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SBI Life
SBI Life

Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

3.50

Rated by Ditto Insurance

Sum Insured

₹25 L → Unlimited

Premiums

Expensive

Entry Age

18-60 Years

Exit Age

75 years

Overview of Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

SBI Life Smart Swadhan Supreme is a non-linked, non-participating term insurance plan with Return of Premium. It offers financial protection through a death benefit during the policy term and returns 100 percent of base premiums paid at maturity if the life assured survives. Coverage extends up to 60 years of entry age with policy terms ranging from 10 to 30 years, and a minimum sum assured of ₹25 lakh. Flexible premium payment options, loan facility, and optional accident benefit rider make this plan a balance of security and value recovery.

Experts' Review of Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

Monish Vora

Written by Monish Vora

Chief Editor

Gaurav Bhat

Reviewed by Gaurav Bhat

Senior Editor

IRDAI-Certified ExpertIRDAI Certified

SBI Life Smart Swadhan Supreme is designed for individuals who want life cover but prefer to receive value back if they outlive the term. As a pure protection plan with savings elements, it provides a lump sum death benefit during the term and refunds 100 percent of premiums paid on survival until maturity. The sum assured on death is the highest of the basic sum assured, eleven times the annualised premium, or 105 percent of total premiums paid upto the date of death. This ensures meaningful protection for the nominee while keeping maturity benefits intact.

Eligibility criteria are broad, with entry age from 18 to 60 years and policy terms ranging from 10 to 30 years. Coverage lasts up to age 75 depending on the chosen term. Premium payment flexibility is available through regular and limited pay options, with modes including yearly, half-yearly, and monthly ECS. High sum assured rebates make it cost-efficient at larger covers.

Additional features include a loan facility of up to 50 percent of the surrender value once the policy acquires value, and optional accident benefit rider that enhances protection against accidental death or disability. Standard exclusions like suicide within 12 months apply, with refund of 80 percent of premiums or surrender value.

Pros

SBI Life has a solid track record with a good CSR, minimal complaints, and high business volumes.

Offers disability benefit for total and partial permanent disability and a comprehensive waiver of premium option.

Cons

The base plan is not very feature rich. Lacks a wide range of features. like health management services and premium break.

Premiums are relatively high compared to pure term plans.

The plan lacks critical illness, terminal illness, and cover increase options available with other insurers.

SBI Life

SBI Life

Key Insights

Founded

2001

SBI Life was established 25 years ago and has built strong credibility over time, backed by its long-standing presence in the market.

Claims Experience

98.76% CSR, calculated as a 3-year average

SBI Life settles 98.76% of all claims it receives demonstrating strong credibility.

Complaints

6.67 complaints per 10,000 claims registered

SBI Life maintains a low volume of complaints, reflecting strong customer satisfaction and effective service.

Amount Settled

95.42% of total claim amount settled

SBI Life demonstrates excellent claim payout efficiency, settling over 95.42% of the total claim amount filed, reflecting strong financial reliability.

The aforementioned ratios have been averaged over three years (FY24-FY26)

Features of Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

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Waiver of Premium

Standout

Some policies waive all future premium payments if you are ever disabled (due to accident) or diagnosed with a critical illness. Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP) extends the waiver-of-premium option in both cases.

Customisable

Waives eligible future premiums if the proposer develops a specified critical illness or suffers accidental total permanent disability.

Accidental Death Benefit

Some policies offer you the option of adding extra protection for accidental deaths. And while we recommend customers choose a comprehensive cover without worrying about the specifics of death, Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP) offers accidental death benefit nonetheless.

Return of Premium

Some policies return your premium after the policy matures if you don't make a claim. However, we don't recommend this option actively considering the option can be expensive. In any case, Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP) extends this option to those considering it.

Add-ons of Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

Waiver of Premium

Recommended

Waives eligible future premiums if the proposer develops a specified critical illness or suffers accidental total permanent disability.

Accidental Death Benefit

Provides an additional payout in case of death due to an accident during the policy term.

Accidental Partial Permanent Disability Benefit

Provides a benefit payout in case of partial permanent disability due to an accident, which may help offset the financial impact of reduced earning capacity.

Exclusions in Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

Conditions or treatments that the policy clearly says it will not cover.

Death by suicide within the first policy year is not covered.

Deaths arising from participation in criminal or unlawful activities are excluded.

If the nominee is found responsible for the insured’s death, the claim will not be payable.

If a death claim is proven to be fraudulent, the insurer will not pay out the benefit.

Disclaimer: For illustration purposes only - exact terms are in the policy wording.

What's missing in Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

No Zero Cost Option

No Terminal Illness Benefit

No Top-Up Option

No option to increase your cover with inflation

No option to decrease your cover over time

No Critical Illness Benefit

No Special Exit Value

No Cover Continuance Benefit

No option to increase cover at life milestones

No Insta Payout Benefit

Reviews for Smart Swadhan Supreme (ROP)

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Sanjana Joshi

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Gaurav Roy

Went with Smart Swadhan Supreme rider options are solid for CI and disability and rider options are solid for CI and disability Feels reliable

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Anmol F. Yadav

Went with Smart Swadhan Supreme rider options are solid for CI and disability and rider options are solid for CI and disability Worth it value

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Sumit Pandey

Took Smart Swadhan Supreme whole life cover makes long term planning easy but coverage age limit feels slightly low Overall okay For me Works

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Arjun Bajaj

Opted for Smart Swadhan Supreme discounts for salaried non smoker made it cheaper and discounts for salaried non smoker made it cheaper happy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SBI Life Smart Swadhan Supreme Plan?

SBI Life Smart Swadhan Supreme is a non-linked, non-participating term insurance plan with a Return of Premium feature. It provides a death benefit during the policy term, while refunding 100% of total base premiums paid at maturity if the policyholder survives, combining security with value recovery.

What are the key benefits of the SBI Life Smart Swadhan Supreme Plan?

Key benefits include a minimum sum assured of ₹25 lakh, coverage up to age 75, flexible premium payment modes, and 100% return of premiums at maturity. Additional features include high sum assured rebates, a loan facility, and an optional accident benefit rider for enhanced protection.

What payout options are available under the SBI Life Smart Swadhan Supreme Plan?

The plan pays a lump sum death benefit to nominees during the policy term. On survival till maturity, the insured receives 100% of premiums paid. Loans of up to 50% of the surrender value are also available once the policy acquires value.