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Do You Need an Accidental Death Benefit Rider with Term Plan?

31/10/2022 |

A term plan is an insurance policy that offers financial security to the family in the unfortunate event of the policyholder’s death. Although it is a basic product, it is essential. It is a cover you can invest in for a specific term.
 

When purchasing a term insurance plan, you must know that you can enhance it to avail of multiple benefits besides its core offering. You can strengthen a term plan by paying a little more to buy term insurance riders#.
 

What are Term Life Insurance Riders#?
 

An amendment, endorsement, or attachment to a standard term life policy is called a term insurance rider#. These amendments give the policyholder supplementary coverage. The riders# available for term insurance include:
 

  • Tata AIA Non-Linked Comprehensive Health Rider#(A Non-Linked, Non- Participating Individual Health rider# (UIN: 110B031V02)
  • Tata AIA Accidental death and dismemberment rider# (Non-Linked, Non-Participating Individual Health Insurance Pure Risk Premium Rider#(UIN: 110B028V03)
  • Tata AIA Life Insurance Waiver of Premium Plus rider#(Non-Linked, Non-Participating Individual Health Insurance Premium Paying Rider#(UIN: 110B029V02)
     
Understanding the Accidental Death Benefit Rider
 

Accidents are a common cause of death. A term policy with the accidental death benefit rider(Tata AIA Accidental death and dismemberment rider#), Non-Linked, Non-Participating Individual Health Insurance Pure Risk Premium Rider#(UIN: 110B028V03) offers an additional sum assured to the family of the insured in case he or she dies due to an accident. The percentage of this additional sum is calculated based on the original sum assured and differs for different insurance providers.
 

When you add death benefit insurance to your term policy, you must read its terms and conditions. Some policies impose a limit on the amount of the maximum sum assured of this rider#. The premium you pay for the rider# benefit in term insurance is the same throughout the policy period.
 

Many policyholders worry that after purchasing an accidental death rider#, the sum assured is received only if the policyholder dies due to an accident. However, this is not true. The beneficiary or the deceased’s family is eligible for the basic term plan benefits even if the cause of death is not an accident.
 

With the rider#, you can avail of an additional sum beyond the basic sum assured if the cause of death of the insured member is an accident. The benefit is not limited to mishaps on the road. It also includes industrial accidents, choking, plane crashes, and other such scenarios that are an accident.
 

So, if your term policy has a sum assured of ₹50 Lakh, and you purchase an additional rider of ₹15 Lakh, the beneficiary will receive ₹65 Lakh if the death is due to an accident. And if the death is not because of an accident, the beneficiary will receive ₹50 Lakh.
 

Why Should You Invest in an Accidental Death and Dismemberment Rider#?
 

The death benefit rider# is of extreme importance for an individual who is employed in an accident-prone workplace or regularly embarks on adventurous trips or engages in life-threatening sports/hobbies.
 

The rider# covers an absolute, irreversible loss - the death of the life assured. The family of such an individual has to cope with emotional grief as well as significant financial stress, especially if the policyholder is the only breadwinner. Emergency medical expenses are challenging to meet. Moreover, if the outcome of the event is fatal, the family has to face the loss of a family member and future income.
 

Tata AIA Accidental death and dismemberment rider# , (Non-Linked, Non-Participating Individual Health Insurance Pure Risk Premium Rider#(UIN: 110B028V03)helps the family ease through the process and tackle the blow of the double jeopardy of medical bills and permanent loss of income.
 

What is Classified as an Accidental Death?
 

According to insurance companies, accidental death is the loss of life strictly due to an accident. These include deaths from drowning, choking, slips, car crashes, machinery, and any such situations that are not in a person’s control and are recognised as accidental. In the event of a fatal accident, the policy applies only if the death occurs within a specified period.
 

What are the Advantages of a Term Insurance Plan with Death Benefit?
 

Accidents are unfortunate events that anyone can encounter at any time. The rider# is typically suggested to individuals who are the primary provider of a family and indulge in professions that require them to travel frequently or work in hazardous conditions. However, others can often experience horrific accidents. Adding the rider# to your term policy is a wise decision due to the following benefits:
 

  • The rider# pays your family a lump-sum amount over and above the sum assured as per term policy in case of accidental death.
  • The benefits are doubled if you suffer from accidental deaths or dismemberments under specific circumstances entailed by the insurance provider.
  • The rider# pays a percentage of the sum assured to the family in case of severe dismemberment like severe burns, loss of bodily functions, or limbs due to an accident.
  • As per Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, the rider insurance premium is eligible for tax* benefits.
     
What Kind of Deaths Does the Death Benefit Insurance Exclude?
 

If you purchase an accidental death rider# to add to your term plan, there are certain exclusions. The benefits under the rider# do not apply to deaths caused by acts of war, hazardous hobbies, illegal activities, self-inflicted hazards, and more.
 

Additionally, there are age limits attached to the rider#. If you do not fall under the accepted age limits, you cannot avail of the benefits. For example, the rider# insurance may not apply to the investor if he or she is 75 years of age. The minimum age for entry into a rider is 18 years, while the maximum age for entry is 65 years.
 

If you buy a Tata AIA life insurance plan and add the accidental death benefit rider to it, you can enjoy a minimum sum assured of ₹50,000. The maximum sum assured is determined based on the sum assured chosen for the base plan.
 

Final Takeaway - Should You Buy a Death Benefit Rider#?
 

Accidental death benefit rider# is an ideal addition to your term insurance if your work environment is dangerous and prone to accidents. In the event of your unfortunate death due to an accident, the rider# adds an additional layer of financial protection for your family, over and above the base term insurance plan.
 

While adding life insurance riders# to your policy is a good idea, you must go through the terms and conditions associated with them. This enables you to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Before buying a term plan, make sure you take into account your financial needs and your lifestyle.
 

You can use our online term insurance calculator to determine the sum assured, choice of riders, rider# sum assured, premium payment term and premium payment mode of your choice. Buy a term plan that meets your budget and your family’s future financial needs.
 

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