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Ditto term life insurance comparison

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Ditto Insurance helps you compare term life policies from leading Indian insurers on factors that matter for long-term insurance decisions.

Comparison factors

FactorWhy it matters
PremiumCost of cover
Claim settlement ratioLikelihood of payout
Solvency ratioInsurer financial health
Sum assured limitsMaximum cover available
Rider optionsCritical illness, accidental death, etc.
Premium payment optionsSingle, limited, regular
ExclusionsWhat’s not covered

What Ditto emphasises

  • Claim settlement ratio matters more than premium: A slightly cheaper plan from an insurer with poor CSR is a worse choice.
  • Rider judgement: Critical illness + waiver of premium often worth it.
  • No upsell: Won’t push you to higher cover than you need.
  • Single-premium vs regular: Most users better with regular; Ditto explains trade-offs.

Insurers commonly compared

  • HDFC Life Click 2 Protect.
  • ICICI Pru iProtect Smart.
  • Max Life Smart Secure Plus.
  • Tata AIA Sampoorna Raksha.
  • Bajaj Allianz Smart Protect Goal.

How much cover

Rule of thumb: 15-20x annual income, adjusted for liabilities and dependents.

Tax

Premium qualifies for Section 80C deduction (up to Rs 1.5 lakh per FY). Payout to nominee is generally tax-free under Section 10(10D).

See also

External references

References

  1. IRDAI Term Insurance Regulations.
  2. Income Tax Act 1961, Sections 80C and 10(10D).
  3. Ditto Insurance, Term life comparison, joinditto.in.

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