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Term Insurance that puts your family first.

The purest, cheapest way to replace your income if you're no longer around. No maturity payout, no investment mix-up — just a straightforward promise: your family gets the cover amount, tax-free, when they need it most. We compare 14 insurers so you get the right cover at the right price.

96.4%
Claim settlement (assisted)
₹450/mo*
Starting premium for ₹1 Cr cover
14
Insurers compared
Term Insurance

96.4%

Claim settlement (assisted)

What is term insurance?

A promise that your family won't struggle.

Term insurance is a legal contract: in exchange for regular premiums, the insurer pays a defined sum to your nominees if you pass away during the policy term. It is the single most important financial product for anyone whose family depends on their income.

Income replacement

If you earn ₹12L/year, your family needs ₹1.8–2.4 Cr invested at 6-7% to replicate that income. Term insurance provides that corpus on day one.

Loan & liability cover

Your home loan, car loan and credit card balances don't disappear when you do — term cover ensures the EMI burden doesn't fall on your family.

Tax savings

Premiums qualify for deduction under Section 80C (up to ₹1.5L/year); death proceeds are tax-free for your nominees under Section 10(10D).

Critical illness cover

A standalone CI rider pays a lump sum immediately on diagnosis of cancer or a cardiac event — independent of treatment cost — so you can focus on recovery.

Plan features

What's inside a modern term plan.

Today's term plans go well beyond a flat death benefit.

Payout structure choice

Lump sum, monthly income, or a lump sum + income combination — structured around how your family would actually use the money.

Cover till 99/100

Whole-life term variants extend cover well beyond retirement age for estate planning needs.

Increasing/level cover

Choose level cover, or an increasing sum assured that keeps pace with inflation and rising liabilities.

Riders

Critical illness, accidental death, and waiver of premium riders available for a small additional premium.

Coverage details

How much cover should you actually buy.

A working rule: 15-20× annual income, plus outstanding loans, plus ₹5L per dependant.

₹90L – ₹1.2 Cr

Annual income ₹6L

Illustrative cover band using the 15-20× rule.

₹1.8 Cr – ₹2.4 Cr

Annual income ₹12L

Illustrative cover band using the 15-20× rule.

₹3.6 Cr – ₹4.8 Cr

Annual income ₹24L

Illustrative cover band using the 15-20× rule.

₹7.5 Cr – ₹10 Cr

Annual income ₹50L

Illustrative cover band using the 15-20× rule.

Claim process

From conversation to cover, in days.

And if the worst happens, our claims desk takes over entirely.

01

Audit existing cover

We review all existing policies, riders and liabilities. Most clients are either underinsured or holding the wrong product.

02

Quote from 14 insurers

You see a side-by-side comparison — premium, claim settlement ratio, exclusions and solvency margin.

03

Application & medicals

We handle the proposal form, arrange medicals if required, and manage underwriting queries on your behalf.

04

Claim support

If the worst happens, our dedicated claims desk takes over entirely. Last 5 years: 96.4% of assisted claims settled at first submission.

Frequently asked

Common questions, honestly answered.

Start with 15× your annual income plus all outstanding loans, plus ₹5L per dependant. We refine it in conversation — accounting for existing assets, spouse's income and expected lifestyle inflation.
For most people, a pure term plan + a separate SIP-based investment portfolio outperforms a ULIP on cost, flexibility and transparency. ULIPs make sense for a narrow set of long-horizon, high-tax-bracket investors. We'll tell you which camp you're in.
Most policies have a 30-day grace period. After that, the policy lapses. You can revive within 5 years (2 years for some plans) with a fresh medical and arrears. We track renewal dates and remind you 45 days in advance.
Yes — it's arguably the most important thing we do. The family calls us, not the insurer. We handle all paperwork, follow-ups and escalations. Our 96.4% first-submission settlement rate reflects that.
Yes. A standalone critical illness plan gives you a tax-free lump sum on diagnosis of conditions like cancer, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. We recommend it as a separate policy rather than a rider for maximum coverage.
Yes, always. Most insurers pull past claims from the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB). Blood tests are arranged for high-cover amounts (typically ₹50L+). Disclosing pre-existing conditions protects your claim.
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Get a callback from our life desk for a side-by-side term insurance comparison across 14 insurers.

Disclaimer: Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation. Please read the policy wordings carefully before purchasing. Tax benefits are subject to changes in applicable tax laws. The company reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal at its sole discretion. Claim settlement is subject to policy terms and conditions. Pingale Financial Services · IRDAI Corporate Broker License No. CB-XXXXXXX/XX/2024.

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