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Life Insurance acts as a safety net for your loved ones. By making small, regular contributions – known as premiums – you unlock financial support for your loved ones when you are not around to watch over them. This wealth can ensure your family’s financial security for the future.
A quick glance at the various features and benefits of different types of Life Insurance plans.
PLAN TYPE | TERM PLAN | SAVINGS PLAN | RETIREMENT PLAN | ULIP |
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Best For | Individuals looking to protect their family’s finances in the case of their untimely demise | Individuals wanting to grow wealth through regular savings | Individuals trying to build a retirement fund | Individuals looking for a well-diversified portfolio |
Policy Period (Years) | 5 years onwards and till whole life under some plans | - | Whole Life | 10-20 |
Maturity Benefits | Available under return of premium term plans | |||
Premium Flexibility | Flexible | Fixed | Flexible | Flexible |
Risk Factor | Based on risk appetite | |||
Liquidity | Low | Moderate | Low | High after the lock-in period of 5 years |
Tax Benefits* | Yes (On premium and death benefit) | Yes (On premium) | Yes (On premium and maturity benefit) | Yes (On premium and maturity/death benefit) |
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Pick a plan that fits your needs.
Share the required personal details.
Select sum assured, riders, payment cycle, etc.
Go through the coverage and exclusions.
Complete payment and submit documents.
Go through the coverage and exclusions.
Complete payment and submit documents.
As per the Income Tax Act, 1961
Important claim information:
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Ensures your family’s financial future is unaffected even in your absence
Build wealth overtime while getting suitable protection
Avail of tax benefits, as specified in Section 80C and Section 10(10D)** of India's Income Tax Act
Achieve retirement goals and leave a legacy for loved ones
Rest assured your loved ones will be cared for when you are not around
It provides coverage for a specific period of time, called the "term". In case of your death during the term, your beneficiaries will receive the lump sum money but there is no payout if you survive the period.
It helps you build wealth through regular and disciplined savings. It offers partial withdrawals after the lock-in period and you can receive the whole accumulated amount upon the plan's maturity.
These are investment-cum-insurance products where the life cover secures your child’s financial future, while the investment grows your money. It allows partial withdrawals to meet immediate financial needs.
It helps you accumulate wealth and generate a steady income during your retirement with the help of investment. You can get a lump sum, regular income, or a combination of both.
These plans invest in market-linked instruments to create wealth over time. ULIP plans have both death as well as maturity benefits. Most plans allow partial withdrawals after the end of the lock-in period.
This plan combines savings and protection. In case of your demise during the term, your family receives a Guaranteed# sum. Otherwise, you get the accumulated amount along with the interest earned.
This is a type of insurance that pays out a lump sum of money if you are diagnosed with a critical illness. The money can be used to cover your medical expenses or help you replace your lost income.
This is a good time to purchase Life Insurance as you will likely be in good health and your Life Insurance premiums will be lower.
You have new responsibilities now that you didn’t have before. You need Life Insurance now to ensure your spouse is financially secured if something were to happen to you.
As a parent, a life insurance plan can ensure that even if you weren’t around, your child’s education, marriage etc. can go on without any financial difficulties.
It can help ensure that your family is financially secure and can maintain their standard of living in your absence. It also helps you leave a legacy for your loved ones.
If there are people dependent on you or you have any financial obligations like debts or loans, then you should consider getting life insurance.
You may not have any dependents yet, but you may have debts to pay off, such as student loans or a home loan. Your life insurance policy should be enough to pay those off. A basic method is to choose 15 times the annual income as the sum assured.
You may have young children now, so your policy should be able to financially secure them for the next 8-10 years. So, 10-12 times your annual income is a good idea.
With your kids going to college or getting married, your financial obligations are likely to be at their highest now so you should ideally opt for an amount at least 15-20 times your annual income.
Your only major responsibility now might be your spouse. But you still want to leave a legacy for your grown-up children, so you can opt for a policy that is 10-12 times your last annual income.
At this age a Life Insurance cover that equals 5-10 times your annual income should be good enough. This would make sure your spouse is financially secured when you are not around.
It is the percentage of claims that an insurance company has paid out in full. A higher CSR indicates that the company is more likely to accept your claim too.
The longer an insurance company has been operating, the more likely it is to be financially stable and able to pay out your claims.
This is a measure of the size and financial strength of the company. A larger AUM indicates that it is a reputed company and a lot of people trust it.
Insurance companies are rated by different agencies. A higher rating indicates that it is more trustworthy and likely to pay out your claims.
Reading customer reviews can help you identify any potential red flags or issues that customers have faced with the insurance company.
Not all insurance providers have the same plans, so make sure you go with one that offers the plans and coverage you need.
Younger people typically have lower premiums as they are less likely to get sick or injured.
If you have any health problems, you may have higher premiums. This is because the insurance company is more likely to have to pay out a claim for you.
Your lifestyle choices, such as smoking, drinking, and being overweight can increase your risk of health problems, which can also affect your premiums.
Some professions are considered riskier than others, such as construction or firefighting. If you have a risky job, you will likely have higher premiums.
The type of policy you choose can also affect your premium. For example, term life insurance is typically less expensive than life insurance with maturity benefits.
The higher the sum insured, the higher your premium will be.
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30 days to up to 65 years depending on the plan selected.
Indian citizen residing in India at the time of purchase.
Varied criteria depending upon plan.
Underwriting of genuine medical history.
The level of occupational risk needs to be assessed.
Affect your premium.
UIN: 109B019V03
Sum assured on diagnosis of 4 critical illnesses
UIN: 109B018V03
Sum assured on accidental disability or death
UIN: 109B016V03
Cash benefit in case of hospitalisation
UIN: 109B015V03
Benefit amount for medically essential surgery
UIN: 109B017V03
Waiver of future premiums for the rest of the policy term
UIN: 109B023V02
Provides an additional payout in the case of an accidental death
The entire amount is paid out to the beneficiary in one go. This option provides maximum flexibility in using the funds for immediate expenses, debts or any other financial needs.
The beneficiaries can opt for periodic instalment payments such as monthly, quarterly, etc. This can help provide a steady income stream over an extended period.
The beneficiary receives periodic payments for the rest of their life. This ensures a Guaranteed# income stream, especially during retirement.
The beneficiaries can mix and match the payout options. For example, they may choose to get a portion as lump sum and the rest as periodic payments.
Life Insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection to individuals and their families in the event of an unforeseen death or disability. When you buy a Life Insurance policy, you pay regular premiums to the insurance company, and in exchange, the insurer agrees to pay a death benefit or maturity benefit in the form of a single, lump sum payment to the beneficiaries of the policy upon the death or disability of the policyholder.
You choose a policy depending on your needs - coverage for a specific period, coverage for whole life, coverage with wealth creation, etc. Once you apply for it, the insurer assesses your risk factor based on age, medical history, lifestyle, etc. to determine the premium. The healthier and younger you are, the lower the premium. Depending on your policy, you pay regular premiums to stay insured. This could be monthly, quarterly, yearly, or as specified. In case of your demise during the coverage period, the insurer pays the amount mentioned to the beneficiary of the plan. It’s up to the beneficiary how they use this amount. If your policy has a maturity benefit, the insurer pays you the sum assured along with the bonuses accumulated over time, if you survive the policy period. In the case of term insurance, you don’t get anything.
Step 1: Consider your age and health: The younger and healthier you are, the cheaper your life insurance will be. If you have any health problems, you may need to pay higher premiums or may not be able to get life insurance at all.
Step 2: Consider your income and expenses: The amount of life insurance you need will depend on your income and expenses, keeping in mind future inflation. A common rule of thumb is to get life insurance that is equal to 10 to 15 times your annual income.
Step 3: Consider your liabilities and dependents: If you have family members who depend on you, then you will need enough life insurance to provide for their future financial needs.
Step 4: Consider your financial goals: If you have any financial goals, such as saving for retirement, you may need life insurance to help you achieve those goals.
Step 5: Consider the features of the policy: Some life insurance policies offer features such as riders at an additional cost, which can provide supplementary coverage for things like critical illness or disability.
No, in India, the proceeds from a Life Insurance policy are generally tax-free under Section 10(10D)** of the Income Tax Act, 1961. However, proceeds from a Life Insurance policy issued on or after 1st April 2023 shall be taxable as income from other sources if the cumulative annual premium payable by the taxpayer for Life Insurance policies exceeds ₹5,00,000. This means that if you or your nominee receive a payout from a Life Insurance policy, the amount received will be subject to income tax, only if the annual premium amount exceeds ₹5,00,000.
For example, say you buy a policy on 1st January 2022 and the premium that you pay is ₹6,00,000. The maturity benefit received is ₹30,00,000. Since you have bought the policy before 1st April 2023, the maturity benefit of ₹30,00,000 would be tax-free.
In another case, suppose you buy the policy on 1st May 2023 and the premium is ₹6 lakhs. In this policy, the returns earned on maturity would be taxed in your hands at your income tax slab rates.
Additionally, the premium paid towards the online Life Insurance policy may be eligible for tax deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, subject to a maximum limit of ₹1,50,000 per year.
However, there are certain exceptions to this rule. If the premium paid on the policy is more than 10% of the sum assured for policies issued after April 1, 2012, then the amount received upon maturity or surrender will be taxable. Additionally, if the policy is transferred to another person for consideration, the proceeds may also be taxable.
However, do note that in the case of the death of the insured, where the nominees receive the policy maturity proceeds, it will be tax-free in the hands of the nominees even if the premium paid in any year crosses the prescribed percentage of the sum assured.
It's important to note that the tax laws in India are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to consult a tax professional for the most up-to-date information.
Term Insurance is a type of Life Insurance that provides coverage for a specified term or period. It is a straightforward and relatively affordable form of Life Insurance that offers financial protection to the policyholder's beneficiaries in the event of the insured individual's death within the specified term.
A Term Insurance plan not only offers a financial safety net to your family against day-to-day expenses, loans, liabilities, EMIs, etc. but is also capable of fulfilling its future needs such as your child’s higher education, child’s marriage, etc. Among all the Life Insurance products, Term Life Insurance offers the highest life coverage for the lowest premiums.
Term Insurance is a good choice for people who want to protect their loved ones financially in case of their unexpected demise.
If you are one of these then you should consider a Term Insurance policy:
A Savings Plan is a financial product designed to help individuals save and grow their money over a specific period of time. It provides a disciplined approach to saving by setting aside a predetermined amount of money regularly.
Here are some key reasons why you should invest in a Savings Plan:
Savings Plans can benefit almost everyone, but they are especially ideal for the following groups of people:
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) offers multiple Savings Plans:
ABSLI Nishchit Aayush Plan
ABSLI Assured Savings Plan
ABSLI Savings Plan
Riders are add-ons that you can purchase with your savings plan to increase its coverage and provide more comprehensive protection. The riders available for Savings Plans are:
A Retirement Plan or Pension Plan is a money-saving strategy that helps people build up a nest egg and have a regular income during their retirement years. These plans offer a variety of investment options, such as pension policies, retirement savings plans, and insurance policies, to meet different financial goals and risk tolerances. The main goal of a Retirement Plan is to ensure financial security and maintain a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.
A Retirement Plan is a financial strategy that helps you save for and generate income during retirement. It typically involves the following steps:
Choosing the right Retirement Plan/Pension Plan is essential for securing your financial future. Here are some key factors for you to consider:
The eligibility criteria for Retirement Plans vary depending on the type of plan and the provider. However, some common eligibility requirements include:
ULIP, or 'Unit Linked Insurance Plan' is a market-linked insurance plan that offers both Life Insurance and investment opportunities in which part of the premium is used to pay for a lump sum of money that is paid out to your beneficiaries in case of your untimely demise during the term of the policy, and the remaining part of the premium is invested in a variety of funds, such as equity funds, debt funds, or a combination of both. After policy maturity, you will receive the maturity benefit.
1. Premium payment: The policyholder pays a regular premium to the ULIP plan.
2. Fund allocation: A portion of the premium is allocated towards Life Insurance coverage, and the rest is invested in funds of the policyholder's choice, such as equity, debt, or a mix of both.
3. Fund performance: The performance of the funds depends on market conditions and the underlying assets.
4. Charges: ULIPs have charges such as premium allocation charges, mortality charges, fund management charges, and surrender charges.
5. Life Insurance coverage: ULIPs offer Life Insurance coverage, providing financial security to the policyholder's family in case of their death.
6. Investment options: ULIPs offer various investment options, such as equity funds, debt funds, balanced funds, and others. The policyholder can choose the type of fund based on their risk appetite and financial goals.
7. Flexibility: Policyholders can choose the type of funds they want to invest in based on their risk appetite and financial goals. Additionally, policyholders can switch between funds according to market conditions or their financial objectives.
8. Lock-in period: ULIPs have a lock-in period of five years, which means the policyholder cannot withdraw the funds before the end of the lock-in period.
9. Partial withdrawals: Policyholders can make partial withdrawals after the completion of the lock-in period to meet any financial emergencies.