Policybazaar Launches Innovative Student Term Insurance Plan in India
Policybazaar, in collaboration with insurer partners ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and Axis Max Life Insurance, has launched a term insurance plan aimed at the student demographic in India. This innovative plan targets young adults aged 18 to 25, a segment often overlooked in the insurance market. Providing life insurance coverage early offers these individuals an opportunity to secure financial protection at a stage when it’s most affordable. Given the increasing trend of obtaining education loans in India, this plan comes as a timely intervention. By ensuring coverage for such financial responsibilities, it alleviates potential familial burdens in the event of the student’s untimely demise. Vivek Jain, Chief Business Officer at Policybazaar, noted that students in India are an underserved market. The introduction of this plan demonstrates an industry shift toward inclusivity and financial foresight for younger generations.
Key Features of the Student Term Plan
The term insurance plan offers substantial life coverage, beginning at INR 2.5 million ($26,100). Key details include:- Affordable Premiums: For an 18-year-old non-smoker with no pre-existing conditions, the monthly premium for INR 5 million ($52,300) coverage over a 30-year term is INR 388 ($4.1).
- Flexibility: Policyholders can select terms from 30 to 40 years and have a choice of annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly premium payments.
- Additional Riders: Options to enhance coverage with critical illness and accidental death riders are available.