Supplementary
Benefit Riders
5.
Accident Indemnity Benefit (AIB)
Indemnify
means to compensate for loss or damage. Hence the Accident
Indemnity Benefit provides compensation for death, dismemberment
and loss of time due to accidents. The Accidental Indemnity
Benefit provides the following benefits:-
No. |
Description
of Loss Due To Accident |
Amount
As Percentage of AIB Face Amount |
1 |
Loss
of Life |
100% |
2 |
Loss
of two or more limbs by amputation at or above the wrist
or ankle |
100% |
3 |
Total
and irrecoverable loss of sight in both eyes |
100% |
4 |
Total
and irrecoverable loss of sight in one eye and the loss
of one limb by amputation at or above wrist or ankle |
100% |
5 |
Loss
of one limb by amputation at or above wrist or ankle |
50% |
6 |
Total
and irrecoverable loss of sight in one eye |
33.33% |
7 |
Loss
of thumb and index finger of either hand by amputation
at or above the metacarpol phalangeal joint |
25% |
8 |
Total,
temporary and continuous disability that prevents the
insured from performing his occupation |
0.75
% per week for up to 52 weeks |
9 |
Permanent
and total disability that prevents the insured from
engaging in any occupation for wage or profit |
10%
of the sum assured will be paid yearly |
10 |
If
insured is confined by quarantine regulations but is
not suffering the disease necessitating the quarantine |
0.75%
per week for up to 4 weeks |
The
amount payable for conditions 1 through 9 above shall be
doubled if such injuries are sustained due to:
• Accidents occurring while travelling in fare paying public
land transport such as buses, passenger trains etc.
• Accidents occurring while riding a passenger elevator
or in consequence of the burning of public buildings such
as hotels, theatres etc.
The
Accident Indemnity Benefit may be taken by any one between
the ages of 15 years and 55 years. The benefit will automatically
expire at the age of 60 years nearest birthday.
The
minimum face amount acceptable for the Accidental Indemnity
Benefit is Rs.100,000/. The maximum amount can be up to
200% the Basic Face Amount of the policy. The Face Amount
for the Accidental Indemnity Benefit can not exceed Rs.3,000,000/-.
The weekly indemnity amount should not exceed 75% of the
insured’s earned weekly income. The Waiver Of Premium must
be attached to the policy to include this rider.