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Claims Track Record:
SBI Life eShield Next
SBI Life Insurance Company has a record of very good performance in both the purchase and claim settlement processes. They have settled 86.16% claims within 30 days and have received fewer claim complaints. Their claim settlement ratio stands at an impressive 93.09%, with a claim amount settlement ratio of 86.22%. They offer a dedicated toll-free claims service. However, they do not provide a personal manager for the customers and there is no opportunity to track your claim online. Home pickup claim services are also not available.
PNB Metlife Mera Term Plan Plus
PNB Metlife Insurance Company has settled 99.70% of their claims within 30 days - with a higher number of complaints. It is estimated that their claim settlement ratio is 99.06% and that their claim amount settlement ratio is 93.35%. They provide an online claim tracking system and a dedicated toll-free for claims service. There are a few drawbacks, however. The company does not provide a personal relationship manager or home pick-up service for claims. And, they have a moderately long claim form as well.
Service Experience:
SBI Life eShield Next
SBI Life Insurance Company provides customer service through toll-free and Twitter. But, according to our research, their toll-free service is average and their response time on Twitter is slow, compared to other insurers. This might create difficulties for you and your loved ones in times of need.
PNB Metlife Mera Term Plan Plus
You can reach PNB Metlife Insurance Company via their toll-free telephone number or Twitter. Based on our research, we found that both their Twitter and toll-free number responses were slow, compared to other insurers. Therefore, you and your family may have difficulty getting assistance when you need it.
Product Benefits:
SBI Life eShield Next
SBI Life eShield Plan provides flexibility and customization to meet your specific needs. There are several benefits of SBI Life eShield Next Plan, one of them is to increase your coverage by 10% from 6th policy year until the base cover gets doubled. Your coverage increases at the end of every 5th year. The SBI Life eShield Plan offers a life cover up to the age of 85 years (99 years if entry age is more than 45) with Limited Pay options like 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20, and (PT - 5) years. It also offers claim payout options, like one-time lump sum and monthly instalments. SBI Life eShield Plan comes with an Accidental Death Benefit Rider to help your family cope financially with unfortunate situations.
PNB Metlife Mera Term Plan Plus
PNB Metlife Mera Term Plan Plus offers many customization options. It offers a lifetime cover up to 80 years with various limited payment options - 10, 15, 20, and Pay till 60 years. The premium can be paid monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually. Various claim payout options are available, including a lump sum option, monthly instalments option, and a combination of both. The PNB Metlife Mera Term Plan Plus offers various riders as well, including a Critical Illness Rider, Accidental Death Benefit Rider, and Waiver of Premium Rider (for Critical Illness and Accidental Disability). These are optional add-ons that you can include in your base policy to widen your coverage.