After the implementation of new IRDA regulations and LIC’s new term plans launch, lot of readers inquired me about recommending the best terms plans. Hence I thought to list them with providing the latest claim settlement ratio data too.
First I thought to once again bring you to the notice of latest claim settlement ratio of all insurers. This will makes you bit easier in selecting or shortlisting the plan. Below is the latest data.
Note–
1) MY latest post “Best online Term Insurance Plans in India for 2015-A comparative list“.
2) IRDA claim settlement ratio report for 2013-14 available at my recent post “IRDA Claim Settlement Ratio 2013-2014-Which is best Life Insurance Company?”
Latest News !!!
- LIC launched it’s first online term plan. Review will be available here “LIC’s online Term Plan e-Term-Review and Benefit“
- HDFC Life launched one of best featured online term insurance called HDFC Click2Protect Plus. You can view the review of the same at “HDFC Click2Protect Plus-Comparative review with features and benefits“.
You notice that LIC still maintaining the top. But as this data does not differentiate between claims settled of term insurance to other plans, it is difficult to believe which company settled highest term insurance claims. But still the overall picture of this data will be helpful in selecting the plan.
In below sheet, I tried to capture the term insurance plan data of all companies, but due to recent IRDA regulations, few companies still not came up with term plans. Hence they are showing as “NA”. Also almost all private insurers these days offering online term plans which is not the case with LIC. But many insurance buyers have so much faith in LIC. Hence I retained it’s offline Term Plan quote on top. I tried to differentiate the product based on availability like whether the plan is available online or not and whether plans offers any extra riders or not.
But to be frank while you are buying term plans then neglecting the product only because it not offer you other riders will not be a good decision. Because such riders are easily available in market separately with general insurance companies. Hence choose the plan purely on life risk point of view.
Note-Above quotes are for 30 years old, healthy and non smoker.
From above list you notice that LIC Term Plan still costly (after it reduced premium from it’s old term plan). But other insurers are quoting very competitive price. Hope the above information will make your life easier in selecting the plan. But do remember that these are indicative price. Prices may change based on individual.
Are premium rates for term policy at HDFC or ICICI from Policy Bazar same as that purchased online from HDFC or ICICI ?
Dear Bharat,
Yes. But never allow Policy Bazar influence you to change your decision.
Thanks Basuji.
Also can you let me know how is MAX LIFE compared to ICICI/HDFC , knowing that MAX LIFE premium is low…………. but not sure of ratings in other parameters like Claims paid/settled, claim nos, their services, their Pay out time etc.
Bharat-Hard to say as the data you opted to compare is not visible from all insurers.
Hi Sir,
Thanks for helping alot of people like us.
I had applied for 1 crore ICICI life term plan for 15427 but I also disclosed that I don’t have Asthma at the moment but I had 3-4 times in past 4 years, that too in very cold condition when I was on visit to USA. but despite that they increase my premium tp 21700rs/year.
1) Should I go for HDFC and not declare that I have Asthma and not declare that I have rejected policy with extra premium? (because i happened rarely to me in past), I was probably more honest.
2) Should I go for Max or HDFC and hope that they after disclosing my Asthma, they will realize that its rare event that happened because I was on foreign trip. They hopefuly will increase the premium but may be not 35% because of something that happened few years back, that to very very mild.
Please help me out.
Thanks,
Parimal-Whether you go with company A or B, you must disclose all facts.
Hi ,
Thanks for keeping us educated. I am following your posts for a couple of years now. Would like to seek your opinion on “Aegon Life iIncome Insurance Plan” review.
Subho-Buy plain term insurance than these fancy features.
Hello,
I am 31 yeas of age, married.
I have LIC offline 25 lakhs cover + SBI eshield 50 lakhs cover.(accidental rider of 50 lakh).
I want to increase my cover.
Should I stop my LIC offline and start LIC online term plan.
Is it better to have 2-3 term plans from different companies or one should go for only one company.
Shashank-Yes, it is better to switch to online LIC plan. But don’t cancel the existing one before you get the new one. Better to reduce the number of term insurance plans. Hence, try to buy a bigger sum assured from only one insurer.
Sir, Im 20 years old.I want to take term insurance policy as i have no experience in this area can you pls help me out.i can pay upto 10000 per month and i want 10 years period .which policy better for me and how much cover i end up with after 10 years??
Sharmin-Refer my earlier post “Top 5 Best Online Term Insurance Plans in India-2016“.
Dear Sir,
I am looking for term plan of 1 cr. but confused on policy term. Should it be 35 / 40 or upto 75 year of age.
Also is Aegon iterm plan good to consider for buying ?
I am pretty much confused between policy term and company to go with because if I choose 35 year term then Max is best option but if I want policy term of 40 year of upto age of 75 year then Aegon is one of the option. I know Aegon previous CSR is not quite good ? so is it good choice to go ahead with Aegon upto 75 year of age.
Ashish-Go with your selected company Aegon. Term should be up to your retirement age.
My Mother is 59 years old, home maker and good health. Rent Income and FD Interest income are her income sources. Whether will it be okay to take term insurance policy.
If not term insurance policy, then what policy she can take.
Bapan-Whether anyone financially dependent on her?
hi,
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?
Bhushan-You can go with Max, but not don’t for that yearly payment at death.
Hello,
Under new 2015 regulations, life insurance companies cannot reject claim after three years. But what happens for existing cases – say if someone had bought policy in 2012? Will it apply retrospectively? Or three years would be counted from the date when this new regulation came into force? Which means late 2018.
Your guidance would be appreciated.
Shyam-This is not the new regulation. It was old one. But IRDA cleared the dust. So old policies will also come under this ruling.
Dear Basavaraj,
I have been an avid reader of your blog and first and foremost thankful to you for helping and guiding us. My name is Ashish and i am 35 years salaried living in Mumbai and my gross is 7.2 Lac. I had applied for ICICI Lombard iProtect Plus with 50Lac Term+Accident Rider 50Lac & Critical Illness of 5 Lac. However, My agent while filling the form dint let me select “diabetes” and said they don’t give insurance to Diabetic people. Though the fact is i have it above boarder line (140 fasting/170 post meal) since Aug 2014. I also have asthma since 2004 for which i take a inhaler at times. In past, i have had Gastritis and jaundis however now i’m fine with it and its no longer any problem apart from above 2 (Diabetes and Asthma). Same day i read your article and next day i cancelled my application as i felt my data was not an honest one and its no point continuing where the base is built on an incomplete information.
I then applied for HDFC Click2protect for a 50Lac (monthly payout option) and here i mentioned all details. I paid the premium 7525 and they got my following medical test done
HbA1c,
Medical Examination Report
ECG
Midstream Urine Analysis
Fasting Blood Sugar
Serum Cholesterol
Complete Haemogram
BIO
HIV
Urine Cotinine
After all test, they have come back with “Rate up Proposal” because of Diabetes and Asthma, where in they have doubled my premium to 15050 for same sum assured (50 lac SI: Monthly payout – 5Lac+ 25K monthly X 15 Years) Now i’m confused weather shall i continue with their Proposal (HDFC Life) or look for another option (MaxLife looks another good option) however i’m not sure if they too will increase my premium considering above factors. Pls guide what should i do.
Ashish-In all probability Max Life will also increase the premium. So if you are comfortable with HDFC’s proposal of premium, then simply go ahead.
Dear Basavaraj,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I kept searching your blog’s for an answer but I must be on wrong page. I understand an incremental premium however double the premium looks a little unjustified. Do all of them do the same…
Ashish-Incremental premium in life insurance?
Sorry Basavaraj, by incremental I mean higher premium then avg premium for sane age without any disorder.
Dear Mr. Basavraj,
I want to buy a term insurance coverage Rs. One Cr., and I am not able to finalised a plan between ICICI Iprotect Smart & HDFC Life Click 2Protect.
kindly suggest me to finalised.
Sir I am 40 yrs old private firm employee seeking for term plan
What better HDFC Click 2 Plus is offering than max life as its term plan is costly
Sanjay-For me, both are BEST.
I am working for a private firm and retiring in april 2018. Pls suggest a term plan which is suitable to me at least till 75/80 years.. My option is to pay on an annual basis. What are the other formalities while taking the term insurance on line>>
Baskaran-It is hard to find the term plan at this your age. It may cost more or they may reject the proposal. Check with insurance companies of your choice.
Sir please tell me about tata term plan
Yogesh-It is good and if you feel the premium and plan features match your requirement, then go ahead.
I am planing to take terms Insurance with HDFC. There was no question in their application form or annexure asking for Medical History of my Parents. Should we disclose the medical history of parents as a separate annexure to avoid rejection of claim due to parental history. Please advise.
Mahesh-I am not sure about the process. But it must be there. Please check. If you not found, then yes better to disclose it.
Hi
I am 31 years old. I want to buy a term insurance for my mother. She is 53 years of age now.
I have zeroed in on ICICI ismart plan.
Can you please guide me on what aspects do i need to look into for selecting my plan.(or any other better plans)
Also my mother is a home maker and i will be paying the premium for her, am i elgible to get tax benefit for the paid premium amount?
Thanks
Swagat
Swagat-Term Insurance is not required for your mother. Stay away.
could you please explain why term insurance is not needed for mother at 54.The related cons, and alternatives to term insurance
Kairav-Why you look for risk mitigating tool called Life INSURANCE? When you have financial obligations like dependents or loans. When you don’t have such situation, then it is not mandatory for all to have insurance. For mother at 54 years age, I feel not working and no financial dependents. Hence, it is not required. Also, if one is no income, then no insurance company will issue a policy of Rs.1 lakh too.
i am 23 year old central government employee. i am suffered from arthritis. can i take Rs 1 Cr. term plan?
Manish-You can take but purely depends on insurance companies. Hence, better to approach them.
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 ?
Jegan-I already replied your earlier same comment. Please go through it.
Dear Sir,
I am 28 years old. Initially I though of taking term plan for 40 years but now I am thinking taking term plan for 32 years ( 28+32 = 60 ) and investing difference amount in equity SIP ( 500 rupee/month ) for 32 year.
Do you think this is good idea ? Also thinking of taking term plan from Max life.
Also from you side which one I shall pick HDFC/Max/Kotak/Ageon ?
Kindly provide your comment
Best regards,
Ashish
Ashish-Go ahead with your plan and the company you opted.
Hi,
I’m a heart patient. I got a chest pain a year back, when angeo is done got an blockage of 40% in one vein after that no pain at all and leaving healthy life.
Recently I tried in HDFC, ICICI & Aegon for Term plans, I have disclosed this all in policy form
But post medical, ICICI & Aegon both rejected my proposal, medical reports provided by them to me are OK, but both the proposal are rejected based on past medical History
Even a week back I tried for Money back in Reliance that also got rejected.
As of now I have two mediclaim policies, one is provided by Employer and one from Appllo which I bought 2 years ago.
Please help me to get insured.
Thanks,
Shashank
Shashank-It is purely insurance company’s decision. The good part is you are declaring honestly.
Dear Sir,
I am in process of purchasing term insurance. I am 42 years old. I zeroed in HDFC’s click 2 protect plus with an annual premium of more than 40000. One of my colleague who is agent for Max life says I took wrong decision. He says Max life provides same policy for less than 30000. I am confused now as which policy to take. Could you guide me please.
Regards.
Vashisth-Stick to HDFC. Tomorrow some LIC agent will come and say negative about Max, then again you change?
Thanks Sir.
Very much relieving answer. Only doubt was, why there is so much variation in premiums between companies.
And are the companies offering lesser premiums less reliable ?
Regards.
Vashisth-No, it is not like that. Their business competition made them to lower the charges.
Hi,
Can you tell me which one is batter in ICICI & HDFC.
Thanks
Priyang
Priyang-Both.
Dear Basavaraj,
I have gone through your post.But still i am confused on which term insurance should i opt.
I am 28 years old Male,Single and have dependent Parents.My annual income is 8 Lakhs, I have decided to take 1 CR term plan, confused to go with sbi or hdfc. SBi is offering max tenure of 30 years and HDFC for 40 years. Which one should i opt as hdfc is having less premium and more tenure,please suggest.
Sudheer-For me both are good. Go ahead and first BUY than thinking too much.
Dear Sir,
I am 35 years old male. Kindly let me know the best term insurance plan for the period of almost 40 years with the facility of total permanant disability rider and facility of return of premium too.
Dharmendra-First let me know why you want the option of return of premium? Second, buy separate accidental insurance rather than clubbing with life insurance.
Hi Basu,
I am 35 years old, current CTC is 11 lakhs. I have taken term insurance for 1 crore from HDFC for 25 yeras. I want to take accidental insurance for 1 crore. Please suggest me the best general insurance company for the same.
Thank you.
Narender-Read my earlier post “Best Accidental Insurance Policy in India-How to choose them?“.
Sir,i have a personal accidental policy from of 25 lacs from icici lombard recently.
Now i want to go for iciciicare2 with rider of accidental benefit.In case of any mishappening in next 1 yr,my family would claim for both,but i want to know will my individual personal accidental policy be rejected,as i would have icici term with accidental benefit.
I want to clear,as accidental part is in both individual and associated with term,both will be payed or not?
Aravind-Both will be payable, no need to worry.
my wife is 50 years old, is a diabetic, had a spine surgery few months ago and also an angioplasty with implants of stents. she is earning about 25k per month. can she take a hdfc life click2plus policy. will life cover be given to her ?please reply asap. thanx.what about medical tests?
Pradhan-With such health complications, I doubt. But try your luck by proposing.
Hi Sir,
I took a policy of HDFC click2protect plus but I withdraw policy for some reason ( looking for better option ). At that time I was taking pills for some issue and regarding same I dropped mail to hdfc. Suppose I’ll again take policy of hdfc click2protect plus so my old cancelled policy or mail communication regarding pills can impact my new policy or can this impact my new policy claim settlement ?
Enquiry-While you buying the new policy, you have to mention that you proposed the policy and later on withdrawn. Also, during that period you are on medication. This clears your doubts. Hiding may increase suspicious.
Thanks sir..
Can you please suggest best option among HDFC , kotak and aegon ?
Enquiry-HDFC and Kotak
can i buy term insurance when i am outside India? since i am an NRE?
Is there joint term life insurance where my spouse and myself can be insured in one insurance?
Ronald-You can buy a term insurance online. But for medical check up you have to be present in India. As of now, there is no such joint term insurance available in India.
Sir I am 32year old and undergone angioplasty surgery 4 years back I want to purchase aterm policy for about 40 to 50 lakhs my monthly income is 28500 rs is it possible to purchase the policy
Manoj-Considering your age, income and your requirement it is possible. But I am not sure whether they issue or not based on your health complications. Please try your luck.
Hello, I am looking for pure term insurance policy for SA 1 crore, which can include permanent disability and also cover
loss of life due to natural calamities, terrorist attack etc. Can you please suggest which is good insurance company to go for. I have been looking at HDFC/ICICI/KOTAK. Some other insurance company have low premium compare to these, so are they really safe?
Thank you looking into my query, Jasvant
Jasvant-The companies mentioned by you are safe. But don’t combine riders. Instead by them separately by general insurers.
Hello Basu Sir,
I am a smoker looking for a term plan of Rs 1 cr. Need to decide between HDFC Click to protect or Lic e-term. There is substantial difference between the premiums for both.
Thanks, Akshay
Akshay-Both are good. Choose the one according to your budget.
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
Virendra-If your major concerns is waiver benefit in case of accident then why have confusion? Opt for Kotak. Splitting is not a best strategy.
Dear Basavaraj,
I’m aged 34, non-smoker. I’ve gone through many websites (including yours) in search of a best term insurance plan for myself. I have zeroed in on Max Life Insurance for SA 50L, term-30/35 years (premium lesser compared to other companies – LIC, SBI, HDFC, ICICI). Kindly suggest if Max is okay to go ahead with.
Thanks & Regards,
Vadiraj
Vadiraj-You can go ahead. But make sure that to declare all details properly.
Hi,
I myself wanted to buy a term insurance policy, my needs are as following :-
1) i need a cover of 1 cr.
2) i need maximum term.
as of my knowledge, there are only two companies suiting my criteria
1) AegonReligare.
2) Edelwiss Tokiyo.
i am a smoker, of 28 yrs age and single.
as far i know most companies willing to insure you till the age of 75.
only one more than 75 i.e. for 80 yrs of age which is tokiyo
and private players like icici , hdfc will cover till 65 only
LIC can cover also cover till 75.
but talking in terms of premium, LIC charges highest, followed by HDFC & ICICI and lastly Tokiyo
now talking about claim settlement ratio, LIC has highest around 98, HDFC has 97, ICICI has 96, Aegon has 90 and Tokiyo has 50.
point to be noted is :- term insurance is not meant for you but your dependents and afterwards, so one thing which should be kept be in mind is claim settlement ratio, but as far as IRDA which doesnt provide such ratio for term insurance, there is big mess in the market and all are taking advantage of it to some extent.
second point is premium which you need to pay.
so keeping in mind these two factors, aegon fits well.
now one more thing to notice
most of the companies which are in insurance market, especially term insurance are new and only due to entry of such new players, premium has came down( where it should be actually, same thing happened in telecom sector, few yrs back as one may compare ) we may actually see, it coming futher down in future ( one may logically think such because compared to offline, online term plans are much cheaper only coz of that)
now as per IRDA rules, which one should know, kindly correct me if i am wrong :-
1) No company has the right the right to reject claim based on false info (regarding health) if policy continues for more than 3 years ( which is logical since most companies are taking medical test that too on their own(cost- if policy is accepted and if rejected they deduct the cost of money).
2)IRDA only collects 2000 crores as a safety bond with them from each insurance company ( this is my concern as many others also raised question on what will happen to their policies if pvt companies goes bank corrupt, answer to which is :- this 2000 crore rupees will be divided among all X or Y
X- Total no. of policy holders of that company
Y- actual no. of claimed settlements out of total policy holders
now interesting this is, for both X & Y, you will be getting only few hundred rupees ( considering the fact that no. of policy holders of that company will be in lakhs atleast ( as already LIC has crores of customer(for terms, i dont know) but HDFC and ICICI do have tens of lakhs of policy holders ) 😛
another interesting thing to notice :-
nobody , to which i actually mean none , is ready to give the actual statistics of their policies claimed and rejected, and in particular the reasons of it, and i only wanted to know common reasons of rejections.
kindly help me, if anybody can enlighten me and suggest me a good policy for myself
all this info i gathered in last week time.
and
if anybody can take my advise :0
PLEASE DONOT FALL INTO TRAP & SWEET TALK OF http://WWW.POLICYBAZAR.COM
they are most idiotic people i came to talk in last week’s time, none understanding my need AND ONLY WILLING TO EARN THEIR COMMISSION forcing me to readily come online and sell me policy :X
one more thing which i think everybody should know
buying a policy does include some commission which is payable to the person who makes you buy policy ( either thru directly company’s website or thru their websites like policybazaaaaaaaaaar.com) only HDFC has mentioned on their website to actually reduce this margin money from your premium if bought directly from their website, so if anybody who is willing to buy a policy other than HDFC, kindly buy from one, who was most kind to you, patient to hear to every thing you wanted to say and solve all your queries, as i think only good one deserve the margin which anyway you will be paying.
also dear mr Basavaraj Tonagatti , first of all, i am personally very delighted by the work which you are doing and thankful also.
and to one question which you asked to one guy and may be asking to me also, which is why i am opting for tokio :-
it is only company which is offering maturity age of 80 yrs, and taking in to consideration todays lifestyle and every other thing, i just want to make sure, that my hard earned money does not goes in to vein(company’s account) instead to my family.
And dear Mr Basavaraj Tonagatti,
Please reply to this post and share your ideas, and i would like to take your help on financial planning. please be kind enough to share you email id alteast.
Regards
Somesh
[email protected]
sorry but i have not taken in account other insurance companies as none other were suiting my personal criteria 🙁
Somesh-Well researched 🙂 As usual, few cross questions…how you arrived at Rs.1 Cr term insurance? Do you really need term insruance once you start your retireement? You aim of opting for long term is to get benefit from term insruance and not making your premium invain. But do you know the value of this premium you pay totally or the Rs.1 Cr Sum Assured when you attain the age of 65 or 70 Yrs of age? Rs.1 Cr will be just a meager amount at that time. Price difference in their product is purely a call of company and the acturies. So we can’t say on what base they arrived at these prices.
No company has the right to reject claim after 3 years? They have 100000 reasons to reject your cliam. Because there are 100000 reasons for death of insured. Hence even though you under went medical check up, don’t be in wrong belief that after 3 years they never reject claim. Where you heard the theory of Rs.2,000 Cr? IRDA not collects lump sum from all insurers. But there is something called solvency ratio which insurance companies keep it with IRDA and this will be helpful in case company shuts it’s doors. Again this sum is vary and goes on increasing as and when the business volume grows. Policybazar? I already written a post on their business module. Please dig my earlier post and you get the info 🙂 HDFC Life is the main company who tied up with not only policy bazaar but with many individual agents. Agents refer to theri client about online term insurance. People buy thinking that they saved by buying it online. In back end HDFC pays commission to these agents 🙂
So including LIC all are for business but not for any social service. Be careful while buying.
Dear Basu,
I am A 25 years old male. I am looking for the online term plans. I have a doubt while buying online policy, hope you will help me out for the same.
If Insured died his natural death and he did not got any medical aid neither hospitalisation nor any first aid , so in this situation his family would not be having any medical summary of the insured. while applying for the claim most of the companies asked for submitting the medical summary/last medical attended (LMA)/Attending Physician’s statement for the cause of death/any certificate issued by medical practitioner clarifying the cause of death of the insured.
So in this case (In absence of any medical history by doctors/hospitals)would the nominee be eligible for gerting the claim amount..
Thanks in advance
Harshit-It is the doctor who declares the death. Hence, the certificate from such professionals required as a proof. Medical summary not required when the death occurs suddenly. Also, do remember that there are millions of reasons for one’s death but we are predicting the few thousands. Hence, it is better to do your facts properly and share the information with your dependents like how to proceed in case of death.
Hi dear,, I have a question, which probably many of folks wanting to take term plan have…In India, Date of birth certificates is an issue. In many cases, actual date of birth is different than one mentioned in birth certificate or school certificates. The insurer had no role in such changes made by their parents. Also, actual date of birth might not have any proof and the person have lived his life with a different date of birth all along….I mean taking advantages or dis advantages of the changed DoB.
What should be done in this case? Should both the dates declared to Insurance company? Where as proof exist only for changed DoB.
can this non disclosure be treated by insurer as non disclosure of material facts and resulting into no claim? As the basic purpose of Term Insurance is defeated if claim is rejected for any such reason.
Please advise?
Thanks,
Hemant
Hemant-Insurance companies need proof. So undisclosed date not matters to them. It is not considered as non disclosure of material facts.
i dont know what happened but already posted.
useful information…
are housewives non working women eligible to purchase term plan on the basis of husband income proof ?
Dixit-To buy any life insurance (whether term or other types of insurance), proposer must have an income. So non earning persons are not eligible to buy.
Hello Basavaraj Sir,
After reading your blogs and other websites I made my father (age 50) decide to take a Term insurance Plan.
Now we are confused about a point.
Icici and HDFC we found that the premiums are higher. So we have decided to take any one between Kotak and Reliance Life .
Also Reliance website says it has a Claim settlement ratio of 94.5% and also guaranteed claim settlement in 12 days. In kotak there was no mention of claims at all.But kotak has got permanent disability waiver scheme.
Which one do u prefer ?
Rajiv-Go with Reliance.
Very useful info Mr. Basavaraj. My question is the following. I am an expat leaving in India since 2009. I have a PAN and submitting my tax form annually. All these years I am in India with employment visa and my family with dependent. I enquired several insurance companies for term insurance plans and all were saying that is possible but when I was asking in writing to get that since I am a foreigner in case of death my family will get the settled amount wherever they are, no one was providing till a nice person from HDFC told me that is not possible and the underwriter is not accepting it since I am not indian. In the past people from HDFC and other insurance companies had assured me that is possible and have just to pay the premium and proceed.
Where is the truth lying? Can you please provide me with an answer and give also your suggestion. I am interested for pure term insurance meaning to pay a premium like you are paying for car insurance, if possible to have a rider also for the case of full/partial disability. My age is 43 and interested for 20-25 years. thank you.
Yia-What is your residential status according to IT Dept?
Good Morning Basavaraj Sir,
This blog & Q-A are reaally useful for me & i guess many other alike me who are new to Insurance & Investment. I want to thanks you for your useful TIPS & also require some advices from you.
Sir, i’am a Banker & Earning 4lac per annum & I’am 33 years old now. Want to buy a pure term insurance of 50lacs, where i’am confused between LIC e-term & HDFC Click to Protect Plus (reason of confusion is a claim settlement ). Please suggest me which one should i go for. Recently i bought i LIC’s Jeevan Anand Policy of 5lac which gives cover of 10lacs whoes monthly premium is around Rs.2000, should i continue with this..?
Another few Question please reply for all:
1. Why you always suggest tenure for term plan should be kept as till our Retirement Year, what is the draw back if i have a longer tenure’s term plan.
2. Why you always suggest not to go for any Rider’s if it is available with any term plan. Why to go for plain term plan when companies are giving some other benefit with a rise of little in premium.
Waiting for your reply’s & Suggestion.
Thanking You Sir.
Hi,
As I heard that if you have 2 – term insurance then you must notify both the companies about the plans that you have purchased.
is this true?
If yes, then in case if i have some conventional + Term LIC policy (In this case i do have LIC Jeevan Anand policy) then should i inform to LIC as well about my term plan?
Can you please provide more details about this ?
Sir,
Your blog is very useful. Most of my queries got resolved while going through above Q&A.
Sir I want to take term plan of SA 1.5 crores. I find HDFC click 2 protect plus is good option. But I have some apprehensions whether to rely on singe policy for such large SA. Can you please guide me whether I should go ahead with HDFC or consider multiple policy providers. And in case you suggest to go for multiple policies, can you please advise which policies shall I take.
Regards,
Praveen
Tiwari-No need to split your insurance need. You can go ahead with your choice of single company and declare all facts properly.
I am 46 yrs old.I am in private job.I want to purchase insurance of 1 crore Rs.I want to know which plan will be suitable either term plan or offline plan or retirement plan.Payment should be received on death as well as maturity.The premium should be the lowest.
Jeevan-First understand your requirement. Second try to separate insurance with investment.
Hello Sir,
HDFC Life’s Click2Protect and Reliance’s online term, death benefit is mentioned as
“Death Benefit
In the unfortunate event of demise of the Life Assured during the policy term and
provided the policy is in force as on date of death, the nominee will receive the
maximum of:
Sum Assured; or
10 times Annualised Premium; or
105% of the premiu”
Highest of:
• 10 times the annualized premium
• 105% of all the premiums paid as on date of death
• Sum Assured
Does it mean they actually don’t pay 50Lakhs(for example a person buys a 50L policy) on that person’s death ?
Mahipal-Minimum is your sum assured of what you get. Because they mentioned the MAXIMUM of the three. So no need to worry 🙂
Hello Basu ji,
I am 29 year old married individual with an annual income of 3.75L. I am about to invest in a term insurance plan worth Rs. 50L from Max Life (with monthly income of 20k)/ SBI Life after reading your valuable suggestions here. Was just wondering that as an alternative to these pure term plan , is there any plan which can give me a steady income post retirement? Or is there a completely different product for the same?
Also, is it beneficial to go buy an add-on accidental rider with term plan, or better to go for separate rider? Also, do such accidental insurance rider/plan beneficial in cases of partial dismemberment, apart from death?
Thanks
Abhishek-First keep in mind that to separate your insurance need with investment need. So keep aside the retirement cash flow. Buy term insurance. Sadly there is no such retirement product in India which we can say BEST. So you need to create your retirement corpus. I suggest you to buy separate accidental insurance from general insurance companies.
Also wanted to know if there is any aspect of security/trust related to acquiring term plans from govt backed companies (LIC/SBI) or private companies, am asking this question as term plan being a long term engagement, there MIGHT be a probability of a particular private company shutting down… So in case such an event happens, then what are the options left with the premium paying individual?
Thanks for your response, Basuji! You are the best! 🙂
Also, as asked in my second post, is there any danger of private insurance companies shutting down in the span of 30-35 years?
Abhishek-No danger of shutting shop. Even if they shut also your interest will be protected. So don’t worry 🙂
sir
i m 34 years old my yearly income is 4 lac can i buy 1 carore term plan and if after 2 years sudden death and that time i have no any income than claim setlment time required IT proof of that year (death year)……
Gpparmar-Usually insurance companies offer you around 15-25 times of your yearly income. So whether you are eligible for Rs.1 Cr income depends on income, health and other information you provide with insurance company. No during claim settlement IT proof of insured not required. It is only required during buying. So after buying insurance if your income comes down then too no problem.
Sir,
I want to buy online term plan for Rs. 1 crore. I am confused between reliance online term plan and Bharti Axa online term plan. Kindly suggest which plan is best.
Awaiting your reply.
Rajiv
Rajiv-What is your confusion?
Sir,
Which company is better for online term plan.
Rajiv
Rajiv-All 🙂 If company is comfortable to you, plan features matches your requirement and within your budget. Also do remember that they are best only in case you disclose all facts properly.
Currently I am planning to buy pure term plan.
I am confused on 2 plans,which is plan is best for me.
LIC eterm or ICICI Icare term paln.
Can you please help which will be best plan. I am 30 years old.
Rajendra-Both are good. So you can opt anyone of your choice.
Dear Rajendra,
As suggested by the admin, you may consider our online term plan?? ICICI Pru iCare II or also look at our other online term plan iProtect (Link: http://bit.ly/17uqPjV). Here are few points for your consideration:
1) ICICI Prudential Life’s claim record: We are committed to honour all claims quickly and fairly. As per IRDA’s annual report for FY14, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company’s claims settlement ratio is one of the best in the industry at 94.1%
2) With iProtect, you have the advantage of a lower premium if you do not consumer tobacco. With iCare II you have the advantage of no medical test if you are age is 50 years or less and you opt for a cover of up to Rs. 1 Crore. You also have the option of paying premiums monthly, half yearly or annually.
If you need more details on either iProtect or iCare II, you can fill your details here http://bit.ly/iciciprulifetermplans and we will have one of our experts contact you to assist you with your queries.
Please understand that we only offer suggestions based on your requirements, however choosing a policy most appropriate for you remains at your discretion.
Regards,
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Sir, I want to go for Reliance online term plan. I am living in Ferozepur City, PUNJAB. But when I am trying to fill the online application form in mailing address my city is not available. I have to select the Moga(nearest city). Then I have to click the option “My mailing address is not same the permanent address”. Then form opened for permanent address in which Ferozepur city is available. But after filling the complete form it’s showing my complete address with Moga City. Reliance representative are saying that no problem with the same.
Can I go for reliance online term plan. I just want to clarify in case of any mis- happening whether company will create any problem for above reason(address problem).
Please reply.
Rajiv
Rajiv-I don’t think it creates any problem.
Dear Basavaraj, thank you so much for this informative article.
I am 28 and my question is – I am planning to move out of India for a few years and i dont have a term plan right now. If i take a term plan before leaving, will it stay active/hold its T&Cs even if I am out of India OR would they not honour any claim?
Additionally, would you recommend taking accident insurance instead of a term plan? Please let me know
Thanks
Mayank-Yes they honour your stay. But better to inform this before leaving India that you are moving. If you are planning to move then it is better to have accident insurance from your next country itself. Because Indian companies I think not honour the accidents of outside India.
Hello Basavaraj ji,
Good Afternoon. I have recently started to follow you and am really impressed by your commitment. Based on your blod about MF, i have decided to invest in both ELSS funds from this month itself.
I need you suggestion, regarding Term Plan for myself. I am 30 yr old, turning 31 at the end of this month. I want to buy a Term Insurance plan for amount of one crore, but am unsure deciding between HDFC click to protect plus and Aviva term plan. Can you suggest which is advisable between the two or any other term plan to choose form online? I plan to invest for 30 yrs, till I turn 60.
PS: I am Male and a non-smoker.
Awaiting your reply.
Thank You.
Regards,
Ashish
Ashish-Hey nothing wrong with both. You can choose them based on your comfort with company, feature and budget.
My name is Rishabh, I am 28 yrs old. I want to buy a term plan having life cover of 50 lac.
my questions,
1) which should be the duration of the term plan for me?
20 yrs, 25 yrs OR 30 yrs ???
2) Which companies term plan is best overall.
As I research, LIC’s claim settlement ratio is better than any other company.
but its a little more costly than others…so can we go for other private company or not?
Which term plan should i buy amoung
LIC, ICICI ,HDFC click to protect plus, SBI life ???
Hello sir,
I am 31 years old along with dependents as my wife and three years old daughter. My annual salary is 18 lakhs and holding below LIC policies —
LIC Jeevan Anand – 11900 (Running from last 8 years)
LIC Jeevan Anand – 30800 (Running from last 3 years)
LIC Money Back – 15600 (Running from last 7 years)
I am having a housing loan of 33 lakhs and therefore looking for a term insurance of 50 Lakhs at this point of time to cover the risk. I have shortlisted AVIVA , HDFC and KOTAK term insurance plans but confused with whom should I go.
My conversation is going with all three companies and I have mentioned them that I am Type – 2 diabetic aswell. Therefore kindly help me in choosing the right term plan so that any future problems will not come for my family.
Mayank-But do you feel it is wise to hold LIC policies and buy less term insurance (ideal insurance coverage should be around 15-20 times of yearly income+existing loan).
I am planning to hold LIC Policies but would like to have a term insurance apart from them. At this point of time , I am looking for term insurance from AVIVA , HDFC or KOTAK but not able to take decision which one would be good.
Confusion with AVIVA is it is UK based company and if they will wind-up their business in future , what will happen for policy holders ?
Mayank-Nothing to worry. It is well regulated and they can’t wind up their business so easily. If you still have doubt then go with LIC. Because HDFC is also not an Indian 🙂
Hello Basavraj,
I am about to buy a Term insurance plan of Max life insurance from one of my relative.
I will be purchasing Super Term plan policy. Can you please tell me is that a good product to buy?
Also I want to know what different riders are important to buy.
I also want to buy Accidental rider, but I am in a dilemma if am buying a term insurance plan, won’t that will take care of my accidental death.
P.S.- (I am having a medical insurance from my employer for my family of 3 lakhs.)
Let me know what are the points clarification I should have on my side more.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Prasad Shirsat.
Prasad-Let me know why offline buying when online is cheaper?
Hi Basav,
I need an insurance plan which will covers accidental death, for injury on accident , medical perceptive .. for minor and senior citizen also or suggest a good plan to my family of five members .
Thangadurai-Then you need accidental insurance than life insurance.
Hi.
1. I have completed 25 years this October. Will my age be considered as 25 years old or 26 years old? Some say now it will be considered as 26.
2. What if the company offering me insurance defaults? Are there regulations to take care of such situations?
3. Being a central government employee and with health benefits under CHSS in my department, do I need to go for additional health insurance plans along with term insurance?
4. Is there any plan which gives death benefits without considering the type of death. (I assume none would be ready for suicide though:)). If not,then suggest the one with maximum options included.
5. Can you provide any link detailing why the remaining policy holders are unable to get SA? What are the reasons and situations?
Sir,
Very interested and knowledge you have shared with the needy individual. Many thanks for this. My question is why the insurance co. passed the claim 100 percent? Why it is up to 96 percent maximum. Which are the reasons for not passing/delay? secondly, why the premium is different for smokers or non smokers! Because cancer/heart decease occurred those who don’t take anything. What about in the case of Khaini/gutka/paan/liquor are these bad habit exempted? before demise how you can ensure that the nominee will get 100 percent SA. is there any SoP or rule book. Please also suggest or make a table as mentioned is any product available during living condition where paying less amount one can get maximum SA, for long term with very minimum return . Many many thanks and warm regards
Ashis-Let us say in all 100 death claims, all will not be genuine and insurers have every right to reject within ambit of their rules. So they try to do for their business gain. But it does not mean that blindly they can reject any claim. So to be at safer side, it is always best to disclose all things at your end. Regarding difference in premium from non smoker to smoker, it is the risk they are ready to take by charging you extra. It is purely underwriter and actuaries decision of company. Regarding other habits you mentioned, they will ask all these too in proposal form itself. Don’t worry they are very much smarter than we normal individuals and they try to garner as much as information from you. Regarding claim guarantee of life insurance before death, maximum you can do-Disclose all facts correctly, pay premium regularly and more important is to share your nominee or dependent regarding how to proceed in case of your absent.
I am planning to buy HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Plus. I am having very little/no knowledge on Insurance/Investment. So my question may look odd, but I have these queries:
1. Its not clear to me what type of death is eligible for getting the benefit to my family. (Normal death from age or disease is eligible?)
2. What about Accidental death (may be road accident or so)?
Somewhere I am getting some information about such and such deaths are not eligible to get the benefit. But unfortunately I am unable to find any list of deaths for eligibility.
Thanks in advance.
I am 47 and looking to buy a term insurance for 1 to 1.5 crores. I have none right now. I would like to buy one that has the longest coverage – ie up to age 70 to 75 years or more. Which one does this?
Suryanarayan-You can check with LIC online term plan. But what is logic behind opting for term insurance till your age of 70-75 Years?
Hi, I am planning to take a term insurance plan , but i have a life cover insurance provided by my emplyer too. Do i need to furnish all details about policy from my employer, while purchasing the new plan ?
please advise.
Sanjib-No need to furnish the insurance details which your employer providing you. Because it comes under group insurance and if you change job then new employer may not offer this facility to you.
can i buy 2 seperate term insurance policy with LIC and SBI for 5oL each. the reason is if any one company rejected the claim, my family will get an option to claim another policy. can i have 2 Term policies which can be claimed by my family?
Johnson-Yes you can buy. But while buying second policy you need to mention the existing policy details. In that case insurers have all details, so how can you guarantee that they will not inform the reason for rejection to other company? It is just mental block that few people practice to split term insurance.
Hi Basu
ICICI Prudential has 2 term plans
1. i-Care
2. i-Protect
Both have different premiums.
Now again, i think premiums have been changed.
Ajay-Obviously 🙂
hi..i am 27 years old working in govt. sector. i am planning to buy 50 lakhs term insurance plan. Cannot decide which plan to have.
Rahul-Choose a plan among listed above based on your budget, feature and comfort with company.
Hello Sir, Thanks for the nice article:
What does the below mean:
Single Premium Policies
Highest of:
125% of Single Premium
Sum Assured
Other than Single Premium Policies
Highest of:
10 times the annualized premium
105% of all the premiums paid as on date of death
Sum Assured
Prashanth-Highest of what you get. What doubt do you have in these? Can you elaborate more? Because there is nothing to confuse.
Dear
i want to take term plan for 1 Cr.I am 44 years old.
I feel better to take 2 policies each 50 L.
is it better
let me know which companies are good. with good ratio and low premium.
ASR-Why to split? Any particular reason?
Hi Basavaraj,
I am planning for a HDFC Click to Protect Plus Plan of 50 lakhs and Reliance 50 lakhs.
My query is should I buy it directly from their official website or should I consider online agents like Medimanage or policybazaar etc ?
Thanks
Nirmal-I think Medimanage is not into Life Insurance. They are purely into Health Insurance. Regarding policybazaar, why to go with them? What special treatment or facilities you get? Because this being online term insurance, they better to buy it from by visiting HDFC site. I know they promote more of this product.
Hi, Im 30 year old and earn 9-10 L per annum. I plan to take 1CR term plan. In order to split risk, I though to take 2 different policies instead of one. May be 50 from LIC and 50 from HDFC. Do you think this is a good idea to split policies or should I buy 1 big policy from 1 conpany?
Muktesh-What risk do you have by going with one insurer?
hi mukesh sir
I am a sr.photfolio manager in insurance company .
u have any requriement releated for insurance plan u can mail me
[email protected]
Swati-What requirement you provide?
I’m 26 years old girl. Earning around 10lakhs per annum. Which is the best term insurance plan as on today?
Nikon-List is already shared above. Choose the one which suites to your budget, feature and comfort with company.
Hi Sir,
I am 26 years old. I am employed. I would like to apply an term plan online for 1 Cr Please guide me which among LIC or HDFC or SBI best suits me. I would like to consider the maximum tenure possible.
Sir please reply. waiting for the reply.
Subashini-You can choose any of one you named. All are best. But why maximum tenure? Instead fix it to your retirement age. But you want maximum tenure then LIC is best.
Subashini-You can choose any of one you named. All are best. But why maximum tenure? Instead fix it to your retirement age. But you want maximum tenure then LIC is best.
Hello Sir,
How is LIC the best in this case? I thought HDFC offers the maximum tenure with their newly launched click2protect plus? I’m also looking for a pure term plan. My query is, is it a good idea to buy a term plan for each of us as both are working? How much should the cover be on an average? Our ages – 31 (myself) and 39 (better half) respectively and my husband is a smoker hence worried about the premium amount and how it will be calculated.
Regards
Manisha
Manisha-I never said that LIC alone is BEST. It depends on your budget, feature and comfort with company. Yes, term insurance is very much necessary if your income stream will effect your dependents. So you both must have term insurance. Ideal insurance cover should be 15-20 times of your yearly income+Current values of future financial goals+any existing loans. Regarding your husband’s premium calculation, it is purely a call of underwriter of respective insurance company. So I or we can’t judge or control over it.
Hi,
Is Jeevan Amrit from LIC still available? If not what is the equivalent option?
Thanks
Kishan-Jeevan Amrit is no longer available.
Dear Sir,
Is there anything else that is similar to Jeevan Amrit?
Regards,
Kishan
Kishan-May I know the reason behind your run of Jeevan Amrit?
Dear Sir,
I’m looking for a term policy for a term of 30 years with premium payment period less than 5 years. In other words. looking for high coverage with minimum commitment. Jeevan Amrit provided this feature.
Regards,
Kishan
Kishan-I don’t think you will find that. Instead you can either opt for single premium options offered by others than LIC.
Thank you for the suggestion.
Basvaraj,
I am 40 years old, non-smoker. I am looking out for a Term insurance of 1 to 1.5 cr.
By birth i have Myocardial briding (It is a heart condition which is benign), doctors have advised him that this is by birth and nothing to worry
Shall i declare this in the policy? Need your feedback.
Thanks
Dabs-Yes it is better to disclose it.
I would like to know detailed step by step procedure to check claim settlement ratios of all companies for only term insurance plans.
Next thing is iammplanning to take Aviva i life term insurance forc1 crore followed by seperate heath insurance .. is it a good idea to go for pure tem policy and seperately for heath insurance
Can you suggsst me bdst health insurance policies for a yearly premium of 4000 rupees.
Siva-There is no such step involved and also it is a company data which insurance companies share with IRDA and it will publish it. So you are me can’t get such data as of now 🙂 But which term insurance combines health insurance?
Thank you for the information .after goining through all the policies i chose to go for Maxlife option 1 term insurance plan also to buy online . Im a 32 year old person with wife and two kids 3 year and 7 months old .i would like to know best floater health insurance policy for whole family(considering my job :working as an engineer in merchant navy)
Siva-You can choose a plan from Star (cheapest), Apollo, MaxBupa, National Insurance or from United Insurance. Check the premium budget and features which meets you.
My son passed B tech in 2013 and came in job from June 2013 at present my salary is 10+
we want to buy on line E-term policy of LIC but unable to give data of income for three years. Kindly tell us we are eligible or not.
Omprakash
Hello,
Have some question, please clarify –
1. Is it safe to buy term plan online
2. Planning to buy HDFC life, How we come to know the genuineness of agent or online website
3. What are details we should know in the final documents or in terms & condition mainly
Krishna-1) It is very much equally safe like off line.
2) Better to go for online.
3) Please go through for a process of buying, you will come to know. All policy terms and conditions will be available in policy documents.
thank you
Hi Basavaraj,
I have a 50 Lacs Amulya Jeevan policy, which I purchased last year through an agent. In the questionair form there was a question: “Have you ever been admitted to a nursing home/hospital for observation, operation….”
I had undergone a minor surgery of removal of foreskin ( Circumcision) in 2008, which the agent said, not necessary to mention. At that time i did not take it seriously and marked the answer as “No”.
Just worried, whether i should have mentioned it at that time?. will this lead to rejection in claims in future?.
Can i get it declared now?
Please suggest.
Regards,
Arth
Arth-Go through questions once again they might have mentioned the period also like “have you ever been admitted last 24 months or so”.
Hi,
the exact que is:
Have you ever been admitted to any hospital or nursing home for general checkup, observation, treatment or operation.
no time duration mentionrd. plz suggest
arth
Arth-I doubt it…please check once again the time period they mentioned. Because it is general question which many happen to one’s life from birth to time of buying like at 25 yrs or 30 yrs of age. So how can you say NO if they not mentioned the period?
Hi,
Excellent comparison and good guide for choosing right term insurance plan.
I am 33 years old, planning to buy term insurance of 50-60 lacs. I have few queries:
1. I have shortlisted Max Online term Plan option 1 OR Aviva i Life. which one is better option?
2. Is the sum assured amount received by beneficiary at the time of untimely death is taxable or full 50 or 60 lacs will be paid to beneficiary.
3. I heard that only few companies like aviva and some other cover death due to terrorist attack and natural calamity. Is it true, if yes, then should we consider this parameter as well while deciding the company?
Regards
Sunil
Sunil- 1) If the company is comfortable with you and along with that price and features then go ahead.
2) No death claim will be purely tax free.
3) Yes it is true that only few companies provide such feature. If you feel it is very much essential then go ahead.
I am 41 years old man. Doing service in a pvt. orgn. I have not taken any term plan. I want to take a policy of SA 1cr. Kindly suggest the best policy which is most beneficial paying a lower premium. What will be my approx. yearly premium for a 1cr. policy.
Kindly advise.
MSarkar-If your concentration is only on LOW PREMIUM then you can choose so from above table.
Hi,
I need your advice. I have LIC Amulya term insurance 25L with Rs.8600 as premium for 35 years bought in 2009.
Now I see there are may online term insurance available in much cheaper premium.
I want to buy 1Cr policy now.
My question is, should I discontinue the LICs or keep continue it with the new online term plan?
Utpal-First understand how much insurance you need. Based on that it is better to buy online (even with LIC as online term plan is cheaper than offline). Once you have new insurance in your hand then you can close the existing one.
Hello Sir,
Sir I am 24 year old and want to go for term insurance plan. Sir I want now that is this right time to go for the same OR I should wait for 2 or 3 years ?
Rahul-Why to wait can you explain me?
Dear Sir
I would like to buy a term policy. I am 33y old. Please suggest in which insurance i have to buy the policy.
SK-You can choose any of the above listed based on your comfort with company, feature and budget. But only think you need to take caution is to disclose all things at your end properly without hiding anything.
Dear Basu Sir,
I have just one question. Shall we really consider the term period till I am working or I should go for maximum coverage – say upto 75 years? This is to maximize the chances that the family will be benefitted financially in case of demise till age of 75.
I am 37 years old and have not taken any term plan yet and am keen to take one ASAP.
Kindly advise.
Anupam-Better to have till your retirement.
Hi Sir,
I am 27 yrs old single and have not bought any insurance for myself till now.Just went through a number of online term insurance plans and found your site mentioning the claim ratio and premiums of various insurance cos.Sir being a non smoker and a salaried person would like to know from you that which would be the best plan to opt for a SA Rs 30-40 lacs.
Waiting for your reply sir…
Romesh-Above said all plans are good. But only thing you need take care is sharing all information properly without hiding anything. Also understand the value of your insurance requirement.
Hello sir,
I am 33 years. To which period shall i take Term Insurance. Tell me about HDFC Click 2 protect Plus – Term Insurance plan. There are different types of Options. and i want specifically option about Income Option, where 10 % of SI will be paid immediately and remaining in 15 years. In this option – premium is less compared to other options. What about your views and opinion.
Kiran-Ideally insurance is required till your working age. So set term accordingly. If the features are attractive and suites your need then go ahead with HDFC plan.
Hi,
I am 30 Yr Male. 2-3 months back I applied for LIC e term plan and LIC increased my premium saying that I am a Diabetic. I went to hospital and did my blood sugar test. My Fasting sugar rating is 80 and After fasting is 157. All the doctors are saying that this is not a diabetic ratings. Also I am not taking any medication of diabetics. Now 20 days back I applied for Aviva term insurance where I declared myself as Diabetic due to reference from LIC. Aviva did my medical test at home and in their reports I am normal. But Aviva still increasing my premium saying that I have disclosed my self as diabetic so they will increase the premium.
Now my question is: Should I mark myself as Diabetic in any new insurance proposal form?Or mark myself as non diabetic in proposal form and let them do the medical test on me?
I am so confused. Please help.
My Next option is Max India. Please share some review/advantage/disadvantage about Max India term insurance.
Thanks,
RAM
Ram-Before proceeding further first undergo medical test yourself. Based on report consult doctor and ask them whether his condition is declared as diabetic or not. If not then no need to mention while buying. LIC is very much strict in medical examination.
Hi Sir,
Thank you very much for the reply.
When I am asking Aviva to tell “Is I am Diabetic” in Aviva medical report? They are not replying this question. They always say that because I disclosed my self Diabetic we have increased your premium. But they are not confirming anything over the email.
Below are my few doubts:
1. Should I cancel this AVIVA proposal and Fill new proposal as non diabetic in AVIVA. Because in this proposal instead of 13000 INR they are asking for 32000 INR premium.
2. Should I cancel this Aviva proposal and fill new proposal as non diabetic in any other company. Request you to please suggest 2-3 good companies. I am thinking for MAX.
3. In my new proposal do I need to mention this that I cancelled 2 proposal of LIC and AVIVA due to Diabetes and increase in premium.
4. I also live in Bangalore. Is there any way by which I can meet you face 2 face?
5. My family size is : I + Wife + 1 Baby(1 Yr old). How term insurance should I take? My Annual sal is 6 L.
Sir, Please clear my doubts.
Thanks and Regards,
RAM.
Hi Basu Sir,
Actually I am so confused and I am not able to concentrate on other things due to this Term Plan. I more thing is coming into my mind. Now I am thinking to take LIC offline term plan for 50 Lac – 35 Years.
Sir please reply. Please allow me to meet you personally. Please email me if is there any way by which I can contact you.
Thanks,
RAM.
Ram-What is there to confuse? Just follow as I said.
Hi,
I am 32 year old male, looking for Term Insurance for the maximum period time.
Would you recommend taking term insurance for 10 years first and then at an age of 42 years take term insurance for maximum period like 25 or 30 years.
Thanks,
Gaurav
Gaurav-I recommend you to buy a term insurance for a tenure of 28 years immediately.
Hi – Many says Term insurance with Riders are preferables because riders when combined with term are cheaper considering and comparing the same rider benefit in a seperate insuranace. Is this right ? pl help clarifying it.
Poovannan-But there is restriction of sum assured and you may not get few facilities which associated with standalone accidental or critical illness insurance. So I suggest to separate.
I need your advice. I have LIC Amulya term insurance 25L with Rs.8600 as premium for 35 years bought in 2009.
Now I see there are may online term insurance available in much cheaper premium.
I want to buy 1Cr policy now.
My question is, should I discontinue the LICs or keep continue it with the new online term plan?
Hello
I have a term plan of 1 crore from aviva, please let me know if this is a good company or should i try other options and which is the cheapest yet best plan available.
Amit-You already bought this plan, so if all facts are disclosed properly then no need to worry.
please compare jeevan shagun and bhima bachat and suggest the best
Chandra-Jeevan Shagun is best than Bima Bachat.
Respected sir,
i am 38 years old govt employee with contributory pension my annual income is 4 lakhs per annam.at present i am having life insurance for rs 5 L in lic please suggest me a good termpolicy with low premium.as per your report it is noticed that lic is costlier than others please suggest the best alter natives.i am very happy to have a good adviser like you.
regards
mallikarjun
Mallikarjuna-Do research on each company. If the product is matching your requirement with budget then go ahead. You can check out with LIC (Online), HDFC, ICICI, SBI or Max.
Hi Basavaraj,
I had earlier (2008) taken an HDFC TAP (Term Assurance Plan) 1) 10L – Premium 4,500, 2) 20L having Premium Rs. 8,300 along with Critical illness rider 10L having Premium Rs. 8700.
I’m planning to go for HDFC C2Protect of 1 Cr & stopping HDFC TAP, but it is not having critical illness rider.
So I’m having following options:
Opt. 1. Go with a small sum assured of 20-25L with Aviva & add an rider of 20-25L and at that time stop the HDFC TAP but I’m not sure how good Aviva is regarding critical illness rider as compared to HDFC.
Opt. 2. Otherwise not to go with Aviva but at the same time continue a costly option of HDFC
What are your views?
Also any other company which is good & has riders (Critical illness)?
Thanks in advance.
Appreciate the wonderful job that you are doing.
Regards,
Kaushik
Kaushik-Why can’t opt accidental and critical riders separately by general insurance companies?
Yes, that’s a very good suggestion. I can get the same plan only for Health separately.
But my question still remains, should I close the current HDFC TAP (with critical illness rider) & go for separate with other company (say Aviva health secure: Covering 12 illness)?
Somehow my perception is HDFC is safe company but the only reason to close is the older policies are costly the the currently available products.
Thanks,
Kaushik
Kaushik-I already answered to this. Buy term insurance and along with that buy other add on features separately. Once you have all these in your kitty then cancel the old HDFC.
Hi,
I was undergone Valve replacement operation before 5 yrs. Now I am perfectly doing good with checkup every 4 months . My qurstion is am I eligible to take term insurance. Because HDFC rejected my ULIP plan without informimg reason. Can you please answer my question?
Prakash-Your eligibility depends on how the underwriter see the risk. So each company have it’s own procedure and risk taking ability. Hence I am unable to comment on it. But at the same time, after knowing your health issue they may raise the premium or reduce the sum assured. Hence if you are comfortable with such changes then go ahead and first buy it.
I want to take a term insurance of rs 50 lakh from reliance online term plan as it has the cheapest premium amount compared to others. Will it be a good choice. I am 33 yrs old employee earning 5 lakhs per annum. Ps reply soon sir.
Abhishek-If company is comfortable and premium is within budge then why to wait? All companies are good and bad. So declare all facts properly before proceeding.
Hi,
I am planning to take a term insurance in max-life for 1 c .
I need know ok to take with max life
Selvan-If you are comfortable with features, company and premium then why to wait?
Hi Basavaraj,
First thank you for such a great forum and boost my knowledge in this field.
Actually i have 2 queries:-
1:- I have taken LIC jeevn anand 5 year before for 27 years and before that i have taken kotak ULIP plan 7 years before but i have not declared my kotak information into LIC policy details.Plz suggest me what can i do now ?
2:-I wanted to withdrawal some amount from LIC jeevan anand ,so can i do that ?
Thanks
Bhupesh Kumar
9987362266
Bhupesh-You just discuss about non declaration of existing insurance with LIC officials. You can opt for loan for your immediate need of money.
Hi,
What is the definition of smoker?
Does anyone who has smoked at some point of time in life will be a smoker or there is any number say >10 cigarettes a year for example.
thanks for such an informative post Basavaraj
Regards,
Bill
Bill-There is nothing called definition of smoker, but when there is any percentage of proof while undergoing medical test then they consider a person as smoker. If you want to hide then you can. But the probability of problem raises.
But for that loan do i have to pay any interest or something?
Will it like any other loan or do i need to pay money back to them ??
Bhupesh-No loan is without interest from LIC.
ABHISHEK KUMAR
AGE = 50 YEARS
LOOKING FOR An endowment plan or term plan
My preference is insurance not investment
Term = 10 yrs
Cover = 10 lakhs
Abhishek-First make your mind about term insurance or endowment, why you need cover of Rs.10 lakhs only??
hi,
Right now, I am working as an executive. I am planning to buy term insurance preferably online LIC or HDFC click to protect plus. But i am having some confusion regarding the same.
As i am planning to go abroad for some span like 3-4 years as an student & later for job. Will my insurance cover my life till am there or shall I take when I will back in India.
Payal-Better to buy it now. Because delayed will cost you more especially while buying insurance. Because younger the person lower the premium.
I am 31 years old.income is 2 lakh per year.I want amulya jivan for 30 years of 25 lakh .tell me sujjestion me.buy online ya offline
Bhupendra-Why can’t you go for online instead of offline?
Hi
Good Day Sir
I am planing to take Term Insurance for Sum 1 Cror.
Is it advisable to diversify my risk to different insurance provider company, so that in the event if one company rejects the claim my dependent will be having hope from other one.
Abhay-What if all insurers reject? In my view stick to one company but if you feel insecure then you can diversify.
Hello Sir
I want to know whether one can claim statutory deduction u/s 80C for premiums paid for the Insurance Policies of one’s wife and major adult children (unemployed & dependent).
Avinash-You can claim to wife’s insurance but not about major adult child.
Sir,
I want to buy your new HDFC life Click2protect plus insurance plan. I have read the plan brochur but unable to understand what kind of death it covers. Pls let me know does it cover all kinds of death means natural death, accidental dwath, illness death, heavy downpour death, terrorist attack death etc.
Hrishi-It covers all deaths but I doubt natural calamity and terrorist attack death.
dear sir, I am a senior citizen with a married son who is 34 yrs. can I buy term insurance for my son with my wife as nominee. can I claim 80 c benefits for the same ?
also, can my son claim 80 d benefits for med insurance of mother (15000) plus father (20000), or only one is possible?
look forward to a response soon,
with regards, sunil
Sunil-Why can’t your son not able to buy? Whether he is earning or not? You can not claim benefit for this buying. Because your son is major. Yes he can claim benefit for parents medical insurance.
Hi, I was planning to go for HDFC click 2 protect term insurance. Form seems to be completed. It has many sections that doesn’t clarify what to enter even when you want to have loyal information. Can you tell me what does this mean any postponed policy? Any withdrawn policy?
Apart from this, there were couple of ULIP policies that were me which I have surrendered. Do I need to specify this information?
Aneja-Regarding proposal form fill up, call to HDFC and they will help you. No need to mention about surrendered policies. You need to mention only the existing policy details.
hi i am 24 yrs old female can u suggest me gud insurance plan and bank which is good
Alekha-Choose any company of your choice from above list based on your requirement and budget. Insurance plan and bank?? Why can’t you opt it online??
Hi,
I am 35 and want to buy term insurance . can you pls. guide me which company I will choose or any best plan .I Have seen KOTAK and AVIVA plan . which company is better to opt . or any suggestion s form your side.
Thnx
Paramjeet-You can choose from above list of your choice. All are best if you are loyal with your declaration.
hi,
have a few queries regarding Term insurance.
1.is there any advantage in taking multiple insurances instead of a single high insurance policy?
For high value policies, health check is mandatory where as for low values it is waived right?
2. We have to declare any existing policies on application of new policy. Will an existing policy
increase the premium in new policy? why?
3.in case of death will all the policies will be fully paid?
is their any kind of ceiling?
4.is 35 years is the highest duration; which companies offer term plan for more than that duration?
5.any information given in application, found to be true will lead to cancellation of policy, if found with in
2 years time. In such cases, will it be notified to the policy holder as soon as identified?
6. what if the policy holder starts smoking/drinking habits?
thanks,
sarma
Sarma-1) In my view it is just mentality to diversify. But not required if you are going to declare all facts properly at your end.
2) Yes you need to declare the existing policy details irrespective of insurance company. This is required to arrive at your insurance requirement for new company. No existing policy will not raise premium.
3) Yes you will receive all policy sum assured opted, there is no ceiling like health insurance.
4) Usually 35 years is highest. Also once you retire then I don’t think insurance is required to you.
5) Yes they will inform.
6) It depends on how the insurance company treats. Because usually they will check during issuing but not after that.
hi,
thanks for the answers.
another query that came in to my mind is given below, please let me know what you think on it.
i apply for a high value policy and the medical checkup results increased the default premium by a few thousands.
To avoid the extra pay I can cancel the policy and apply for a low sum policy in same company – which does not need any medical check up. On this new low sum assured policy, will they usually offer the normal premium or they calculate a new premium based on the medical results they already have?
What if I am approaching another insurer? Do they request information from other insurers or share information between them?
thanks,
sarma
Sarma-I don’t know about others, but in LIC they have one specific question related to this where you need to mention like whether your previous proposal was declined or loaded due to health issues or not. So by answering to that they come to know about it. Based on that they again evaluate it and arrive at a decision. If you are approaching to another insurer then it is entirely a new story which again begins freshly 🙂
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.
Rajneesh-In your particular case there is no fault of TATA AIA but the agent who sold you and your father’s (who blindly signed and paid the premium). That is a reason it is always advisable to read all offer documents in detail before buying anything.
Hi Basav,
I took Birla Sun Life dream retirement plan in 2010 Feb (ULIP) plan with an sum assured of 55Lakhs for 28 years. They charge yearly 25400/- for this plan. In case of my death at any time during this 20 years, my family will get 55L / if I am alive at end of 20 years, I will get some amount based on the performance of fund (Enhancer Guaranteed)..No. of units multiplied by unit price on that particular year. Unit price on 2010 was 38 and currently it is rs.44 in July 2014.
Currently around 13500/yr goes towards insurance cost for 55L (incl. taxes) and rest 11900 is alloted as units on monthly basis.
My advisor while taking this policy told that the amount invested will triple at end of 28 yrs. Sofar, in these 4+ years I have paid for this policy around 1.08 lakhs and as of today, the policy fund value is Rs.49795 – not even 50% of the amount paid. If I close before 5 year period (before feb 2015), they will deduct around 4k and pay me 45k..
Please advise sincerely – is it worth continuing this investment further – or to close this and go in for a term insurance and invest separately through MF.. I am not much confident – though the investment might yield returns at end of 28 years, might be able to exceed inflation?
Thanks a lot for your time. Regards, Magesh
Magesh-The answer lies in your details itself. You are paying Rs.25,400 but the insurance amount will be Rs.13,500. Apart from this they used to have some other expenses to mange your money. So whatever left out from all these will get invested. So hard to grow. Better to come out of plan if you are eligible for surrender without any charges. If you are not confident about equity then why you opted ULIP, which is costlier than typical mutual fund products? Do you feel your adviser will guide you throughout the 28 years of period like when to come out or switch? No….it is your money so you must be at driver seat. Hence suggest you to buy term and invest in mutual funds (if your goal is long term). You don’t know the basics? Then only solution is Learn…Learn…Learn…
Basav – Thanks for your prompt feedback and advise.
I decided to go with this ULIP when I was not clear on details as well with the false promises of advisor.. I will do the needful to close this current policy.
Beforehand, kindly advise – a suitable term insurance policy based on below details.
My CTC is 12.5L, age 35 & my wife is not employed currently. I am planning for a term cover of 1crore for 25 years. Advise if we can go for reduced term coverage plan as well. Does term coverage plan charges based on number of years? Also – do you advise for higher coverage >1c? Currently my employer has 25L death coverage group policy.
I am an advisor for reliance life insurance co. but not been much active. Do you advise to go with reliance term insurance plans (since I can save on the commision charges)..
I have total debts of nearly 30L (including loan, jewel loan, debt etc.) My home loan is taken without insurance coverage.
I have read in your blog that some companies offer term coverage for spouse as well.. my wife is not employed, and is it required to take term coverage for non-worker? Currently there is no policy of any type on my wife’s name.. If not term insurance, do you advise anything for her?
Appreciate your efforts in creating awareness of financial planning.
Dear Basav – requesting you to kindly reply to my queries.
Waiting for your inputs to decide further.
Magesh-Sorry to miss…just replied and check it.
Magesh-Sorry for missing your comment 🙂
Reduced term coverage is required only in case of any loan. Because it will be helpful as sum assured decrease equally to existing loan amount. But in your case it is not required. Yes term of plan also matters to your premium..higher term higher premium (only in term insurance). My suggestion is to go for Rs.1.5 Cr (exclude your employer coverage). Calculate yourself the difference between Reliance online term plan to offline plan. If difference is around 5% then go ahead with offline (that too only in case your agency completed 5 years, otherwise if you not continue your agency then they forfeit future commission). In case you loans then include that existing amount to coverage requirement. If no one financially dependent on your wife then why term plan? Except insurance she can do all investment (if no financial dependents on her).
Hi Basavaraj,
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
Rana-I suggest a first option. Because we don’t know how and in what way my family need death claim.
Hi
this is a very useful link but i have a question w.r.t comparisons done here
are the rating w.r.t claim settlement ratios an apple to apple comparison
ie., say ICICI Pru icare is second, does it cover all the policies of ICICI or only online term insurance
like wise with LIC ((because i think for LIC they started this recently so it cannot be w.r.t online term insurance category only)
it would be great if something category specific (like online term insurance) could be added
Kumar-For your information the above said ratio is not alone about term insurance. It includes all product a insurance company offers. Hence this ratio will be of overall claim settlement and may include term insurance, endowment, money back or ULIPs.
Thanks
it would be great if something category specific (like online term insurance) could be added so that it will help for people looking for specific things
Kumar-It is easy…either you can visit by categories which are available in right side of site or else you can search for the keyword. You will get the result. If you still find this bit inconvenient then I will create the same. Please let me know.
Aegon Religare Term insurance is upto 75 year available
and Premium is also cheap compared to other policies
and it is only one term plan which is giving Term plan for Wife also with same premium
Yashwant-Why term insurance for your wife if she is housewife and no one financially depend on her?
Hi Basunivsh,
Greetings!!!
I don’t have any knowledge of finance. Please help me out with which plan shall I go for long term and short term saving. And also I want to safe guard the future of my family. Any plan or plans which may help me in fulfilling these things. Eagerly waiting for your reply.
Thanks !!!
U r doing a great job.!!!!
Siddhartha-Your few lines expects whole life financial planning. This is not done with mere two lines sharing and two lines reply from my end.
Sir,
I am 32yrs old & married and I have one child of 5yrs. I am not a smoker, or drinker. good health.
I want to buy a Term Plan through online for my family security. pls suggest me which plan is suit and best for my entire family and how much will be paid for annually.
Rashmi-Go with LIC’s online term plan, HDFC, ICICI, SBI or Max. Take around 15-20 times of your yearly income. Regarding premium, please calculate online by visiting respective company sites.
Hi There,
I am 38 Year old. I am a non-smoker. I want to purchae a term insurance plan for 1 Cr for 35 years. Can you please suggest if i can purchage the LIC online plan. I also want to clarify that in term insurance plan, my nominee will get the total insureed amount, wheather its a normal death or accendental death of a person.
Please suggest and clarify my doubt as well.
Regards,
Parichay
Parichay-You can go ahead. Yes on death of assured nominee will receive the sum assured opted irrespective of death due to natural or accidental.
My age is 29 and 3 years ago i bought Aviva i-life insurance of 1cr of 35years term and i am paying around 7300/- every year. Now i am planning to buy a 1cr term policy for my wife too. her age too 29. is there any better plans to go with. i enquired more banks and they have 30years as maximum tenure and premium also higher than Aviva. can you suggest the best one with 35 years tenure with reasonable price? Thanks in advance.
Sai-Check out LIC’s online term plan.
but it’s costly than Aviva.. almost more than double amount. How Aviva providng such a cheaper rate. can we believe Aviva? even ICICI charging 10200/- for 1cr. LIC is 17978/-, aviva is 7600/- only. what’s the hidden things behind this. can you help me to understand this?
Sai-There is nothing called hidden. Premiums are based on individual insurance company’s business strategy and actuaries calculation. So we can’t say they are cheap means something fishy.
Hello Sir,
I am 39 years old; want to buy a term insurance.Which plan will be better for me.
Kanakarao-You can choose from the above list.
Hello Sir,
I Have been reading your article on finance, It is an excellent guide for people like us.
Coming to my Questions, I am planning to buy term insurance 50 lakh each of LIC and MAX life. Because only these are offering 35 years period. Since my age is 26, i am preferring to have it till my retirement.
1. I am occasional smoker(once a week) and drinker(once in 2-3 months). Should i disclose this information while buying the plan. From my research, people have suggested to be honest with the lifestyle. What is your suggestion
2. Regarding Claim of the insurance, will there be any issue if my name is wrong in the supported documents like death certificate. What i mean is normally we expand initials and write full name, but some how if the supportive documents does have exact expanded name.
Karthik-Better to disclose it. Better to have name which are common in all your documents. Also even if they raised such issue then your nominees can provide the proof along with affidavit.
hi, i am 25yrs old and i am planning to buy a term insurance for 30-35 years of SA 1.5cr(keeping inflation in mind).
i have an inclination towards SBI and HDFC. can u please suggest if my approach is correct towards selecting the tenure/SA and insurance company.
I am new n young to this field and need sincere help
Thanks
Shubham-Go ahead.
Hello Sir,
Thanks a lot for the clarifications that you are providing in this blog.
I too have few queries. Please clarify them.
1 – My age is 33 years. If i take LIC’s e-Term plan for Rs.60,00,000/- opting for 25 yrs, what is the minimum SA? Will they won’t settle-down full amount (i.e., Rs.60,00,000/-) if a particular case is eligible ?
2 – In which scenario’s this term plan gives us the returns ? (i mean either in accidental death or accidental permanent disability or death due to any decease etc.) Please mention all the eligible reasons. (Atleast mention the link where i can find the list of reasons)
Thanks in advance.
Narendra-They settle full SA not partial. There is no return attached with this policy. You nominee will receive the assured amount if your death occurs during policy period.
Hello Sir,
My age is 36 Yrs, I would like to buy online term insurance for 1 crore rupees. While comparing the premium for the TOP (ratio > 90% ) companies, Max life insurance provide the best (lowest) premium.
1. Shall I buy Max Life insurance? otherwise my second option is HDFC/ICICI Pru, for which is Rs.3500 additional premium to pay. pls suggest.
2. How Max life able to provide at cheaper cost while other provides not able to do?
Pls clarify.
Mahendran-You can go with Max. How it is cheap? It depends on actuaries who design plan. So if they offering it at cheap means they did their home work.
Dear Mr Basavaraj
I am 50 yrs and 6 mnths and have only 1 term plan of Birla Sunlife for 20 lacs. I am planning to take another pure term plan without any rider for amount of 75 lacs. My 2 children are still dependent on me for next 5 to 10 yrs
Pls advise if the amount is sufficient. Between SBI LIfe and LIC which one is better though I have faith in LIC.
Rajesh-How much insurance is suffice is depends on your earning, financial responsibilities and your working age. So I can’t say on that, but ideal cover should be around 10-15 times of your yearly income. Both are good.
dear Basu
what would be the difference or finer points which we should take care between LIC Amulya term insurance and LIC ONline term insurance
shalil
Shalil-LIC Amulya Jeevan is offline term plan which is costlier than online term. So for same set of benefits why you need to pay more??
th
thanks Basu.. i know LIC online is much cheaper. so i wanted to recheck if there is anything hidden or not covered in the online term plan.
Hello Basu,
I am a 29 years old unmarried person doing a job in private company.
I have been trying to get a term insurance plans for last 1 year, but every time, I got confused at the time of selection from different plans.
I am trying to get term insurance of 50 lacks with ADB rider for 3o or 35 years of terms.
I did lots of R&D and finally decided to go with either Max New or Aegon Religare.
Please suggest which will be good option to go with?
Pradip-You go on researching and time will lapse so fast. I am surprised that you are doing research since a year. Buy term insurance without riders. You can buy such riders separately. If you already short listed then go ahead.
IN HEALTH INSURANCE SOME INSURER WILL GIVE 5% DISCOUNT ON ONLINE PURCHASE. PLEASE INTIMATE THE 5% DISCOUNT WILL BE CONTINUED FOR ALL THE YEAR WHILE RENEWALS OR ONE TIME BASIS (I.E., FOR FIRST TIME ONLY).
ANOTHER THINK IS, I TOOK AN TERM PLAN FOR 55 LAC, I MENTIONED MY ANNUAL SALARY IS 3 LAC PER YEAR. BUT THE FACT IS MY INCOME IS LITTLE BIT HIGHER. THIS MAKE ANY PROBLEM IN FUTURE
THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR COMMENTS SIR,
Mohan-Online discount are for every renewal. Also if you not disclosed your income properly (I mean lower to actual) then it is not a problem. Infact if we calculate then you may be under insured and need more insurance.
Good morning Sir,
Thanx for this blog.
What do u mean by disclosing clearly,without hiding…while buying a term insurance online?
What are the parameters to consider seriously so that there will be no problem while claiming.
DOB:03 Nov 1977
Annual income:8 lakhs
No insurance at all.
Planning to by immediately.
Hrushikesh-Disclosing rightly means not hiding any truth of what they are asking. Also if you have any health issue then disclose that with your insurer (even if they not asked of the same). This will clear your position and give you authority if the claim rejected on any such issues.
Sir,
Ur article are so much informative. Thanks fr such good article. I am planning to take term insurance. In Aegon Religare, there is coverage for “Diagnosis of terminal illnes”. But their claims acceptance ratio is less(67%). So is it good to go for Aegon Religare as other insurance companies dont give coverage for “Diagnosis of terminal illnes”. Please advise me on this. Thanks in advance.
-Sudarsan.
Sudarsan-Claim settlement ratio includes other type of insurance products too like endowment or money back. So how can you say that if LIC is more than 97% then they settled more term insurance policies? It is wrong to believe so, because as of now we don’t have any such data available. Regarding Religare, if the product matches your requirement and within budget then why to hesitate? Disclose everything at your end. That is what we can do, whether it is LIC, ICICI, HDFC or Religare 🙂
Thanks for the response Sir. Can you clarify this doubt also.
– Is it good to go for max age(75yrs) in term insurance or is it good to have term insurance only till 60 or 65yrs?
Thanks in advance.
Sudarshan-Better to restrict to your retirement age.
My DOB is 06/12/1973 and I am a non smoker. Would like to buy a term plan for 30 years for a coverage of between 60-75 lacs, 75 lacs preferably. What would be the annual premium and which plan do you suggest between the top three insurers (from Claim Settlement Ratio point of view)? Also kindly let me know if any medical tests are required for buying the policy online? Thanks a lot
Angshuman-Please visit respective insurance company site and calculate your premium with the desired medical test. Please do remember that claim settlement ratio published by IRDA not include only term insurance, but it consists of all life insurance product a insurance company sells.
Hello Mr. Basavaraj,
Thanks for your helpful block,
I am 35 yrs want to buy term insurance plan of 50 lac with additional accidental death benefit for 30 yr but i am confuse in LIC & SBI, can you guide which is better for me & what will be premium.
Santosh-Both are equally good and bad 🙂 So choose according to your comfort. Also my suggestion is to buy accidental insurance separately.
Hello Mr. Basavaraj, good evening, Thanks for the reply, from your point of view which is preferable online trek plan Lic or sbi, thanks.
Santosh-You can opt any one at your comfort. Both are good.
hello
what is the meaning of locking period of mutual fund for 3 years,
and if i invest for 1 year and want to withdraw my money then how what are the penalties
and procedure to do this?
Nitish-Locking period applies to ELSS (Equity Linked Saving Schemes) and FMP (Fixed Maturity Plans), where in you no longer liquidity. The period of lock for ELSS is 3 years where as for FMP it depends on set period as it differs from fund to fund. There is no penalties as you can’t withdraw at all.
Sir I want to take a term insurance plan of SA 20 or 25 lacs. I’hv checked in various company but they are asking for income proof. I started a stationery shop just 1 year ago. So I don’t have any income proof. What to do sir….pls suggest.
Hrishikesh-If you start one year earlier then try to file IT return now. Once it is filed then take the proof and submit as income proof while buying term plan.
Hi,
I have taken SBI eshild plan from agent of Rs 1Cr (SA-50L + 50L Rider) in 2013 which premium is Rs 14.5 thousand around . I feeling this cost is high in comperison of other company online product. One of my Friend has advised me that i should have to change with online product. kindly advice.
My DOB is 03-05-1979.
Rajnish
Rajnish-Yes it is costlier and hence better to buy online now itself. But do remember that cancel the existing one only after getting the new one in your hand.
Hello Sir,
I am 28 years old; want to buy a term insurance.Which plan will be better for me.
Max Life Insurance & Aegon Religare.
Deepak-Both are good if you are declaring all facts correctly.
I am 25 years old;want to buy a term insurance.Which plan will be better for me.
Punit-Please select from above list 🙂
Hi,
I am NRI and wanted term insurance plan for self. I went through the comments column and followed up with some insurers if their offering is applicable for NRIs too. Other than Kotak and MAX, no one replied in a definite yes or no. They all want to meet and discuss which is not possible for me. What should I do?
RJ-I think HDFC also offers. Why to meet personally when you are planning to buy online?? They might be planning to push some products other than term insurance. So be careful 🙂
Good Day Mr.Basavaraj Tonagatti,
Just want know if term plan is a good thing to have…..as i have sbi life,lic jeevan ananad and hdfc young star, policy’s at the moment.
so is it better to opt for a pure term plan or a combination of both. As i am thinking of investment cum life insurance.
rgds
Shankar-Your insurance policies are not called insurance products but they are insurance+investment products. Think what will happen to your financial dependents in case of your sudden demise? For how long your dependents will survive with the existing insurance policies? Then decide yourself whether you need insurance or not.
Sir, I’m working in Central Para Military Force. Intimate whether any Term Insurance plan which covers all the risks pertains to Us please and also suggest good company which offered Term Insurance plan to PARA Military Personnel.
Mohan-There is no specific plans related to your profession. But while buying you need to mention your profession so that underwriter will judge you the risk involved in issuing the plan for you.
I am vishal. My age is 33 years.I want to buy term insurance.Is there any term insurance which covers critical illness and accident coverage ?Please guide me to buy term insurance which covers all.
Vishal-There are, but my suggestion is to go separate.
Hi i am nitish kumar
please tell me that is der any drawback in buying online term insurance
i am thinking of buying LIC (online) term plan ,is it safe to buy online lic as perspective of claim if any one need?
and also i want to know how is bajaj allianz term insurance ?
and last thing is it right to buy private sector term insurance only for less premium?
please reply me as soon as possible..
Nitish-There is no harm in buying online, infact you have lot of advantages. Also there is no dangerous kind in buying with private insurers. I have counter question to your agent. Please ask him “whether he will be in same insurance business for another 20-30 years, so that if something happens to you then he can manage claim process?”. He is claiming so because he loose commission if you buy online.
sorry i wrote it two times
i didnt notice it and thank you so much for clearing my doubt
so can you clear my doubt what is the name of LIC online plan
and required documents for it..
they are asking about form 16 ,is it sufficient to provide last year form 16
and is it they decide time of medical or it is upto on me
and last thing i have one online term insurance of aviva today it is lapsing because i decide to go for LIC (online) term plan , is it necessary for me to declare about it cz it is already close today and i am going to buy new after one week and so
thank you
Nitish-Form 16 is required to judge your income. Time of medical test is convenient to both parties. If you are planning to discontinue Aviva in case of LIC, then better to not to mention. But not mentioning the existing policy and continuing with Aviva is dangerous. So plan accordingly.
thanks basavraj,you are doing such a wonderful work of guiding people with no partiality like agents or companies are doing, thank you so much for your guidance.
actually i leave aviva policy yesterday it was lapsed , so now there is no policy on my name
i think i have to check whether they ask for existing policy or closed policy ,watever dey ask i will do it.
i want to know a thing that have you ever done LIC policy online which i am asking and is it LIC e term plan for pure term insurance because i dnt want to confuse between LIC’s thousands of policies.
thank you
Nitish-They will ask you only existing policies. No I have not bought LIC plans online. Because they have only two online plans. One is pension plan and another is recently launched term plan. You can go with LIc’e online eTerm Plan.
basavaraj please help me
Is it worthful to choode bajaj allianz term insurance for 2000 Rs. less than LIC online term plan where LIC giving 35 years of insurance and plus good claim settlement ratio
Nitish-Please go ahead with LIC if your insurance requirement is long term and not bothering about high premium.
thanks basavaraj for your precious help
hiii
can you suggest me best saving plan for a short while
best in your sight
thank you
Nitish-Short term means pay safe like with Bank FDs or Debt Funds.
debt fund means mutual funds
and do you give some knowledge me about mutual funds like their subscription,their withdrawn any type of service charge on subscription or withdrawn.
and also i am plannng to invest in reliance gold plan please give me some imp information regarding it .how it works,any fine
Thank you
nitish kumar
Nitish-Go to “Old Article” page of my blog and search for keywords Mutual Funds. You get an idea. Also you can google it on all your doubts. What is your intention of investing in Gold? I have already written on the Reliance Gold Plan too. Please have a look at it.
hi basavaraj
i read your article on reliance gold plan and reading it i dnt want to invest in it
but if i want to accumulate some gold then what is the best way any particular scheme name by which i can collect gold with maximum benefit
my main concentration is on investing monthly for it
Nitish -Why you are so fond of Gold? If your plan is to invest in gold then restrict that to around 5% to 10% of portfolio. Best options for investing in gold are Gold ETF (demat account required and minimum is 1 gram) or gold funds (expenses high compare to ETF but you can invest as low as Rs.500 per month).
i not so fond of it actually i want to buy physical gold for future use and it is not very easy to buy gold so much at once so i want to buy it in small amounts for physical use
in gold etf is it possible?
Nitish-It is your wish 🙂
hello
my wish for what basavaraj
can you give some info about gold etf to me
Nitish-They will invest in Gold and whatever the return on gold same will be available for you exactly like Mutual Funds (where underlying asset will be stocks), but in case of Gold ETF (underlying asset will be gold). So suppose you invested Rs.3,000 (considering per gram rate as Rs.3,000) and any value appreciation in this will reflect in your holding amount (like if gold jumped to Rs.100 then your value will be Rs.3,100). For this you need demat account. But it is cheapest form of investment for future use of gold instead of buying physical gold now (which devaluate your investment by charges such as making charges or wastage). For detailed view on the same you can read my earlier posts “Gold Saving Schemes-Who will benefit?“, “Gold Jewellery-Are you getting the right value?” or “Gold-Ways of Investments“.
Dear Sir,
Can you suggest me suitable health insurance plan for my parent. My dad is retiring this year and my mom is house wife.
I am single and i want to buy a health cover for my parent. Please suggest suitably. Also guide me if i will be able to get any tax benefit if i buy a health cover for them.
Thanks and Keep up the good work!!
Lakshmi
Lakshmi-I hope my earlier post “Best Senior Citizen Health Insurance in India-Product Comparison”.
Hi Basavraj,
Tons of thanx for having this blog.
I was about to invest around Rs,24K in Plan 815 (Jeevan Anand) for my wife.But after going through your blog, I think I need to revisit my decision.
I need your advice on whether I should go term plan for my wife or not.
Currently, I am located in US for long term & planning to bring my family as well.
My current investment are in
1.LIC Jeevan Anand
2.LIC Jeevan Saral
Thanks
Kishore Jain
Kishore-Life insurance mainly required if someone financially dependent on individual. Suppose your wife is housewife and no one financially dependent on her then I don’t think Life Insurance is required for her. Instead first cover your life risk with proper life insurance by surrendering the existing dummy products.
Sorry to also mention the premium was calculated for smoker with icici and hdfc.
Vivek-We have plenty of dreams that if we die then our family get handsome amount from insurance. In this search we believe the concept that life insurance is meant for providing the actual loss but not the handsome amount you are dreaming. If one can go with your dream then person who earning Rs.1,00,000 per year may ask for Rs.2,00,00,000 life insurance. But in reality if he survive then he is not able to generate this amount. Hence insurance companies always restrict based income, age, health condition and other issues.
I don’t think there is any harm in going by single policy than multiple, until and unless you are not hiding anything from your end. You can change nominee as and when you wish. Difference in premium is purely based on underwriter of individual company. So no one can question that why HDFC is cheap or ICICI cheap than others or LIC is costly. It is their calculation based on which they are offering you insurance.
Hi Basavaraj,
First of all i would like to congratulate you for such a tremendous effort of making people understand the need of insurance and there pros and cons.
would like to go for sa of around 2 – 2.5 cr but there is catch of maximum amount of sa can not go beyond 25 times your annual income, being a self employed individual my Return is in the range of around 5 lacs for ay 13-14 and am also going to file my itr for ay 14-15( 31st march 2014) for around 10 lacs only to avail a higher SA.
Query
1) How does a calculation happens for Sum assured by appraiser( evaluator) , whether it happens on the basis of Income consideration for weighted mean of last 3 years return or only considering the latest itr.
ex ( MY income for last year 2 years is 5 lacs and current is 10 lacs. so if they do weighted average for 3 yrs my sum assured drops to almost 1.5cr and if considered for latest year my SA goes to 2.5 cr- kindly explain)
2) Multiple policy or single policy( Doesn’t due diligence happens more for higher sum assured compared to lower SA and the turn-around time for claim settlement is also taken more even after mentioning all the facts at the time of filing the online form as company would eventually Distribute five 50 Lacs claims rather than clearing one 2.5 cr claim as it would also eventually also increase the claim settlement ratio ( Do you also have some analysis of insurance companies with percentage of claim settled above 1 cr compared to below )
3) If at all there are changes in the name of nominee (My spouse is still holding all the identity proof’s with her previous surname)
4) Huge difference between icici and hdfc premium on sum assured of Rs 2 crores and above, so any specific reason .
All the above mentioned facts are equally important for me to make-up my mind in buying peace for myself as i was contemplating the option of buying one since last couple of days. your feedback will be of immense help .
Thanks
vivek
Dear Sir, my age is 44 running I want to buy good term plan with health insurance and i am capable for 8400 to 9000 P.A. premium which plan should i buy i am working in private sector with Special agreement which is renew per year and my annual income is 485000/- and i have hdfc click to protect policy
Paresh-You can check out with Star, Apollo or Maxbupa.
Hi….i was just planning to go for LIC’s amulya jeevan(term insurance)…I have’nt had any experience with private companies earlier so i am a bit hesitant to get a policy from them. Can u plzz guide me whether to go for LIC or try any other private company for the term insurance….?
Thanks in advance
Vaibhav-If you are too fond of LIC then why can’t try recently launched LIC’s online term plan than offline (cost you more). Trying other private players depend on your belief on that company. So how can I guide?
good evening sir,my age 31yrs,i just purchased click to prtoect plan from hdfc,in which sum assu 75 lac term 30yrs for which premium 9300 per yr ,during prchasing i have given all details of my medical histry that is iam suffering from diabets sine 3yrs.so after medical examination they asking me extra premium 9300 which is 100% extra so now premium will come 18600, so i want to know is it good to accept or reject this policy,because i was thinking they will charge maximum 30% extra.will u please suggest best term insurance plan for diabetes person .eagarasly waiting for your reply.thanking you
Vijay-Whether the 100% increase is good or bad is decision left with you. Because it depends on underwriter of that particular company where no third party have any information. Instead what I suggest you is to ask for such steep increase and get the medical examination report from them and try to buy from other insurers with the waiting period. If new company issues you with less than what HDFC providing then continue with them. Otherwise you have no choice but to continue with HDFC.
thanks lot for proper guidance ,
How much family health background will affect the premium amount. My mother died of cancer, Can you please tell me will it affect the premium amount?
Anmol-It is hard to say as it is individual insurance companies underwriting rule.
Dear Sir, Iam working as Staff Nurse in Kerala Govt. since 2014 June. 30 years old. Healthy (non-smoking/non-alcoholic) and having a 6year old daughter and carrying a baby and hoping delivery on October 2014. My salary is 3.2lack . Please advice me a suitable Insurance policy. ( My husband is an NRI having a yearly income of 11 lacks and having LIC Jeevan Shree-1 since 2005. Premium-36,948 Rs. yearly for 12 years to be paid . 20 year plan SA-5Lack+additions+bonus= 10.2 lacks as per our Agent promised) PLEASE ADVICE ME A PLAN COVERING ACCIDENT PROTECTION.
Devi-You both are under covered for life insurance. So first buy term insurance to the tune of at least around 15 times of your yearly income. Then buy separate accidental insurance which are very much cheaper than term insurance.
Dear Sir, Iam confused a little bit, only my husband having LIC Policy that he enrolled before our marriage. I am having no Insurance plans so far. And planning to start a new one. So please advice a plan.
Please advice a Medical Insurance plan also suitable for a Kerala Govt. employee.
Thank You Very Much.
Devi-If you are earning and your family members are dependent on you then first buy term insurance from above list of your choice. Regarding medical insurance you can buy either from Star, Apollo or MaxBupa (or even with National Insurance too).
D/Basavaraj,
I am interested in taking an online term plan of around 1 cr. I am 33 yrs and a pacemaker patient which was implanted in 2010. I dont have any other ailments apart from this. To what extent will this affect my eligibility/premium payment etc.
Thanks in advance
Siam-It is hard to say to what extent your current ailment will effect premium and eligibility. Because each insurance company have their own set of guidelines and underwriting rules to issue the policy.
Dear Basavaraj,
I am 32yrs married with one son. My earning around 7 lakhs/year. I have LIC’s 4 insurance as below
1. LIC Jeevan Saral (with profit) 1940/month for 20 years ( 5 years completed)
2. LIC Jeevan Saral (with profit) 30025/year for 22 years (1 premium paid)
3. LIC Jeevan Saral (with profit) 30025/year for 22 years (1 premium paid)
4. LIC Komol Jeevan 7450/6 months for my son (4 premium paid)
Basically I depends on LIC agent and took as per his advice as he is family friend and have some believe. About to purchase plan 2 & 3 my main intention was to purchase some Pension plan but he suggest it has best cover and return (>10%) which in future can convert to Pension fund. But now before giving 2nd premium I was doing some research and seems 10% is wrong information and this can not serve much insurance cover and return in future.
For other investment I have PPF and company provided PF.
I have below questions as I can not take decision
A. Should I continue LIC’s 2 & 3 police or shall stop both or at least one?
B. Shall I invest LIC’s amount (2 and/or 3) with some additional to Govt of India’s Pension Scheme – NPS?
C. I want to purchase some Term fund but not sure what to purchase and can I believe on Private sector fund like HDFC, ICICI, Max Life, SBI Life?
D. If I purchase some term fund which is 15 to 20 times more than my yearly salary then shall I go for one insurance company or divide to two, say SBI Life 50% and Max Life/ICICI/HDFC remaining 50%.
E. As per scheme from SBI incremental sum assured plan and Max Life’s sum assured plus incremental monthly income for 10 years is interesting. Can I believe these?
F. Want to invest regular basis in mutual fund for long term basis but here my idea is NIL. Please suggest something and from where can purchase?
Please help to take decision.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Suman Biswas
Kolkata, West Bengal
Suman-If you discontinue all your existing dummy LIC products then that will be better decision than continuing. NPS have lot of Govt polity hindrance. So I am not a big fan of NPS. Instead you can start equity mutual fund for accumulating your long term retirement goal. What is your intention of buying SBI or Max plans? Regarding Mutual Fund investments, you can refer numerous articles written on this blog. Please do search them on “Old Article” page and read them. They will give you more information about mutual funds.
Thank you Basavaraj for your help.
I want to purchase some Term insurance plan which will cover my 15 years salary for death or critical illness risk. But not sure what to buy and how trust these are. I do not want to loose more money like LIC’s experience.
So LIC Jeevan Saral (with profit) 10% return is totally wrong information, am I correct?
Thank you again
Suman
Suman-Recently LIC launched online term plan too. Check that for your age. Yes Jeevan Saral with 10% return is wrong information.
Dear Basavaraj,
Just checked LIC’s e-term plan and this is too high premium probably more than double than Reliance and around double comparing with Max Life.
Is there any reason so should I go for too high premium company, is other companies are not much trusted?
Thanks for your suggestion
Suman
Suman-I agree that it is high priced compare to private players. I mentioned only to give you a choice. But I am not insisting you to buy that plan. So if your buying decision is mainly on price then you can choose the cheapest. But few have lot more faith in LIC. In my view it is not required.
One additional question, if I need to go outside India for work with or without family for long term (>1 year) or short term then also these term plan will cover my family?
Suman
Suman-It depneds on individual plan. So better to check before you leave India.
Hi,
I was wondering why Aegon Religare has a low settlement ratio. Is it because it is a reletively newer company?
I am leaning towards Aegon, but reading a couple of your posts has worried me a bit.
I have gone through various forums, some saying good, some bad.
The ones like Max, ICICI, HDFC are a bit costlier (2K +) and was wondering.
Can you shed some light on Aegon Religare; the pros and cons please !
Rgds
Manpal
Manpal-First thing I want to make you clear is, claim settlement ratio data itself is raw. You can’t get the data purely for term insurance. That is the reason LIC is top of list. So consider claim settlement ratio to the extent but not a sole consideration of buying term plan. Second thing, all companies including LIC have some good and bad experiences when you look at customer point of view. So if you dig more then you get more. Instead my suggestion is, go with company which you believe will suites your requirement. Declare everything promptly. Then rest is not that a big issue. I quoted few top companies, as in India they created a brand than other companies like Aegon Religare. So feeling comfort with whom you attach is also important.
Thanks for the reply !!
The thing is i am 27yrs old and married. I want a term policy that can cover me till 65-70 yrs of age.
And i find only Barati AXA & Aegon (policy extends to max48yrs) able to do that.
So in a qauandry !!
rgds
MAnpal
Manpal-As I told you earlier, choosing a company depends on your comfort with company, budget and mainly your requirement. So if all are matching then go ahead. Even you can check recently launched LIC’s online term plan too (but costliest).
Further, what term should one choose [10/20/30/35] for coverage?
Madhu-Choosing term depends on one’s retirement age. Ideal insurance coverage should be till your retirement age.
I am 42 years old. I have stopped smoking recently. Now, if I buy Max life online term policy at non smoker rate, what kind of problem may I face ?
Madhu-What kind of smoker you was?
10-20 cigarette a day.
How is it confirmed whether I am a smoker or not? To be frank, is there any test to confirm falsification of fact, if any, by the insurance companies?
Madhu-You are yourself claiming to 10-20 a day. Now let us say after the policy issue if you contacted with a disease which was due to your past habit of smoking not the immediate or accidental disease, then do you do feel they accept the claim? Why to complicate life by risking your financial dependents life? Why can’t take easy road by declaring the all facts properly? If you left smoking then mention the same in writing that you left it since how many years. This makes clarity in underwriter’s mind also about what type of risk they are buying from you.
Dear Basavaraj,
I’m 29 years old non-smoker person. I am looking for cover of around 1 crore. Currently, I don’t have any insurance policy. I was looking for online term insurance plans, I studied few and drew up a list of SBI e-shield, ICICI Pru iCare II, Reliance online term, HDFC Click2Protect. Of these SBI and ICICI provide me an option of Accidental Death Benefit. Since I am regular at driving for my weekly commutes, would Accidental Death Benefit rider prove to be useful for me (50 lacs SA + 50 lacs ADB) or just go with term insurance (1 crore SA)? Also of the above mentioned plans which is better suited to my needs and also which covers most of the death possibilities (terror act, natural disaster, etc)?
Thanks
Varun-How you arrived at term insurance requirement of Rs.1 Cr or Rs.50 lakh term and Rs.50 lakh accidental insurance?
Hi Basavaraj,
Adding to the above question, with the same requirements, I am currently 28 and I need a term insurance that can cover me for 40 years from now. Can you suggest any good ones.
Amit-You have list above, choose one according to your choice.
Hi Sir,
I am at the age of 30 years ,Non smoker having the LIC POLICY 133 coverage of around 12 lacs. My annual income is 10 lacs/annum.
Last week i have purchased the online Max basic term plan with premium of Rs 8800 /- gives me coverage of 1 crore for 35 years.Later on I came to know about LIC also having the e-term plan.
Now I have 3 questions::
1) I am confused between private players vs LIC .? Does private player are as much safe as LIC.?
2) Max term plan i have purchased for 1 crore with basic cover only.Does this much of cover is sufficient for my family…?
3) If i go for the basic cover+monthly income my premium will be increased by Rs 2000/-.Do you think its good option to go for with monthly income of 40000/- for 10 years.
Thanks
Vishal Garg
Vishal- 1) Yes, 2) Ideal insurance coverage should be around 15 times of your yearly income. Also you must review it once in a five year to buy more. 3) No..please select the normal product.
Hi Basavaraj,
Thanks for your valuable advice.One more question regarding claim as I have declared my wife as Nominee does marriage certificate required to claim the amount…?
Actually currently I don’t have marriage certificate or any ID proof defining the relation.
Thanks
Vishal Garg
Vishal-Marriage certificate is a valid proof of your marriage. So it is better to have it not only for this purpose but related to all your claims. Please apply for this certificate at the earliest.
Hi Basavraj,
I am 43,male,salaried. Looking for term insurance cover of 1 cr. for 25 years. Planning to buy either reliance or bharati axa. which of those shall i prefer based on performance and service?As premium is almost same, have to depend on reputation & services. or would you suggest some other?
Sandeep-Who and on what base you have chosen these two plans?
Based on premium (below 19k per year) as well as offer by bharati axa for discounted plan for spouse and recommondation by policy bazar person. Do you suggest not to go with these two? Can you pls. suggest best term plan as on date of rs 1 cr. sum assured with yearly premium below rs 20k? I do not wish for any riders as i have another plans for it.
I am holding further process as I wish to get expert advise like yours, because any company person promote his plans only, highlighting negative sides of others. also I doubt policy bazar person are keen to sell certain company policies. Hence requesting your advice.
Thanks in advance.
Sandeep-May I know what is discounted plan for spouse? It is dangerous even to believe Policybazaar (because they too these days promoting selective online term plans). My choice is between LIC (Online), HDFC, ICICI, SBI or Max.
Hi,
as per info given to me, axa is offering Discounted plan for my non working wife as follows.
My plan – sum – 1 cr , 25 yrs ,premium @18 k.
Discounted plan for wife – cover 50% of mine ( 50 l) ,25 yrs, premium @ rs. 5000.
1.pls. comment on above.
2. Also on this page I read your comments to stay away from LIC plans. So why do you suggest LIC in this case?
3. Which one company will you suggest if i have to choose term plan from hdfc / icici / max.
Thanks a lot for valuable inputs.
Sandeep-Do you feel Insurance is required for your non working wife?? Insurance is required if someone is financially dependent on him/her. So in your wife’s case do any family member depend on her financially? Dear I suggested to stay away from LIC traditional, ULIPs or offline term plans. But not about the recently launched online term plan. I have provided options, depending on your budget, requirement and comfort with company choose.
Dear Sandeep,
As suggested by Mr. Tongatti, to secure your family you may consider ICICI Pru iCare II.
Here are a few points to help you make an informed decision:
1. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has one of the best claims settlement ratio in the industry at 96.29%*.
2. Plus we are also one of the fastest in claim settlement and clear more than 90%* claims within a month.
* As per IRDA’s Annual Report for FY12-13.
To know more about our online term plan visit: http://bit.ly/17uqPjV
Please understand that we only offer suggestions based on your requirements, however choosing a policy most appropriate for you remains at your discretion.
Regards,
http://www.iciciprulife.com
Hi Basavaraj,
Thanks for your informative blog, as a beginner we get much useful information over here.
I am a little bit confused, I myself 30 years old having earned of 3.5L PA. I have ppf a/c for monthly investment. I have been paying LIC premium of around 15,600+ for 149(Jeevan Anand).
I have one Ulip policy namely Met Smart Plus, (not a smart decision) SA 3,00,000/- paying premium Rs. 12,000/- per year since 2009 (policy term 75yrs). But when I review this policy I noticed that the surrender value of this policy is much low than what I paid to them. One broker advice me to go for redemption of this policy & take some another policy of Birla. (having some another feature). I want your advice, what should I do?
I want to buy term insurance for me (SA 50L for 30yrs). I selected SBI, Kotak, Tata & HDFC. Should I go for online plan? & ascendically which is the best one.
I also want to invest in mutual fund through SIP, please suggest me 2-3 mutual funds.
& Thanks in advance dear……..
Shital-First dump those LIC and Birla Plans if they are eligible for surrender. Buy term plan to the tune of around 15 times of your yearly income. But it online only, why offline when the same is available at cheaper rate? Choosing a plan depends on your comfort with company, affordability of premium and features which suites you. So I can’t point out any single plan for you. Regarding investing in mutual funds, what is your time frame?
It may be for 2 – 5 years
Shital-Then stay away from equity mutual funds.
Thanks for your prompt reply dear..
Shital-Pleasure 🙂
Hello Basavaraj,
Firstly, thank you for doing this great job..!
I need 3 suggestions suggestions based on the details given further:
1) Best Term Insurance plan- 1 Cr & For 35 Year ? And an approx premium for same?
2) Please suggest long term Investment options with surplus investiblr amount of 15,000/Month?
3) Should I continue two Jeevan Anand Policies in my wife and my name with 40,000 yearly premium?
My Details:
1) Age: 28 Years
2) Status: Married
3) I was a smoker till 3 years back.
4) No Kids
Investment Details:
1) Mutual Fund thru SIP: 8000/Month
2) 2 Jeevan Anand Policies with premium of total 40,000/Year
3) 2 FDs for us of 1 L each
Thanks in advance..!
Regards,
Pratik Das
Pratik-Listing all plans and share information with you for your specific requirement is cumbersome. Instead I suggest you to go through above list and choose a plan of your choice. Long term means??
1) 10 years investment option
2) Should I continue LIC Jeevan Anand for both of us? Or Its better to take Term Insurance dumping one or both of these?
Pratik-Then why can’t you continue the existing funds only? Yes it is wise to close Jeevan Anand as soon as possible and buy term plan.
Thank you..!!!
Hi,
Could you please let me know the reason to close the Jeevan anand plans?
My father started a couple of them for me (long back), and now i have taken over and am paying the premiums.
Can you also let me know what exactly jeevan anand is ?
Rgds
MANPAL
Manpal-Jeevan Anand is typical Insurance+Investment traditional plan. Return will be around 6%. So if you are satisfied with this then go ahead. Otherwise you can surrender at any time after 3 years.
Another Small question.
i have 2 Jeevan Anand Policies.
SA-500000 PRM 24907/- month 20 Yrs : paid 5 prms
SA-200000 PRM 10117/- month 20 yrs : paid 7 prms
I`m not getting much out of it. Sustaining a loss of 84K. Do you really think i should opt out of it or go for the Paid Up Option.
Manpal-Whether your premiums are yearly or monthly? If they completed 3 years then better to surrender (Hard to get lesser but reality is more harder if you continue).
Thanks for the answer !!
these are yearly premiums
I just paid a premium for 24907 just last week 🙁
i called up LIC and they say out of the 195354 i paid, i`ll be getting back only 113563 only 🙁
I guess i`ll be not paying the premiums from hence forth and will surrender them next year around this time (so i can get the bonus benefit for the premium i pais last week)
I calculated that this money if put in a fd+mf will give me around 2 lacs more (taking an an avg ROI at 10.5) 15 years from now (when my LIC Matures).
Hope i`m doing the right thing. You need guts to take a 84K loss head on !!
Rgds
Manpal
Manpal-Good decision…go ahead 🙂
Hi Sir,
My aga is 28. non-smoker getting 5 L per annum. Please suggest which plan is good for me?
Balaji-I listed them above. Please chose according to your comfort and requirement.