AN EXTERNAL PERSPECTIVE
What is Personal Accident Insurance Plan?
While a life insurance policy covers death by any cause and a mediclaim policy covers general illnesses, a Personal Accident plan is laser-focused on accident. It covers everything from minor fractures to severe, life-altering disabilities or accidental death.
Deliverables:
Risk Mitigation
Risk Mitigation
Risk Mitigation
Risk Mitigation
Risk Mitigation
Risk Mitigation
Why Do You Need It?
01/
It Bridges the Gap
Your standard health insurance pays the hospital bills, but it won't replace your income if you are disabled and cannot work for six months. An accident plan provides that income replacement.
02/
No Waiting Periods
Unlike health insurance plans which make you wait years for pre-existing illnesses, personal accident coverage starts from Day One the moment the policy is issued.
03/
Highly Affordable
Because the coverage is strictly limited to accidental events, it is incredibly cheap. You can often secure a heavy ₹10 Lakh to ₹15 Lakh coverage for just a few hundred rupees a year.
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No Medical Tests
You generally do not need to undergo any pre-policy medical checkups to buy one
Common Optional Add-ons (Riders)
01
Pure Protection
Children's Education Grant
A one-time lump sum paid to secure your children’s school/college funding if you suffer a fatal accident or total disability.
02
Protection + Savings
Accidental Hospitalization Expenses
Covers the actual medical and surgical bills resulting from an accident.
03
Liquidity + Protection
Loan Protector
Pays a lump sum specifically earmarked to wipe out active bank loans.
04
Liquidity + Protection
Ambulance Charges & Mortal Remains Transportation
Covers the costs of emergency transport or transporting the individual back home.
Framework
What Does a Personal Accident Plan Cover
Accidental Death
If the policyholder passes away due to an accident, the nominee receives 100% of the Sum Insured to handle outstanding debts or daily expenses.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
If an accident causes an irreversible loss (e.g., loss of both limbs, both eyes, or total paralysis), the policy pays out 100% of the Sum Insured to compensate for the permanent loss of earning capacity.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
If the injury results in a partial loss (e.g., losing a finger, sight in one eye, or hearing in one ear), the insurer pays out a pre-fixed percentage of the Sum Insured.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
If an accident leaves you temporarily bedridden or unable to work (like severe fractures requiring months of bed rest), the plan pays a weekly cash allowance (e.g., ₹5,000/week) to replace your income and pay EMIs.
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