03-12-2021 Micro Insurance Policy - 2013-2014
03-12-2021 Micro Insurance Policy - 2013-2014
03-12-2021 Micro Insurance Policy - 2013-2014
WHEREAS THE Insured named designated in the Schedule hereto has by a Proposal and declaration
which shall be the basis of this contract and is deemed to be incorporated herein, has applied to SBI
General Insurance Company Limited (hereinafter called “the Company”) for the insurance
hereinafter set forth in respect of the INSURED PERSONS and has paid premium as consideration for
such insurance.
The Company hereby agrees subject to the terms and conditions contained herein or endorsed or
otherwise expressed hereon, to indemnify, compensate, pay and/or reimburse the Insured/Insured
Person, his/her nominee or the legal heirs, as the case may be, in respect of insured events occurring
during the period of insurance stated in the Schedule, in the manner and to the extent set forth in
this Policy.
DEFINTIONS
The terms defined below have the meanings ascribed to them wherever they appear in this Policy
and, where appropriate, references to the singular include references to the plural; references to the
male include the female and references to any statutory enactment include subsequent changes to
the same:
Accident means a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and
violent means.
Age means completed years as at the commencement date of the Policy as Specified in the
schedule.
Alternative treatments mean forms of treatments other than treatment "Allopathy" or "modem
medicine" and includes Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha and Homeopathy in the Indian context.
Burglary and Housebreaking means an actual, forcible and violent entry to or exit from the
insured premises with the intent to steal contents there from.
Critical Illness means an illness, sickness or a disease or a corrective measure like Cancer of
specified severity, Open Chest Bag, Aorta Graft Surgery, Open Heart Replacement or Repair of
Heart Valves, Stroke Resulting in Permanent Symptoms, First Heart Attack – Of Specified
Severity, Kidney Failure Requiring Regular Dialysis, Primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension,
Major Organ/ Bone Marrow Transplant, Multiple Sclerosis with Persisting Symptoms, Coma of
Specified Severity, Total Blindness and Permanent Paralysis of Limbs all as defined in Scope of
Cover & Benefits section of this Policy.
Critical Illness Benefit means the amount specified in the Schedule, which is the maximum
amount for which Insurer may be liable to make payment for any or all Critical Illnesses covered
subject to terms & conditions under this Policy.
Condition Precedent means a policy term or condition upon which the Insurer's liability under
the policy is conditional upon.
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Congenital Anomaly Congenital Anomaly refers to a condition(s) which is present since birth,
and which is abnormal with reference to form, structure or position.
a. Internal Congenital Anomaly - Congenital anomaly which is not in the visible and
accessible parts of the body.
b. External Congenital Anomaly - Congenital anomaly which is in the visible and
accessible parts of the body.
Day care Treatment refers to medical treatment, and/or surgical procedure which is:
a. undertaken under General or Local Anesthesia in a Hospital/Day care centre in less
than 24 hrs because of technological advancement, and
b. which would have otherwise required a Hospitalisation of more than 24 hours.
Treatment normally taken on an out-patient basis is not included in the scope of this
definition.
“Day Care Hospital/Centre” means any institution established for day care treatment of illness and
/ or injuries or a medical setup within a hospital and which has been registered with the local
authorities, wherever applicable, and is under the supervision of a registered and qualified medical
practitioner AND must comply with all minimum criteria as under
Deductible means a cost-sharing requirement under a health insurance policy that provides that
the Insurer will not be liable for a specified rupee amount in case of indemnity policies and for a
specified number of days/hours in case of hospital cash policies which will apply before any
benefits are payable by the insurer. A deductible does not reduce the sum insured.
Dependent Child or Dependent Children means children who are aged between 6 months and 23
years of age and who are/is unmarried and financially dependent on the Insured
Dental treatment means treatment carried out by a dental practitioner including examinations,
fillings (where appropriate), crowns, extractions and surgery excluding any form of cosmetic
surgery/implants.
Disclosure to information norm The Policy shall be void and all premium paid hereon shall be
forfeited to the Company, in the event of misrepresentation, mis-description or non-disclosure of
any material fact.
Family means and includes Insured, Insured’s legal spouse and Insured’s dependent children.
Grace Period means the specified period of time immediately following the premium due date
during which a payment can be made to renew or continue a Policy in force without loss of
continuity benefits such as waiting periods and coverage of Pre-existing Diseases. Coverage is
not available for the period for which no premium is received.
Hospital means any institution established for in- patient care and day care treatment of illness
and / or injuries and which has been registered as a hospital with the local authorities, under the
Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 or under the enactments
specified under the Schedule of Section 56(1) of the said Act OR complies with all minimum
criteria as under:
a. has qualified nursing staff under its employment round the clock;
b. has at least 10 in-patient beds, in - towns having a population of less than 10,00,000
and at least 15 inpatient beds in all other places;
c. has qualified medical practitioner (s) in charge round the clock;
d. has a fully equipped operation theatre of its own where surgical procedures are
carried out;
e. maintains daily records of patients and makes these accessible to the insurance
company’s authorized personnel.
Injury means accidental physical bodily harm excluding illness or disease solely and directly
caused by external, violent and visible and evident means which is verified and certified by a
Medical Practitioner.
Inpatient Care means treatment for which the insured person has to stay in a hospital for more
than 24 hours for a covered event.
Insured means the person named in the Schedule, who is a citizen and resident of India and for
whom the insurance is proposed and appropriate premium paid.
Insured Person means the persons named as such in the schedule of the policy.
Medical Advise means any consultation or advice from a Medical Practitioner including the issue
of any prescription or repeat prescription.
Medical Expenses means those expenses that an Insured Person has necessarily and actually
incurred for medical treatment on account of Illness or Accident on the advice of a Medical
Practitioner, as long as these are no more than would have been payable if the Insured Person
had not been insured and no more than other hospitals or doctors in the same locality would
have charged for the same medical treatment.
Medical Practitioner means a person who holds a valid registration from the Medical Council of
any State or Medical Council of India or Council for Indian Medicine or for Homeopathy set up by
the Government of India or a State Government and is thereby entitled to practice medicine
within its jurisdiction; and is acting within the scope and jurisdiction of license. The registered
practitioner should not be the Insured or close family members.
Notification of claim means the process of notifying a claim to the insurer or TPA by specifying
the timelines as well as the address / telephone number to which it should be notified.
OPD treatment means a treatment in which the Insured visits a clinic / hospital or associated
facility like a consultation room for diagnosis and treatment based on the advice of a Medical
Practitioner. The Insured is not admitted as a day care or in-patient.
Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses means Medical Expenses incurred immediately before the
Insured Person is Hospitalised, provided that:
a. Such Medical Expenses are incurred for the same condition for which the Insured
Person’s Hospitalisation was required, and
b. The In-patient Hospitalization claim for such Hospitalization is admissible by the
insurance company.
Policy means statements made in the Proposal form, this Policy wording (including
endorsements, if any) and the Schedule.
Pre-existing Disease means any condition, ailment or injury or related condition(s) for which you
had signs or symptoms, and / or were diagnosed, and / or received medical advice / treatment
within 48 months to prior to the first Policy issued by the Insurer.
Qualified Nurse means a person who holds a valid registration from the Nursing Council of India
or the Nursing Council of any state in India.
Renewal means the terms on which the contract of insurance can be renewed on mutual consent
with a provision of grace period for treating the renewal continuous for the purpose of all waiting
periods.
Sum Insured means, in respect of each Benefit, the sum shown in the Schedule against that
Benefit and such sum represents the Company’s maximum liability for each Insured Person for
any and all claims made during the Policy period under that Benefit.
Surgery/Surgical Operation means manual and/or operative procedures required for treatment
of an Illness or Accidental Bodily Injury, correction of deformities and defects, diagnosis and cure
of Diseases, relief of suffering or prolongation of life, performed in a Hospital or day care centre
by a Medical Practitioner.
In the above :
a) Physical separation of hand or leg means, a hand at or above the wrist or a foot above
the ankle.
Exclusions: The Company shall not be liable for any claim or claims under this Policy arising from
1. Payment of compensation in respect of injury or disablement directly or indirectly arising
out of or contributed to by or traceable to any disability existing on the date of issue of this
Policy.
2. Serving in any branch of the Military or Armed Forces of any country, whether in peace or
War
3. Infections (except pyogenic infections which shall occur through an Accidental cut or wound)
or any other kind of Disease
Provided also that due observance and fulfilment of the terms and conditions of this Policy (which conditions
and all endorsements hereon are to be read as part of this Policy) shall so far as they relate to anything to be
done or not to be done by the Insured/Insured Person be a condition precedent to any liability of the
Company under this Policy.
Insured Event in relation to the Insured/Insured Person, shall mean any illness, medical event or
surgical procedure as specifically defined below whose signs, symptoms & diagnosis occurs for the
first time after 90 days after the commencement of Period of Insurance and shall only include -
A. First diagnosis of the below-mentioned Illnesses more specifically described below:
1. Cancer of Specified Severity
2. Kidney Failure Requiring Regular Dialysis
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3. Primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
4. Multiple Sclerosis With Persisting Symptoms
B. Undergoing for the first time of the following surgical procedures, more specifically
described below:
1. Major Organ/ Bone Marrow Transplant
2. Open Chest Bag
3. Aorta Graft Surgery
4. Open Heart Replacement or Repair of Heart Valves
C. Occurrence for the first time of the following medical events more specifically
described below:
1. Stroke Resulting in Permanent Symptoms
2. First Heart Attack of Specified Severity
3. Coma of Specified Severity
4. Total blindness
5. Permanent Paralysis of Limbs
Only one Critical Illness claim can be allowed by the Company during the lifetime of the
Insured/Insured Person. Without prejudice to the provisions relating to the termination of the
Policy mentioned elsewhere, Section IIA Critical Illness cover terminates immediately on the
payment of first Critical Illness benefit under the Policy.
The Insured Event under this Section and the conditions applicable to the same are more particularly
defined below:
Cancer of Specified Severity
a. A malignant tumour characterised by the uncontrolled growth & spread of malignant cells with
invasion & destruction of normal tissues. This diagnosis must be supported by histological
evidence of malignancy & confirmed by a pathologist. The term cancer includes leukemia,
lymphoma and sarcoma.
b. The following are excluded -
i. Tumours showing the malignant changes of carcinoma in situ & tumours which are
histologically described as premalignant or non invasive, including but not limited to:
Carcinoma in situ of breasts, Cervical dysplasia CIN-1, CIN -2 & CIN-3.
ii. Any skin cancer other than invasive malignant melanoma
iii. All tumours of the prostate unless histologically classified as having a Gleason score
greater than 6 or having progressed to at least clinical TNM classification
T2N0M0.........
iv. Papillary micro - carcinoma of the thyroid less than 1 cm in diameter
v. Chronic lymphocyctic leukaemia less than RAI stage 3
vi. Microcarcinoma of the bladder
vii. All tumours in the presence of HIV infection.
Class I: No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue,
dyspnoea, or angina pain.
Class II: Slight limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity results in symptoms.
Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity
causes symptoms.
Class IV: Unable to engage in any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms may be present
even at rest.
Total Blindness:
Total, permanent and irreversible loss of all sight in both eyes as a result of sickness or accident.
Diagnosis has to be confirmed by a specialist (best by an ophthalmologist) and evidenced by specific
test results.
General Conditions:
1. The benefit covered under this section shall be payable only if the Insured/Insured Person is
first diagnosed as suffering from a defined Critical Illness after 90 days of the
commencement of the Policy Period and survives for at least 28 days following such
diagnosis and/or also subject to survival of the Insured/Insured Person for the minimum
assessment periods for covered Critical Illnesses as provided under the descriptions for each
of the Critical Illness. However, if the Policy is a continuous renewal of our own
MicroInsurance policy without any break in insurance, then the condition of 90 days of the
commencement of Policy period referred above will not be applicable.
2. Insured must provide intimation to Insurer immediately and in any event within 60 days of
the aforesaid Illness/ condition/ surgical event, if admissible under the Policy
3. Insured will need to submit the below mentioned documents for the processing of Critical
Illness Claim:
2. This Exclusion shall cease to apply if Insured has maintained the Health Insurance Policy with
Insurer for a continuous period of a full 4 years without break from the date of Insured’s first
Health Insurance Policy with Insurer.
3. Any covered Critical Illness arising from Birth control procedures and/or hormone
replacement therapy and any complications arising thereof from.
4. Any treatment/surgery for change of sex or any cosmetic surgery or treatment/surgery
/complications/illness arising as a consequence thereof.
5. Any covered Critical Illness arising from treatment by a family member and self-medication
or any treatment that is NOT scientifically recognized and any complications arising thereof /
there from.
6. Any covered Critical Illness arising from treatment with alternative medicines like Ayurvedic,
Homeopathy & Unani, acupuncture, acupressure, osteopath, naturopathy, chiropractic,
reflexology, aromatherapy and like and any complications arising thereof / there from.
7. Any diseases causing the death of the Insured within the stipulated Survival Period,
measured from the date of incidence of the illness.
This section does not provide benefits for any loss resulting in whole or in part from, or expenses
incurred, directly or indirectly in respect of
1. Benefits will not be available for Any condition, whether diagnosed or not, ailment or
injury or related condition(s) for which Insured has been diagnosed, received medical
treatment, had signs and / or symptoms, prior to inception of Insured’s first Policy, until 48
consecutive months have elapsed, after the date of inception of the first Policy with Insurer.
It would also mean any direct or indirect complications arising out of pre-existing conditions
whether known or unknown to the Insured.
This Exclusion shall cease to apply if Insured has maintained the Health Insurance Policy with
Insurer for a continuous period of a full 4 years without break from the date of Insured’s first
Health Insurance Policy with Insurer.
2. The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under this Policy in connection with
or in respect of Insured/Insured Person hospitalisation due to sickness / illness, as stated in
this Section, occurring before the commencement of Period of Insurance or arising within
the first 30 days of the commencement of the Period of Insurance. However this exclusion
would not applicable for hospitalisation due to Accidental Bodily Injury within first 30 days of
commencement of cover.
3. Exclusions applicable to first year of cover from commencement of the Policy, from the
following Diseases / Illness and its related complications:
Exclusions:
1. Convalescence, general debility, “Run-down” condition, rest cure, Congenital Internal and
/or external illness/disease/defect.
2. Venereal disease or any sexually transmitted disease or sickness.
3. Treatment for any mental disease / illness, psychiatric or psychological disorders.
4. Outpatient diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures or treatments, non-prescribed drugs
and medical supplies, hormone replacement therapy, sex change or treatment which
results from or is in any way related to sex change.
5. Hospitalization primarily for investigation purposes, diagnosis, x-ray examination, general or
routine physical or medical examinations, not incidental to treatment or diagnosis of a
covered Disease or Illness or any treatment or any preventive treatments, or examinations
carried out by a Medical Practitioner which are not medically necessary and which would
necessarily not warrant hospitalization and the line of treatment is such that could be
carried out on an outpatient basis.
6. Any fertility, sub fertility or assisted conception operation or sterilization procedure and
related treatment.
7. Epidemics recognized by WHO or/and Indian state / central government/state govt.
8. Circumcision unless necessary for treatment of a disease, illness or injury not excluded
hereunder, or, as may be necessitated due to an accident
9. Cosmetic or aesthetic treatments of any description, treatment or surgery for change of
life/gender, Lasik treatment, or similar type of corrective procedures for refractive error. Any
form of plastic surgery (unless necessary for the treatment of an Illness or Accidental Bodily
Injury).
10. Prostheses, corrective devices, spectacles, contact lenses, hearing aid, medical appliances,
external medical equipment of any kind used at home as post hospitalisation care including
cost of instrument used in the treatment of Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (C.P.A.P), Continuous
Peritoneal Ambulatory Dialysis (C.P.A.D) and Oxygen concentrator for Bronchial Asthmatic
condition.
11. Dental treatment or surgery of any kind unless required as a result of Accidental Bodily
Injury to natural teeth requiring hospitalization treatment.
12. Ailments requiring treatment due to use or abuse of any substance, drug or alcohol and
treatment for de-addiction.
13. Treatment arising from or traceable to pregnancy childbirth, miscarriage, abortion or
complications of any of this, including caesarian section. However, this exclusion will not
apply to abdominal operation for extra uterine pregnancy (Ectopic Pregnancy), which is
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proved by submission of Ultra Sonographic Report and certification by Gynecologist that it is
life threatening
14. Vaccination or inoculation except as post bite treatment for animal bite
15. Surgery to correct deviated septum and hypertrophied turbinate unless necessitated by
accidental bodily injury and proved to our satisfaction that the condition is a result of an
accidental injury.
16. Treatments in health hydro, spas, nature care clinics and the like.
17. Hospitalization for donation of any body organs by an Insured including complications
arising from the donation of organs.
18. Treatment for obesity, weight reduction or weight management.
1. Terms & Conditions: Insured must provide intimation to Insurer immediately and in any
event within 48 hours upon discharge from hospital. However the Insurer at his sole
discretion may relax this condition subject to satisfactory proof/evidence being produced on
the reasons for such a delay beyond the stipulated 48 hours upto a maximum period of 7
days.
2. Insured will need to submit the below mentioned documents for the processing of Hospital
Daily Cash Claims within 7 days from the date of discharge from the hospital, However the
Insurer at his sole discretion may relax this condition subject to a satisfactory proof/evidence
being produced on the reasons for such a delay beyond the stipulated 7 days upto a
maximum period of 14 days.:
- Claim form duly signed
- Copy of attested Hospital summary / Discharge Summary
- Copy of Medical reports / records
- Doctor’s certificate
- Copy of Hospital Paid Bill and receipt.
- Valid Photo identity Card
- Any other relevant document as required by the company
3. If Insured suffers a relapse within 45 days of the discharge from Hospital when Insured last
obtained medical treatment or consulted a Doctor and for which a claim has been made, then
such relapse shall be deemed to be part of the same claim, as long as the relapse occurs
within the Policy Period
Coverage for Dwellings and / or Contents and / or Tools and implements and / or stocks of farm
produce:
The Company will indemnify the Insured in respect of loss or damage to the Insured Dwelling and /
or Contents and / or Tools and implements and / or stocks of farm produce arising due to the perils
described herein below subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.
This Policy does not cover the following unless specially mentioned in the Schedule and expressly
insured by the Policy
Conditions
1. Claim Notification and Proof of Loss
On the happening of any loss or damage the Insured shall forthwith give notice thereof in
writing to the Police and also to the Company detailing the circumstances of the case and
shall within seven days after such loss or damage shall have come to the Insured's
knowledge and at the Insured's own expense deliver to the Company a claim in writing and
containing in particular an account as may be reasonably practicable of all the property lost
or damaged and of the amount of the loss or damage in respect thereof respectively having
regard to its value at the time of the loss or damage and also of the damage (if any) to the
premises.
The Insured shall also produce and give to the Company when where and to whom and in a
manner required by the Company and at the Insured's own expense all such books of
account, vouchers, invoices, documents, proofs and information as may be reasonably
required and the Insured shall be bound to satisfy the Company by such reasonable
evidence as the Company may require that the loss or damage claimed for has actually
arisen from one of the causes insured against and that the property in respect of which a
claim is made is not merely mislaid or missing.
The Company at any time before payment of a claim and notwithstanding that an offer of
settlement has been made instead of paying the amount of the loss or damage in respect of
any property or the premises may make it good by reinstating or replacing any of the
property stolen or repairing the premises damaged or such items or part thereof as the
Company may think fit and paying the amount of the loss or damage in respect of the
residue of such property or premises. Provided that if the Company elects to replace any
property or reinstate any premises the Company in making good the loss or damage shall
not be bound to replace or reinstate such property or premises exactly and completely but
only to do so substantially as nearly as circumstances permit and in a reasonably sufficient
manner. In case where any of the property or premises are insured elsewhere the Company
may join with any other insurance company or insurers in replacing or reinstating the same.
3. Underinsurance
If the property hereby insured shall at the time of happening of any loss destruction or
damage be collectively of greater value than 85% of the Sum Insured thereon then the
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Insured shall be considered as being his own insurer for the difference and shall bear
rateable proportion of the loss accordingly. Every item if more than one of the Policy shall
be separately subject to this Condition.
4. Occupation of premises
The Company may at any time after the occurrence of damage to the property insured enter
upon the premises and take and keep possession of the property concerned and deal with
the salvage and this Policy shall be proof of leave and licence for such purpose, and if the
Insured or anyone acting on his behalf shall obstruct or prevent the Company from so doing,
all benefit under this Policy shall be forfeited.
Upon payment of any claim for loss under this Policy, the property in respect of which the
payment is made shall belong to the Company. No property may be abandoned to the
Company.
All sums which may from time to time be paid by way of indemnity under this Policy in any
one Period of Insurance shall be accounted in diminution of the total Sum Insured so that in
case of any subsequent event giving rise to a claim occurring during the same period the
total amount payable during that period by the Company shall not in any case exceed the
total Sum Insured. In the event of the property lost, destroyed or damaged being replaced
by other property, the Company will at the Insured’s request extend this insurance by
endorsement to include such property upon payment of the appropriate pro-rata additional
premium. Such reinstatement will be automatic only once during any one period of
insurance.
General Exclusions applicable to all coverages except Asset Insurance under the Policy:
1. Payment of compensation in respect of death of or bodily injury to the Insured directly or
indirectly caused by or contributed to by or arising from or traceable to ionizing radiation or
contamination by radioactivity from any source whatsoever, or from nuclear weapons
material.
2. War, invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), armed or
unarmed truce, civil war, mutiny, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped
power, riot or civil commotion, strikes
3. Participation in winter sports, skydiving/parachuting, hang gliding, bungee jumping, scuba
diving, mountain climbing (where ropes or guides are customarily used), riding or driving in
races or rallies using a motorized vehicle or bicycle, caving or pot-holing, hunting or
equestrian activities, skin diving or other underwater activity, rafting or canoeing involving
white water rapids, yachting or boating outside coastal waters (2 miles), participation in any
Professional Sports, bull fights (Jalli Kattu), cart racing, boat racing, bull racing and yoked bull
racing/ water buffalo racing (Kala Pootu/Maramadi/Kambala), horse or camel or donkey or
any other animal racing/riding or racing in unsaddled animals, participation in contact sports
like Mal Yutham and any martial arts training, sword fights and demonstration of skills in
using such weapons (like Kalari Payattu and Gatka) or other such weapon fights including but
not limited to canes and sticks, shields, chains, guns, explosive weapons etc any bodily
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contact sport or any other hazardous or potentially dangerous sport for which Insured is
untrained;
4. Genetic disorders and stem cell implantation / surgery/storage.
5. Payment of compensation in respect of death, injury or disablement of the Insured from (a)
intentional self injury, suicide or attempted suicide. (b) whilst under the influence of
intoxicating liquor or drug. (c) directly or indirectly caused by insanity. (d) arising or resulting
from the insured committing any breach of the law with criminal intent.
6. Sexually transmitted conditions, mental or nervous disorder, , Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS), Human Immune deficiency Virus (HIV) infection
7. Use/Abuse of drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants or hallucinogens unless properly
prescribed by a Medical Practitioner and taken as prescribed
8. Any congenital Illness/Conditions.
9. Treatments taken at any institution which is primarily a rest home or convalescent facility, a
place for custodial care, a facility for the aged or alcoholic or drug addicts or for the
treatment of psychiatric or mental disorders; even if the institution has been registered as a
hospital with the Appropriate Authorities
10. Treatment with alternative medicines like Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, acupuncture,
acupressure, osteopath, naturopathy, chiropractic, reflexology and aromatherapy.
11. Experimental, unproven or any other treatment that is not scientifically recognized
12. Any medical procedure or treatment, which is not medically necessary or not performed by
a Medical Practitioner.
13. Failure to seek or follow medical advice following the diagnosis of any illness/disease/injury.
14. Serving in any branch of the Military or Armed Forces of any country, whether in peace or
War
15. In the event of coverage being provided to members of NGOs and SHGs, coverage will cease
if members are no longer associated with the NGO/SHG
1. Cancellation: The Policy can be cancelled at the option of the Company in the event of fraud,
misrepresentation or suppression of any of the information that was sought in the proposal
form or any other communication by giving the Insured 15 days notice by registered letter,
at the Insured's last known address. In such an event Company will refund to the Insured a
pro-rata' premium for unexpired period of Insurance subject to no claim has occurred up to
date of cancellation. Company shall, however, remain liable for any claim which arose prior
to the date of cancellation.
Also, the Insured may at any time cancel this Policy by giving a written notice to the
Company and in such event Company shall allow refund of premium at Insured’s short
period rate only (table given here below) provided no claim has occurred up to the date of
cancellation.
Period on risk Rate of premium refunded
Following sections terminate on event giving rise to claim under respective section however
rest of the policy remains in force.
Critical Illness Section
Death/ permanent total disablement under Personal Accident
Section
4. Nomination and Assignment: This Policy is not assignable and no person(s) other than
Insured or Insured’s nominee(s) as mentioned in the schedule or legal representatives,
wherever is applicable, can claim or sue the Insurer under this policy.
The payment by the Insurer to the Insured, his/her nominee or legal representative of any
compensation or benefit under the policy shall in all cases be an effectual discharge to the
Insurer.
6. Arbitration: If any dispute or difference shall arise as to the quantum to be paid under the
Policy (liability being otherwise admitted) such difference shall independently of all other
questions be referred to the decision of a sole arbitrator to be appointed in writing by the
parties or if they cannot agree upon a single arbitrator within 30 days of any party invoking
arbitration, the same shall be referred to a panel of three arbitrators, comprising of two
arbitrators, one to be appointed by each of the parties to the dispute/difference and the
third arbitrator to be appointed by such two arbitrators and such arbitration shall be
conducted under and in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation
Act, 1996.
9. Payment of Claims:
a) Insurer shall make payment in India in Indian Rupees only.
b) if admissible under the Policy ,claim can be received from Insured through various
modes like email / telephone/ fax/ in person or may be via letter or any other suitable
mode. Upon receipt of information Insurer will register the claim under a unique claim
number.
c) On receipt of claim documents from Insured, Insurer shall assess the admissibility of
claim as per Policy terms and conditions. Upon satisfactory completion of assessment
and admission of claim, the Insurer will make the payment of benefit as per the
contract. In case if the claim is repudiated Insurer will inform the Insured about the
same in writing with reason for repudiation. Lack of documents or medical certificates
confirming the diagnosis of illness or undergoing of medical/surgical procedure will
result in forfeiture of the claim.
d) Penal Interest Provision: Upon acceptance of an offer of settlement by the insured, the
payment of the amount due shall be made within 7 days from the date of acceptance of
the offer by the insured. In the cases of delay in the payment, the insurer shall be liable
to pay interest at a rate which is 2% above the bank rate prevalent at the beginning of
the financial year in which the claim is reviewed by it.
e) No Sum Payable under this Policy shall carry interest except as provided by IRDA
(Protection of Policy Holders Interest) Regulation, 2002.
In view of our commitment to provide you with the best services, we would like to inform
you that if you have any queries / clarifications or grievances under your Policy, please get
in touch with our local office at the address mentioned in the Policy. Kindly quote your
Policy number in all communication with us. This will help us to deal with the matter
faster. In case of non-availability of the policy number, we request you to contact our
Insurance advisor or our local Office for the same.
The Company will settle the claims under this Policy within 30 days from the date of
receipt of necessary documents required for assessing the claim. In the event that the
Company decides to reject a claim made under this Policy, the Company shall do so within
a period of thirty days of the Survey Report or the additional Survey Report, as the case
may be, in accordance with the provisions of Protection of Policyholders’ Interest
Regulations 2002.
Our Endeavour would be to resolve your queries / clarifications or grievances, at the first
instance itself. But if you feel that the matter was not handled to your satisfaction, we
request you to get in touch with our Customer Service Cell at the below mentioned
address-
It is our commitment to resolve your queries / clarifications or grievances at the earliest. The
Insurance Ombudsman is an organization set up by the IRDA to address grievances that are not
settled to your satisfaction. Below mentioned are the addresses of these offices that you may get in
touch with
BHOPAL - Shri. Raj Kumar Srivastava States of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.
Office of the Insurance Ombudsman,
Janak Vihar Complex, 2nd Floor,
6, Malviya Nagar, Opp. Airtel Office,
Near New Market,
Bhopal – 462 003.
Tel.: 0755 - 2769201 / 2769202
Fax: 0755 - 2769203
Email: bimalokpalbhopal@gmail.com
CHENNAI - Shri Virander Kumar State of Tamil Nadu and Union Territories -
Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Pondicherry Town and Karaikal (which are part
Fatima Akhtar Court, of Union Territory of Pondicherry).
4th Floor, 453 (old 312),
Anna Salai, Teynampet,
CHENNAI – 600 018.
Tel.: 044 - 24333668 / 24335284
Fax: 044 - 24333664
Email: chennaiinsuranceombudsman@gmail.com
HYDERABAD - Shri. G. Rajeswara Rao States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Union
Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Territory of Yanam - a part of the Union
6-2-46, 1st floor, "Moin Court", Territory of Pondicherry.
Lane Opp. Saleem Function Palace,
A. C. Guards, Lakdi-Ka-Pool,
Hyderabad - 500 004.
Tel.: 040 - 65504123 / 23312122
Fax: 040 - 23376599
Email: insombudhyd@gmail.com
KOCHI - Shri. P. K. Vijay Kumar State of Kerala and Union Territory of (a)
Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Lakshadweep (b) Mahe-a part of Union Territory
2nd Floor, Pulinat Bldg., of Pondicherry.
Opp. Cochin Shipyard, M. G. Road,
Ernakulam - 682 015.
Tel.: 0484 - 2358759 / 2359338
Fax: 0484 - 2359336
Email: iokochi@asianetindia.com