LIC Term Insurance
LIC offers five variable options under its term insurance plans and they can be bought traditionally through the branches of LIC. For those who wish a quicker and tech-savvy approach, some plans can be purchased over LIC’s portal as well. These plans feature simple terms and conditions and can be easily availed through minimal or no paperwork. These plans also offer tax benefits on the payment of premiums and the final sum assured that is payable to the nominee. Loans can also be taken in lieu of these term plans and this gamut of offering from LIC is also known as Term Assurance Plans.
Types of LIC Term Plans:
There are five types of term plans offered by LIC and they are -
LIC e-Term
LIC Amulya Jeevan – II
LIC Anmol Jeevan – II
LIC Bhagya Lakshmi
LIC New Jeevan Mangal
Out of the above plans, Bhagya Lakshmi and New Jeevan Mangal are primarily micro insurance products that have a term insurance feature.
A traditional term plan from LIC Insurance, this plan is available through the branches of LIC and its basic features are as follows –
LIC Amulya Jeevan – II
Features |
Description |
Entry Age |
Minimum – 18 years Maximum – 60 years |
Maturity Age |
Maximum of 70 years |
Premium |
Minimum – Based on the minimum sum assured value and the age of the insured Maximum – No limit |
Premium Payment Term |
Regular Pay – Premium paid throughout policy term (5 years to 35 years) |
Policy Term |
Minimum – 5 years Maximum – 35 years |
Premium Payment Mode |
Annual and semi-annual |
Sum Assured |
Minimum – INR 2500000 Maximum – No limit |
Death Benefit |
The entire Sum Assured value will be paid to the nominee |
LIC Anmol Jeevan – II
Another traditional plan from LIC, Anmol Jeevan II has almost similar features as Amulya Jeevan II.
Features |
Description |
Entry Age |
Minimum – 18 years Maximum – 55 years |
Maturity Age |
Maximum of 65 years |
Premium |
Minimum – Depends on policy term and age of the insured subject to sum assured Maximum – No limit |
Premium Payment Term |
Regular Pay – Premium paid throughout policy term |
Policy Term |
Minimum - 5 years Maximum – 25 years |
Premium Payment Mode |
Annual or semi-annual |
Sum Assured |
Minimum – INR 600000 Maximum – INR 2400000 |
Death Benefit |
The entire Sum Assured value will be paid to the nominee |
LIC Bhagya Lakshmi
An offline plan in the micro-insurance segment, Bhagya Lakshmi can be really helpful for the rural population or the ones belonging to low income groups. Unlike conventional term insurance plans, this plan offers a maturity benefit too. The plan details are as follows –
Features |
Description |
Entry Age |
Minimum – 18 years Maximum – 55 years |
Maturity Age |
Maximum of 65 years |
Premium |
Minimum – depends on the age of insured, policy term and sum assured Maximum – subject to a Sum Assured amount of INR 50000 |
Premium Payment Term |
Limited Pay – Minimum – 5 years Maximum – 13 years |
Sum Assured |
Minimum – INR 20000 Maximum – INR 50000 |
Policy Term |
Premium paying term plus 2 years |
Premium Payment Mode |
Annual, semi-annually, quarterly or monthly. Salary deductions are also |
Maturity Benefit |
Sum Assured on Maturity = 110% of all premiums paid |
Death Benefit |
Sum Assured on Death |
LIC e-Term
LIC’s only online plan that is a pure term plan and considered only on individual basis. The basic features of this plan are as follows –
Features |
Description |
Entry Age |
Minimum – 18 years Maximum – 60 years |
Maturity Age |
Maximum of 75 years |
Premium |
Minimum – depends on factors decided by the insurer Maximum – No limit subject to the Sum Assured amount chosen |
Premium Payment Term |
Limited Pay – Premium paid for 5 years Single Pay – One time lump sum payment of premium |
Sum Assured |
Minimum –
Maximum – No limit |
Policy Term |
Minimum - 10 years Maximum – 35 years |
Premium Payment Mode |
Annual only |
Death Benefit |
Sum Assured on Death |
LIC New Jeevan Mangal
A micro-insurance plan with an accidental death benefit rider that offers to return the premiums paid on maturity. The basic features and benefits of this plan are as follows –
Features |
Description |
Entry Age |
Minimum – 18 years Maximum – 55 years |
Maturity Age |
Maximum of 65 years |
Premium |
Minimum – depends on factors decided by the insurer Maximum – No limit subject to the Sum Assured amount chosen |
Premium Payment Term |
Regular Pay – Premium paid throughout policy term Single Pay – One time lump sum payment of premium |
Sum Assured |
Minimum – INR 10000 Maximum – INR 50000 |
Policy Term |
Single Pay Premium – 5 years to 10 years Regular Pay Premium – 10 years to 15 years |
Premium Payment Mode |
Single, annually, semi-annually, quarterly or monthly |
Maturity Benefit |
Sum Assured on Maturity |
Death Benefit |
Sum Assured on Death = 105% of all premiums paid for regular pay and 125% of premium for single pay policies |
Accidental Death Benefit |
Additional Sum Assured over and above the Base Sum Assured |
Basic Features & Benefits of LIC Term Plans
The oldest and the most trustworthy insurer in India in the public sector
Flexible options in insurance pertaining to term, cover amount and premium payment
Customers can buy selected plans online in the comfort of their homes
Customers can avail of certain tax benefits under relevant sections of the IT Act, 1961
Some plans can be converted to other plans offered by LIC
How to claim LIC Term insurance?
To claim death benefits, you will need to fulfil certain formalities. They are:
Process: To claim the death benefits you will have to collect the document required and submit them at the LIC office. Once the documents are received and the claim verified, the policy being in effect and the claimant being the beneficiary, LIC will process the claim and release the sum assured.
Documents required:
You will need 3 key documents to make a claim for the death benefits of any policy.
The original policy document.
The death certificate of the policyholder
The claim form, also known as Claim Form A or Form No.3783.
An NEFT mandate that will allow LIC to transfer the amount to your account.
Exclusions of LIC Term Plan:
Every insurance policy, including term insurance policies, has certain conditions under which claims will not be entertained. These conditions are known as exclusions. The main exclusion that applies to the policies issued by LIC relates to suicide committed by the policyholder. In such a case, if the policy is less than 12 months old then LIC will not pay anything to the beneficiary. If it is more than 12 months old then they will pay 80% of the premiums paid to the beneficiary and not entertain any claims for the sum assured.
Why choose LIC Term Insurance Plan?
There are many reasons why LIC is a good choice for term insurance policies. These reasons are:
It has the best claims settlement ratio of over 98%. This means that it successfully settle 98% of the claims that they get.
It has out-performed all its competitors from the private sector, especially in terms of claims settlement.
It has insurance plans that can be bought online. This means that easier to ensure that you are covered.
LIC Term Plans FAQs:
1. Q. What are the various types of LIC Term Plans?
A. The five types of term plans are LIC Amulya Jeevan – II, LIC Anmol Jeevan – II, LIC Bhagya Lakshmi, LIC e-Term and LIC New Jeevan Mangal.
2. Q. What are the various benefits available under the plans from LIC?
A. Each term plan from LIC has differing death benefits and add-on benefits as per the riders chosen, but the basic benefits allow a pay-out of sum assured in a lump sum amount.
3. Q. What is the minimum sum assured for LIC Term Plans?
A. The minimum sum assured under the various term plans from LIC is INR 10000 and that is available under the New Jeevan Mangal Plan.
4. Q. Can one be given rebates on premiums?
A. There are term plans from LIC that offer preferential rates on premiums for non-smokers and females.
5. Q. What is the maximum and minimum policy term available under these plans?
A. LIC term plans have a minimum policy term of 5 years and a maximum term of 35 years, subject to the entry age and the maturity age of the life insured.
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