Why Personal Accident Insurance?
Life is uncertain & immeasurable. Accidents &
uneventful incidents never ring a warning bell before they strike. Road
mishaps, accidents have gone up tremendously & the victims along with their
families suffer the consequences of the such unfortunate situation. Alarming
statistics report about 1214 road related death that occur in India every year;
this should be an eye opener on the perils an individual is exposed daily.
While minor accidents can cause temporary hurdles, major ones can lead to disability for life or even demise. With a view to providing certain relief, insurance companies have devised various policies that serve as true life savers when met with an unfortunate circumstance.
Advantages of Personal
Accident Policy:-
Give yourself a minute
to think about what will happen to your dependents if you were disabled because
of an accident? There will be no monthly income, no cash inflows but expenses
will continue to rise. In such case, an accident insurance policy will help you
bring these expenses under control.
Additional advantages are:
Additional advantages are:
- Substantial coverage offered
with low premium
- Double indemnity for disability
for mishaps occurred while traveling in public transport
- Easy claim process
- Highly customized plan
available
- World wide coverage
- Can be bought for individual
& family
- Child education advantage
- No requirement of medical tests
& documentation
What does the policy
cover?
Accidental Death
Accidental death
coverage gives compensation on the policyholder's death caused by bodily injury
resulting out of an accident. The nominee will receive entire sum assured
offered by the insurer.
Permanent or Total Disability
If the accident causes
permanent or total disability, then 100% of the sum insured is payable to the
policyholder.
Accidental Dismemberment
If policyholder's body
part has been dismembered or severed in the accident then the person can claim
the sum insured.
Additional Benefits
Funeral expenses can
be claimed in case of accidental death. Expenses incurred for transportation of
policyholder's dead body from the accident spot to the residence place is
covered.
Daily Hospitalization Expenses
Monetary relief
offered to the patient on daily basis on hospitalization.
Burns
A certain amount of
the policy sum is payable, when an accident results in hospitalization &
the victim is being treated for burn injuries.
Bonuses
Some policies may
offer bonuses to the dependent kids of the policyholder. This becomes helpful
in case of the death of the policyholder or extension of treatment period.
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