Bharti AXA Life Elite Secure

Objective

This is a pure term insurance policy that can covers an individual till 75 years of age. The scope of cover can be increased by adding two riders- critical illness and accident death and disability rider.

Our View

This policy can provide insurance protection up to 75 years of age acknowledging the reality of better life expectancy.
The critical illness rider available with the policy is useful. It qualifies for tax deductions under Section 80D and automatically terminates when the policyholder contracts any of the listed diseases. Considering the rising healthcare expenses, this rider could supplement an existing health insurance plan.

Suited for

The policy is suitable for those committed to support dependents at a later age as well.

What does it do?

Policyholders have the choice to opt for policy terms in 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years or till policyholder turns 75. It will pay Sum Assured to nominee upon unfortunate demise of the insured person.

Pros

Women can avail lower premium rates. Available riders can cover wider risks.

Premiums paid towards the policy qualify for taxation benefits.

Cons

One has to take a minimum sum assured of Rs 25 lakh with this policy, which is not suitable for anyone in need of a lower cover.


Eligibility

Entry Age (years)

18
65
75

Policy Term (years)

5
25/ 'To Age 75 years'

Sum Assured (Rs)

2500000
No limit

Minimum Premium (Rs)

1500
780
405
135
Yearly, Half-Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly
Equal to Policy term
Cover remains same throughout the policy term

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 from the due date for Yearly, Half yearly and quarterly premium payment modes and 15 days in case of monthly premium payment mode.. If a due premium is not received within the grace period, your policy will lapse and the life insurance cover will be terminated.
You can reinstate your lapsed policy any time (within 2 years from the due date of the first unpaid premium) by paying all the due premiums with interest and undergoing underwriting requirements, if any.
Section 80C, 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 would apply.
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.
Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited, Unit 601 & 602, 6th Floor, Raheja Titanium, Off Western Express Highway, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 063

Customer Service

1800 102 4444
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Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider: Death due to accident.
Permanent total disability as a result of an accident.
Critical Illness Benefit Rider: It covers 6 critical illnesses namely: Cancer, Heart Attack, Stroke, Total kidney failure, Major organ transplant and bypass surgery.
Rider premiums vary for each policyholder.However, the sum of all rider premiums excluding critical illnes rider premium should not exceed 30% of the base policy premium. The premium for critical illness rider should not exceed base policy premium. For instance, if a 30-year old opts for the Critical Illnes rider for Rs 5 lakh sum assured over a 10 year tenure; the annual Critical Illness rider premium works to Rs 1160 and Rs 675 per annum in case of Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider.

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