Written by : Knowledge Centre Team
2026-07-31
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Most of the things you do are to make sure that those who depend on you stay happy and comfortable. Whether it is building a house, investing money or buying insurance all of these actions have one common objective. Nowadays, you can order almost anything online, even large assets like furniture. Investments and insurance are also available online. However, there are also risks of online.
So, can you take the chance of getting something as important as term insurance online? Is it possible that online term insurance makes life easier for your family? Or are there other reasons you should buy a term insurance plan online?
Here are three ways of buying term insurance online will help your family:
1. Easy to Manage Your Policies Online
Insurance, especially life insurance, is a long-term commitment. In India, more than 50% of the policyholders end up missing the installments after 2 to 3 years into the policy term. Online policies help you avoid this misstep.
As per the surveys, most of the policyholders reported that they end up forgetting the premium payments as there was no reminder from the policy. Buying your policy online resolves this issue in two ways:
You can enable auto-debit on your debit or credit card for the premiums
You can receive alerts on your email if you need to for the due premiums
If you are investing in multiple life insurance policies, you can use an Electronic Insurance Account (EIA) and manage them all from a single window. Managing the policy through EIA means you can do any of the following:
Change your details
File nomination changes
Manage investment instructions
Assign administrator to manage claim filing if you are no longer there
Thus, an online term insurance plan will make more sense for your dependents.
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2. Next-Generation is a Digital Generation
Another important reason why online will make life easier for your dependents is that they are more digitally savvy. With almost everything from shopping to schools moving online, the next generation will definitely feel more comfortable operating online.
Term life insurance is no exception to the rule. If you use the e-insurance account, you can appoint one of your grown-up children to manage the account and claims after you.
3. Simpler Claim Process for Online Policies
Online policies are very transparent for both insurer and policyholder. Thus, at the time of claim, the insurance companies can usually process the claim faster for online term insurance plans.
Your family will have a better chance of faster claim settlement if you buy the term plan online and from an insurer who promises fast settlement. For example, Canara HSBC Life Insurance has the InstaPromise feature for term insurance plans.
InstaPromise allows the policies to receive the claim settlement within one day if they meet a few simple criteria:
The policy has completed more than three years
All the premiums have been paid before the claim
The total sum assured of the policy does not exceed ₹ 1 crore
Even if your sum assured is higher than ₹ 1 crore, the insurer can process the claim within five working days if your term plan is an online plan.
How to Avoid Fraud while Buying Online?
The greatest risk of transacting online is the possibility of transacting on the wrong portal. However, you can easily overcome this drawback. Use any number of the precautions given below to ensure that you are in the right place:
Check for SSL Certificate: When you access the page, you will see a small padlock with the website’s address
Use the online chat feature to connect with insurer’s representatives
E-mail insurer for the link to buy an online term insurance plan
Provide correct e-mail ID to ensure you receive updates and application status on email
You may complete your application in stages. The insurers generally save your application form if you have to leave without completing. So even if you close the browser and come back after a while you can get to the same step you left at.
With these simple steps, you can ensure that you transact without falling prey to online fraud. Also, you can easily secure the life of your loved ones with a life insurance cover, which will help them financially in your absence.
Disclaimer - This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. The views expressed in this blog are solely those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited or any affiliated entity. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the blog or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the blog for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. You should consult with a qualified professional regarding your specific circumstances before taking any action based on the content provided herein.
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