HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Life vs LIC New Tech Term

HDFC Life Insurance Company has a good track record when it comes to settling claims. They have successfully settled 99.94% of claims in less than 30 days with fewer complaints, compared to other insurers. The insurer boasts of a claim settlement ratio of 99.39%, with a claim amount settlement ratio of 89.38%. They provide online tracking of claims and a dedicated toll-free claims service. However, they do not offer a personal manager for claims and have a moderately long claim form. Also, they do not provide a home pick-up claim service.

Life Insurance Corporation of India boast an impressive 97.95% claims settlement rate within 30 days, with fewer claim complaints compared to other insurers. Life Insurance Corporation of India’s claim settlement ratio stands at 98.52%, and their claim amount settlement ratio is 96.02%. Additionally, their claim application process is streamlined with a short claim form. However, they do not provide a dedicated personal relationship manager for claims, a home pick-up service for claims documents, and toll-free support for claim-related inquiries. Furthermore, there is no online claim tracking facility available.

HDFC Life Insurance Company offers customer service through their toll-free number and Twitter, but our research indicates that their toll-free number has a slow response time and their Twitter handle has an average response time, compared to other insurers. Meaning you or your family may face some difficulties in getting your queries addressed.

Life Insurance Corporation of India provides customer service via their toll-free number and Twitter. According to our research, their Twitter response rate was slow, while their toll-free service was quick, compared to other insurers. If you or your family have any questions or concerns, call their toll-free number to receive a prompt response.

The HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Life Plan offers various customization options. However, unlike some other plans, it does not provide the option to choose the increasing cover. The HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Life Plan provides a life cover duration up to age 85, with several limited pay options ranging from 5 to (PT-1) years. You can pay premiums on a monthly, half-yearly, yearly basis. The only claim payout option available with this plan is a one-time lump sum payment. Additionally, the HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Life Plan offers riders such as a Comprehensive Critical Illness Rider, an Accidental Death Benefit Rider, and a Waiver of Premium due to Critical Illness Rider.

LIC New Tech Term provides a range of flexible customization options. One of the notable features is the Increasing Cover option, which gradually raises your coverage by 10% each year until it becomes double the base policy cover. This increase in coverage starts from the 6th year of the policy. The LIC New Tech Term policy offers a life cover up to the duration of 70 years with various limited payment options - (Policy term - 5) and (Policy term - 10). And, the premiums are payable either half-yearly or annually. When it comes to payout options, you can choose between a lump sum payment and monthly instalments. LIC New Tech Term provides only one rider - Accidental Death Benefit Rider. You can include this rider to your base policy to enhance its coverage.