LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) maintains a successful track record. They have achieved a commendable rate of settling 97.95% of their claims within 30 days, with fewer complaints. Their claim settlement ratio is 98.52%, and claim amount settlement ratio is 96.02%. The best part is that they offer the advantage of a short claim form. However, it's important to note that Life Insurance Corporation of India does not offer a personal relationship manager for claims, a home pick-up claim service, or toll-free claim support. Furthermore, they do not provide online tracking of claims.

Max Life Insurance Company holds an excellent track record with respect to both purchase and claim settlement experience. They have settled 99.92% of their claims in less than 30 days, with a relatively lesser number of claim complaints compared to other insurers. Max Life Insurance Company has a claim settlement ratio of 99.51%, and its claim amount settlement ratio is 96.71%. The plan provides online tracking of claims and a dedicated toll-free claims service. The insurer does not provide the benefit of a personal manager for claims. And the insurer does not provide a home pick-up of claims, unlike some other insurance companies. The claim form is moderately long.

Life Insurance Corporation of India can be reached through their toll-free number and Twitter. Our research indicates that their Twitter response rate is slow, whereas their toll-free service is quick, compared to other insurers. Therefore, if you or your family have any questions or concerns, you can contact them through their toll-free number for prompt assistance.

Max Life Insurance Company provides customer services via toll-free and Twitter. In our research, we found that both their Twitter and toll-free service were found to be mediocre, compared to other insurers. This situation could potentially suggest that both you and your family might encounter challenges when seeking assistance from their service team throughout your journey.

LIC Jeevan Kiran offers various customization options. It offers a life cover up to the duration of 70 years. The premiums are payable either monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually. And, the payout options include a lump sum option and monthly instalment option. However, it doesn’t offer an increasing cover option or limited pay options. LIC Jeevan Kiran provides only 2 riders - Accidental Death Benefit Rider and Waiver of Premium Rider for Accidental Disability. You can include riders in your base policy to enhance its coverage.

The Max Life Smart Term Insurance Plus Plan provides competitive pricing and a range of customisation options. One notable advantage of this plan is the flexibility it offers by giving you the option to increase your cover by 5% annually until your base policy cover is doubled. This begins from the 2nd policy year onwards. The Max Life Smart Term Plus Plan offers a life cover with a duration that extends up to the age of 70 years. It gives you various Limited Pay options, including 5, 10, 15 years, and pay till 60 years. The plan offers one claim payout option - One-Time Lumpsum. To enhance your coverage further, the Max Life Smart Term Plus Plan comes with several riders that can be added to the policy, like a Comprehensive Critical Illness Rider, an Accidental Death Benefit Rider, and a Waiver of Premium Rider (for both Critical Illness and Accidental Disability).