years old now and he is an agriculture farmer.My mom is house wife .can i take term policies for them.please suggest me ?
Yes you can take it for them, but the question is – “Should You take term plan for them” ?
.Thanks for replying………yes,i want to take term policies for them.what do you suggest on this..?.
You can go ahead,but the premium will be like a bomb , are you ready to pay for that ?
WHY CAN’T WE SEE THE COMMENTS AFTER JULY 25, 2013?
There are many comments after that date like this https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2010/12/term-insurance-plans-comparisions-india.html#comment-85894
Hi Manish,
Need to know the best investment plan. Am 39 yrs (Smoker) from Hyderabad. Canu suggest me some.
Hi Manish,
First of all , thanks a lot for writing so enriching articles. I have been reading them since a week , and I have read almost all your previous articles as well. thank you for enriching my financial info.
I need a suggestion : I am 29 year old earning 10lpa, wife earning 6 lpa, I am planning to retire at age 60 .Please suggest me how much insurance cover I should take and what all riders I should include ?
I am thinking of max life and aviva. 75 lakhs , 35 years with critical illness rider and accident cover .
How would you rate max life monthly income plan against aviva, which one should i take?
Also should i buy separate policies to cover 75 lakhs ?
Should I buy separate critical illness policy ?
I have asked so many questions. It is my first post on the site
Thanks again
Hi Saurabh
Welcome ! , I think you should take a pure term plan and not some investment cum insurance plan . take a 30 yr 1 crore term plan for both and thats all ! . keep it simple !
Hi Manish,
I am 27yrs old non smoker. I am planning to buy a online term insurance for 50lakhs. Which is the best one. I am confused between Religare and ICICI. What is the claim settlement ration for Religare and ICICI in 2012-2013. Hows the customer service from these 2 companies now.
-Niranjan
I would go with ICICI given two , why not Aviva or HDFC ?
Hi Manish,
I am looking for online term plan of 50l + riders, but getting confused in that many planer in pvt. sector.
presenly i selected Maxlife online term insurance. is it good policy?
Please guide me.
Regards,
Hi Gnanasekaran
You can go with any company at the end of the day, but if you talk about the most talked about companies they are HDFC, Aviva !
Hi manish, i am 22 years old , and i want to take a term insurance which last for long time. I am at a very high age. I have some queries. One is that is online term plan buying is safe? And secondly would the premium amount be same lifelong , once taken? which will the best policy for me?
Yes premium will be same life long . You can take it till 60 yrs of yours. Any company is fine as far as you are honest in telling them all information !
I am planning to take TATA AIA iRaksha Supreme for 75lacs. is it good please advise.
read about it here https://www.jagoinvestor.com/forum/tata-aia-i-raksha-supreme-should-i-buy
Hi,
I have shortlisted following plans:
1) HDFC Life; Click2Protect
2) ICICI Prudential; i-Care
3) SBI life; eShield
My criteria is low premium, High claim settlement ratio, low solvency ration.
Require Insurance of 1 Crore.
Can you suggest which one should I choose? If not these 3, any different option you can suggest?
Regards
Sagar
Did you calculate the premium on their websites ? Which one is lowest ? Just go ahead with that one !
Suppose someone has a term life insurance policy running for three years…now if he dies on the third year and it is found that he did not disclose some medical condition(s) at the time of buying the policy three years back , will his nominee’s claim get rejected ?
I mean, is it true that after two years of a term life insurance policy have passed without any claim, the insurer cannot reject a death claim on the ground of non disclosure of facts ?
Is there any IRDA guideline regarding this point ?
No , that guideline will not apply, its hugely mis-interpreted by people . Only those things which do not influence the premium will be considered like Home address, Phone Number, Number of Siblings .. these data if found wrong, they cant be influential in premium calculation. But if one hides MEDICAL Issues, its 100% breach of contract and the claim will surely and SHOULD BE denied !
Manish
Thnx Manish ji…
But what will be the case if it is found that the said medical condition was un-diagnosed on the date of purchase of policy…
What if some serious disease begins to manifest three-four years after taking the policy…there are numerous silent killers which doesn’t manifest any symptoms at all at the beginning until it is to late or has become terminal…
What I want to hint …what will be the case if the policy holder did not disclose the medical condition because he himself was GENUINELY unaware of it…?
I know these doubts crop up , but then you will have to trust the system and companies at this level, else you will never take the policies. Everything is recorded and we are now in the advanced world which will detect all these things .
Hi Manish,
Really a very great article. It is very helpful for me to choose a term insurance plan. I took about a month to read up all the above queries and comments. I have finally settled down to Avia i-Life for 1 crore through online, considering Premium, claim settlement ratio, number of years, etc. My age is 28 years, so premium also i felt cheaper. The premium amount for 1 crore is lesser than 90 & 95 Laks. I dono why they have kept like this in Aviva. Anyway,
The things which i would like to share regarding Aviva which may help others who wanna take the same.
1. They told clearly that my premium amount might increase after the medical test report. But it hasn’t.
2. All the medical reports were sent to my mail, seems reports werent given to customer in other Insurance companies.
3. They requested for, 1.Pancard, 2. Form 16 , 3.Three Month salary slip & 4. Six Month Bank Statement. This is just for information, before applying you may keep all these things ready as softcopy.
4. You will get a call from them from the next minute after you start applying, strictly ask them to wait until u urself fill up the form. Say them to call at your convenient time just to ask any queries if u get while applying. It may take an hour or two to complete the full form at a stretch. U can edit the information until u pay to them. So take your own time (Even days). If ur Bday is nearyby,try to finish off soon.
5. Before get into medical test, try to avoid junks at the last 1 or 2 days which may show a abnormal result lead to increase in your premium. Be cool while taking up all the medical tests.
6. Some guys have asked whether to go for 50:50 in two insurance companies. My personal opinion is not to make our family get into trouble running after companies one by one . If one company reject our claim for some reason, sure the other one also ll reject for the same reason.
Thanks Manish for giving this article which is helping a lot to everyone.
Thanks for listing down all those 6 points 🙂 . I am sure it will help a lot of other people !
Dear Manish,
I want to go for a online term insurance for myself (38 yrs) and my wife (33 yrs) for 1 crore each.
With so many companies for online and comments/responses online we are a little bit confused which one to go for. I had checked Tata AIA (iRaksha Supreme) and Bharti Axa. Please can you suggest either from these or any better with low premiums.
They are all good if you do not hide information, You also have HDFC Click2Protect !
Dear Manish,
I am so happy that so many have taken your advice.
I had got good advice some 3 years back and had bought 25 lakhs worth term plan from LIC – Amulya Jeevan. It now appears that amulya jeevan is closed.
I want to buy additional 50 lakh term insurance from LIC – so please advise me.
Regards,
Aanand
What suggestion you want now here ? Just go for LIC policy !
Hi Manish,
There are no term plans in LIC anymore. Amulya Jeevan is closed.
There is news that LIC would be coming up with a online teerm policy but I am not sure if this is speculation or actual fact.
Can you guide if there is any new policy in LIC or what is the second best?
Regards,
Aanand
I would have gone to HDFC or Aviva !
Hi Aanand,
LIC has come up with Amulya Jeevan 2 and withdrawn the old Amulya Jeevan. You can go for that.
Regards,
Shuvam.
Thanks for sharing that 🙂
Hi Manish,
I have paid online for term plan about 9 days back.
I was sugggested by my friend other policy of other co with better features at same charges.
How can I cancel first, I have not submitted required documents like ITR.
pl reply whether I will be charged for cancellation.
chetan bhargav
No should should not be. When you buy any insurance policy, after you get the policy document, you have time to give it back and its called “Free Look Up period” . So just contact the company and make sure you keep the records (like email)
Manish
Hi Manish,
I am 30, married male and recently took a term plan of 1cr with Aviva iLife for 35 years. I did want to go for LIC to begin with but their high premium deterred me. Do you suggest I take another one from LIC for a lower amount (say 20 lakhs) under same conditions and time frame? Because in case of death, if LIC settles the claim and Aviva does not then we can take this to the ombudsman. Please share your thoughts.
Regards,
Supta
Hi Supta
You can do that , but one company settling claim does not mean the other will. If you have not disclosed your medical info with AVIVA , but you have done in LIC, then in case of claim LIC will pay the claim, but Aviva will not for the obvious reasons .
Hey Manish,
I got your point. But assume I have correctly provided all details to both. Do you think, in that case both Aviva and LIC have equal chances of setling the claim? As you have posted, the table shows Aviva’s claim settlement ratio is lower, hence my question.
Thanks,
Supta.
Yes, both will settle the claims . The claim settlement ratio is the past ratio due to claim quality . Try to understand it in a better way !
Hi Manish,
I am a 33 year old male earnign around Rs. 10 Lacs a yea. I am married and have a housewife mother and wife age 29 years earnign around Rs. 6 Lacs a year. I want to go for Rs. 1 crore SA term plan can you please suggest me so good insurance term plan? Is 1 Crore SA is enough for me? How much insurance term cover I shall buy for my wife? My focus is on good claim settlement record.
Thanks,
Hi Aditya
To arrange for a 30 yr income for family you should take 250 times of the monthly expenses as the term cover. So if your expenses are 50k in family, take a 1.25 crore term plan . I hope this will help you !
Manish
Hi manish,
I am planning to buy term plan.. with rider benefit or without rider benefit. pl. sugget.
Any options you have shortlisted ?
I am NRI, 35 yrs, took Bajaj Allianz iSecure online term plan for SA 1.05Cr, with ADB 35L, TPD 35L and premium weaver for 30Yrs term at Rs. 25K annually in Oct-2013, Since bajaj & kotak only offering online term plans to NRIs. Bajaj has relatively big customer base with 90% Claim settlement ratio and 6% repudiation. I disclosed all facts known to me, couple of queries and answers through emails and medical checkup done and policy issued.
If I am resident indian, I will opt for Maxlife online term plan.
How is my decision opting Bajaj allianz iSecure plan? Comments/ suggestions plz.
After 5 yrs, I will review my insurance needs and will buy term plans.
Thanks.
How did you do the Medicals ? Was it done in India or abroad ?
Hi Manish,
I am 31yrs old(smoker) and looking to buy a term plan. I came across the LIC Jeevan Saathi plan which covers both me & my wife and also provides survival benefits. Pls suggest if I should go for this plan or some other one. I am looking at a cover of 1-1.5Cr.
Thanks
MI
What is the premium for it , I think its a savings plan and not a pure cover policy
Dear Manish,
Already I purchased one 40L term insurance from AVIVA with return premium at maturity.Already 02 yers I deposit. Minimum deposit should be 03 yeras. So I should close this after this year payment by any alternative or continue.
Is it a TERM PLAN ? If it is, then there is no requirement of minimum 3 yrs payment !
Hi Sir,
You are doing a great job. What is your point of view about Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Term poilcy, they have some excellent riders..I am not sure if the riders are allowed by IRDA..?
Is Edelweiss Tokia good when it comes to Term Life Insurance..?
Now riders are stopped by IRDA . As a company I do not have a comment right now , as I have not seen much talk about the company, but if you do not mess up while giving the information at the time of taking the policy, it should be fine with any company
Hi Manish,
I’m 35 yrs old and looking for a term insurance for 30 years. I just compared the premiums for 30L, 40L and 50L in AVIVA and HDFC life. Details as below.
It looks like premium for 40L is less than 50L in both these cases. I don’t really understand why this is happening. Can you please explain?
30L 40L 50L
AVIVA 5363 7150 5669
HDFC Life 7922 10562 8652
Here is the reason https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2012/03/term-insurance-plan-cover-above-50-lacs.html
Hi Manish,
Thanks for the great article. it is really helpful and provides enough information for one to choose term insurance. I have finally selected HDFC click2protect for 1 crore. My age is 35 years. Few questions –
Do you think it is a good choice?
I am married but no kids as of now. In future, can I include kids as beneficiary?
Can I also include my parents as beneficiaries? If something happens to me, they will be hit equally, not just my wife. So, want to secure the entire family. Is this doable?
Thanks again for your help.
Pallab
Yes, you can add their names as NOMINEES , but more than that, you need to make a WILL stating that they should also get the money . Just adding name of Parents in NOMINEE list is not a complete solution .
Read more about nominees here – https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2010/10/will-your-nominee-get-the-money-on-your-death.html
What about Aegon Religare?
Their claim settlement ratio till now has not been very great .
i m 33 years old married with 2 kids & want to have a term plan of 50 lakhs/ 70 lakhs ,kindly guide me.
You can go for any term plan in market . You should go for 1 crore as the premiums are cheaper !
I have 50 lacs LIC term insurance. My annual income is around 9 lacs and age 30 years working in IT. Wanted to buy another 50 lacs term insurance ot make it 1 cr. But for lesser premium was thinking to go for online insurance – SBI or HDFC CLick2Protect. But both doesn’t have riders, and same as mine LIC. Was thinking I should have term plan with riders for CI and Disability etc. What do you suggest? Which online insurance I should go and how can I cover riders I am looking for?
I suggest that first focus on main cover, riders are always extra . Dont deny a good company cover because it does not have riders . You can anytime buy the RIDERS later with a personal accident cover !
Hi Manish,
I just would like to take your suggestion about to Term Plan which also include Accidental death risk.
I have 2 daughter,I just would like to secure my family with Term insurance.I would like to take your suggestion about choosing the company Term Insurance,Hence it will be easy at the time of claiming.
Your input is well Appreciate.
Thanks,
Prashanth
Prasanth
If you are honest about giving information at the time of taking the policy, then you will not face issues with any company, if you just need names, I can suggest Aviva or HDFC , but others are also fine !
Hi, Manish
Thank u for sharing wonderful ideas..I hav no clue about investment and insurance..Kindly suggest me where should i invest to get gud return without risk. I can invest up to 15000 per annum..should i go for pension plan, becz i am looking to buy one. should i go for ppf…plz suggest..
Mukhesh
You cant get wonderful returns without RISK , dont try to find how to do it because it cant happen 🙂 . I suggest first slow down and read few more articles and take help from our forum – http://www.jagoinvestor.com/forum
Hi Manish,
You have been a great help to all common man, hats off to your help!. Truly appreciate it!
I am planning for a Online term policy and have narrowed down to ICICI icare and SBI Life . Kindly request your assistance in choosing between them.
Thanks in advance.
I would choose SBI in between them
Hi Manish
Thanks for the info you have shared on this blog.. very informative
I have a a term insurance policy from ICIC PRU, i took it when i was in india, i am a NRI now(since 4 years) & just wondering how its going to impact the policy?
Arvind
Just want to ask if you were still NRI when you took it and did you declare that you are NRI or did you lie to them or didnt disclose this fact ? If you have not , then its more of breach of trust and info .
Hello Mr Manish,
!I am a single Parent at age 40(husband died) with two kids(son 15 years, daughter 10 yrs),having around 7lac per anum income by self business. kindly give me the advise how I should plan .
As I checked that I should take
2.Term insurance-worth 1cr , which company I should select ,is 1 cr is correct amount
3. which pension plan I should opt and what amount I should target,at what age I should start getting the pension.
4. should I take any money back policy also than whish one and of how much amount.
5. how much amount I should save for my daughter for after 15 years and what is the best method of returns(FD or SIP or GOLD or life policies,or education plan).
6 have taken 5lac family floater health cover, that much is the right amount?
7 anything thing else I should do to protect my family?
your advise will be very very helpful.
thanks
Mrs Sharma
I suggest
2. HDFC would be a good choice
3. I dont think you should opt for a “plan” . Better accumulate the money through other things like PPF, mutual funds etc and then later you can plan for pension from the accumulated money
4. I dont suggest
Overall I think you need a proper financial planning, because you have too many questions . WHy dont you work with a financial planner in your city or just follow my book – “How to be your own financial planner in 10 steps” – https://bitly.com/Financial-planner-book
Hi Manish,
I need your advice for buy a life insurance policy. I am 23yrs. And can invest 10k/annul. I need a plan base on insurance + saving. while i will need to pay premium 15 to 20yr.
Thanks
Why do you want to mix insurance + saving ?
Dear Manish,
Thanks for the wonderful article.
I would like to know if there is any compnay offering term insurance to NRI´s
Regards
OPt for some offline term plan , you might get it
Hi Manish,
Very informative website and the following comments section is very helpful to know about others experience too. Can the comments section can be organized to list
the most recent comments in the top? Just a suggestion.
Mani
I had tried doing that once .. but there are nested comments also , and that makes a problem. We need to have comments one after another to keep the flow !
I am looking forward to buy term Plan. I am doing research & taking opinion from my friends. I am really impressed by Max life increasing monthly income plan in which they are giving lump sum amount & monthly income assurance at increasing rate of 10% p.a. i have not seen this feature in any other plan but with this option premium amount goes up. Please give your feedback on this plan.
I am 29 years, non smoker, looking for sum assured of approx 1.5 crore for the period of next 30 years.
What’s your take on this? Should i go for this or is there any other plan which i can think.
I am also considering Aviva’s i life
You can surely buy this , but remember that premium will factor all these things !
Hi Manish,
i am currently 31 years old and planning to take 1 crore term insurance.
Can you suggest me which one i need to buy as LIC premium is quite high. i have take 1/2 term police to ensure my family is secure in my absence.
Thanks for the valuable resource provide on term insurence.
Regards,
Ravikanth
You can look at SBI e-shield or HDFC
Hi Manish,
I came to know your website recently and i became a fan of it.
Actually i have taken LIC policy on 21/7/2011 and paid premiums till date and after i read about Term insurance policy i now stopped paying my premiums.
Can you explain about different types of Term insurance and what is best like Term insurance with Return or Normal Term insurance.
Go for normal term plan , not return of premium , and here is the reason https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2009/04/return-of-premium-term-insurance-is-it.html
Hi manish,
I have Aviva i-life term insurance plan of 50L for 35 year.I am 35 yr old and want additional 50L term insurance.Can you suggest any good plan for me.
Any comment on SBI and Kotak online plan.
Regard’s
Rajendra
Hi Manish
I am going to avail housung loan for 70 lacs and want to buy Good policy which cover Minimum 75 lacs risk.
Which one you would like to suggest to cover said risk with lower premium. I am having account with HDFC Bank.
YOu can look at options like HDFC Click2Protect or Aviva
Dear Manish,
I want to take an online term insurance for Rs.50 lakhs. My age is 33. I was once a smoker and quit smoking some 4 years ago. I do occasionally smoke, 10 or 12 cigarettes in a year. Do i need to classify myself as Smoker or Non smoker. Kindly clarify.
Regards,
Ashok
Yes, you should mention yourself as SMOKER
Dear Manish ,
I am 41 and would like to take a term plan but i have no idea about what a term plan provides and what i should be aware of . How long do we have to pay premiums and what after the tenure is over ?
Its a very simple product, all you get is a life cover and nothing else, if you take a policy for 30 yrs, then if you die in these 30 yrs, you get the sum assured, if you dont die, then you get nothing . Thats the reason there is low premium
Manish
Hi Manish,
I am 23 years old and already have a Aegon Religare term plan of 5o lakh with all riders till age of 75 years. I was checking if I should buy another plan.
I was checking other companies plans but observed that the max policy tenure is around 30 years. This means that if I buy another plan then it will end in my 50s.
But, my average working age would be around 65. So, I was thinking that probably I should wait for another 8-10 years and then buy an insurance plan. At that time, my dependencies and priorities may also change.
What do you think about it?
YOu can just buy another AR plan itself .
sir
I plan to go for 50L 10 year TERM PPLICY WITH HDFC
I dis closed my diabetic medicines I am at age 51 now the perimium is intimated as increased ,keeping my disclosures, it is almost double
what is the advice for me to take up the policy paying the premium at high
Hi Manish,
I am really impressed with your knowledge on Insurance products.
I have taken an online term Life insurance policy from ICICI for 75 Lakhs. The premium is approx. 10,000. Kindly advise if I should continue with this policy or should look to upgrade it to 1 crore with any other insurance company.
I do not want a very high premium as I am already 33 yrs now.
Regards,
Prasun
Whats your requirement on sum assured front ? is 1 crore needed or not ?
Hello Manish,
Thanks a lot for the wonderful information.
I have a query, I am looking at a PURE TERM INSURANCE Plan which one should I opt for.
Age : 32
Salary : 13L
Liabilities : Home Loan
Looking at Sum Assured : 1.5 CR.
I am inclined towards ICICI Prudential, AVIVA and SBI Life. Could you please suggest which one should i go for and should I split my policy into two ? i.e. 1 CR from X and 50 Lakhs from Y. ??
Please let me know your suggestion; do you think ICICI would be a better option than AVIVA ?
Just Adding, even HDFC is a possible choice…
I would go with AVIVA
dear manish
i am 28 and want a term insurance of 2 cr..
plz suggest which ll b d best..
m considerin aegonreligare and tata aia..
regardz
mudit
I would suggest for go HDFC Click2Protect
manish
i am 28 yrs and plannin to hav a term insurance of 2 cr..
plz sugeest which iz d best company..
i m considerin aegonreligare and TATA AIA.
regardz
mudit
Dear Manish,
Thank s for providing valuable information on term insurance. Its really nice to see you providing replies/suggestions for all queries.
I need your suggestion for my term insurance requirements. Already i am having term insurance of 30 lacs (Amulya Jeevan from LIC). Now i want increase my term insurance coverage to 1 crore. I am planning to buy another term insurance policy from LIC for 20 lacs and 50 lac cover from pvt insurer.
Could you please suggest me whether my option is correct and also suggest good pvt insurer for buying 50 lac cover.
Many Thanks in advance.
Go for Aviva or HDFC Click2Protect
I want to make a selection for a 75 Lakhs Term Insurance between the following 3 companies;
SBI Smart Shield
Aviva Ilife
TATA AIA
Could you kindly advise ?
I would chose Aviva
Manish,
Last month i bought online Term insurance from Aegon Religare for 75Lakh. I want to buy further 75Lakh from another company. Can you suggest which one should i go for? Also after looking at claims rejection % from Aegon Religare i am thinking did i do right by buying term insurance from them?
Regards,
Srinivas
You can look at Aviva or HDFC Click2Protect
hai i am vijayalakshmi, i am a insurance agent (LIC OF INDIA) iam widow lady i have one son 12 years old, already i have anmol jeevan policy 5 lakhs ,now i want to take amulya jeevan policy 25 lakshs its good or not ,pls advoice me.
I dont think its a good option for you. YOu should take a term plan for securing your child life in future, also you should invest in mutual funds for long term wealth creation !
Pl ,
help me, mai kal hi aviva ki i term plan quote kiya hai, medical baki hai to kripaya aap meri sahayata karia. mera income 2.5lak ,age 38 hai, 32 Y term wala 50,00,000/- ke liye quote kiyahai koi bhi rider nahi liya hai. to aage medical chekup karoo ya na karoo, lic ka online term plan sasta aur garanteed ya bharosa kar sakta hu. settelment ratio aviva ka kam hai to mai medical kanese pahele policy cancal kawa do , pl pl pl muze sahe rasta dikha digiyega.
manishkumar ,phursungi (pune )
You should go for medical tests . Just make sure that you fill all info correctly in form , all insurance companies are same
Hi Manish,
If I need to select one out of below mention two private company for getting 1 Cr. term life insurance. Please let me know which one I should select any why?
1. SBI Life
2. ICICI Prudential
thank you very much for this great article and for helping us in our decision.
Regards,
Ravi Gupta
I would chose ICICI if I had to , will you ?
HI Manish
I am Ravi . Recently I applied for HDFC Click2Protect term insurance. I am 39 years old, occasional smoker and had underwent laproscopic surgery for digestion problem 6 years ago (now no issues). While applying online for 15 years term for a sum assured of 80 L, the premium calculated was Rs. 20,510. Fortunately with not much issues from HDFC, my policy is now in “Rated” acceptance status (after medical examination done) which means they have revised the premium to Rs. 28,890 from 21K and the reason which was given to me is the rate up is due to the BMI (Body Mass Index proportion). I am actually underweight (weighing 47 Kgs) with 173 cms height. Just wanted to check with you whether the justification given is ok to proceed. I am not interested to proceed to other insurance companies considering the approved status of HDFC and the issues, medical tests that are expected if applying for other companies. Please advice.
Regards,
Ravi.
You should go ahead with HDFC now , as they have atleast allowed you insurance
After lot of online search, shortlisted Aegon and Bharti-Axa for a Rs 1 Cr SA (plain vanilla SA with no riders). Very little difference between them on the premium. Opted for Bharti-AXA (due to relatively better settlement ratio) and paid premium online (12th August 2013).
Experience with Bharti-AXA as a carrier so far.
1. Immediately start getting communication from the company. Customer-id was provided next day to check policy status online.
2. Supporting documents (3 or 4 in count) were uploaded online in a span of next 3/4 days.
3. Irrespective of upload status, an email with standardized content of pending documents status were sent at least twice a day. Helpdesk is of not much help here.
4. In parallel, setup medical checkup in nearby designated lab. Opted for 2 check-up windows.
5. Got the checkup done on the 1st window (20th August). Standard fasting blood/urine samples followed by weight and height measurement. Next echo-cardio test was followed by pressure check up and standard queries from resident doctor. And thats it.
6. Meanwhile status keeps changing in the website from “pending documents” to “pending checkup” to “pending underwriting”.
7. Received a “payment receipt” kind-of summary policy document over email.
8. Called helpdesk to check policy status and was told policy document is being finalized and will be sent by post. There was an option to get electronically as well (in 3 days) vs by post (in 10 days) and both were allowed. Placed request to get electronic version. But NEVER GOT the electronic document as promised.
9. However within next few days (2nd September) received the print policy document.
10. Print policy document contains all the detailed questions & responses answered while applying online. It has the picture of policy holder. But no insert of the medical report.
11. Meanwhile, I tried to register my policy online with their website. This is one horrible experience so far. Their system keep saying that policy # + my DOB is not found in their system. Calling helpdesk is of little use. They keep parroting that system is down and is being fixed. With more that 10 emails to the helpdesk-id(no ticket # provided) each time a different person (no contact #) will respond with same standard message that it is sent to concerned department.
I understand the “printed policy document” is THE ONE AND ONLY LINK BETWEEN CLAIMANTS AND CARRIER and IS IMPORTANT NOT TO LOSE THIS DOCUMENT to expedite in the unfortunate situation of a claim.
Thanks for sharing that Vetri . I am sure it will help a lot of prospective buyers of Bharti Axa life insurance.
ANother point, now IRDA has started e-policy for life insurance and just like demat account has your stocks , even your life insurance policy will be there with companies, but this will take few months.
Manish
hi Manish,
I would like to take 1 crore pure term insurance – wanted to split into two 50 lakhs.
I’m 31 and zeroed-in on three. If I were you, which two would you choose ?
Aviva, Kotak & HFDC
I would choose Aviva and HFDC !
Hi Manish,
Many thanks for your detailed insight on the term insurance plans.
My age is 24 and I am looking plan having coverage of 50 Lakhs and policy term of 30-35 years .I would like to have a policy with moderate premium and good CSR which are provided by HDFC C2P,Kotak ePlan and Aviva.I have the following doubts:
1)I am not married now and would I be able to change the nominee details in future once the policy is in force?
2)I could however find that medical tests are not there for amount under 50 Lakhs,which makes me think if claim would be settled without any hassles?
3)Also,would my relocation to any other part of the country would affect my coverage if the insurance provider is not available in that location?
Thanks for any response you give,
Raj
Raj
1. Yes, you can change nominee later
2. Yes, it will be settled, just make sure you disclose everything properly
3. No
Hi Manish,
I am looking for term plans with disability and critical illness riders. None of the popular plans seem to be providing riders except SBI( Smart Shield). I do not have an option of combining riders with health plan as i already have Religare Care Plan.
Can you please suggest any term plans other than SBI.Also, is it preferrable to combine riders with Term plan to Health Plan? Please Advise!!
Pure terms plans generally do not give you riders . Better have riders in health insurance if available or through seperate plans .
Manish,
pls guide, i have a Birla sunlife dream endowment policy since June’2010 @ 1 Cr with premium of Rs. 38091 per annum, the fund value after 41 months is Rs. 14500 (surrender value is lesser by Rs. 4010. I also have a Smart Kid Policy w.e.f. 2005 with SA Rs. 4 lac.). My yearly income is Rs. 8.0 lac, am married & have 02 kids (9 yrs & 4 yrs-boys), monthly expenses @ Rs. 35000.
1. I had thought of surrendering BSLI policy before going for Term Policy but read in this blog that 2-3 months is the period it takes for the online policy to land in our hands. I have zeroed in on @ 1 Cr – Kotak Preferred @ 16285, HDFC click2protect @ 16500 (non smoker).
2. I used to be a smoker but I am not now, only the occasional puff with friends once or twice a month.
Do you feel –
Q 1. I shall mention my status as smoker @ double premium or otherwise to save in premium?
Q2. Also guide on surrendering the current policy
Q3. Guide on which policy(s) to buy?
Manishjee,
Your reply is awaited
Regards
Shashikant Mandal
You are a smoker when you see yourself from insurance company point of view. I dont suggest hiding this from insurance company . Please mention it .
You can just surrender the policy provided you do not understand how its running .
Thank you Manish for the kind guidance, have discontinued the policy
Regards
Shashikant Mandal
Welcome
sir,
i am 38 years old, please suggest best term policy with riders for 50 lakhs. And also Please mention the price of that policy what ur going to suggest. Thank u.
Check out HDFC !
I had a term plan from kotak mahinder for 30lac with accident & disability rider of 5lac, but I want to increase sum assured to 50lac.
please help us which one to be buy.I had select 3 componey plans
HDfc clik to protect
kotak mahinder I plan
bharti axa i plan.
please guide me for the same
HDFC click 2 protect !
Hi Manish,
My Age is 23 single and i am wishing to take up a Term policy .Which one you suggest and pls explain briefly
HDFC Click2Protect is a good option !
Hi Manish,
I am 32 years old. I have a few endowment and money back policies from lic(total 7). I am planning to take online term insurance from HDFC. Please clarify, while filling the application form for term plan, should I need to mention the Endowment and money back policies from lic. I am aware that we need to mention any existing term plans, but not sure about the Endowment and moneyback policies.
Also please let me know if you have any information on online term plan from LIC.
Thanks,
Rajesh
Yes ,you need to mention about the existing endowment plans . Its actually any life insurance policy !
Hi Manish
I want to buy Trem insurance policy for my Wife. Policy bazaar has suggested me to buy Aegon religare Iterm plan, as it has attractive low premium rate also they claim there settlement ratio is 91% since april 2013. also it has a rider on benefits with attractive low premium. I have seen from your suggestion that you do not recommend religare instead Aviva which is 87% settlement ration. I am confused which one should be bought . Could you please advice.
Thanks
Rajat
there is no issue with any company as far as you are truthful in giving away your info . Just pick anyone .
Hi Manish,
I heard that AVIVA is moving back from India. Is that true if yes, what will happen to the people who insured with it. I know they have 26% stake in Aviva Inda rest 76% is with Dabur.
The words are still on . These things keep dragging for lot of times. I would say that even if it exits, your policy will not be affected, because it will be with the indian partner.
Yes , The words like this is going on . But dont worry . Even if it happens, the policies will still go on !
Thanks Manish,
So what you suggest now, which is the good and trust worthy company to go with for term insurance.
Trust will depend on you .
Hi Manish
Great site and wonderful comments/ discussion. Here is my story:
I’m 33 yrs old male who smokes(going to quit soon) and currently service 3 x Rs 25 Lacs SA = total Rs 75 Lacs SA term plans running from HDFC, Max life & PNB Metlife. The toal premiums I pay annually amount to Rs 22k.
I plan to discontinue all three, and go in for the plan below:
1. Kotak Preferred Term Plan SA 50 Lacs, ADB 10 Lacs, PD 10 Lacs, CIB 20 Lacs: Premium Rs 16.3k
2. HDFC Click2Protect online term plan SA 50 Lacs, no riders: Premium Rs 12.1k
Total SA: Rs 100 Lacs
Total Premium: Rs 28.5k
I also have another option B:
1. Aviva ilife online term plan SA 50 Lacs, no rider: Premium Rs 8.3k
2. HDFC Click2Protect online term plan SA 50 Lacs, no riders: Premium Rs 12.1k
Total SA: Rs 100 Lacs
Total Premium: Rs 20.5k
PLUS
A separate CIB policy.
Now I don’t know which CIB plan to go for, but which plan do you suggest? Plan A or Plan B?
Thanks in advance!
Care to reply?
I think you better go with 1 term plan only and take the riders in that plan itself. the premiums these days are lower , unlike previous years when 2 policies made sense . Option B seems to be more better
I’m 51 years old. My retirement age is 67. I got housing loan dues of 25 Lakhs as on date( till 65 years) and I need around 20 Lakhs for my ward’s marriage. I don’t have pension. My Gross Income is 18 Lakhs p.a. I’m diabetic under control with drugs.
When I browse the net I find TATA AIG, Bharat Axa, Aviva being in the competitive offers.
LIC is on the higher side i.e 400% .Yet I trust LIC comparing to other low offerers.
Q1. Shall I go ahead with LIC?
Q2. Is there any other to share the premium 50: 50 or what ratio?
Q3. 1 crore is ok? or less than that
Any professional , qualitative advice will fetch a consulting fee also from me.
Maran
Hi Maran
If you want to take insurance, you can go ahead with LIC because thats what you trust . No point in going with other companies because you will doubt it a lot.
Hi Manish,
I have already bought the Term Insurance 2 years back with ICICI Pru iCare worth of 50 Lakhs, currently i am looking for 50 Lakh more so should i go with ICICI again or you will suggest any other insurance.
My Age is 30, and my salary is near about 10 Lakh.
My concern is about the critical illness also.
You can just get it increased or go with AVIVA
My Query is I have purchased a Term Plan on 18/08/2012 with Kotak Life Insurance for 30 Yrs and 30 Lakh S.A. Premium Rs. 4124/-. now that Aviva Term Plan offered 35 Yrs Term & 30 Lakh S.A Premium Rs. 4229/- so that should I shift KoTak to Aviva or Continued with Kotak ?Benefit of Aviva has Offered 35 yrs term & Kotak has Offered 30 yrs Term.
What you have Suggested? I am Waiting for your favorable reply…
Hi Manish,
I am 26 yrs old & I work in a MNC. My sal is 3.5 p.a. I want to start investing from now onward and am interested in opening an online term policy and had some queries as follows:
1) How much insurance cover should I opt for and what age?
2) May I include my spouse after marriage in the same cover or should I open a new one for her?
3) Should I invest in only one insurance?
4) Please suggest couple of companies for the same.
Thanks in Advance.
1. Take a 50 lacs cover
2. There is nothing like adding someone in life insurance policy . If the policy is in your name, what do you mean by adding your spouse in that ?
3. You dont invest in insurance, you buy it ! . one is good enough if its a term plan
4. Aviva, HDFC , Kotak are good options
Manish
Thanx Manish for the clarification and your prompt response.
My Query is I have purchased a Term Plan on 18/08/2012 with Kotak Life Insurance for 30 Yrs and 30 Lakh S.A. Premium Rs. 4124/-. now that Aviva Term Plan offered 35 Yrs Term & 30 Lakh S.A Premium Rs. 4229/- so that should I shift KoTak to Aviva or Continued with Kotak ?Benefit of Aviva has Offered 35 yrs term & Kotak has Offered 30 yrs Term.
What you have Suggested? I am Waiting for your favorable reply…
Continue with Kotak
Hi Manish Ji
I am 27 Year old and I want to take TERM Insurance soon. I seen in your reviews that AVIVA is a better option, actually i have shortlisted HDFC & Kotak (Decent Claim settlement ratio next to LIC. & Aviva (As Policy Bazaar Officer has told that apart from Claim Settlement ratio we have to fill the details honestly so that the company may not get chance to reject the claim). I have included AVIVA in the list as you have mentioned that it is having Accident Rider and also as you are +ve about the company. SA 50 lakh. medical check up doesn’t matter me..
Waiting for your rational advice……..
If you give right info , all companies are fine . If you are more comfortable with HDFC or Kotak – go with them – no issues !
Hi Manish
I would like to purchase an term policy for my wife who is 29 now. Which company policy you suggest me to buy.
LIC , HDFC or any other ?
Also am i able to buy LIC policy online which can save my premium.
Please advice.
Regards.
Depends on your trust factor. I am fine with HDFC !
Dear Manish,
What you think about this News.
Aviva looks to sell 26% in India joint venture.
Will it affect existing policy holder.
What will be implications after this.
thanks
Yea its not a great news , but one should not worry much as generally its bought by someone else and it continues, the company obviously changes .
Hi manish,
Recently I purchased term plan with aviva. Policy is under consideration and my medical test is also planned on 13 aug.
Please guide me weather i should continue or not.
Its you call . Why do you think you should not go ahead ?
My only worried about claim settlement.
But today I was reading IRDA Rule and one rule was once you open any insurance company you can not close it.
so I think who ever will purchase will take care.
Am I right ?
Yes, thats true . dont worry on that
Hello Manish,
Thanks for the information regarding Term insurance .
After researching on blogs and other source of information , i settled down to HDFC LIFE click to protect term plan .
I a 30 Years old
Initially the offer was 75 lakhs cover without medical test ,premium paid was 12,375.00+ 2,333.00= 13,905.00 , I am type 2 diabetic age so i mentioned the same in the application form ,no surprises they asked me to undergo medical test which i did ,now they have increased the premium amount 6,497.00 so the total premium is 18,872.00 .
I want to know is this the normal thing in Insurance industry ? , do i have options to bargain .
Any Insurance company which may charge less then the premium offered also considering my medical history ?
Any kind of help will be appreciated
Thanks,
I would say jump and take it before they change my mind. You should be thankful that you are atleast allowed to take term plan . Dont take the risk of letting it go
Thanks for the information
I am in the process of filling the additional formalities
Thanks again !
Hi Manish,
First of all thank you very much for the detail article.
I want to take your advice on purchasing Term Insurance.
I am 28 years old. So can you please suggest a policy covering 1 Cr (online / offline) ?
Aviva or HDFC click2protect
Thank you Manish, I was also thinking of HDFC Click2Protect.
Thank you once again 🙂
Hi Manish,
Thanks for the article. I am 38 years old & would like to have some details on following,
> Liability – 25 L ( Housing loan)
> CTC- 11.50 L
> Dependents – 3 p (Wofe, 7 year son, 4 year daughter)
> LIC Policy – Aprox coverage -17 L ( All to gether, Self- 2 L)
> Mediclaim from company – 2 L (each for all)
I would like to go with a term plan of 1 cr as below,
> 50 L from SBI life shield
> 50 L from Kotak.
Please advise which one will suit my requirement & some assured is ok with 50 L (25L+25L).
Regards,
PM
You should take 1 crore policy from Kotak
Hi Manish,
After reading this page I took one term insurance of 75 Lakhs, 2 Month back from HDFC Click2Protect. I took one home loan recently arround 30 Lakhs So instead of going to insurance this loan, I am planning for one more term insurance from Aviva.
My current yearly Gross salary is 15 lakhs so I am looking another term insurance either 75 Lakhs or 1 Cr.
Please suggest me weather my decision is Good or not.
One more thing i need to know as HDFC did not conduct any medical test and Aviva may be go for medical test first suppose any think comes negative than HDFC can also increase their premium.
Thanks
Pankaj Singh
Your insurance is good enough or not can only be decided by you, the best way is to ask your self how your current insurance money will be used by family.
Actually I need to know 2 things.
1. which one will be good. Insure loan amount or Take one more Term insurance as I already have one 75 Lakhs.
2. Taking second term insurance and after negative medical test, can it affect the premium for first one.
Please provide me ans these 2. thanks
Hi Manish,
I am(33 year old Male) planing to take term insurance (SA : 1 crore)
1. Is it a good idea to split and take two policies from different companies?
2. Could you please also suggest me the best ones for term insurance.
3. I stopped paying the regular insurance plans last year(after paying 5 years)
(as I am taking term policy) is that a correct idea?
Thanks.
Manish,
Could you please help me to get my queries answered?
1. With premiums so cheap now, better take single policy. This was a good option earliar with high premiums
2. There is none. I can suggest good options like Kotak , or Aviva
3. In most cases yes .
Thanks Manish.
Hello Manish,
I have two offline term insurance purchased one yr back.
1. LIC – cover 50L- premium 15900/- (for self 30 yr old) and
2. LIC – Cover 15L – Premiun 4300/-(for brother 25 yr old).
Questions
1. Should I discontinue this and buy cheap online term insurance.
2.OR continue with this and buy another online as a additional one.(Yes, I also would like to increase the sum assured for both 1cr. for me and 50L for bro.)
your suggestion appreciated.
I would say go for additional term plan for yourself for 50 lacs and same for your Brother !
Hi Manish,
Your articles & analysis are really good !! as always !! Pl give ur advice on following
I’m 25 yrs single girl, my monthly net salary is Rs. 20,080/- only, I’m planning to take a term plan my quest are :
1] what maximum Sum assured i can get ?
2] Should i take only 1 term plan or should i take it from 2 companies?? (split SA)
3] Which is best term plan from below :
a] Bharati AXA Life – E Protect – i like benefit of 1 Lac within 48 hrs at claim
b] Kotak preferred term – as u mentioned above
c] max life platinum protect plan – benefit i like – aft paying for 15yrs we can
opt to not to pay with reduced S.A.
4] One year ago i had online applied for AGON Religare i term plan, without study only with the purpose of tax saving And while filing the form i was in hurry just to take the policy in that day only to avail the benefit of tax deduction, && Mistakenly filled my weight as 41Kg only which is wrong, My actual weight is 46-48, Because of quoting 41kg i got email from AGON Religare with Higher premium , SO I have not accepted their proposal !! n not taken that policy
NOW MY QUERY IS , While I’ll take another policy, should i need to inform about all these to NEW Company or not?? PLEASE REPLY… !!! thanks in advance Manish
1. around 50 lacs I guess
2. 1
3. Aviva or HDFC
Hi Manish,
I am an admirer of your posts which gives lots of information and guidance to take right decision for the people who are confused in this marketing led world.
Let me admit that i am one of those.. 🙂 and require your suggestion.
I am a 33 year old married and have a new born kid with both of myself and wife earning.
I used to have a Jeevan anand policy which has been taken just to avoid taxation earlier and discontinued it and continuing with a term plan from LIC for 25 lakhs ( Amulya Jeevan) for 30 years with a premium of 9100.
Considering my financial commitments and the house loan,i feel that i am underinsured and need to have atleast 1 crore as a protection.
I am also looking to insure my wife for a 50L cover with HDFC.
I am considering HDFC and SBI smart shield plans at a split of 50L-50L. Kindly advise,
1) if this is the right split?
2) Are the two companies fine to proceed ?
3) HDFC or SBI for my wife ?
4) are HDFC life and HDFC click to protect same or different ? If different which one to go for ?
Appreciate your response.
Regards,
Vamsi
I think you should just take 1 crore with HDFC and your wife can also do that same .
With such low premiums, now it does not make a lot of sense to split , earliar it was a wise thing . If you are taking 2-3 crore term plan , then you can split !
Hi Manish,
Thanks for your suggestion. Appreciate your quick response.
I have checked HDFC Click 2 protect and the premium varies if i take it from online directly but if i take it from HDFC life executive who has approached me, the quote is around 450 rupees difference for a 1 Cr plan.
I am confused which is better as both offfers same policy but the executive mentioned that he will provide service of takeing care of the formalities where doing directly online will take time.
Kindly advise.
Regards,
Vamsi
Hi Manish,
Thanks for your suggestion. Appreciate your quick response.
I have checked HDFC Click 2 protect and the premium varies if i take it from online directly but if i take it from HDFC life executive who has approached me, the quote is around 450 rupees difference for a 1 Cr plan.
I am confused which is better as both offfers same policy but the executive mentioned that he will provide service of takeing care of the formalities where doing directly online will take time.
Kindly advise.
Regards,
Vamsi
Because in offline case, some small commission will be paid to the executive and he will get commission . I think if you want personal service in all formalities, better go with executive !
Hi Manish, Don’t you think splitting will help in claiming. for instance if one of the insurance house is rejecting may be other one will not reject.
Yes, that is possible . But not a lot help . I mean one will reject on some grounds and mostly it will be true for other also !
Hi Manish,
i want to clear one point :- i am married and my wife is also working , also we have not any child right now. so if any thing will happen to me , will my wife get the entitled sum assured? as my liabilities are very low .
Only if she is the only legal heir . right now in absense of will , your mother and your wife are both legal heirs !
Hi,
Not sure if this thread is still active.
This post helped me a lot to understand nitty gritties of term insurance.
I am 35 and looking for a term insurance of 50L. I have narrowed down to Aegon Religere, just for 1 reason. It offers 40 years plan. So, this plan continues even after my retirement with same yearly premium and covers me till I am 75. I think getting covered till 75 is a big big bonus for my family.
I am a non-smoker and dont have any health issues. My parents are healthy and infact my grand parents are healthy. So, there is nothing for me to hide and hence claim settlement shd be not complicated.
Am I thinking in right way?
No you are not thinking in right direction, here is the reason – https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2013/04/why-you-should-not-take-term-insurance-till-75-yrs.html
Hi,
I want to buy a online term plan & i am 27 years old
(1) Which is better Aviva i-life or ICICI prudential i care in over all measures?
(2) Shall i go with LIC Amulya Jeevan of 25 Lacs along with 25/50 lacs of Aviva/ ICICI (as both Aviva & ICIC are private company and LIC is govt run with better Claim settlement ration)?
Please help me in selection of policy…..
Thanks
Puneet
Hi,
I want buy a online term plan, i am 27 years old.
(1) Which is better aviva ilife or ICICI Prudential i care in overall measures?
(2) Shall i go with LIC amulya jeevan of 25 lacs along with 25/50lacs of Aviva ilife/ ICICI i care. ( as both Aviva & ICICI are private company & LIC is more reliable in term of Claim settlement ratio & it is Govt run)?
Please help me in selection of policy……
Thanks
Puneet
Just go for 1 crore term plan from Aviva !
Hello Manish,
Thank you for such elaborate and worthy article on insurance plans. I am a 30 year Female, Doctor, with monthly income of Rs. 80 thousand / month, looking forward to buying a term insurance policy of atleast 1 crore. Want to know which one should I buy? whether single or two policy from two different companies, and from which two? online or offline? I have hardly any experience with these companies or their services. Kindly guide me to facilitate my decision.
Regards,
Vibha.
Just go for 1 crore term plan from Aviva
Hi Manish
Very informative blog. Kudos for your efforts to spread awareness on various aspects related to insurance !
I took an online policy (i Life) from Aviva and made payment online on 9th May 2013. After medical investigations, my case was cleared on standard rates on 21st May and the date on which the risk commenced is 21st May. However Aviva says that my next premium date is 9th May as it is calculated on the basis of 1st premium date. I have tried to reason with them that next premium date should be 21st May 2014 i.e. on the anniversary of the risk date. But they are not agreeing. Am I right in saying so ? If so how can I make them to correct this ?
Also if I go as per Aviva, my policy will lapse on 9th June 2014 (if I don’t pay premium on time) i.e. only 18 days after my anniversary of risk date. Shouldn’t this period be 30 days ?
Thanks
MSK
It starts from the payment date , dont argue on this as its a standard thing !
Dear Manish
Thanks for y0ur reply.
The actual issue I have is not with the payment date, but the duration of risk. The policy states the maturity date as 9th May 2033. So if my risk cover starts on 21st May 2013, the cover provided to me is not complete 20 years, but actually 12 days less then that.
If I have taken a policy for 20 years, the risk cover provided to me should be for complete 20 years. Am I right or wrong ?
Thanks MSK
Now that would be your personal way of looking at it . I am fine with that level of imperfection , because I personally think it makes no difference . However you can think differently , if its helping you, then follow up with the insurance company
Dear Mr. Manish,
I hold a term plan which I had taken in 2005. That company issued me the plan after ensuring my health conditon. Now I am 39 years old. In case of any health issues in future (during 40’s) do I have to declare the same to the company? Is that mandatory? If yes, can they increase my premium. What will happen if I don’t declare.
Kindly clarify.
Regards,
Satish
No you dont have to declare anything to them !
Thank you Manish for your quick response
No you dont have to declare anything after taking the policy !
Hi Manish
Nice article. Let me share my experience with Aviva i life online term policy.Everything was nice until I got a mail stating that my premium was hiked 50% as they diagnosed me having diabetes according to my medical synopsis. I got a copy and found that my sugar values were quite normal! I asked Aviva for specific answer to my query that how they decided I have diabetes. They replied now that I am prediabetic! as i had impaired fasting blood glucose.My medical synopsis sent by Aviva reads my fasting blood glucose as 80mg/dl which is very much normal.Again qoting the values I asked what value is considered normal by Aviva.They replied again by cut and paste the same words they sent earlier without stating specific values. I am clear that my health is very much normal and I dont want to be fooled .What should I do now Manish?
Hmm.. what you should then do is apply in other companies and check with them on premium .
Manish-Between Bharti axa and Aviva which would be a a better choice?
Aviva would be my choice . However Bharti Axa is also good !
Dear Manish,
Is HDFC Click2 protect good , soi can take 1Cr insurance coverage for 25 yrs??
I had taken a term plan of Birla Sun Life last year during Sept 2012 for 40 Lakhs sum assured with the yearly premium being near to Rs 8000. I always felt that i need a larger cover of around 1 Crore and after calculating as per your 2nd book “How to be your own financial planner in 10 steps” i am pretty much sure i need a larger one for my family. I already paid a one time annual premium and i used to smoke at that time(so high premium). Now am a non smoker since 6 months, So what should i do now?
Should i stop the policy and buy a new one of 1 Crore or should i buy a second additional 60L policy? and if so from which company? Am really confused. Kindly guide me Manish.
Regards,
Actually just because you stopped smoking does not mean you will be counted as non-smoker. AS per life insurance company – “Once a smoker, always a smoker” is the rule. so if you do not tell the truth , it will be seen as fraud. So first check now much is the premium for you for 1 crore and 60 lacs. If taking additional 60 lacs + your existing one is same is 1 crore premium, then just take another 60 lacs.
Hi Manish, Even I am also looking for split term policies
1 ) LIC (25 lakh SA)
2) Bharati AXA or HDFC click to protect 50 lakh SA. While comparing Bharati AXA looks good in term of family covr benefit, claim processing , premium and also claim settlement ratio in comparison with HDFC for last 3 years .how ever over al if I see claim setlement ration of HDFC life is good. So any suggestion should I go with Bharti AXA?
Regards
Abhijeet
I dont see much issue , go with Bharti Axa
Thnx Manish
Hi Manish!
Excellent Post and a very timely one as i make up my mind on which term plan to go for.
I intend to go for HDFC Life (online) for 75 Lakh for 25 years (age 37), which without riders would require a premium of Rs.11,700/annum (as of today).
My queries are:
1. IRDA data combines the claim ratio for both ‘claims linked to death’ and ‘maturity’ (if my interpretation is correct). Do we have any reliable data specifically for ‘claims linked to death’.
2. How does taking riders (like critical illness) with the term insurance compare against taking separate medical insurance?
Regards
SS
SS
1. no data for only term plans , you might get the data for death claims but
2. Taking seperately will give more options
Hi Manish,
Need your advice.
I am 45 working in Pvt. Bank. Recently I have discontinued my endowment policy from Metlife and willing to take a term insurance preferably from Aviva (as suggested by you in earlier posts) for atleast 50 L. I have two kids my daughter in graduation and son in secondary. I have assets in form of property availed thu loan. All the loans except Home loan of 45 L are paid off. I neither smokes nor drinks , however I chew tobacco. Unfortunately chewing is not mentioned in online form of Aviva.
Should I go for 50 L so atleast Loan liability is covered
What should be the period 15 , 20 or 25 and
Is Aviva is good choice .
Regards
Naresh
Sorry i missed that my CTC is 13 L
It should be 15 yrs
Dear Sir ,
I am 25 yrs old male and have an annual CTC of around 4.2 lacs . Also i’m a non smoker and a non drinker , actually was planning to take a term insurance of 1 cr from two companies ( i.e 50+50) , looking at the last yr claim settlement ratio can u plz advise me the best 2 companies to look at ? Also should the plan be online ..?
yes, go for Aviva or HDFC !
Hello Manish
Iam a seaman nd work on a cruise liner ….Iam on the ship for six months and home for two months ….am I ok to get a term insurance plan..
Please advise….
hi sir
I just purchased a online term insurance icici term insurance of 50 lakh with a premium of 9880 rupees . was it the right decision or should I cancel it and go for LIC. little worried about private companies now after reading ur article
Dont worry .. its fine . But make sure you are very sure before taking action
thank u
Hi,
As of today, I have only 2 policies for 3 lakhs and for my son, i have very high with LIC again and pay premium of 67k per year.
I would like however still go with term policy for 1 crore.
Could you please suggest whether Kotak preferred is worth to go?
You can take term plan from any company , no preference
hi manish ,
1) i am working in merchant navy as engineer . i live in india and i only go out for 6-7 seven months on ship . will i be considered as NRI by insurance company or resident citizen . BY working outside India i get NRI status and i hold Nre account in india.(note : i live in india and my home address is in india .outside india i have no address . i stay on ship )
2) i selected two term policies one is jeevan amulya and other one is hdfc term insurance with all types of riders .is it a right decision .
3) my question is will accident benefit will hold true if i meet some accident on ship ,when some thing happens to flight in foreign country or if something happens in foreign country .?
4)is jeevan amulya covering death occurring from terrorism , act of god .accident by traveling in public convince e.g.. train ,bus ,flight.?
5) how many times The SA value should be of annual income ?
Most of the companies will be hesitant to give you policy . As your job is risky . Meet some offline advisor for term plan and he might help you
Hi Manish,
I plan to take term insurance policies for 4 members of my family. Kindly suggest which ones will be the best(i have also mentioned existing Policies amount) –also suggest what would be the (a) ideal amount (b)ideal tenure (c)ideal policy
1. Male, Age :30 yrs, Non-Smoking, Occ. Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 49 years – 10 Lakhs)
2. Male, Age :25 yrs, Non-Smoking, Occ. Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 54 years – 12.5 Lakhs)
3. Male, Age :23 yrs, Smoking, Occ. Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 57 years – 12.5 Lakhs)
4. Female, Age :26 yrs, Non-Smoking, Non-Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 52 years – 15 Lakhs)
Which one these 4 are earning members ?
Hi Manish,
First of all thank for all information you provide via these blogs. I recently bought Aviva ilife 55 L @ 7601 pa.
While looking for term plan i found in one other blog that all private companies are quite new to insurance sector (mostly started after 2000) and that could be one reason of low Claim settle ratio of these. As claims are more more thoroughly checked in early death cases. What is your opinion on this?
Regards,
Ranjeet
Yes, thats the only reason .. there is no problem with Aviva .. go for it
Unfortunately, there is a database error when I submitted my comments few min back but I’m not giving up as there is one important thing that is not discussed here.
I mostly agree with Manish’s views but there is one topic which didn’t get enough attention.
While we are worrying about the buying power of sum assured after 30 years, we also have to remember that our premium burden will also reduce due to inflation. So if 1 crore becomes 22.5 Lakh after 30 years, our 10000 premium will become 2250 after 30 years. 🙂
Abhilash
Yes thats correct Abhilash
The post is for you to interpret in your own way and you are free to move ahead as per your views 🙂
Dear Manish,
I have been paying premium thru an agent for a term plan assured of 1 crore. I have to renew my policy by paying around Rs. 24500. I understand that policies are much economical thru online. My current age is 39 years (30.08.1974). Can you please suggest me an appropriate policy that is available at better cost.
Regards
Sriram
Go for Aviva
why different insurance companies offering different premiums?what is the main difference?
their way of pricing the premiums
Hi Manish,
I am working in MNC and I have a loan of 5Lakh and planning for a loan of 30 L after 3 years….please suggest me good insurance plan..
Aviva
please suggest best term insurance plan for covered Rs. 50 lacs at the age of 47 for 25 years.
no usages of tobacco/drinnk
hello sir,
If u are looking for a term plan for Rs 50 lacs of sum assured, i would suggest you to go for 15 years of paying term.
for more detail u can contact me on 8800128234.
Regards
Adil.
Aviva/HDFC/Kotak
Hi Manish,
Iam 36 yr old,.six months back applied click 2 protect plan from HDFC.Where premium was nearly 8,000/p.a for 50lk cover.,after medical test the premium was doubled. stating the reason that future diabetic problem. Iageerd to pay the premium.But asked some questions regarding claimratios and also the medical reports wich I have undergone(where i agree to pay the price of medical examinations), with every day follow up for a month there was no reply. Then Idecided to drop it .Because of excellet service? of Hdfc. Now Iam planning to buy LIC jeevan amulya(offline plan) even thogh premium is high.Is there lic online term plan as per ur knowledge in near future. Now i am in delemma to wait for online plan or to go ahead with offline plan.
Better go for offline plan in that case, because online term plans might not come .
Manish
thank you for ur early reply and suggestion.
Hi Manish,
I am a 34 yr, Male, non smoker. FIrst of all a very nice article. Thanks!
You were suggesting Kotak Preferred and also Aviva. You said Kotak Preferred because it has a low premium and high settlement ration (92.5%). But if i see HDFC then it has even lower premium but much high settlement ratio than Kotak. If I am not looking for any riders, should I go for HDFC then instead of Kotak. Aviva has below 90 % settlement ratio, so I did not get why you were suggesting it. Maybe you can say few words which will clear or doubts.
I have taken many services from ICICI (demat, bank a/c, locker etc) so even for a bit more costly premium, given that it has very high settlement ratio and a very good solvency ratio, I was thinking how ICICI Predential compares with HDFC (other than cost).
Finally question on accident and health riders. My opinion is that one should take a straight and simple term insurance with no riders and then a separate and good health insurance covering these things. Is this a good approach? I have a Mediassist health insurance, is that a good one.
In that case you can go with HDFC
Hello Manish,
I am 31 year old and I had a Birla Sun Life Dream Plan…I am planning to make a shift to pure Term Plan and additional CI plan. I am confused on which one to go for.
Requirements : 1 cr cover Term Plan
5o lakhs CI Plan
Could you please suggest which one should i go for…Do you think AVIVA and HDFC Life are good companies ?
ICICI would be good
Any specific reason why you suggesting ICICI over AVIVA…
Its not like that , anyone is fine
Hi Manish,
I plan to take term insurance policies for 4 members of my family. Kindly suggest which ones will be the best(i have also mentioned existing Policies amount) –also suggest what would be the (a) ideal amount (b)ideal tenure (c)ideal policy
1. Male, Age :30 yrs, Non-Smoking, Occ. Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 49 years – 10 Lakhs)
2. Male, Age :25 yrs, Non-Smoking, Occ. Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 54 years – 12.5 Lakhs)
3. Male, Age :23 yrs, Smoking, Occ. Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 57 years – 12.5 Lakhs)
4. Female, Age :26 yrs, Non-Smoking, Non-Drinking (Policy coverage through L.I.C coverage upto 52 years – 15 Lakhs)
Hi Manish,
First thanks for the articles.
I have 1 query regarding claim settlement ratio. The given ratio are for the year 2011-12. After 5-10 years Does these ratios (ranks) will be same? if not then in that case Suppose I have taken a term insurance from X company for which claim settlement ratio is good in 2012, But after 5-10 years for that company claim settlement ratio is not good. What to do in that case?
Thanks,
Nikhil
How does it affect you . Ratio is nothign but a number . How does it affect your claim if you have given all the correct information ?
Hi Manish,
All term policies ask for Smoke: Y/N.
I smoke very rarely and not sure if i will smoke more frequently in future or quit smoking.
What option i should check.
Thanks
Once a smoker, always a smoker – This is how companies look at things. Mention that you are smoker.
Hi Manish,
Good Afternoon. After reading through the article, i plan to buy a term plan. My current age is 30 years, and i plan to buy the term plan for next 30 years (till age of 60). This decision was taken, thanks to your another article “WHy not to invest till 75 years).
I plan to take Aviva i-Life Term Plan for sum assured of 100lakhs. I am a non-smoker, no other disabilities. The present premium on their website for 100 lakhs is 7965 for male and for female is 7566. I plan to buy term plans for both wife and myself as we both are earning members of our family.
Can you suggest if this plan best suits our requirements and does it cover riders like AD (Accidental Death), CI (Critical Illness), DR (Accidental Disability Rider), WP (Waiver of Premium). If yes, well and good. If not, are these riders required for us?
Thank You and awaiting your reply.
Regards,
Ashish
Yes its a good plan , but it does not have any riders . But thats ok , do you really need riders ?
Hi Manish,
Good Morning. Thank You for the quick revert.
Hoestly, it does not matter to me if riders are included or not. Just a fact that others are providing, i though to clarify it with you 🙂
For eg: God forbid some CI happens to me. Will Avova pay the sum assured to my family?
To conclude, i and my wife will go for Aviva i shield through online channel. Correct approch?
Regards,
Ashish
Riders make policy more complicated and pricing tough . Thats the reason not all companies have them , Its just a choice they have.
They will pay the money to nominee or legal heir .
hi manish
i m working in mnc , i m smoker & drinker , i want to purchase 50 lacs to 1 crore term insurance plan. i m 32 years married and i have a 2years boy, kindly sujjest which plan better for me also suggest me online or offline
if offline then which plan
if online then which plan
Online plan is fine for you .. just take Aviva
AVEVA Exclusion –
No benefit amount will be payable if the death of the life insured has occurred directly or indirectly as a result of suicide within one year from the date of commencement of risk of policy and in case of reinstatement of the policy, from date of reinstatement.
What does this really mean?
It means that if you do suicide in 1st year of taking the policy, the sum assured will NOT BE PAID , but after 1 yr, it will be PAID
Hi,
I’m looking for good term insurance which could give me coverage of 1Cr + reputed in market for prompt settlement in eve of risk.
i enquired on amulya jeevan (found to be costly). enquired with aviva. but couldn’t take decision on that.
can you please provide thoughts to help getting to conclusion ?
Regards
P.T. Srinivasan
98401 25600
I would have gone with AViva
I AM 33 YEARS OLD,MARRIED AND HAVE ONE KID AND HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES. WISH TO CHOSE TERM PLAN. HAVE LOAN OF 50 LCS AND WANT RIDER OF CI & WP. I USED TO SMOKE AND DRINK TILL A YEAR BEFORE BUT HAVE QUIT. KINDLY SUGGEST WHICH PLAN TO OPT FOR.
Aviva
Hi Manish,
tks for sharing wonderful in-sight for term ins. it’s really helpful.
Need your help to decide on my existing policy of Birls sun life. I have Birla dream plan, where am paying 26,000 p.a., having sum assured of 50L. this is Term +ULIP plan, where 8,900 going towards term plan.
Now problem is that in 8,900 am getting only 50L as sum assured. however there are policies in the mkt who are giving 1 cr cover in approx 12-15,000.
am want to switch over the Birla policy. pl. suggest any good policy for 1cr
Yes, it makes sense to take a new plan now as the pricing is better now . You better take the new term plan and then stop this ULIP . Aviva or HDFC are good one’s
Manish,
A query on claim settlement ratio.
Consider an example – If I furnish all my details as is and all my medical check up is done by the insurance provider, stil can there be any chance of rejecting a claim?
I queried likes of Aegon,HDFC etc and they all say that if medical check up is done and all other details are fillled up correctly, then claim settlement won’t be an issue.
Yes, it will never be an issue
Dear Manish why did the premiums for online term plans is very low compare to offline and why is the huge variation in comparing to all companies we trust the companies which is offering low premiums.
Read about it here – https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2011/12/cheap-online-term-insurance-plans.html
Dear Manish,
I am planning total 1.5Cr term insurence where in 1Cr from Aviva and 50Lacs from Bajaj Allianz with ADB rider(which is also
providing premium weiver incase of permanent disability). However the base cost of Bajaj Allianz iSecure it self is quite
high(double that of Aviva) however the rider premium is not that significant. So the overall cost of Bajaj is coming high.
Is there any other company provides the premium weiver rider for disability in lower overall cost for 50lacs of SA & 24Lacs
of Accidental Disability? Based on my serched, I could only find Birla SL term policy which provides similar rider, but
overall cost is very much high as compared to Bajaj. Please suggest. thanks
WHy dont you take plain vanilla term plan and take the accidental plan seperately !
I WANT TO TAKE 75 LAKHS TERM INSURANCE SUGGEST ME A GOOD COMPANY I WAS INTERESTED IN AGON RELIGARE FOR THEIR PREMIUM BUT THEIR CLAIM SETTLEMENT RATIO IS LOW
PLEASE GUIDE ME
Aviva
Hi Manish,
First of all, I am planning to take kotak e preffered term plan for 50 lakh for 30 years. I heard its an old plan and service is not good. Is it a good option to go for the same and do they have a good service?
Also, I want a help in filling their application form. I am not a regular consumer of alcohol , but occasionally, like once in a month, I used to have a beer. When I check through the document, i saw options like, non alcoholic / need to specify consumption everyday , and we cant say a fractional number like 0.1 (number of pint beers – 1 is the least). What answer I need to provide, can I say No or if yes, will my policy amount shoots up really huge, Please guide me,
regards
Mathew
Mathew
You can go with them .. there are at times when it messes up and some cases have bad experience, it happens will all insurance companies . Hope for the best .
Regarding Alcohal point , What I know is that once a alcohalic , always a alcohalic, you should mention YES there , but I suggest talk to their customer care also once .
Thanks,
Hi Manish,
Your blog is excellent. I am a great fan of jagoinvester and continously reading this blog for long time.
I just want to take a term plan of 1cr (more than that also fine to me).
I am 30 yrs old, married with 3 years kid. I neither smoke nor drink and no history of diseases. I have a loan amount of 10 L and in future will be taking another loan of 50L. Kindly suggest me good term plan which suits to me? I just require a plan with good claim settlement ratio (ofcourse we are taking term plan for this reason alone in case of something happen). Also riders should cover Death (both normal and accidental) & Critical Illness which i can think of.
Kindly suggest me a ideal term plan of my requirement above.
Thanks,
Sathish.
You can go with HDFC Click2Protect !
Thanks a lot Manish.. Got a quote of 9800 thro’ online.
Hi Manish,
Need your opinion..
I have taken SBIlife(SHIELD Plan C – 50% Incr every 5 yrs.) for 50L for 25 years.
The Accident and disability rider is for 20L for 25 years. I am paying premium of 38,000 annually( 35K for base, 2K for accident rider and 1K for premium waiver).As i have already completed 5 years, my sum assured for base cover is now 75L(will become 1Cr in 3 years).
Should i surrender this policy as it is too costly. As i am already with this policy for 5+ years, it now covers the existing illness also.Are there any other points to consider before switching?
I think you can now switch to other policies. This policy pricing was very high when it came . Infact I myself had this policy 🙂 , but now I am not with them !
Thanks Manish..
Thanks a lot about all the information provided about term insurance. Have a question for you
In case of birth parent being different from legal parent , who’s name needs to be mentioned while providing details to the insurance company ?
In the candidates birth certificate , the name of the birth parent is mentioned .But since then they have passed away due to ill health. All other current documents have the names of the legal parents.
Kindly advise.
I suggest putting name of those who are there in the birth certificate
Hi Manish,
I am grossly underinsured and very confused on how much I need to be insured and how to re-structure my existing LIC policies. I feel they have very high premium and very low Sum Assured.
Current LIC policies
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I have 4 LIC policies with a total annual premium of Rs. 35,000 and a Sum Assured of only 10 lacs in all (Jeevan Saral (Annual Premium – 13k), Bima Gold Plus (Annual Premium -7K), Jeevan Anurag (Annual Premium – 4K) & one another (Annual Premium -11K) only). These are all endowment policies and not term insurance.
I need to re structure my insurance portfolio (make some of the LIC policies paid up and take another term insurance) so as to increase my cover which is currently low.
Family – Mom ,Dad (both retd.) , Wife (working) & planning for a kid
Age 29
Kindly suggest on how to go about re-structuring it and what term insurance would you suggest
Thanks in advance.
Warm Regards,
Aditya
Aditya
I suggest you read my 2nd book . In the 1st chapter I have clearly shown how you can restructure it . In a quick answer , I can say that stop all those polices and get a term plan
I have taken Bharthi Axa e-Protect for 1 cr. Process is good and with in 10 days they issued policy.
Thanks for letting us know that Prithvi
Hello Manish,
I am 30 year old and want to take term insurance plan of 1 crore .I want this to split into two 50Lakh-Online term plan and 50Lakh -Offline term plan
Which online and offline plan is good in and is this good way of mixing online and offline term plan
You can take it from Aviva and HDFC , you can right now go with just 1 company . with 2 companies you always have that conveniance of stopping the policy when needed for a lower amount .
Manish Sir,
A great thanks for ur valuabl guidance.
I am 39 yrs old having salary income of 2.5-3 lakhs. I had taken home loan from Axis bank of 8.5 lakhs. My investments in lic, RD, mf etc. is about monthly 5000. Please suggest me a good co. for term plan of 30-50 lakhs on which I can rely ?
Thanks u so much !
You can go with Aviva
Dear Manish,
Thanks a ton for this really useful article.
Me (35 yrs) and my wife (35 yrs) are both working with a joint monthly income of 1 lakh. We have also recently got a housing loan of 60 lakhs. We have finally decided to go for a term plan, but not sure which of the below options we should go for:
1) A joint term plan with a combined coverage of 1 crore (if either one of us passes away, the other gets the lump sum). Don’t know, which companies offer such plans?
2) Buy 2 separate term plans (60 lakhs & 40 lakhs) for each one of us.
3) Should we also consider covering our home loan payments with our above term plans or do we need to buy a separate home loan insurance?
Can you help me out here? Thanks in advance.
1. There are no joint term plans
2. Yes
3. You can mix it with term plan ..
Whether Aegon Religare is a trusty company and after 45 years whether this company will be available to settle the claim. Like wise whether Aviva, HDFC, ICICI can be trusted for long duration of 40-45 years.
If you trust IRDA, then you have to trust them as well
Hi,
I have this question in my mind, is it possible to have two term plans 50 lacs each from two different insurers? And, in case of mishappening, both of them will process the claims? I am asking this as I am wondering, during the claim process, if original documents are required, the document since it is original, can be submitted to only one insurer not both. Same goes with health insurance, where hospital receipts, etc are to be submitted in original.
Yes both will pay, you can submit originals to one and the xerox to other with declaration from 1st insurer , that the original documents are with primary ..
sir,
Your initiative is very good. I am 40 yrs old, male nonsmoker. I want to take 50 lakh term insurance. Please suggest the best company and low premium.
Thanks
Aviva iterm
I am 37 years old and was for looking for a Term Plan with a cover for 1 Cr. I have been suggested by my financial advisor that I go with Aviva Lifeshield Advantage (Sum assured 50 Lakhs) premium amount Rs 25741/- ,Coverage Term 28 Years and Kotak Preferred Term Plan( sum assured 50 Lakhs) premium amount Rs 14045/- , Coverage team 28 Years..please suggest if the split and the plans are OK.
Why that plan from Aviva ? Why not a pure term plan ?
Agreed…however I did not ask it to the guy who suggested that to me…but I think that makes sense…when the requirement is only coverage…why think of returns or investments!!
Manish..done that…and now its a pure Term plan..the premum came down almost by 50%.. Now have lot of LIC policies collectively giving me a Sum assured of 10-12 Lakhs…worth revisiting all of them and probably surrendering them….I would use that money instead to pay the prepayment for my housing loan..or increase my EMI which will directly reduce my Principal….I think I will now need to look at a home loan article from you if available ?
Yea .. which article you want to read. . all the home loan articles are listed here http://www.jagoinvestor.com/category/loans
I am 34 years old and working professional having medical cover from icici for my entire family. i have to buy term insurance for 25 years for 50 lakhs/icrores cover. please advice should i split the plans betweeen two different companies seeing the CSR and Solvency ratio.
HDFC & ICICI Pridential or Kotak.pls advice. (Non smoker and non drinker).
Just take it from Kotak or Aviva
Dear Manish,
I am 45 year old and looking for a Term Plan of Rs. 50 lacs for 20 year term. I have shortlisted Bharti Axa, Religare Aeogon and Aviva. Kindly advise service and CSR wise which will be the better one.
Best regards,
Sundeep K Dutta
Mumbai.
Aviva
hi..
how are you?
i am a 32 years old diabetic female …well want a 50 lakh online term insurance cover for myself.can u pleaase advise how beneficial this term plan will be for me and what will be the premium and which company??
thanx in advance for your valuable inputs!!
cheers!!
Benefit is that your family will be covered in case of eventuality, what other benefit you need ? go with aviva
Hello Manish I am a 35 year old professionl married and had a 5 year old son having no insurance policy in my name. I save only 5000 per month. I am interested in term policy and high return policy. plz. advice.
You need to seperate both of them .. take a term plan and invest in SIP mutual funds
Hi Manish,
I was wondering, why iRaksha of TATA AIA (regular pay term plan) was not covered in the list. How would you grade the product in comparison with HDFC click2protect, Aviva (term plan)?
The two stark benefits that I see is the coverage tenure of 40 years (up-till max age of 80) resulting in extra benefit of 5 years when compared to other well-known products. The other benefit is ownership of Tata sons (of 74%) in the entity (rest owned by AIA) resulting in moderately enhanced reliability in operations.
Request your comments..
Its because when this article was done , that term plan was not into the market . I cant say if its good or bad, but the reason you have put are not convincinng enough to suggest that this is better.
Hi Manish, Thank you for your valuable information provided.
I would like to get your advice for selecting new policy. Plan to go for 1 Crore (Have any benefits if go for 2 policies) and age of 40 yrs. Working abroad and annual income of 30 lakhs and no loans. Regularly doing medical check up and present health condition is normal, non smoking&non alcoholic. Parents has diabetics and father had been undergone heart attack (passed way at age of 65). Awaiting your updates.
You can look at the offline term plans, because you are NRI . Consider Kotak or SBI
Hi Manish,
When would we expect the claim settlement ratio data for 2012-2013.
Have you any update for LIC online term plans activation.
I dont think LIC term plan will come anytime soon now . the 2012-2013 will come in 2013 end only !
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Hey Manish Thanks for such informative article. Please let me know whether SBI Term e-shield has medical tests. I want to buy an online term insurance with compulsory medical test. I already have HDFC click 2 protect and kinda trust the SBI brand name.
Once cant say like that . generally above 50 lacs , medicals are done , not below that
Hello Sir,
I am 42 years of age, recently I had taken 2 home loans both from Axis bank with loan protection cover from Max India, Now when I am trying to buy a term plan, it is asking wether I am having home loan or not ?? what should I opt for.. ?? Pls. guide.. as the total loan protection is for 38 lakhs and I want a life protectio term plan of 75lakh to 1 crore, I am salaried person and my annual income is 12Lakh
With best Regards,
Hitesh
give the right info
Hi Manish,
I am 29yrs old with 3 yrs old son.My husband is 30 yrs old.I am looking for a term insurance for my husband as he is not interested in it.Plz do suggest which one is the best..
Aviva or HDFC
Hi Manish,
I am 29yrs old married with 3 yrs old son….My husband is 30 yrs old .I am planning to take up a term insurance for my husband .Plz do suggest which one shld i opt for…
Hi Manish,
I am having a term plan of LIC sum assured 30 L and need to take one more term plan sum assured of 30L.
I am confused among LIC,ICICI & HDFC.
I believe Medical tests should be performed while taking the term Plan .ICICI doesn’t take any medical tests.
Please suggest which one should i take ?
Most of the companies will not do medicals for a lower cover
Dear Mr. Manish,
Wonderful initiative. I am very happy to read your article. I am now 40 yrs old and planning to buy a best term policy, and also I want to invest (either MF or anything else) and save (PPF or RD).It is better to be late than never:-). My earning is only Rs. 40000/pm. I want to invest Rs. 20000/- from my earning. Pls advice me with your valuable suggestions.
Thanking u in advance.
Yes, you should start your SIP’s in few mutual funds and also start a RD !
Hi Manish,
I am 28 yrs old with Diabetes. When I contacted HDFC for a term plan of 1 crore they initially gave a figure of 11000+ as the premium. But after medical tests they have updated it to 24000+. Is such an increase expected? And should I consider others against HDFC? If Yes, which ones do you suggest.
Thanks in advance
Nirav
Diabetes is a serious Issue . Hence the increase in premium is justified , it was from 11000 to 24000 . All you can do is try with other insurer to see if the increase they put is lesser or not . Its 100% sure that they will increase the premiums , but your bet is how much , Given your situation , I would say go for HDFC itself , you have to pay higher as you are more riskier than other customers . accept it .
Thanks Manish,
But when others like Aviva or Bharti AXA offer the same benefit for lesses premium, shouldn’t we go with them? As I have understood, the CSR doesn’t matter as long as you declare everything correctly. Then what should be the basis of going with HDFC at additional premium.
Thanks
Nirav
Nirav
yes, true .. You can go with anyone company and as long as you declare everything truthfully , you cant be assured that the claim will be paid .
But you have to understand two things very clearly now .
1. Any plan you take from any company , because of your diabetes , your premiums is going to increase for sure, Some company will raise it more and some will raise it less, but its going to be a good increase . You can expect a 100% – 200% increase depending on the company and the way they look at the matter, Incase of HDFC its close to 130% increase from 11,000 premium . But if you now go with any other company , lets say AVIVA and say their base premium is Rs 10,000 and lets say they increase the premium to 25,000 , then what do you do ?
2. Also understand that in every term plan form , there is a question like – “Did any other company raise your premium due to some reason ? ” , you will put a YES ,there and thats a alarming signal for the company and they might increase the premium further .
All I would say is do not get attached to 2,000-3,000 here and there, these are all action-blocking points , will your life really change if you save that 2-3k . I would say if you are getting it from HDFC, go for it , thats my personal opinion. You can take the risk of applying with other company , The premium there can be less or more , thats on you now , how you want to move forward, but in any case, expect to pay more than 20,000 per year because of the diabetes !
I hope you got the direction 🙂
Manish
Thanks Manish,
That did clarify the issue and will surely help me take proper decision.
Nirav
hi Manish
feeling enlightened aftr reading ur comments / blog. Thanks. i am 47. looking for term plan. SA 25 L. Tobacco chewer. suggest the best. except for one or two nobody offers for a period more than 70 years. should i go for AR which offers for 75 years. but the glitch is, its poor settlement ratio. i shall give truthful info., but still poor stlmnt ratio is a suspect. Secondly shld i go for more SA. pl advise.
Better take the plan only till age 60 .. I am doing a post in few days on why !
Thanks Manish. . .
U have been of Grt Help. . Awaiting Ur Post. .
Sure !
Hi Manish,
thank you for wonderful article.
I am 34 yrs old and looking for 1 cr term plan. May be i will go for split 50 – 50 lac.
I shortlisted few company’s
HDFC life, Aviva and SBI life.
please suggest me the best combination, so that after me, my dependent shall not have problem for claim settlement.
if possible plz suggest split amount also.
Aviva and HDFC are good
i am planning to buy AVIVA I SHEALD term policy which having some benfits that , after maturity this plane return the total premium amount to policy holder , if any claim total sum assured paid, is it correct . i am low income person . i requst to you please help me to choose the plane , is it good term plane to proctect . or advice me any other company which is low premium and good claim . i am reading your all articles in the jagoinvestor site , after reading all , i am choose the term plane.i am not interest in LIC, i request you sir please suggest me aviva is good in claim . i am wating for your reaply as soon as possible .thank u
Its a return on premium term plan policy .. there should not be any issue with the policy , but why not go for pure term plan which does not return any premiums back, the premiums will be low there /.
thank u sir , please suggest me wich company is low preimum and best cliam , to buy the policy online or offiline , and also please suggest me company names . sir please suggest me . thanks sir.
Go for Aviva or HDFC
hello,
below are my few queries:
1. I have home loan which is covered under max new york life’s credit life insurance policy so shoudl i go for one more term plan to cover my life
2. I want to take term insurance plan for my husband, but little confused which to take either SBI,hdfc term assurance or any other i am expecting 75-1cr cover for the same.
thanks
So can u please help me out
YOu can go for a term plan from HDFC or Aviva !
Hello manish,
as i am new to this segment can u pls let me know:
can i take two term plan from two other sources e.g. HDFC and aviva and in case of unfortunate things happen can i get the claim amount from both of the companies
And i have recieved your book “how to be your own financial planner in 10 steps” i really liked the book 🙂
Thanks
Yes, you can take it from two companies. both will pay
Since I saw many people talking about claim settlement ratio, i thought to write something about it..below is the link to my website..where I am talking about the same. I have totally different view about it..
http://www.insurancemirror.com/Claim-Settlement-Ratio.html
Idea of this website is to clearly analyse the insurance product and keep it for people..I have just begun so there is no option for you to comment but i am sure the information provided will help you think about claim settlement ratio from different angle..
regards,
Vivek
Yes Vivek
Sadly , people over look into this term and do not understand what is means and how it gets created .
Hi Manish,
Ya you are right…though I have been doing so much on my website just to bring that awareness…when I tell people about this, they agree but at the end buy LIC policy!
Also when I tell them to buy a plain term insurance, they say ” If I take policy for Rs. 1 crore, my wife only will kill me..ha ha ” difficult to change peoples mind..let’s see if I can help some to go in right direction with my website!
regards,
Vivek
Sure 🙂 . At the end, they are just making some choices in life 🙂
hello manish,
i am following your website and your reviews for sometime now. one of my friend recommended me your website since i was looking for investment advice.
i am a doctor and 31 now and i am doing superspecialization and unmarried now. right now i do not earn anything as it is my training period. but after 3 years, say jan 2016, my earnings will be in the range of 1.5 to 2L pm.
i have LIC term plan of 15L maturing in 2042, i pay a premium of 39000.
now my family is very much dependent on me. i want maximum cover for my my family. please suggest me plan that will suit me.
also in near future i would like to have financial consultaion from you. could you please tell me how can we do that?
Better stop this LIC term plan .. I dont think its a TERM PLAN , its some other investment policy .. You can get a 1 crore term plan in less than 10,000 per YEAR . and thats what you can easily afford at the moment .
You can consult us by taking our services – http://www.jagoinvestor.com/services
Dear Manish,
I am a fan of Jagoinvestor, i come across your suggestions through your site, now and then, whenever i look on the internet for any of my financial query.
This time i’m bound to write as this seems the best place to ask which term insurance will be suitable for me.
My details: Age-29 yrs, married, Age of my husband-30 yrs, we have 1 kid of 3 yrs, My husband’s salary – 6.5 lac+ annually, My salary – 10 lac+ annually, No smoking habits, no medical issues as best known to me.
I want a term insurance of 50L for 30 yrs from LIC and 50L for 30 yrs from HDFC, but I am confused whether I should buy term insurance for only my husband or me or we should buy it for both of us.
Pls suggest..
You should but the term plan for those , on whom there is someone financially dependent . Are you dependent or may be dependent on your husband income , If yes, you should take your husband term plan , same is the case with your term plan also .
Hi Manish,
First of all Really thanks a lot for all your wonderful posts.
Below is my case:
1-Age: 25,Male,Salary:10Lac/A
2-Got Jeevan Anand of 750000 SA with normal death cover with 25yr term.(I am sure you know the dealth cover offered by Jeevan anand)
3-Single & literally no dependants except in somecases I do help my parents.
Now please advise me if I should go for a pure term cover? (If Yes,is 50K for 35yrs term will be Ok?)
Thanks in advance.
Hi Manish,
Sorry..its 50L for 35 yr term not 50K 🙂
Yes that looks good to me given your case !
Hi Manish,
Thanks.
Might be it should be a personal choice but I would like to take your suggestions between Aviva or Aegon??
Please suggest with your feedback.
Aviva
Hi Manish,
I went ahead with Aviva for 50lakh.
But Aviva team called me & suggested to go for 1Cr as I am eligible for upto 2.2Cr.
please suggest whether to go with 1Cr or 50lakh?
Awaiting your quick reply so that I can buy the plan today itself.
You cant go as per their recommendation , It you who have to decide what is enough for you .
Is 50 lacs enough for you or not ? If YES, then just take 50 lacs
Hi Manish,
I have query regarding term insurance plan. I am 25 yr, Non smoker and drinker as of now, Want to by 1Cr (22*Income I fulfill this criteria) insurance cover but in two policies, 50 Lakhs each.
I am confused in HDFC LIFE,Bharti AXA, and AVIVA…. Can you please suggest ?
Aviva and HDFC
Hi Manish
You have written a wonderful article. I am 24 yrs aged and like to get a term plan that will cover me till I am 65(effectively, a 40 yr term). I am looking for a cover of 1 crore. Most companies I see have only 30 yr coverage. Which private companies offer coverage for 40 yrs?
Aegon religare will give for 40 yrs !
Dear Manish,
Request you to kindly update the latest data of term insurance policies and claim settlement ratios as we are planning to take a term plan for 50 lacs in April 2013.
Thanks & regards,
KUNAL DHOTRE
the data is latest only
Dear Manish,
I just completed second chapter of “16 Personal Finance Principles Every invester should know” – Thank you for the nice book.
Was there any Term insurance available in Market with ‘Disability Rider’ and ‘Critical Illness’?
I will waiting for your reply, Please…
Aegon has it
Hi Manish,
As you said about Illegal activities.. Illegel activities in which claim are rejected are thise which go in criminal courts.But Jumping a signal and more people in cab are subjected to go in Civil court.So should not be termed as illegal activities or ground to reject claim.
Regards
Neel
I think if you do not deliberately try to kill yourself (like suicide OR giving a “supari” to kill urself :)) then it should not be an issue!
Also disclose your earlier policies and any health issues while taking a new policy!
More people in cab is not in your control , but jumping a signal is in your control . The point is were you irresponsible to your life ?
Hi Manish Ji
I am 31 Year old and I want to take TERM Insurance soon as my DOB is on 22nd Mar and my age will be 32. I want to take before 22nd to avoid increase of Premium. I seen in your reviews that AVIVA is a better option, actually i have shortlisted HDFC(Reason for sellection: For Decent Claim settlement ratio next to LIC which is having very high premium for the same SA) & Bharathi Axa(Reason for sellection: As Policy Bazaar Officer has told that apart from Claim Settlement ratio we have to fill the details honestly so that the company may not get chance to reject the claim). I have included AVIVA in the list as you have mentioned that it is having Accident Rider and also as you are +ve about the company.
Now with three options I am totally confused about which plan to take. Kindly suggest one from the three
1. Bharathi AXA
2. AVIVA
3. HDFC
Also plz let me know if 30 Yrs policy term is OK or shall I increase or decrease the policy term
Awaiting for your reply sir
go for HDFC then .. no issues
Hi Manish
I am 24 years now and unmarried. My term plan goal is to serve my parents and sister in case I die. I calculated the premium for a 30 yr policy worth 1 cr to be 8600 plus tax (click2protect). But then a thought occured to me that after 5 years I will be married and sometime after have children too. Then I would again need one more insurance (say 1 cr). Now for future me (after 5 yrs; with age 29) I calculated the premium for a 25 yr policy and to my surprise it turned out to be 9700 (12.8 % higher than 8600).
So the whole situation is like:
Age Term ProtectionUpto Premium
25 30 2043 8600
30 25 2043 9700
So my question is: Isnt it better to have the 2nd planned policy to be taken now instead for waiting for 5 years? Notice that in both cases the protection is till 2043!
More clearly:
Age—Term—-ProtectionUpto—Premium
25——30———-2043————8600
30——25———-2043————9700
You can do that . note that future is uncertain and premiums numbers etc for new client can change .. so if you want to lock on the numbers today , go ahead
Dear Manish,
After Your wise advise I had purchased the health plan for me and my family. My age is 43 yrs and now again I am seeking your advise on best term life insurance plan for me. Kindly let me know about the same as I want to go for this asap.
Thanks and regards,
Syed Rizvi.
Go for Aviva ilife or HDFC click2Protect !
Hi Manish,
Did you noticed SBILife also floated online term insurance (eSHIELD), & if we see the premium its Rs. 13135/- inclusive of taxes, for 30 yrs old non-smoking male, and 30 yrs policy tenure & 1 Cr. SA, pretty competitive I think
I think nice to have 1 more option & that is too from SBI,
Your Views Please,
Hi Sir,
I am 31 years old male , smoker and drinker (Occassionaly) govt. employee, Salary 5-6 lakh P.A., married, having 1 year old girl. I want to take term insurance for me. Please suggest best term insurance plan for 75 lakh and 1 crore. Please suggest.
You can go with Aviva iLife !
Hi Manish
I will probably take a term insurance in a few months time. And I have been following your posts (got your books today as well 🙂 ) for quite some time. If I look at term insurance from the insurer’s perspective and dwell why there exists companies selling term insurance and if they do exists they must be making at least some profit. Every penny they get is ultimately invested by the company and they pay the money because they get returns from these investments. And the reason for very low annual premium to S.A. ratio is that it works on the probability of the customer dying within 30 years (the policy term) which being very less puts the insurer where very few policies end up being called for claim.
Now If I go by investing the annual premium amount in some instrument every year and get returns for 30 years then I can get an amount very close (if not equal) to the claim amount that I would get If I die. And to be practical and factual; there is very small chance of someone dying at an early age of < 55. The medical and post-accidental services have improved a lot in India.
So my question is: Should we consider buying a term policy OR can there be a better investing solution for this? You know I am asking this question but still gonna ask as taking an insurance relieves your mind about future; but still out of curiosity would like to know!
Thanks
Nikhil
Nikhil
But why you are getting into that question of “investing the money” .. the motive for taking a term plan is not investments , its security !
hello manish,
this is Ramesh,49 years old govt employee,non smoker and earn 4to5 lakhs per annum i had already 8 lakhs lic policies and 2 lakhs private insurance policies, i am looking for 16 year online term policy with 50 lakhs sum cover.Which one is the best among AVIVA I LIFE,AR,BHARATHI AXA Term palns
Go for Aviva !
Hi Manish,
have you considered the possibility of some of the insurance companies closing down. So would taking a policy with LIC a better option.
Chandan
I think IRDA is the one who takes care of these.. I dont think you should worry about this a lot
Dear Manish I want to add one more thing Which company should I go for (Term plan) (On Claim basis)?
Dear Manish now I am 50 yrs old having spouse and two daughters. I have taken Five policies from LIC of India which covers my life upto 20 lacs in case of death. I want to purchase term plan of 50 lacs more. I am casual smoker and having good health.
Kindly suggest me from which insurance company I should purchase & should I opt for riders also.
You can look for companies like Kotak, Aviva .. if you go for LIC right now , it will be very high premium for you
We want to purchase a term insurance for one crore. My spouse is 45 years . We want it for 30 years (that is the max. term acc. to my knowledge ) . He is a smoker . Which is the Best Company with a reasonable premium amt. & with the best claim settlement ? Does he need to add any rider ? ( He already has riders in other general life insurance. )Suggest the best 2 companies online & offline , taking all the required things into consideration .
Go for companies like Aviva or HDFC
Is the claim given to family on unfortunate death of the insured person, taxable in term insurance?
No
Thanks Manish. As I have heard in some TV programme that every policy has tax in one or other form, either during purchase, or premium or returns.
Also, I am looking for term plan. What would you suggest, single plan (may be 40-50 lakhs) or multiple plan (10 or 20 lakhs each). My age is 42, so not going to be low premium.
Thanks in advance
Shashi
I dont think so .. There is no tax on term plans .. May be you are talking about the “premiums”
Aj
More than the company , what matters is your trust level with the company . AR is overall good enough . you can go with it , just make sure you give all the information correctly !
So what should a 30 yr guy do if he wants a cover for 1 crore ? What are your suggestions ?
Dear Manish,
I am an NRI(Kuwait) and would like to go for the Term insurance for 1 Cr, request you to suggest me the best product for me.
Rgds
Aravind.
You should look at some offline term plans like Kotak
Do you have any information of Kotak term plans available for NRI’s. Because one of the financial advisor told me that there are no term plans available for NRI’s except Future Generali’s Smart Life. ANd I enquired with LIC people also , they too told me the same answer that they are not offering term insurance for NRI’s.
Will be grateful to you.
Arvind
Yes its tough for a NRI to get a term plan , but there are companies which will give you offline term plans , its not just Future generali , but several others do give . Its not possible to exactly list them down , but you will have to enquire more on this with each company !
Thanks Manish.
Hi Manish,
Thanks for this article!
When will the LIC online term plan available for buying on internet? Do u have any info?
Regards
NO idea 🙂
Dear Manish,
I have completed 33 years on 10th. I am married with 2 years of daughter.
I am intrested to purchase term insurance of 50 lakhs (Slit 30 lakhs from LIC + 20 lakhs form Private) with term of 25 years.
I have liability of 40 lacs (36lacs house loan + 4 lacs of car loan).
Please suggest me how to go ahead with following questions?
Is my split right?
Which private company is better (online & offline)?
Is riders really necessory?
Regards
Yogesh
Your Split is ok, there cant be right or wrong in this , it depends on your comfort with LIC , the higher it is , the higher number with LIC
All companies are same, but you should take it from the company you trust
No , its not mandatory, its only when you need them
If your liability is 40 lakhs and you are going for 50 lakhs of insurance, then effectively you are insured only for 10 lakhs and this is very very less. It is just not enough. Give it a thought.
IMO, you should go for 1 crore term plan with a single company. If you declare everything correctly, then no need of worry.
PS: I am in the same boat.
Yea you are going right , Kotak Preffered is also a offline option . Go for it .
This data is very useful. Do you have any latest data collected during 2012-13/2011-12?
Thanks,
Dinesh
Will update this chart soon
Thanks Manish for your quick response. Please update at the earliest if you can. This data is missing from almost all the websites that I come across. Thanks for having such a unique data.
Hi,
Thanks for the detailed information. I have some queries. It will be good if you can guide me on the same.
I need Term Insurance coverage of 1 Cr. Selected companies by me is i-Life from Aviva. The reason are as follows….
Max age cover till 70Years
Yearly premium is approx 12K
Claim settlement ratio is 86%
Rider coverage of Death & Critical Illness. 12 Critical illness are covered in the plan
(Critical Illness plays a role of Medical Insurance as well in other ways if not exactly)
It covers both Accidental & Natural deaths…
Also some of the not very good points of Aviva are…
Claim settlement Ratio is not very high such as 99% or 100%
Hard premium grace period of 30 days
i-Life can only be bought online
After viewing your review, I am thinking now to make it 50L for Aviva & balance 50L towards Kotak Preferred.
Pls guide me if I am right in my thought process & which step should I take.
Also in the next couple of months I will be taking Medical Insurance as well.
Tnx
Rohit
hi manish. i would like take a term plan around 75 lacs. my age is 30 years. my annual income around 5-7 lacs. my will income will increase as i am a doctor. so can you suggest me which one is better single policy or mix up. in case double policies help to choose company. thanks
regards.
Dr.srinivas
Dont complicate it , just take a plain term plan online for 75 lacs or 1 crore . As you are 30 yrs old , it should not cost more than 10k per year 🙂 . Just go for action now , no complication .
Hi,
i am 51 and i am underinsured and i am deciding on the LIC amulya jeevan and ICICI-iprotect combination as these are the only plans offered for a higher term. i think thas avery imp. factor.. as otherwise all your plans and invested money goes.
Any suggestions?
When do u think the online LIC termplan is expected?
No idea when the online term plan from LIC will come , but you can go for the regular term plan at this moment .
When do u think tyhe online LIC term plan isgoing to be out?
Jayesh
No idea 🙂
Hi Manish,
I am looking to buy an online term plan. I am looking for a coverage of 80L – 1Cr. My age is 26 , non smoker. I checked out the quotes from Kotak, Aegon Religare, Aviva, HDFC and Bharti AXA and found Bharti AXA to be the cheapest by quite a difference. Going through some of your responses in the posts above, I too felt going for separate Accidental/Critical illness cover is better as most of the online term plans are standalone. Aegon Religare offers a Waiver of Premium for Cancer/Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery/ Heart attack/ Stroke only and also offers a long policy term of more than 30 years, but is a little expensive compared to Bharti AXA. But the policywala site showed much better Claim settlement data for Bharti compared to Aegon.
I have gone through this site and absorbed most of the tips given in articles and the Term Insurance e book, but I am still finding it difficult to make the final choice. Also read about few scary experiences.
Looking for any suggestions, at the nth moment to help me go ahead with the best plan.
Thanks in advance.
You should now pick one randomly ,because over analysis is preventing you from taking decision . JUst pick one , just pick it
Read this : https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2012/05/is-looking-for-perfection-killing-your-financial-life.html
Hi Manish,
I am looking to buy an online term plan. I am looking for a coverage of 80L – 1Cr. My age is 26 , non smoker. I checked out the quotes from Kotak, Aegon Religare, Aviva, HDFC and Bharti AXA and found Bharti AXA to be the cheapest by quite a difference. Going through some of your responses in the posts above, I too felt going for separate Accidental/Critical illness cover is better as most of the online term plans are standalone. Aegon Religare offers a Waiver of Premium for Cancer/Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery/ Heart attack/ Stroke only and also offers a long policy term of more than 30 years, but is a little expensive compared to Bharti AXA. But the policywala site showed much better Claim settlement data for Bharti compared to Aegon.
I have gone through this site and absorbed most of the tips given in articles and the Term Insurance e book, but I am still finding it difficult to make the final choice. Also read about few scary experiences.
Looking for any suggestions, at the nth moment to help me go ahead with the best plan.
Thanks in advance.
Hello Manish,
It would be good to revise and update all the charts to their current status. This will make it more relevant as many aspects will have changed since 2010 and the finance budgets may also have impacted these terms plan insurance companies.
Would be happy to know how things stand as of now.
Thank you,
Rajiv
Will make that change very soon
Hello, Manish! Your information has always been informative to the general public. Thank you.
I am 54 years old and propose to take a term insurance for a minimum of INR50L. Which vendor would you recommend? I have no health problems and do not smoke or drink, though I am willing to go through a comprehensive health check if required.
You can take it from any company , just make sure you provide right info in form , your premium will really be very high , is your family too much dependent on you for money ?
Hi Manish,
Awesome research and very good content.
I am a software professional, aged 31 yrs, married having 2 kids.
I want to go with the term insurance for 1 cr. After reading all the conversations here I have decide to take 50 – 50 approach without any riders (I want to have separate policy for accidental issues).
I am planing to go (NON-Online) 50 L with KOTAK preferred/ICICI and 50 L with SBI/HDFC .
Kindly let me know if my decision is correct and which 2 companies to choose from the above short-listed companies as regards to their performance, respect and future stability.
yea I think you can go ahead !
Are riders good in term plan.
And what do you think about i-Life Aviva India?
All riders are good only , you need to see which one is required in your life . Aviva is good option overall
Hi
I already have Rs. 50 lacs term cover from Aviva i-life. However want to have additional 50 lacs term cover.
I have heard that LIC is coming up with its online term plan where the annual premium is expected to be much more lower than its currently available term plans.
Does anyone have any idea when LIC is going to introducing online term lan?
Thanks
Navin
They said they will launch it very long back (1 yr back now) , i think it will take much more time .
Which is the best option as of now to invest with an yearly premium and to get a monthly income of around 50000 after maturity/pension?
I would say mutual funds
Dear Sir,
tell me best LIC Plan,
Dear sir,
My Self Hitesh Daka
Age : 22 yr ,
DOB : 14/01/1990
Sir,
I wants to know which is best Insurance palne for me ,
Currently I m working with MNC,
and I wants Tax benifits and returnts ,
So, plz tell me,,
Which LIC policy is best for me,
I m going through LIC , b’coz I believe on Gov.
Thanks,
Regards,
Hitesh
first read this – https://www.jagoinvestor.com/2011/08/lic-policies.html
Hi Manish,
I did an online term policy with AVIVA for 1 crore.
In the application form i declared that I had broken my right leg in an accident 10 years back. there was an operation in broken leg.
After that they asked me for a medical test which is completed . but now they are asking me to submit medical discharge report of my fractured leg to proceeding my application. I repeatedly requesting them to ask their doctor to check my fitness and generate a report as that accident was happened 10 years before but they are stubborn with the medical discharge report. what to do please suggest.
I think tell them you do not have it right now and tell them you want your money back !
They are ready to return my amount after deducting my medical charges. Its their mistake why I should pay for that.
If you have mentioned something like that , obviously you should have it , you should have kept it , because these kind of reports are needed in future IF YOU MENTION THEM SOMEWHERE .
Hi Manish – I have a LIC term plan of Rs. 25 lacs and I am looking for one more term plan of Rs. 50 Lacs from some other Pvt.company.
I checked this site and some other sites where I found ICICI iprotect and HDFC Term plan to be good.
Can you suggest which one is better – ICICI or HDFC. ?
I am 34 years and looking for term insurance which can cover me for max number of years – say 65 to 70 years.
Thanks
Kishore
KK
Now ICICI iProtect is called as iCare and there are no medicals in that plan , hence the premium are higher . I would say you can go with HDFC if you trust it .
Hello Manish
Amazing insight over the issue of term insurance. I have a query.
I want to opt for term plan for 25 years with 1 crore cover, where I should go.
As I am completing 25 years on June 18 so does the premium would increase if I enroll the policy after that.
No , they take nearest birth day
“if you are involved in any of the illegal activities and death occurs”, then this type of death is not covered in term plan .
According to me “illegal” is a very broad term.
Driving while consuming alcohol is also illegal
6 people Travelling in a tourist taxi with 4+1 limit, is also illegal
Jumping traffic signal is also illegal.
diving without helmet in samll cities also illegal
So if death occurs, in the course of above illegal activities, then company might reject the claim.
Please help me to clarify on my doubts.i am not satisfied your above answer of reject the claim in such cases.
are u sure , in such cases company will reject the claim .?
Yes , these are illegal activities and claim will be rejected
Rajesh
1. There should not be any issue, however for your peace of mind , you might want to consider medical tests
2. No , groop cover are not to be disclosed
3. No
Manish
What are the pros and cons of Birla Sun Life Insurance’s term plan?
There is nothing like that , all term plans are same .. Just that premiums might be more or less at times
Hi,
Is birla term policy is better or which term policy is better,i am planning to take one my age is 30
You can consider one from Kotak or Aviva if you are planning to go online
Hi Manish,
Thanks,otherthan Kotak which is better option what about Birla
good information
Hello Manish,
Here is a simple question – Which company should I go for (Term plan) (On Claim basis)?
LIC
Hi Manish,
I was about to opt for Birla sun life protector plus plan..need review on the same..
Thanks,
Nag.
If its not a term plan ,then dont go for it
it is a term plan…please write your opion on this product…
Hi Manish,
I am planning to buy Birla Sun Life Protector Plan which is a Term Plan. I am specifically impressed by its Waiver of Premium Rider, which I couldn’t find in any other plan. Please let me know how well is Birla Sun Life’s claim settlement ratio. My requirement is Sum assured of 2500000 for term of 30yrs. Please suggest.
Anand
Why are you so impressed with it ? I know its a good thing , but then you pay a cost to it, it does not come for free .. I would say you can go with Birla (or any company) if you make sure you are telling them truth while filling up the form .
Manish
I have Aviva plan for a crore , the time I took Aviva was one of the good life insurance policy holder ,Now Looks like in market there is more better premium calculation companies. I had plan to reduce from Aviva 1 crore to 50 lakh and take 50 lakh from other insurance provider so that in worse case my dependent shd get some money from either one .. Please suggest which other company I shd opt for ..
do Aviva company will consider my case for reducing my insurance premium do they have any such type of things
Aviva will not reduce the premium like this , you need to close that policy and take a new one for 50 lacs . the other options you have are Bharti Axa or HDFC
MANISH, I AM LOOKING TO BUY AR FOR MYSELF AND MY HUSBAND. REASONS- LOWER PREMIUM, GOOD ONLINE RIDER COVERAGE. IS IT A WISE DECISION OR YOU RECOMMEND SOME OTHER COMPANY?
If you trust the company , then you can move ahead
We do not know much about the company to trust or distrust it. I request you to recommend options which provide good riders and competitive pricing. AR features low on the service ratings but high on features n price.
please recommend between AR, Aviva i-life, Bharti Axa.