Overview

Axis Max Life Smart Secure Plus is an affordable term insurance plan that extends pretty much every add-on you can currently think of – zero cost option, return of premium plan, disability benefit, accidental death benefit and a provision to increase your term cover sometime in the future. And while Axis Max Life may not be a household name, they are one of the biggest private life insurers in the country.

Who should opt for 1 Crore term insurance?

Consider a 30-year-old individual with monthly expenses of ₹30,000 looking to buy a term plan to cover their spouse. In this case, we will need to evaluate what the spouse will need for the foreseeable future in the absence of the primary breadwinner.

Right now, their annual expenses add up to ₹3,60,000. However, they will need roughly ₹16 lakhs annually to maintain the same lifestyle 30 years later, considering inflation. This is shown below:

Current annual expenditure: ₹3,60,000

Projected annual expenditure @5% inflation = 3,60,000 X 1.05^30 = ₹15.6L or ₹16L

A ₹1 Crore term plan with a 30-year term will pay out ₹1 Crore tax-free if the policyholder dies anytime during the next 3 decades. If the dependents (spouse) were to simply invest the proceeds in a FD (Fixed Deposit), then the principal and the interest would help them cover their expenses for the next 30 years even in the absence of the primary breadwinner.

If you’re unsure how the math works, we have a simple Term Insurance Calculator where you can fill in a few quick fields to get a nearly accurate term cover calculation:

Key Features of a ₹1 Crore term plan

Critical Illness

Consider a 30-year-old individual with monthly expenses of ₹30,000 looking to buy a term plan to cover their spouse. In this case, we will need to evaluate.

Maternity coverage

C-sections and regular deliveries incur quite a lot. Add on to this the pre-and post-natal charges, and you will have a hefty expense on your hands.

International Coverage

In case you have a planned surgery or treatment that is available only outside India or are a frequent traveller (ailments can hit at any time), the ₹ 1 Cr coverage would come pretty handy.

OPD coverage

In some of the popular health insurance policies, insurers offer OPD coverage that takes care of the doctor’s fees, diagnostic tests, pharmacy bills, etc.

Everybody grows old, and as they grow older, they become more susceptible to various health issues. This also coincides with Retirement - a phase of life that begins with a drastic reduction in active income.

So, securing a health insurance plan becomes a wise choice. While premiums can be higher for senior citizens, they are still generally lower than the potential costs of unexpected medical treatments.

In light of these challenges, choosing the right insurer and plan can provide valuable benefits, offering peace of mind and financial protection during these golden years.

Top 10 family Health Plans

CompanyRoom Rent RestrictionsCo-PaymentDisease Wise Sub-LimitDayCare and Domiciliary ServiceAyush CoverageOther Perks
HDFC Ergo Optima SecureNoneNo mandatory co-paymentNoneCoveredCoveredSecure Benefit – Instant 2x cover amount Add-on for unlimited restoration
Care SupremeNoneNo mandatory co-paymentNoneCoveredCoveredAdd-on will reduce specific illness waiting period to 30 days
HDFC Ergo Optima RestoreNoneNo mandatory co-paymentNoneCoveredCovered100% Restore Benefit
Care HeartNoneNo mandatory co-paymentNoneCoveredCoveredAdd-on will reduce specific illness waiting period to 30 days
HDFC Ergo Optima SecureNoneNo mandatory co-paymentNoneCoveredCoveredSecure Benefit – Instant 2x cover amount Add-on for unlimited restoration

Everybody visits the doctor at least once a year. But the doctor you visit, Her consultation fee is off the roof. A routine inspection could set you back thousands. So you come up with a genius plan. You decide to buy insurance and opt for a policy that reimburses all expenses incurred during these visits. You look for options that include outpatient consultation benefits and you find one after a couple of minutes of search.

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Benefits of Opting for 1 Crore Term Insurance

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Base Protection Layer

A ₹1 crore term insurance plan offers considerable protection for people with modest expenses (Less than ₹5 lakh). For people with higher annual expenses (₹10 lakhs and above), these plans can offer considerable protection for a decade or so. In many ways, a ₹1 Crore term plan should work as a base protection layer if you are looking to take care of your dependents in your absence.

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Low Eligibility Requirements

Term insurance plans with higher covers come with significant eligibility requirements. You may need to boast an annual income of ₹10 lakh or more. You may need to undergo physical medical examinations. You may even have to provide additional financial information when buying plans with higher covers.

Everybody visits the doctor at least once a year. But the doctor you visit — Her consultation fee is off the roof. A routine inspection could set you back thousands. So you come up with a genius plan. You decide to buy insurance and opt for a policy that reimburses all expenses incurred during these visits. You look for options that include outpatient consultation benefits and you find one after a couple of minutes of search.

FeaturesOptima Restore
Plus Benefit:Bonus cover of 50% every year irrespective of whether you make a claim
Protector Benefit:Cover for non-medical expenses
Automatic Restore:Your base cover restores in full every time you make a claim
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Everybody visits the doctor at least once a year. But the doctor you visit — Her consultation fee is off the roof. A routine inspection could set you back thousands. So you come up with a genius plan. You decide to buy insurance and opt for a policy that reimburses all expenses incurred during these visits. You look for options that include outpatient consultation benefits and you find one after a couple of minutes of search.

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Axis Max Life
Axis Max Life
Smart Secure Plus
Axis Max Life Smart Secure Plus Plan is a customizable term plan that offers comprehensive protection against critical illness, disability, and death. This term plan provides 360- degree financial protection to your family in your absence.
Axis Max Life
Smart Secure Plus
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Overall Rating

Insurer Rating
4.7/5

Customer Service
4.5/5

Coverage
4.4/5

Claim Settlement
4.6/5

Optima Secure is an extremely comprehensive policy. It has no room rent restrictions, no co-pay clause, covers Ayush treatments and has reasonable waiting periods for pre-existing diseases. It also has a bunch of industry-first features that will excite a lot of people.

Secure Benefit

Secure benefit instantly doubles your cover the moment you buy the policy. So for instance, if you buy a a policy with a sum insured of ₹10 lakhs, you get the ₹10 lakhs as base cover and an additional ₹10 lakhs as "Secure" benefit. Effectively you get double the cover without having to pay more.

Protect Benefit

Usually, insurers don't cover non-medical expenses that could include things like bandages, syringes, gloves, and masks. Even if they do cover it, they ask you to pay extra. But Optima Secure covers these expenses at no additional cost.

Conclusion

A ₹1 Crore term plan offers meaningful protection for most people and can be an excellent starting point if you are looking to buy a term insurance policy. 



These plans come at low premiums, have low eligibility requirements, and often come with a bunch of add-ons that extend substantial protection for your family. All you have to do is speak to a qualified advisor before picking the plan that suits you best.

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