Best Term Plans by Claim Settlement Ratio in India (2026)

The whole point of term insurance is that the claim gets paid. These insurers have the strongest claim-settlement track records in India.

Our top pick for this is HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Super — Among the cheapest term plans in India paired with a top-tier claim-settlement record — the best all-round value for most healthy buyers wanting straightforward, reliable cover.

#NameScoreCover up toClaim Ratio*Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)Standout
1HDFC Life Click 2 Protect SuperTop pick9.2/10Up to ₹20Cr~99.5%~₹500Cheapest + top CSR
2Axis Max Life Smart Secure Plus9.1/10Up to ₹20Cr~99.5%~₹520Highest CSR + riders
4Tata AIA Sampoorna Raksha Supreme8.7/10Up to ₹10Cr+~99.4%~₹540Whole-life option
6PNB MetLife Mera Term Plan Plus8.2/10Up to ₹10Cr~99.5%~₹560Very high CSR

Best overall

1

HDFC Life Click 2 Protect Super

Among the cheapest term plans in India paired with a top-tier claim-settlement record — the best all-round value for most healthy buyers wanting straightforward, reliable cover.

9.2
/ 10
Cover up to
Up to ₹20Cr
Claim Ratio*
~99.5%
Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)
~₹500
Standout
Cheapest + top CSR
  • Very low premium
  • Excellent claim-settlement ratio
  • Flexible cover options
  • Riders add to premium
  • Medicals for high cover
  • Online-first servicing
2

Axis Max Life Smart Secure Plus

Consistently posts one of the highest claim-settlement ratios in India, with a rich set of riders and flexible payout options — a top pick where claim certainty matters most.

9.1
/ 10
Cover up to
Up to ₹20Cr
Claim Ratio*
~99.5%
Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)
~₹520
Standout
Highest CSR + riders
  • Industry-leading claim ratio
  • Strong rider menu
  • Return-of-premium option
  • Slightly higher base premium
  • Riders raise cost
  • Medical underwriting
4

Tata AIA Sampoorna Raksha Supreme

A flexible plan with a whole-life cover option (up to age 100) and strong riders, backed by a high claim-settlement record — good for long-horizon protection.

8.7
/ 10
Cover up to
Up to ₹10Cr+
Claim Ratio*
~99.4%
Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)
~₹540
Standout
Whole-life option
  • Cover up to age 100 option
  • High claim ratio
  • Good rider choices
  • Whole-life adds premium
  • Complex variant choices
  • Medical underwriting
6

PNB MetLife Mera Term Plan Plus

Posts one of the highest claim-settlement ratios and offers flexible cover and payout options — a strong, slightly under-the-radar pick.

8.2
/ 10
Cover up to
Up to ₹10Cr
Claim Ratio*
~99.5%
Premium*/mo (₹1Cr)
~₹560
Standout
Very high CSR
  • Top-tier claim ratio
  • Flexible payout options
  • Bank-backed insurer
  • Less marketed
  • Mid premium
  • Fewer riders than leaders

Other term plans by need

Premiums indicative for a healthy ~30-year-old non-smoker (₹1Cr, 30-year term); claim ratios indicative. Get a personalised quote before buying. Information only, not insurance advice.