SBI Life e-Shield - Increasing Cover

Objective

This is an online increasing cover policy that aims to provide financial security to nominees in case of death of the insured. The policy protects beneficiaries from inflation and supports rising standard of living.

Our View

A pure risk term plan is a definite buy for everyone. If you think your insurance needs will increase with time, you can buy this policy.
Accidental Death Benefit is a valuable feature but it cannot substitute a standalone Personal Accident policy. A standalone policy covers against Accidental death and disability. Disability is a more severe condition with little or no income and higher expenses for medical treatment of the disabled. If you are looking for accidental protection, standalone accidental policy is a better option.

Suited for

This policy is suitable for those who expect an increase in responsibilities, a raise in standard of living or those who wish to negate the impact of inflation on their insurance cover.

What does it do?

The policy increases sum assured by 10 percent after every five years of the  policy. Nominee will receive increased sum assured in case of policyholder’s death.
Applicant has an option to take an additional Accidental Death Benefit where the insurer will pay an extra sum over and above the basic sum assured, if death takes place due to an accident within 120 days of its occurrence. Accidental Death benefit will be equal to the basic sum assured upto maximum of Rs 50 lakh. Accidental Death Benefit will not increase with time.
The policy does not pay any surrender or maturity value if the insured survives the term.

Pros

This policy can be bought online.

Women and non-smokers can avail discount on premium.

Optional Accidental Death Benefit widens the scope of coverage.


Eligibility

Entry Age (years)

18
60
70
Increasing Cover
Increasing cover with Accidental Death benefit

Policy Term (years)

10
30

Sum Assured (Rs)

20,00,000
No Limit

Minimum Premium (Rs)

3500
Yearly
Same as Policy term
Sum Assured increases by 10% after every 5th year.

Other Features

In case, you are not satisfied, you may choose to cancel the policy within 30 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.
A grace period of 30 days after premium due date is allowed.
A lapsed policy may be revived within 2 years from the date of the first unpaid premium.
Section 80C, 10 (10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 would apply.
If the life assured commits suicide within one year from the risk commencement date, whether sane or insane at that time,
the nominee will be entitled to 80% of the premiums paid, the policy will be void and no claim will be payable. If the life assured commits suicide within one year from the reinstatement date if reinstated, whether sane or insane at that time, the policy will be void and no claim will be payable

Customer Service

Sbi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Registered & Corporate Office: Natraj, M.V. Road & Western Express Highway Junction,
Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 069
1800 22 9090

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