Should You Opt For Go Digit?

You may consider Go Digit term insurance if you want to choose a newer life insurer with strong capital backing but limited retail claims history. Its high solvency ratio and transparent disclosures signal financial stability, while the products offer flexibility and modern features.

Go Digit Term Insurance entered the life insurance market in 2023 with innovative plan offerings. 

However, when choosing a term insurer, longevity and claim performance (check out the top 10 term insurers ranked by their CSR) are just as important as product features or pricing. Since Go Digit is still in its early years as a life insurer, it needs to be evaluated through a slightly different lens than established players. 

This article breaks down whether Go Digit’s term insurance is worth considering.

Go Digit Term Insurance: Key Performance Metrics

MetricPerformance
Annual Business Volume (FY 24-25)(in crores)₹1,068.1
Solvency Ratio (FY 24-25)3.85x

The solvency ratio of 3.85x is significantly higher than IRDAI’s mandated minimum of 1.5. This is a good sign that indicates strong capital adequacy and the insurer’s ability to meet future liabilities.

That said, business scale remains limited, especially in the retail life insurance segment. This is mainly because a large portion of Go Digit’s life insurance operations to date has been in group insurance, with individual term insurance still in a growth phase.

What’s Missing?
At Ditto, when we assess an insurer, we typically analyze insurers based on the three-year average of the following metrics:

Since Go Digit received its license only recently, it does not have enough historical data to evaluate long-term claim behaviour. For now, we’ll have to wait and see how it performs across these metrics.

Term Insurance Plans by Go Digit

FeatureDigit GlowDigit Glow PlusDigit Glow Lite
Sum Assured Range₹25 lakhs- ₹1 crore (depends on the underwriting)₹10 lakh to no fixed upper limit (depends on the underwriting)₹25,000 to ₹2 lakhs
Premium Payment OptionsSingle, Regular, Limited (5/10/15 years)Single, Regular, Limited (5, 10, or 15 years)Single, Regular, Limited
Terminal Illness Cover (Accelerated)Yes (paid rider)Yes (inbuilt)Yes (inbuilt)
Wellness BenefitsIncluded (inbuilt)Included (inbuilt)Included (inbuilt)
Accidental/Disability Add-onsOptional riders availableOptional riders availableOptional riders available 

Digit’s term insurance suite starts with Digit Glow Term Life Insurance, a standard pure term plan offering affordable life cover with flexible premium payment options and basic riders, including accidental and disability benefits. 

Glow Plus Term Life Insurance builds on this by adding more flexibility and variants, including a Return of Premium option and features such as Smart Exit and Pay-Later.

You can opt for a policy term of 5 to 40 years.

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Eligibility Criteria for Go Digit Term Insurance

    • Entry Age: 18-65 years
    • Maturity Age: Up to 85 years

In addition to age eligibility, Go Digit will assess your medical history, lifestyle factors, and financial suitability.

Go Digit term insurance vs  Leading Insurers: Premium Comparison

Let us consider different profiles of healthy, non-smoking individuals covered for a sum assured of ₹2 crores till the age of 70. 

Term Insurance Plans by Go Digit

Profile/ InsurerGo Digit's Glow PlusAxis Max Life's Smart Term Plan PlusHDFC Life's Click2Protect SupremeICICI Prudential's iProtect Smart Plus
25-year-old, Male₹14,250₹18,400₹21,003₹17,014
25-year-old, Female₹12,440₹15,640₹17,853₹14,462
35-year-old, Male₹24,088₹28,506₹35,241₹28,238
35-year-old, Female₹19,258₹24,232₹29,955₹24,002
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Riders Available with Go Digit Term Insurance 

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Accidental Death Benefit

This rider pays an additional lump sum if the policyholder dies from an accident during the policy term. The payout is in addition to the base sum assured and usually applies if death occurs within a specified period (often 180 days) of the accident.

02

Accidental Total and Permanent Disability Benefit

If the insured suffers a total and permanent disability due to an accident, this rider pays a lump-sum amount (up to 100% of the base sum assured, depending on underwriting).

03

Inbuilt AcceleratedTerminal Illness Benefit

While not always labeled a “rider,” Go Digit’s term plans include accelerated terminal illness cover that pays out the death benefit early if the insured is diagnosed with a terminal condition (as defined in policy terms).

Documents Required for Buying Go Digit Term Insurance

The documents required for buying a Go Digit term insurance plan are the same as those of any other insurer. For more details, you can refer to the infographic:

Documents Required for Term Insurance

How To Claim Go Digit Term Insurance?

The claim process for Go Digit term insurance is the same as that of any other term insurer. For more details, you can refer to this infographic:

Term Insurance Claim Process

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Conclusion

Go Digit Life Insurance is a well-capitalised, yet young, life insurer.  It offers modern, flexible term insurance products backed by a strong solvency position. While the lack of long-term retail claim data makes it hard to assess claim performance today, this is expected given its recent entry into the life insurance space. 

Notably, Go Digit stands out for its high level of transparency, with detailed public disclosures and transparency reports that are rare in the industry and deserve appreciation.

Note: Go Digit is not a partner insurer of Ditto. Therefore, all the data mentioned in the above article has been taken from publicly available sources, Go Digit’s official website, and IRDAI reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Go Digit term insurance safe to purchase?

While its retail life insurance track record is still evolving, regulatory oversight and capital adequacy provide a reasonable level of safety for policyholders.

Are medical tests mandatory for Go Digit Term Insurance?

Medical tests may be required depending on factors such as age, sum assured, medical history, and lifestyle habits. For higher coverage amounts, medical underwriting is typically mandatory.

What happens if I miss a premium payment?

If a premium is missed, the policy enters a grace period as defined in the policy document. If the premium is not paid within this period, the policy may lapse. However, coverage can be restored by applying for revival within the specified revival period.

Is a term insurance plan good?

Yes, term insurance is widely considered the most efficient way to protect your family financially. When you compare term plans with endowment or ULIP plans, traditional plans combine savings and protection, but the premiums are 5 to 10 times higher and the actual life cover is often too low to be meaningful. Term insurance gives you pure protection at a fraction of the cost. If someone depends on your income, such as a spouse, children, or parents, a term plan ensures they are not left financially vulnerable. It works best when paired with separate investments.

Which is the best term insurance plan in India?

There is no single best plan for everyone, but Ditto's top recommendation is Axis Max Life Smart Term Plan Plus. It has the highest 3-year average CSR in India at 99.62% for FY 2022-25 and recorded the largest number of individual death claims settled within 30 days among all private insurers in FY 2023-24. Other strong options include HDFC Life Click2Protect Supreme Plus and ICICI Prudential iProtect Smart Plus. The right plan depends on your age, income, dependents, and which insurer's claim reliability you trust most. 

What is the difference between term and whole life insurance?

Term insurance covers you for a fixed period, say 20 or 30 years, and pays out only if you die during that term. Whole life insurance covers you until age 99 or 100 and includes a cash value component that grows over time. A 25-year-old buying an HDFC Click2Protect Supreme plan for a Rs. 2 crore cover till age 60 pays about Rs. 18,300 per year, while a whole life plan with the same cover costs significantly more.  For most buyers with financial dependents, term insurance offers better value because it delivers maximum protection at the lowest possible cost. 

What is a 1 crore term insurance plan?

A Rs. 1 crore term plan pays your nominee Rs. 1 crore if you pass away during the policy term. It is the most common starting point for life cover in India because it balances affordability with meaningful protection. At 6% inflation, Rs. 1 crore today is worth only about Rs. 42 lakh in 15 years, so those with higher liabilities or more dependents may need a larger cover.  A young, healthy 25-year-old non-smoker can start a Rs. 1 crore cover for roughly Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 10,000 a year, making it one of the most cost-effective financial protection tools available. 

What is the age limit for term insurance?

You can enter a term plan as early as 18 years, with the maximum entry age going up to 60 to 65 years depending on the insurer. The policy can mature as early as 28 years of age and extend up to 85 years, with some plans covering up to age 99 or 100.  Buying early matters because premiums rise sharply with age. The same Rs. 1 crore term plan can cost Rs. 11,000 a year at age 27 but over Rs. 30,000 at age 45 , making age at entry one of the most important factors in total lifetime cost. 

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