SBI Life - eShield next

SBI Life eShield Next is an Individual, Non-Linked and Non-Participating Life Insurance Pure Risk Premium Product. This is the most basic term insurance plan provided by the State Bank of India (SBI). There are no survival benefits and this is a non-participating (you are not entitled to a portion of the profits and there is no investing component) pure insurance plan. It is a non-linked plan, which means it has no stock market exposure.

SBI Life eShield Next

As it is a pure insurance plan having no survival benefits and you have to pay a very low premium for high coverage. The plan is designed in such a way that the policyholders can customize their plans according to their needs so that their family is adequately protected. The sum assured will be paid to the nominee if the life insured expires during the policy period.

Features of SBI Life - eShield Next

As far as the coverage is concerned, there are three plan options from which the policyholders can opt based on their financial objectives.

  • Level Cover - Under this term insurance plan, the absolute amount assured to be paid on death is the same as the basic sum assured specified at policy initiation and will stay the same throughout the policy term, assuming the policy is in existence.
  • Increasing Cover Benefit - The base sum insured is increased at 10% simple interest at the end of every 5th policy anniversary under the increasing term assurance plan, while the premium remains the same. Once the life insured reaches the age of 71, there will be no more increase in the basic sum assured.
  • Level Cover with Future-Proofing Benefit - The policyholders can choose to increase the absolute amount assured on death when they reach certain life stages during the policy term, without having to undergo any further medical underwriting. The increase in the Absolute amount Assured to be paid on death will take effect on the next policy anniversary.

SBI Life - eShield Next Policy Benefit

The following are the key benefits of SBI Life - eShield Next Policy:

  1. Death Benefit: If the policy is in force on the date of death and if the claim is found admissible and payable, we will pay the benefit on the death of the life assured depending on the Plan option chosen.
  2. The policyholders can pay their premiums according to their suitability. There are several premium payment options provided by SBI Life such as a limited period, one time, or throughout the policy tenure.
  3. Multiple riders options as added under this insurance plan which offers additional coverage.
  4. Special discounts to women policyholders.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for SBI Life - eShield Next

The following tables shows the eligibility criteria of SBI Life - eShield Next:

Product Specifications

Maximum

Minimum

Entry Age

60 to 65 years

18 years

Maturity Age

70 years

NA

Policy Term

30 years

5 years

Premium Paying Term in a year

NA

Equal to Policy Term

Yearly Premium

Single Pay 10,000

3,500

Premium Paying Frequency

NA

Annual

Sum Assured

No limit

20,00,000

Documents Needed to Buy SBI Life - eShield Next

The customers should provide photocopies of the following documents to purchase SBI Life - eShield Next:

  1. Filled policy form
  2. Address proof
  3. Original policy document
  4. Photo identity proof
  5. Permanent disability claim form
  6. Medical reports and treatment papers
  7. Bank statement
  8. KYC documents

How to purchase SBI Life - eShield Next?

The following steps will help you to purchase SBI Life - eShield Next:

  1. Visit https://www.sbilife.co.in/en/online-insurance-plans/eshield-next
  2. Click on "Calculate Premium".
  3. You will be redirected to a new page where you have to enter all your basic details such as your name, annual income, date of birth, gender, email ID, and mobile number.
  4. Click on the check box by accepting the terms and conditions.
  5. Permanent disability claim form.
  6. Click on "Continue",
  7. You will receive calls from the authorized representatives for the further procedures.

Other Policy Details

Let us have a look at the other policy details:

  1. Free Look Up Period: If you find that the SBI life eShield Next plan does not suit your needs in terms of coverage and other terms and conditions after reviewing the policy document, you have the option to cancel the policy within 15 days of receiving the policy-related materials. It's important to remember that no claims should have been filed during this time. After deducting certain fees, the premium will be reimbursed to you.
  2. Grace Period: This insurance plan offers 30 days grace period from the due date of the premium for half-yearly and yearly payment mode. The policyholders' coverage will lapse if they do not pay their required premiums before the grace period expires.

GST of 18% is applicable on life insurance effective from the 1st of July, 2017

SBI Life - eShield Nex FAQ's:

  • What are the exclusions in the SBI Life eShield Next?

    SBI Life eShield Next Plan does not include death due to suicide. If the life insured commits suicide within the first 12 months of the policy's initiation or renewal, the nominee will only be entitled to 80% of the total premiums paid.

  • Can I pay my premiums online?

    Yes, you can pay your insurance premium online by logging into the SBI Life website with your credentials.

  • Is the loan facility provided under SBI Life eShield Next?

    No, the loan facility is not available under SBI Life eShield Plan.

  • What is policy revival?

    When an insured fails to pay the renewal premium within a grace period, the policy will lapse. Insurance providers offer the option of reactivating a lapsed insurance within a certain time frame once the grace period has expired. The revival period is the time allotted by the insurer to renew the policy and get the benefits associated with it.

  • What are the riders' benefits of the SBI Life eShield Next?

    The plan offers two riders benefits namely accidental death benefit rider and accidental total and permanent disability benefit rider.

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