PNB Met Suraksha Plus

Objective

This is an offline insurance policy that pays sum assured to the family members in case of unfortunate demise of the insured member.

Our View

Term plans are the best kind of life insurance available. If you cannot buy a policy without agent’s assistance, you may take this policy. However, if you are comfortable with online purchases, look for online policies as they have lower premium rates. You can avail riders for a marginal increase in premium and enhance the scope of coverage.

Suited for

Those who prefer agent’s assistance in buying a policy can take this policy.

What does it do?

A term plan that pays Sum Assured in case of inopportune death of the life insured. There is no maturity or surrender value. USP of the plan lies in where the company proposes to reduce the premiums of existing policies in case the product undergoes re- pricing and premiums of the plan decrease at anytime in future however, it will not increase the premiums in case of an upward price change during re-pricing.

Pros

Premium rates will reduce for existing policyholders in case the rates are revised downward, and remain unchanged in case of a hike.

High sum assured policies can avail lower premium rates.

The policy offers coverage for longer tenure of 35 years.

One can add riders for wider coverage. A lapsed policy can be reinstated within 3 years. Premiums paid toward the policy qualify for tax benefits.

Cons

Riders can be attached only at the time of purchase.


Eligibility

Entry Age (years)

18
60
70

Policy Term (years)

10
35

Sum Assured (Rs)

Non Smokers: 2500000 Others: 1000000
No limit

Minimum Premium (Rs)

3600
1847
938
319
Yearly, Half-yearly, Quarterly, Monthly, Payroll Savings Plan
Equal to policy term
0.5131 for Half-yearly, 0.2605 for Quarterly, 0.0886 for Monthly, 0.0868 for Payroll Savings Program
Cover remains fixed for the tenure of the policy

Other Features

In case, you are not satisfied, you may choose to cancel the policy within 15 days of receiving the policy documents. Upon such cancellation, you will be paid back the premiums, minus the cost of stamp duty, medical reports and proportionate premium for the period for which the risk was covered.
You are allowed to pay premiums within 30 days of premium due date for Yearly/ Half-yearly/Quarterly premium payment and 15 days from premium due date in case of Monthly premium payment. If a due premium is not received within the grace period, your policy will lapse and the life insurance cover will be terminated.
You may reinstate your lapsed policy within 3 years from date of first unpaid premium by paying due premiums and undergoing underwriting requirements, if any.
Section 80C, 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 would apply. Premiums paid for Critical Illness Rider may qualify for deduction under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
In case of death by suicide during the first policy year, or within one year from the date of reinstatement, no death benefit is payable. Further, if the Life Assured under the policy, whether medically sane or insane, commits suicide, within one year of exercising the option to increase the Sum Assured, then the amount of increased Sum Assured will not be considered in the calculation of the Death Benefit

Customer Service

MetLife India insurance Company Limited Registered Office: Brigade Seshamahal, 5, Vani Vilas Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore - 560004
1800 425 6969 or +91 080 26438638 from 8 am to 8 pm
Protect' to 5676769
Accidental death benefit: It covers death due to an accident within 180 days of the accident.
Critical Illness Rider: This rider covers 10 critical illnesses namely: Heart Attack, Stroke, Cnacer, Surgery to coronary arteries, Kidney failure, Major organ transplant, Aorta surgery, Blindness, Heart valve replacement and Paraplegia. This rider benefit can be availed only after 90 days starting from the policy purchase date have elapsed. There is also a survival period of 30 days from the date of confirmed diagnosis of the illness before the benefit is actually paid.

Rider Conditions

Entry Age (years)

18
50
60

Sum Assured (Rs)

50000
Lower of Base plan insurance or 10 lakh
Rider premiums vary for each policyholder. For instance, if a 30-year old opts for the Accidental Death rider for Rs 5 lakh sum assured over a 10 year tenure; the annual rider premium works to Rs 400 and Rs 1085 in case of Critical Illness Rider.

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