About Exide Life Term Insurance

The Exide Life Insurance Company was established in the year 2001-02. It is fully owned by Exide Industries Limited and has a headquarter in Bengaluru. The company has achieved a total premium income of over Rs. 3,325 crores in the year 2020-21. The company has more than 40,000 + advisors who are operating from 200 company offices across PAN India. The company is focusing on saving solution plans and long-term protection plans for its customers.

Features of Exide Life's Term Plans

Return of Premiums

Policyholders can avail upto 150% of the paid premiums back as death benefit payout or upon surviving maturity.

Death Benefit

The plans offer multiple options in Death Benefit payouts. Buyers can choose the best one for their families depending on their potential needs and current financial situation.

Longer-term cover

Policyholders can remain protected for the entire duration of the policy tenure and even choose to extend coverage with Term Insurance offered by Exide Life.

Improved Protection

Each Term Plan comes with a host of riders against death, disability and / or dismemberment that users can avail for enhanced protection.

Benefits of buying Exide Life's Term Plans

Exide Life Insurance Company comes out with multiple riders that allow you to enhance the basic cover by paying an additional premium.

Flexibility in premium payment

Lump-sum payout

Income replacement

100% of the premiums returned

Discounted rates for females

Long-term coverage options

Claim Settlement Ratio of Exide Life

One of the most adept ways of picking the right Life Insurance provider is to run a background check of its performance over the years. Claim Settlement Ratio is one of the most important parameters for the same. The number acts as an essential yardstick to measure the reliability of a provider. As of FY 2019-20, Exide Life has a claim settlement ratio of 98.15%.

The following graph illustrates the CSR of Top Insurance Providers in India.

Exide Life Insurance and other Top Life Insurance Companies (Based on Claim Settlement Ratio, FY 2019-20)

Exide Life Term Plans in India

Exide Life provides various Term Insurance plans in the country for its customers. Please refer to the table below for all the Term Plans offered by the company.

S.No.	Names of Plans	Who should buy it?
1	Exide Life Saral Jeevan Bima	Those who want sufficient cover at affordable premium rates should consider buying this plan.
2	Exide Life Elite Term Insurance Plan	Individuals who are looking to ensure a regular source of income for their families should find it suitable. Non-smokers and females should check this plan out because they can enjoy cover at low costs.
3	Exide Life Smart Term Pro	The plan can be bought by people who are particularly averse to risks and want the premiums back.
4	Exide Life Smart Term Edge	Individuals who are looking for flexibility in plan options will find this plan suitable.
5	Exide Life Term with Return of Premium Plan	Those who wish to safeguard their investments in the event that they survive the policy tenure are ideal buyers.

Overview of Plans

Exide Life Saral Jeevan Bima

It is a pure risk premium Life Insurance Plan that allows you to protect your family against any untoward financial difficulties in your absence.

Key Features

Life cover for up to 40 years
Nominee receives Death Benefit as a lump sum amount
Flexibility to choose from Single, Limited, and Regular premium payment
Waiting period of 45 days starting from the date of commencement of the policy

Eligibility Criteria

Entry Age	Minimum: 18 years, Maximum: 65 years
Maximum Age at Maturity	70 years
Policy Term	Single Pay: 5-40 years, Regular Pay: 5-40 years, Limited Pay: 5-40 years
Premium Payment Option	Single Pay, Regular Pay, Limited Pay (5/10 years)
Premium Payment Mode	Yearly, Half-yearly, Monthly
Sum Assured	Minimum: Rs. 5,00,000, Maximum: Rs. 25,00,000

Exide Life Elite Term Insurance Plan

This is a non-linked, non-participating, pure Term Insurance plan. It provides a large Sum Assured at a reasonable premium amount and also rewards the Insured for leading a healthy life during the chosen tenure.

Key Features

Lower premium rates for females, non-smokers, and high Sum Assured
Choice of Death Benefit payout, viz. Lump-sum payout, Lump sum with Family Income payout, and Family Income payout
Option to increase policy term beyond the maximum limit by 5-10 years

Eligibility Criteria

Entry Age	Minimum: 21 years, Maximum: 60 years
Maximum Age at Maturity	70 years (Age last birthday) * 80 years (If chosen to extend term)
Policy Term (PT)	Minimum: 10 years, Maximum: 40 years , Extended Term: Maximum PT + 5 or 10 years * No premium is payable during the extended term.
Premium Payment Option	Single Pay, Regular Pay: Same as Policy Term
Sum Assured	Minimum: Rs. 50,00,000, Maximum: No limit

Exide Life Smart Term Pro

It is an individual, non-participating, non-linked Term Insurance Plan that covers your life for the entire policy term. In case you survive, you are liable to receive all your premiums back.

Key Features

Option to purchase the plan online
Flexibility to choose premium payment term from 5, 8, 10, or 12 years
Three options in death benefit payout, viz. Lump-sum payout, Lump sum with Family Income payout, and Family Income payout
Increased protection with riders at minimal charges
Protection till the age of 80

Eligibility Criteria

Age at Entry	Minimum: 18 years, Maximum: 60 years
Maximum Age at Maturity	80 years
Policy Term	Minimum: 15 years, Maximum: 40 years
Premium Payment Term	5 Pay	8 Pay	10 Pay	12 Pay
Minimum Sum Assured	Rs. 50,00,000	Rs. 15,00,000	Rs. 15,00,000	Rs. 15,00,000

Exide Life Smart Term Edge

The plan offers significant cover and helps the policyholders to create a strong financial base for their families in case of any eventuality resulting in the death of the policyholder.

Key Features

Receive up to 150% of the premiums back
Available in different variants, viz. Classic, Step-up, and Comprehensive
Increase Sum Assured at death by paying 'extra protection' fees

Eligibility Criteria

Plan Option	Classic	Step-Up	Comprehensive
Minimum Age at Entry	18 years	18 years	18 years
Maximum Age at Entry	60 years	58 years	60 years
Maximum Age at Maturity	75 years	70 years	75 years
Policy Term	Minimum: 12 years, Maximum: 30 years
Premium Payment Term	Same as Policy Term
Minimum Sum Assured	Rs. 5,00,000	Rs. 10,00,000	Rs. 10,00,000

Exide Life Term with Return of Premium Plan

Exide Life Term with Return of Premium Plan comes out with a Life Insurance cover at affordable premiums and also returns the premiums paid at the end of the policy tenure.

Key Features

Life insurance Cover for the entire policy tenure
No medical tests are required while buying the policy
In case of the unfortunate demise of the Insured, an amount equal to the Sum Assured on death is paid to the nominee
Return of Premium on Completion of Policy Term
Flexibility to choose to pay a premium for 5 years (Limited Premium) or for the entire policy tenure

Eligibility Criteria

Entry Age	Minimum: 18 years, Maximum: 50 years
Policy Term	Limited premium: 10 to 30 years, Regular Premium: 12 to 30 years
Premium Payment Mode	Annual
Maximum Policy Term	30 years * subject to maximum maturity age of 65 years
Maximum Sum Assured	Rs. 25,00,000

Claim Process at Exide Life

Exide Life Insurance Company offers a simple process to make sure that your claim is settled with ease and minimal documentation.

Registration

Move to 'Customer Service'. Click on 'All Claims'. Click on 'Register A Claim'. Fill in the required details. Submit the form with the required documents. You could also write to them at claims@exidelife.in

Acknowledgement

Upon completing the registration process, you will receive an acknowledgement for the same. You can use the policy number to clear all your queries regarding the claim until the declaration of decision.

Amount Transfer

Your documents will be thoroughly perused by the claims team at Exide Life post submission. If everything is found in order, your request is accepted and the money will be transferred to the claimant's account.

Note - You can also file the claim by visiting the company's branch office.

What Are The Documents Required For Claim Settlement?

Below is the list of documents that you need to submit to file a claim under Exide Life Insurance.

Duly filled in the Claim Intimation form
Original Death Certificate
Copy of Medical Cause of Death Certificate and Medical Records ( Outpatient consultation notes, Test results, Discharge / Death summary, Admission notes, etc)
Age Proof & Identification document
Photos of the claimant
Proof of Bank account of Claimant (Self Attested copy of Bank Passbook / Account statement of Claimant)

How To Buy Exide Life Term Insurance Plans?

You can buy Exide Term Insurance plans through the official website of the company.

Visit the official website of the 'Exide Life Insurance Company'.
Click on the tab 'I am interested in'.
Choose the option 'Buying Term Insurance Plan'.
Provide the desired sum assured amount and click on the tab 'Continue'.
Submit the required details and click on the tab 'Continue'.
Provide some more information and click on the tab 'Get a quote'.
Check your premium details and click on the tab 'Pay Now'.
Provide a few more details such as your income, qualification, city and Pan Card No.
Click on 'No' (if you don't have a medical condition) or on 'Yes' (if you do carry a medical issue).
Make the payment.
The company will share the policy documents on your registered mail Id.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much cover should I take in a Term Plan?

The thumb rule for deciding the cover of your Term Plan is that it should be at least 10 times your annual income. For example, a person earning Rs. 5 lakh annually must have a term policy of about ₹50 lakh for adequate support to his family after his death.

2. Is Term Insurance tax free?

You can enjoy tax benefit of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh from your taxable income for paying the premium of your Term Insurance plans, thereby reducing your tax liability. The proceeds received from a Term Insurance plan after the demise of policy holder is also tax exempt under section 10(10D).

3. What is 'Extended Term Cover' under Exide Life Elite Term Insurance Plan?

Under the 'Extended Term Cover' policyholders can extend their policy term by an additional 5 or 10 years.

4. Is it safe to buy a Term Plan online?

It is absolutely safe to buy term life insurance online since all your details are kept confidential and your premiums are paid through secured payment gateways. Online Term Plans are affordable and easy to buy. So, go ahead and buy an online Term Plan, worry-free.

5. What percent of the premiums do I earn back on the completion of the policy term?

Under the Exide Life Term with Return of Premium Plan, at the end of the policy term, you will get an amount equal to 100% of the total Premiums paid during the policy term.

6. What are the terms of the Waiting Period clause under the Exide Life Saral Jeevan Bima?

With the Exide Life Saral Jeevan Bima policy, a waiting period of 45 days from the date of commencement of risk is applicable. The policy only covers death due to an accident during this period.

In case of death other than due to an accident during the waiting period, the Sum Assured shall not be paid. Instead, an amount equal to 100% of all premiums received is paid to the beneficiaries.

7. What kind of riders can I add to my base term policy?

The riders that can be added to an Exide Term Policy are:

Exide Life Term Rider
Exide Life Critical Illness Rider
Exide Life Accidental Death, Disability and Dismemberment Rider

Find Out What the Customers Are Saying

(Showing latest 5 reviews only)

- 5/5 (5 Total Rating)

September 30, 2021

Maninder Singh

Hyderabad

Good work guys. Exide Life Insurance is indeed a superb company. It offers a wide array of insurance products and looks after the investment needs of its customers.

September 30, 2021

Sohail Quresi

Delhi

Super Company. Good customer care with team experience. I happy that I buy this plan for my wife and childrens. Amazing.

September 27, 2021

Dushyant Saini

Coimbatore

my budget was low but the agent that i worked with managed to find me solutions ...they were very patient and actually lstened to what my concerns

September 27, 2021

Faizal

Hyderabad

very good features available with my term plan...i bought from agent who got me the plan under my budget! happy with the help

September 24, 2021

Kuldeep Singh

Guwahati

i had a detailed discussion with exide life... they made sure that everything was covered...I personally thank them for the insurance i bought from them

Last updated on September, 2021

About Exide Life Term Insurance

Features of Exide Life's Term Plans

Benefits of buying Exide Life's Term Plans

Claim Settlement Ratio of Exide Life

Exide Life Term Plans in India