chapter - iv
chapter - iv
Features of Life
Insurance Plans-
A Profile
CHAPTER- IV
4.1 INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, the researcher has summarized the salient features of various life
assurance plans offered by Life Insurance Corporation of India in current times. These
plans are categorized under six major headings for easy understanding.
Whole Life plan is also called as straight life, ordinary life. It remains throughout
the insured whole lifetime provided the premiums are paid. A certain aforementioned
amount is paid to the nominee in the event the insured dies. The policyholder at any time
withdraws the policy or borrows against it. The maturity age for this policy is 100 years.
If the insured lives past the maturity age, the policy will become matured endowment.
a) Product Summary:
This plan provides for annual survival benefits from the end of the premium paying term
till maturity and lump sum payment at the time of maturity or on death of the
policyholder.
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Maximum Entry Age :
Maximum Accidental Benefits Rider shall be available during the ppt only.
b) Policy Benefits:
On death before the commencement of risk: An amount equal to the total amount
Where Sum Assured on Death is defined as the highest of Basic Sum –Assured,
c) Surrender value:
The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy term provided at least
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d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for
e) Income tax Benefits: Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate
Maturity under this plan is free from I.T under sec 10(10D)
Everyone wants to live a long life and see their family flourish. Contrary to
popular belief, life insurance isn’t just a pessimistic plan meant to protect your loved
ones after your untimely death or disablement. You can even use a life insurance policy
to secure a happy, fulfilling post-retirement life you can enjoy with your whole family,
Endowment plans are life insurance policies that not only cover the individual’s
life in case of an unfortunate event, but also offer a maturity benefits at the end of the
term. After a specific period of time- called ‘maturity’- they are designed to pay a lump
sum amount. The insurance company will pay this assured sum to the endowment policy
holder’s nominees in case of holder’s death or to the holder himself on a fixed date in the
future.
a) Product Summary:
New Endowment plan (814) is a regular premium, non-linked with profits Endowment
plan.
Term : 12 to 35 years
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Minimum Entry Age : 8 Years Completed
b) Policy Benefits:
IS HIGHER.
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
term provided at least three full years premiums have been paid.
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
New Jeevan Anand (815) plan is a participating non-linked plan which offers an
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protection against death throughout the lifetime of the policyholder with the provision of
payment of lump sum at the end of the selected policy term in case of his or her survival.
Term : 15 to 35 years
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death:
Provided all due premiums have been paid, the following death benefit shall be paid:
On Death during the policy term: Death benefit, defined as sum of Sum Assured
on Death and vested Simple Revisionary Bonuses and final Additional bonus, if
any, shall be payable, where, Sum Assured on Death is defined as higher of 125%
shall not be less than 105% of all the premiums paid as on date of death. This
premium mentioned above exclude service tax, extra premium and rider
premiums, if any.
On death of policyholder at any time after policy term: Basic Sum assured.
c) On Survival
Basic Sum Assured, along with vested simple Revisionary Bonuses and final
Additional bonus, if any, shall be payable in lump sum on survival to the end of the policy
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d) Surrender value:
The policy can be surrendered for cash provided at least three full years premiums
have been paid. The Guaranteed Surrender value during policy term shall be a percentage
of total premiums paid (net of service tax) excluding extra premiums and premiums for
riders, if opted for. This percentage will depend on the policy term and policy year in
e) Loan facility can be availed under the policy provided the policy has acquired a
surrender value and subject to the terms and conditions as the company may specify from
time to time.
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
Term : 10 to 25 years
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b) Policy Benefits:
any On death before commencement of risk: Return of Single Premium excluding taxes
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after completion of one policy
year.
a) Product Summary:
Assurance plan. This plan shall be available to standard lives only without any medical
examination and the total Sum Assured under all the policies issued to an Individual
Term : 10 to 20 years
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Minimum Sum Assured : Rs. 75,000
b) Policy Benefits:
On death of the Life Assured during the policy term Sum Assured on Death shall
The premium mentioned above excludes taxes, extra premium and rider
premiums, if any. In addition to the above, Loyalty Addition, if any, shall also be payable
On Survival to the end the policy term Basic Sum Assured along with Loyalty
c) Surrender value:
The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy term provided at least
(net of taxes) excluding any extra premiums and premiums for riders, if opted for. This
percentage will depend on the policy term and policy year in which the policy is
surrendered.
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d) Loan:
Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for at least
b. The rate of interest to be charged for the loan amount would be determined from
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c of
I.T Act.
Maturity under this plan is free under sec 10(10D) of I.T Act.
a) Product Summary:
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b) Policy Benefits:
c) Surrender value:
The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy term provided at least
d) Loan:
Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for at least
2 full years.
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
Assurance plan where premium paying term is less than policy term by three years.
Term : 13 to 25 years,
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Maximum Sum Assured : No LIMIT (Depending upon Income)
b) Policy Benefits:
Annual Income Benefits equal to 10% of the Basic Assured (till policy
Assured Absolute Amount of 110% of Basic Sum Assured, payable (on due
date of maturity).
Along with Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus, if any on maturity. (On due
date of maturity).
c) Surrender value:
The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy term provided at least
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c of
I.T Act.
Maturity under this plan is free under sec 10(10D) of I.T Act.
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(vii) Jeevan Labh plan: (836)
a) Product Summary:
b) Policy Benefits:
Bonus.
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
term provided at least three full years premiums have been paid.
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d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for
completion of 5 years.
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
wherein the risks cover automatically increases after every five years during the term of
the policy.
Term : 12 to 20 years,
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death:
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Where S.A on Death defined as the higher of
This Death Benefit shall not be less than 105% of all premiums paid as on death.
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
Assurance plan. This Plan is exclusively designed for MALE LIVES having Aadhaar
Card issued by UIDAI. This plan shall be available to standard lives only without any
medical examination and the total Sum Assured under all the policies issued to an
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Premium Payment Mode : Yearly, Half-yearly Quarterly, Monthly (ECS)
Term : 10 to 20 years,
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death: of the life Assure during the policy term Sum Assured on Death shallow
The premium mentioned above excludes taxes, extra premium and rider premiums,
if any. In addition to the above, loyalty Addition, if any, shall also be payable if death
On Survival: to the end of the policy term Basic Sum Assured along with Loyalty
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
term provided at least three full years premiums have been paid.
paid (net of taxes) excluding any extra premiums and premiums for riders, if
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opted for. This percentage will depend on the policy term and policy year in
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
Assurance plan. This Plan is exclusively designed for FEMALE LIVES having Aadhaar
Card issued by UIDAI. This plan shall be available to standard lives only without any
medical examination and the total Sum Assured under all the policies issued to an
Term : 10 to 20 years,
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b) Policy Benefits:
On death of the life Assured during the policy term Sum Assured on Death shall
The premium mentioned above excludes taxes, extra premium and rider
premiums, if any. In addition to the above, loyalty Addition, if any, shall also be
On Survival: to the end of the policy term Basic Sum Assured along with Loyalty
c) Surrender value:
The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy term provided
paid (net of taxes) excluding any extra premiums and premiums for riders, if
opted for. This percentage will depend on the policy term and policy year in
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
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(xi) Nav Jeevan plan :(853)
a) Product Summary:
plan. Under this Plan the Premium can be paid either as Single Premium or as Limited
Term : 10 to 18 year
b) Policy Benefits:
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referred above shall not include any taxes, extra amount paid due to underwriting
Death during 5 yrs. (after the date of commencement of risk): Sum Assured on
c) Surrender value:
Under Single Premium Payment: The policy can be surrendered at any time
Under Limited Premium Payment: The policy can be surrendered at any time
during the policy term provided at least two full years premiums have been
paid.
d) Loan:
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e) Income tax Benefit:
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
Term insurance is a type of life insurance that provides coverage for a specific
period of time or years. This type of life insurance provides financial protection to the
nominee in case policyholder dies during the policy term. Term Insurance policies
provide high life cover at lower premiums. For e.g.: Premium for 1 Cr Term Insurance
cover could be as low as 490 p.m. These fixed premiums can be paid at once or at regular
intervals for the entire policy term or for a limited period. Premium amount varies basis
a) Product Summary:
Term : 5 to 25 years
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b) Policy Benefits:
On Death: of the life Assured during the policy term Sum Assured shall be
payable.
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
JEEVAN AMAR plan number 855 is a Non- linked, Without Profit, pure
protection plan. Under this plan there is flexibility to choose from two death benefit
Under this plan, there are two categories of premium rates viz.(1) Non-Smoker
Premiums can be paid either under regular premium, Limited Premium or Single
Premium payment options under this plan. In case of regular and Limited
Premium
Payment, the premium can be paid regularly during the premium paying Term with
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Term : 10 to 40 years
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death: of the Life Assured during the policy term Sum Assured on Death shall
be payable.
For Regular premium and Limited premium payment policy, Sum Assured on
all the premiums paid as on the date of death; or Absolute amount assured to be
paid on death.
For Single Premium Policy, Sum Assured on Death is defined as the higher of :
option chosen at the time of taking this policy and is mas under:
shall be an amount equal to Basic Sum Assured, which shall remain the same
death shall remain equal to Basic Sum Assured till completion of fifth policy
year. Thereafter, it increases by 10% of Basic Sum Assured each year from
the sixth policy till fifteenth policy year till it becomes twice the Basic Sum
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Assured. This increase will continue under an in force policy till the end of
the term; or till the Date of Death; or till fifteenth policy year,
Whichever is earlier? From sixteenth policy year and onwards, the Absolute
amount assured to be paid on death remains constant i.e. twice the Basic Sum
c) Surrender value:
policy in the following cases (for both Level Sum Assured (option I) as well as
increasing Sun Assured (Option II) options), an amount shall be refunded as per
underwriting terms.
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
Proposal Form:511 and 512 shall be used under for this plan.
Life Insurance Corporation of India is one of the oldest life insurance companies
in India. Despite 23 competitors in the life insurance industry, LIC holds the maximum
share of customers with its strong market presence and a wide product range. The
insurance plans such as child plans, investment plans, savings, health plans, withdrawn
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plans, micro insurance, etc. LIC child insurance plans provide a gateway to the parents
a) Product Summary:
c) Policy Benefits:
An amount equal to the total amount of premiums paid excluding taxes, extra
Death Benefit, defined as sum of Sum Assured on Death and vested Simple
Revisionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus, if any, shall be payable. Where
or Absolute amount assured to be paid on death i.e. Basic Sum Assured. This
death benefit shall not be less than 105% of the total premiums paid as on date
death.
On Survival:
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Completion Age 18YRS – 20% OF MSA
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
term provided premiums have been paid for full three years.
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan after payment of premiums for
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
specially designed to meet the educational and other needs of growing children.
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b) Policy Benefits:
An amount equal to the total amount of premiums paid excluding taxes, premium
Death Benefit, defined as sum of Sum Assured on Death and vested Simple
Revisionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus, if any, shall be payable. Where
or absolute amount assured to be paid on death i.e. 125% of Sum Assured. This
death benefit shall not be less than 105% of the total premiums paid as on date
death.
On Survival:
Option-2: 5% S.A. every year For 5 years from age 20 to 24, maturity Benefit
75% S.A.
Option-3: 10% S.A. every year For 5 years from age 20 to 24,maturity Benefit
50% S.A.
Option-4: 15% S.A. every year For 5 years from age 20 to 24,maturity Benefit
25% S.A.
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
term provided premiums have been paid for full three years.
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan after payment of premiums for
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e) Income tax Benefit:
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
Term : 10 to 25 years
b) Policy Benefits:
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after completion of one policy
year.
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e) Income tax Benefit:
In a money back plan, the insured person gets a percentage of sum assured at
regular intervals, instead of getting the lump sum amount at the end of the term. It is an
endowment plan with the benefit of liquidity. This policy is suitable for risk-averse
individuals who wish to save through an insurance plan and also maintain liquidity
throughout. In case of death of the insured person, the nominee gets the entire sum
a) Product Summary:
This is a limited premium payment, non-linked, with profits Money Back Plan.
Term : 20 years
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b) Policy Benefits:
premium.
Death Benefit shall not be less than 105% of total premiums paid as on date of
death. The premiums exclude taxes, extra premium and rider premiums.
On Survival:
20% of Basic SA is payable after 5th, 10th, and 15th year of policy.
Maturity Time 40% of B basic Sum Assured + Vested Bonus + FAB if any.
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered for cash provided at least three
full years premiums have been paid. The Guaranteed Surrender value during policy term
shall be a percentage of total premiums paid (net of service tax) excluding extra
premiums and premiums for riders, if opted for. This percentage will depend on the
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
Bima Bachat (816) Plan is a single premium, non-linked, with profits Money
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Minimum Entry Age : 15 Year Completed
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death: During 1st five years policy years : Sum Assured only.
After completion of five policy years : Sum Assured + Loyalty Addition, if any.
On Survival:
For Policy Term of 9 years : 15% of SA, after 3rd and 6th policy year.
For Policy Term of 12 years : 15% of SA, after 3rd and 6th and 9th policy year.
For Policy Term of 15 years : 15% of SA, after 3rd,6th,9th and 12th policy year.
At Maturity time:
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
First year: 70% of the Single Premium excluding taxes and extra premium, if any.
Thereafter: 90% of the Single Premium excluding taxes, extra premium, if any
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d) Loan: Loan facility is available under this plan at any time after completion of
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
Term : 25 years
b) Policy Benefits:
premium.
Death Benefit shall not be less than 105% of total premiums paid as on date of
death. The premiums exclude taxes, extra premium and rider premiums.
On Survival:
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15% of Basic SA is payable after 5th, 10th,15thand 20thyear of policy.
Maturity Time 40% of basic Sum Assured + Vested Bonus + FAB if any.
c) Surrender value:
The policy can be surrendered for cash provided at least three full years
premiums have been paid. The Guaranteed Surrender value during policy term shall be
a percentage of total premiums paid (net of service tax) excluding extra premiums and
premiums for riders, if opted for. This percentage will depend on the policy term and
d) Loan:
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
Product Summary:
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b) Policy Benefits:
An amount equal to the total amount of premiums paid excluding taxes, extra
Death Benefit, defined as sum of Sum Assured on Death and vested Simple
premium or Absolute amount assured to be paid on death i.e. Basic Sum Assured.
This death benefit shall not be less than 105% of the total premiums paid as on
date death.
On Survival:
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
term provided premiums have been paid for full three years.
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan after payment of premiums for
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
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(v) Jeevan Tarun plan : (834)
a) Product Summary:
specially designed to meet the educational and other needs of growing children.
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death:
An amount equal to the total amount of premiums paid excluding taxes, extra
Death Benefit, defined as sum of Sum Assured on Death and vested Simple
Assured. This death benefit shall not be less than 105% of the total premiums
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On Survival:
Option-2: 5% S.A. every year For 5 years from age 20 to 24, maturity Benefit
75% S.A.
Option-3: 10% S.A. every year For 5 years from age 20 to 24,maturity Benefit
50% S.A.
Option-4: 15% S.A. every year For 5 years from age 20 to 24,maturity Benefit
25% S.A.
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
term provided premiums have been paid for full three years.
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan after payment of premiums for at
Premium paid under this plan is eligible for TAX rebate under section 80c.
a) Product Summary:
money back life insurance plan especially designed for targeted segment of High Net-
worth individuals.
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Maximum Entry Age : 55 years(Nearer Birthday) for Term 14
Guaranteed Addition
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death:
Survival Benefits:
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Maturity time :Reaming SA with DA + LA
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for at
a) Product Summary:
back life insurance plan with minimum Basic Sum Assured of Rs. 10 lakh especially
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Minimum Sum Assured : Rs 10 lakh (Multiple of 1lacks thereafter)
Guaranteed Addition:
b) Policy Benefits:
On Death:
Survival Benefits:
c) Surrender value: The policy can be surrendered at any time during the policy
d) Loan: Loan Facility is available under this plan, after payment of premiums for
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4.7 OTHER POLICIES
a) Product Summary:
This is non-linked health plan which provides fixed benefits for hospitalization
and almost all types of surgical procedures irrespective of actual cost incurred and the
benefit is in addition to any other health insurance cover the insured lives may have,
Two riders: Term Assurance and Accident Benefit Rider available for PI and Insured
Spouse only.
The Principle insured (PI) can take the policy covering himself/herself. The Spouse,
children, parents and Parents-in-law can also be covered under the same policy.
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Maximum Entry Age : For Principal insure/Spouse:65 Years
b) Policy Benefits:
i) On death of the Principal Insured (PI); Option for Spouse to take over
policy.
ii) Insure Spouse had predeceased the Principal Insured: Option take new
policy.
a) Product Summary:
provides fixed benefit in case life assured is diagnosed with any of the specified early
and/or major stage cancer during the policy term, subject to certain terms and conditions.
The plan has two benefit options which have to be chosen by the proposer at the outset.
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Option 1 : Level Sum Insured :
10% Increase in Sum assured for 1st 5 years or till diagnosis of specified cancer.
b) Policy Benefits:
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c). Major Stage Cancer :
i. Lump sum 100% of applicable Sum Assured Payable minus any claim
ii. 1% of applicable Sum Assured guaranteed payable for next 120 months.
AND
sum assured.
a) Product Summary:
subsidized Scheme which shall provide an assured return of 8% p.a. payable monthly
(i.e. Equivalent to 8.30% p.a.) on the pensioner surviving during the policy term of 10
years.
The modes of pension payment are monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly.
System only.
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Pension Rate :
Yearly : Rs.1,44,578
Quarterly : Rs.1,49,068
Monthly : Rs.1,50,000
Yearly : Rs.14,45,783
Quarterly : Rs.14,90,683
Monthly : Rs.15,00,000
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Maximum Pension Limit :
b) Policy Benefits : On Death the full purchase price will be refunded to nominee.
critical/ terminal illness of self or spouse. The Surrender Value payable in such
d) Loan: Loan (up to 75% of subscribed amount) can be availed after 3 years from
4.8 CONCLUSION
The views and opinion of the respondents on these life insurance plans were
evaluated by them. The relevant tabulation and its interpretations are shown in chapter
number V .
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