Life Insurance Cover Calculator
Calculate the right life insurance sum assured using the income replacement method — not a random ₹50L guess.
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How this calculator works
Most Indians are severely underinsured. The right cover is typically 10–15× your annual income, plus outstanding loans, plus future obligations (children's education, parents' care). A term insurance policy gives the highest cover at the lowest cost — avoid mixing insurance with investment.
Cover needed = (Annual income × Years to retirement × Income replacement %) + Outstanding loans + Future obligations − Existing assets
Last updated: March 2026 · Rates and slabs updated for FY 2025-26
Term > endowment
A ₹1 crore term plan for a 30-year-old costs ~₹8,000–12,000/year. An endowment giving ₹1 crore cover costs ₹6–8L/year.
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Premiums are based on age at purchase. A 25-year-old gets 30–40% lower premiums than a 35-year-old for the same cover.
Riders matter
Add critical illness and accidental disability riders — they cost little but protect against life's most common financial shocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
A ₹1 crore term plan for a 30-year-old costs ~₹8,000–12,000/year. An endowment giving ₹1 crore cover costs ₹6–8L/year.
Premiums are based on age at purchase. A 25-year-old gets 30–40% lower premiums than a 35-year-old for the same cover.
Add critical illness and accidental disability riders — they cost little but protect against life's most common financial shocks.