Objective

The policy provides financial assistance to the family members if the insured member dies during the policy term. The policy will return all premiums paid on survival of the policyholder.

What does it do?

This is a level term cover in which the sum assured remains same during the policy term. Also, being a return-of-premium policy, it will return all basic premiums in case the policyholder outlives the policy term. Death benefit is the sum assured taken at the time of buying this plan. Single and limited premium policyholders are allowed to surrender their policy after paying all premiums. The surrender value, however, is not guaranteed and may change as per IRDA guidelines in future.

Pros

The policy offers flexible premium payment options for convenience.
Premium discounts are available for women. High sum assured policies also get discount.
Policyholders are allowed to surrender their policies in the event of an emergency.

Cons

Surrender value is subject to change as per IRDA guidelines.

Suited for

This policy is suitable for those who do not want to let go of premiums paid on surviving the policy term.

Our View

Return of premium option appears attractive to many, but policies with this option charge hefty premiums as compared to a plain term insurance plan. You should consider a plain term policy that comes at much lower prices.

Eligibility

Entry Age (years)

Minimum

18

Maximum

65

Maximum Maturity Age (years)

75

Policy Term (years)

Minimum

10

Maximum

30

Sum Assured (Rs)

Minimum

500000

Maximum

No limit

Premium Payment Frequency

Single, Yearly, Half-yearly, Quarterly, Monthly

Premium Payment Term

Single, equal to policy term, Limited (3 and 5 years)

Policy Cover

Cover remains fixed during the policy term

Other Features

Free Look Cancellation

In case, you are not satisfied, you may choose to cancel the policy within 15 days of receiving the policy documents. Upon such cancellation, you will be paid back the premiums, minus the cost of stamp duty, medical reports and proportionate premium for the period for which the risk was covered.

Grace Period

You are allowed to pay premiums within 30 days from the due date (15 days for monthly option). If a due premium is not received within the grace period of 30 days, your policy will lapse and the life insurance cover will be terminated.

Lapsed Policy Reinstatement

You can reinstate your lapsed policy any time (within 2 years from the due date of the first unpaid premium) by paying all the due premiums with interest and undergoing underwriting requirements, if any.

Tax Benefits

Section 80C, 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 would apply.

Exclusions

In case of death by suicide during the first policy year, or within one year from the date of reinstatement, no death benefit is payable.

Maturity Value

Policy refunds all basic premiums (excluding extra premiums paid if any) on survival at maturity.

Surrender Value

Allowed only to Single and Limited Premium policyholders. Surrender value However is non guaranteed. For limited and regular payment option
= 75% x {(policy duration in complete years) / Policy term} x total premiums paid
For Single premium policies
=75% x {( Policy duration in complete years) / Policy term} x Single premium

Customer Service

Address

IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co Ltd
First Floor, Tradeview,
Oasis Complex, Kamala City,
P. B. Marg, Lower Parel (West),
Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra.