The company is more focused on meeting the insurance requirements of the lower segment of society to benefit them. The products designed and offered by the company are of high quality at affordable rates to meet the pocket and the requirement of the common man. Today, the range of products offered by Shriram Life Insurance include Protection plans in the form of term plans, Child Plans, Savings, and Investment Plans which are available in both conventional or ULIPs form and pension plans. With a wide range of products, the company strives to meet every individual’s insurance-related requirement at a single source.
Note: Know more about what is term life insurance first before reading this article.
Shriram Life Term Plans
Shriram Life Insurance has four varied types of term plans where two plans are meant for groups while the remaining are for individuals. Individual term plans offer the premiums back at the time of maturity so that the amount invested is not wasted. A detailed analysis of the plans is as follows:
Shriram Life Cash Back Term Plan
A term insurance plan which promises the return of premiums paid at maturity. It is a pocket-friendly and easily accessible plan that provides financial security to you and your family. The features of the plan are as follows:
- In case of death of the life insured during the chosen tenure of the plan, the death benefit is paid which is equal to the Sum Assured chosen by the policyholder at the time of inception of the policy
- If the life insured survives till the end of the policy tenure and the plan comes to an end, all the premiums paid by the policyholder during the term of the plan are returned to the policyholder. Thus, on maturity, unlike pure term plans, there is a maturity benefit under the plan.
- The death benefit payable will be higher of 10 times the annual premiums payable under the plan if the insured is aged less than 45 years or 7 times the annual premiums payable under the plan if the insured is aged 45 years and above, the chosen Sum Assured or 105% of total premiums paid whichever is the highest.
- If the policyholder pays premiums in advance, discounts are given on the premium amount
- Additional Riders can be availed under the plan for a more comprehensive coverage option. The company offers three types of riders under the plan which includes Accident Benefit Rider which promises the payment of an additional Sum Assured in the event of accidental death of the life insured. Moreover, the future premiums are waived off if the insured becomes totally and permanently disabled due to an accident. The Family Income Benefit rider pays 1% of the Sum Assured every month for the entire duration of the plan or 10 years whichever is later if the insured suffers total and permanent disability due to an accident. Lastly, the Critical Illness Cover Rider promises the payment of a lump sum amount if the insured is diagnosed with any of the illnesses covered under the scope of the rider during the tenure of the plan
- Premiums can be paid either for the entire duration of the plan under the Regular Pay option or for a limited term which will be lower than the term of the plan.
Eligibility Details
Eligibility Parameters |
Limits |
Entry Age |
Minimum - 12 years Maximum - 50 years |
Maturity (Maximum) |
70 years |
Policy Term |
10 years |
15 years |
20 years |
25 years |
Premium Payment Term |
5, 10 |
5, 7, 10, 15 |
5, 7, 10, 15, 20 |
5, 7, 10, 15, 25 |
Sum Assured |
Minimum -Rs.2 lakhs Maximum - Rs.20 lakhs |
Premium Amount (Minimum) |
Rs 3000 |
Premium Payment Frequency |
Yearly, half-yearly, quarterly, or monthly |
Sample Rates of Premium
The following table illustrates the rate of premium payable by individuals of different ages for coverage of Rs.10 lakhs. The policy tenure and the premium payment tenure are chosen to be 15 years.
Age |
30 years |
40 years |
50 years |
Premium amount |
Rs.16, 700 |
Rs.23, 850 |
Rs.41, 850 |
**All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
Group Term Life Insurance Plan
Shriram Group Term Life Insurance Plan is a 1-year renewable group term plan that provides a lump sum of the death benefit in the demise of a member. This term plan is issued to cover the members of a registered group. The features of the plan are as follows:
- The plan is offered as a one-year plan which is renewed at the end of every year
- Groups eligible to avail of the plan are groups like employer-employee groups, associations, or social groups
- The minimum number of members in the group must be 20 if the group is an employer-employee group or 50 for other groups
- The plan is issued in the name of the head of the group as a Master Policy under which the members are covered.
- Any members who have not availed of sick leave for a continuous period of 7 days in the last 6 months from the period in which the application is made can be covered under the scheme
- There is a feature of profit-sharing which reduces subsequent years’ premium if the claim experience of the group is favorable in any year from the viewpoint of the insurer
- In case of the death of the covered member, a death benefit will be paid to his or her nominee or legal heir.
- The death benefit can be availed either as a lump sum benefit where the chosen Sum Assured is paid or as a monthly income benefit where a percentage of the Sum Assured is paid every month for a pre-determined period post the death of the life insured
- Riders can be availed under the plan for comprehensive coverage. The company provides two kinds of riders under the plans which are Shriram Group Critical Illness Rider and Accident Benefit Rider.
Eligibility Details
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Minimum |
Maximum |
Entry Age |
14 years |
79 years |
Maturity Age |
- |
80 years |
Policy Term |
1 year yearly renewable |
Sum Assured |
Rs.5000 for lump sum benefit Rs.500 per month for a monthly benefit |
Based on underwriting |
Shriram Group Life Term Insurance in lieu of EDLI
A group insurance plan designed for employer-employee groups where employers are mandated to provide life insurance benefits to their employees which are linked to the Provident Funds under the EDLI scheme. The plan is designed to provide higher benefits to employees through minimal contributions by the employer. The features of the plan are as follows:
- The plan is offered as a one-year plan which is renewed at the end of every year
- An employee who is a member of the Employee Provident Fund Scheme can be covered under the plan
- The plan is issued in the name of the head of the group as a Master Policy under which the members are covered
- A minimum of 20 employees must be there to avail of the plan
- The coverage under the plan is linked to the employee’s average Provident Fund Balance and the total years of service rendered before death
- In case of death of the member, the Sum Assured is paid to the nominee or legal heir of the covered member.
- The employer has to contribute 0.51% of the salary of every employee towards the coverage under the plan.
- The Accident Benefit Rider can be availed with the plan for more comprehensive coverage. The rider promises the payment of an additional Sum Assured in the event of accidental death of the life insured. Moreover, the future premiums are waived off if the insured becomes totally and permanently disabled due to an accident.
- The premium paid by the employer qualifies for tax exemption under Section 37 and the claims received qualify as per Section 10(10D)
Eligibility Details
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Entry Age |
14 years |
74 years |
Maturity Age |
- |
75 years |
Policy Term |
1 year (Renewable) |
Sum Assured |
Rs.3,62, 000 |
Rs.15,00, 000 |
Mode of paying the premium |
Yearly/Half-yearly/Quarterly or Monthly |
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Group Size (Minimum) |
20 |
Shriram Life Secure Plus Plan
A term insurance plan which promises the return of premiums paid at maturity. This plan is specifically designed to ensure the financial security of your family by meeting the uncertainties. The features of the plan are as follows:
- In case of death of the life insured during the chosen tenure of the plan, the death benefit is paid which is equal to the Sum Assured chosen by the policyholder at the time of inception of the policy
- If the life insured survives till the end of the policy tenure and the plan comes to an end, all the premiums paid by the policyholder during the term of the plan are returned back to the policyholder. Thus, on maturity, unlike pure term plans, there is a maturity benefit under the plan.
- The death benefit payable will be higher of 10 times the annual premiums payable under the plan if the insured is aged less than 45 years or 7 times the annual premiums payable under the plan if the insured is aged 45 years and above, the chosen Sum Assured, the return of the total premiums paid till the date of death or 105% of total premiums paid whichever is the highest.
- Additional Riders can be availed under the plan for a more comprehensive coverage option. The company offers three types of riders under the plan which includes Accident Benefit Rider which promises the payment of an additional Sum Assured in the event of accidental death of the life insured. Moreover, the future premiums are waived off if the insured becomes totally and permanently disabled due to an accident. The Family Income Benefit rider pays 1% of the Sum Assured every month for the entire duration of the plan or 10 years whichever is later if the insured suffers total and permanent disability due to an accident. Lastly, the Critical Illness Cover Rider promises the payment of a lump sum amount if the insured is diagnosed with any of the illnesses covered under the scope of the rider during the tenure of the plan
Eligibility Details
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Entry Age |
18 years |
50 years |
Maturity Age |
- |
70 years |
Policy Term |
10 /15/20 years |
Sum Assured |
Rs.5 lakhs |
Rs.20 lakhs |
Premium Amount |
Rs.5000 |
Based on coverage |
Premium Payment Term |
Equal to Policy Term |
Premium Payment Frequency |
Yearly, half-yearly, quarterly, or monthly |
Applying for a Term Plan from the Company
The company does not offer an online purchasing facility for its term plans. Individuals wanting to purchase a term plan from the company will have to approach the intermediaries representing the company like agents, brokers, banks, etc. to buy the plan.
Why buy Term Insurance early?
Your premium is decided on age at which you buy the policy and remains same, throughout your life
Premiums can increase between 4-8% each year after your Birthday
Your policy application could be rejected or premiums increase by 50-100%, if you develop a lifestyle disease
See how age affects Term Insurance Premiums
See how age affects Term Insurance Premiums
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Who Needs a Term Plan?
Term insurance is one of the most popular forms of life insurance simply because it provides substantial cover at a very affordable rate. Everyone from a junior clerk to a senior magistrate can afford a term plan. However, these plans are better suited to certain people than others. Read on to know more.
Who exactly needs a term plan?
If you are wondering whether or not you require a term plan, then you first need to answer a few questions. How many people are dependent on you? What are your savings? Will you be inheriting a lot of money? Does your family have any other source of income? Once you have answers to these questions, you will be able to understand whether or not you would require a term plan.
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I have a wife and two children. Do I need a term plan?
A person who has dependent family members needs a term plan. A term plan provides financial assistance to the nominees when the policyholder suddenly dies and the monthly income stops. So obviously your wife would need the money to pay for your children’s education and also to run the household.
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I don’t have a lot of savings. Do I need a term plan?
A person who doesn’t have a lot of savings most definitely needs a term plan. A person who has a lot of money saved can still hope that in his absence his family can use his savings to pay their bills, etc. However, while it is important for a person with savings to also have term insurance, for a person without savings it is mandatory.
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Neither does my wife nor do my parents work. Do I need a term plan?
When there is no other source of income in the family, having a term plan is a complete must. If due to the death of the lone breadwinner, the income stops, there has to be provision for a regular inflow of funds.
Note: Check out the term life insurance in India and choose one that suits your requirements.
Shriram Life Term Insurance Plans - FAQ
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Ans: Shriram Life Insurance Company offers 6 modes of premium payment namely:
- Cash payment at the branch
- Payment at the Axis Bank
- Online Payment
- NEFT
- ECS
- Pay Via Mobile
For the online payment mode, the policyholder can pay via;
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net banking
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Ans: To check policy status you can log into the e-portal with your valid credentials.
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Ans: The Shriram Life Insurance company provides a facility to renew the policy online.
- Step 1: Sign in to the e-Portal with policy details
- Step 2: Select payment option (Bank, Debit/Credit Card) to pay
- Step 3: Save/print e-receipt
You can renew your policy via Mobile, please visit e-portal
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Ans: For the claim, the nominee must submit the valid documents along with the claims form at the nearest branch. Upon successful validation of documents, the claim is fully settled within a few days.
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Ans: Visit the nearest branch of the Shriram Life insurance company with the policy documents. Surrender them and within a couple of days, the refund will be directly credited into your bank.
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How to calculate the term insurance premium online?
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