I have already taken term plan in one insurance company. If I take one more term plan in another company then shall I get benefits from both companies? Kindly clarify.

Ans: There are no specific limits to the number of life insurance policies (including term covers) you can own and you can claim benefit from all of them. However, the insurance companies seek a disclosure of the other insurances you hold at the time of submitting your application form, which they use for financial underwriting.

You can also have different nominees or same nominees for all these plans. The nominee will get a benefit whether it is one policy or more than 1 policy.

Ans: Yes, you can absolutely buy two or more term life insurance policies from different companies. In fact, it can be a good strategy to get the coverage you need. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons:

Advantages:

• Increased coverage: If you need a high death benefit amount, one policy might not be enough. Having multiple policies lets you reach your target coverage amount.
• Tailored coverage: Different companies offer different features and benefits. You can pick plans from various insurers to get the specific coverage you need, like an accidental death benefit rider on one policy and a waiver of premium rider on another.
• Competitive rates: By shopping around, you can potentially find better rates for your coverage needs from different insurers.

Disadvantages:

• Higher cost: You'll be paying premiums for multiple policies, which can add up.
• More complex management: Keeping track of multiple policies and renewal dates can be cumbersome.
• Potential for claim issues: While unlikely, if you have multiple claims, beneficiaries might need to deal with multiple insurance companies during a difficult time.

Here are some additional things to consider:

• Total coverage amount: There might be a limit (called human life value) on how much life insurance you can get based on your income and financial obligations.
• Disclosure: Be upfront with each insurer about your other policies.

Overall, having multiple term life insurance policies can be a good strategy, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons carefully. If you're considering this route, talk to a financial advisor to determine the right amount of coverage and find the best plans for your needs.

Ans: Hello;

A person may take multiple term insurance policies but he needs to inform the other insurer about his existing life insurance policies.

This will ensure that the insurer provides you additional insurance in line with your increased requirement and also claims are not dishonored later for suppression of facts.

Also people need to understand that insurers do a Human Life Value(HLV) Assessment. Human life is invaluable and no amount of money or other riches can compensate for the loss of it.

HLV tries to predict your earnings over your lifetime.

And since insurance is a protection intended to make good the financial damage caused due any loss or mishap,
no matter how much life insurance you buy, insurers will assess your HLV and make claim payment in accordance with the same irrespective of sum assured.

Do not be under the impression that if you hide your previous term policy from the new insurer then they won't know about it.

The way we can find out everything about insurance companies online similarly with a simple search they may get all details pertaining to client's financial activities including of course life insurance policies.

Nobody would want their family to run long drawn legal cases with insurance companies behind them.

Therefore it is best to keep it plain and simple with one adequate term insurance cover.

Many companies offer term life cover in which you may enhance the sum assured at certain life stages.

Benefit is you get enhanced cover for increased responsibilities without going through underwriting check again.

Do a study of claim settlement ratio over a span of years, capital adequacy, reputation, cost, riders on offer and go for the one which suits your requirement or else consult an insurance advisor.

It is better to buy term cover with accident benefit and critical illness riders.

Best wishes;

Ans: Hello;

Recently GOI announced 100% FDI in the insurance sector.

Allianz had non-controlling stake in Bajaj Finserv owned insurance companies.

It may have plans to re-enter Indian Insurance sector either on its own or through tie-up with some other partner but retaining controlling stake.

However these developments do not have any impact on the policy holders of Bajaj group insurance companies.

The companies are well capitalized and earning profit so you shouldn't worry about these aspects.

Previously Exide Life was taken over by HDFC Life and honoured all policies of Exide without any issue.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes;