Personal accident cover pays on accidental death and on permanent or temporary disability. Disability is the part people overlook — and the part that most often ends an earning career without ending a life.
Premiums are low relative to the sum insured, which makes this one of the most efficient covers available to a working adult.
Who needs this cover
People who travel or commute frequently
Those in physically active occupations
Any earning adult, as a low-cost supplement
Key benefits
Accidental death benefit
Permanent total and partial disability benefits
Temporary total disability weekly payouts in some plans
Education support for children in some products
What is typically covered
Death by accident
Permanent total disablement
Permanent partial disablement per the schedule
Temporary total disablement, where included
Eligibility
Entry typically 18 to 65 years
Cover priced by occupational risk class
Key exclusions and limitations
Self-inflicted injury
Injury under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Participation in hazardous activities unless specifically covered
Exclusions differ between insurers and product variants. Always read the policy wording for the exact list.
Claim information
Report the accident promptly. Claims usually need the FIR or police report where applicable, medical records and a disability certificate from a competent authority.
Information on this website is educational and advisory in nature. Insurance products, benefits, exclusions, waiting periods and claim outcomes are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective insurer's policy document and applicable IRDAI regulations. Please read the policy wording carefully before concluding a sale.
Frequently asked questions
Because your income supports people who would still have expenses if it stopped. Life insurance replaces that income so your family can maintain their standard of living, meet loan repayments and keep long-term goals such as education on track. If nobody depends on your income, you may not need it — that is a legitimate answer, and we will tell you so.
A common starting point is ten to fifteen times your annual income, then adjusted for outstanding loans, the number of years your dependants would need support, children’s education costs and any existing cover. A Financial Need Analysis works this out properly for your situation rather than applying a rule of thumb.
Yes. You can hold multiple life and health policies with different insurers. For life insurance, all policies pay independently. For health insurance, claims are settled between the insurers up to actual expenses. You must disclose existing cover when applying for new cover.
Yes — claim assistance is part of the relationship, not an extra service. We help with intimation, documentation, coordination with the insurer or TPA, and follow-up until settlement is tracked to a close. The final claim decision rests with the insurer and is governed by the policy wording and applicable regulations.
Age, sum insured, policy term, health and medical history, lifestyle factors such as smoking, occupation, and the riders you select. For motor insurance, the vehicle’s value, age, engine capacity and location apply. Buying earlier generally locks in a lower premium for the whole term.
It is the time that must pass before certain conditions can be claimed. Health policies typically have an initial period of around 30 days covering everything except accidents, specific waiting periods of one to two years for listed conditions, and a longer period for pre-existing conditions. The exact periods are stated in your policy schedule.
