Life insurance riders provide additional benefits to a basic life insurance policy for a small extra premium payment. Common riders include permanent/partial disability riders that pay a percentage of the sum assured if disabled, waiver of premium riders that waive premium payments if disabled, critical illness riders that pay a lump sum if diagnosed with a critical illness, and accidental death riders that pay an extra amount on accidental death. Riders do not change the basic policy benefits and provide additional coverage depending on an individual's needs and other existing policies. Riders may qualify for some tax benefits under Indian law. Customers should evaluate if riders are truly needed based on their personal situation and consult an advisor.