The Oriental Life Insurance Company, the first corporate entity in India offering life insurance coverage, was established in Calcutta in 1818 by Bipin Bernard Dasgupta and others. Europeans in India were its primary target market, and it charged Indians heftier premiums. The Bombay Mutual Life Assurance Society, formed in 1870, was the first native insurance provider. Other insurance companies established in the pre-independence era included Bharat Insurance Company (1896) United India (1906) National Indian (1906) National Insurance (1906) Co-operative Assurance (1906) Hindustan Co-operatives (1907) Indian Mercantile General Assurance Swadeshi Life (later Bombay Life)
The first 150 years were marked mostly by turbulent economic conditions. It witnessed, India's First War of Independence, adverse effects of the World War I and World War II on the economy of India, and in between them the period of world wide economic crises triggered by the Great depression. The first half of the 20th century also saw a heightened struggle for India's independence. The aggregate effect of these events led to a high rate of bankruptcies and liquidation of life insurance companies in India. This had adversely affected the faith of the general public in the utility of obtaining life cover.
The Life Insurance Act and the Provident Fund Act were passed in 1912, providing the first regulatory mechanisms in the Life Insurance industry. The Indian Insurance Companies Act of 1928 authorized the government to obtain statistical information from companies operating in both life and non-life insurance areas. The subsequent Insurance Act of 1938 brought stricter state control over an industry that had seen several financially unsound ventures fail. A bill was also introduced in the Legislative Assembly in 1944 to nationalize the insurance industry.
INTRODUCTION
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India is the only public sector Life Insurance Company in India. The company was formed in September 1956.
LIC was formed in 1956 with the merger of more than 200 insurance companies and provident societies. Since then they have been among the most trusted brands in India providing insurance solutions to even the remotest corners of India through their huge network of agents and distributors. It was only in 2001 that the private sector was allowed into the insurance sector in India. LIC has maintained its dominant leadership status even with the presence of 22 other life insurance companies.
LIC is the largest life insurance company in India with a huge presence in both urban and rural markets. Its distribution is unmatched and has a strong agent force which reaches out to every small town in India ensuring that their products are being offered to one and all in the country. The insurance products of LIC are often the most simple and consumer friendly and it is displayed by the enormous response it gets to the launch of any new product. LIC has an insurance product for almost any need - from protection, savings and investments, micro-insurance plans to special plans for women and even for handicapped individuals. The insurance agents of LIC have been the backbone of the company for long and their agent network keeps getting bigger by the day. TS Vijayan is the Chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India
PLANS OF LIC
As individuals it is inherent to differ. Each individual's insurance needs and requirements are different from that of the others. LIC's Insurance Plans are policies that talk to you individually and give you the most suitable options that can fit your requirement.
Jeevan Arogya
Endowment Plus
Jeevan Anurag CDA Endowment Vesting At 21 CDA Endowment Vesting At 18 Jeevan Kishore Child Career Plan
Komal Jeevan Marriage Endowment Or Educational Annuity Plan Jeevan Chhaya Child Future Plan
The Endowment Assurance Policy The Endowment Assurance Policy-Limited Payment Jeevan Mitra(Double Cover Endowment Plan) Jeevan Mitra(Triple Cover Endowment Plan) Jeevan Anand New Janaraksha Plan Jeevan Amrit
The Money Back Policy-20 Years The Money Back Policy-25 Years Jeevan Surabhi-15 Years Jeevan Surabhi-20 Years Jeevan Surabhi-25 Years Bima Bachat
Jeevan Bharati - I
The Whole Life Policy The Whole Life Policy- Limited Payment The Whole Life Policy- Single Premium Jeevan Anand Jeevan Tarang
Two Year Temporary Assurance Policy The Convertible Term Assurance Policy Anmol Jeevan-I Amulya Jeevan-I
Jeevan Saathi
Jeevan Anurag
Benefits
LICs Jeevan ANURAG is a with profits plan specifically designed to take care of the educational needs of children. The plan can be taken by a parent on his or her own life. Benefits under the plan are payable at prespecified durations irrespective of whether the Life Assured survives to the end of the policy term or dies during the term of the policy. In addition, this plan also provides for an immediate payment of Basic Sum Assured amount on death of the Life Assured during the term of the policy.
Assured Benefit
Payment of 20% of the Basic Sum Assured at the start of every year during last 3 policy years before maturity. At maturity, 40% of the Basic Sum Assured along with reversionary bonuses declared from time to time on full Sum Assured for the full term and the Terminal bonus, if any shall be payable. For example, if term of the policy is 20 years, 20% of the Sum assured will be payable at the end of the 17th, 18th, 19th year and 40% of the Sum Assured along with the reversionary bonuses and the terminal bonus, if any, at the end of the 20th year.
Death Benefit
Payment of an amount equal to Sum Assured under the basic plan immediately on the death of the life assured.
Komal Jeevan
Benefits
In the ever demanding and competitive environment , it is essential to provide the best education to your children which can be very expensive. Fortunately, the sooner you start investing for their education , the more flexibility you'll have and will enable your children to achieve proficiency in their career endeavors. This would make the children proud of their parent's effort and call them The Best Parents. LIC now introduces a new plan to take care of these needs A Komal Jeevan Plan with payment of premium ceasing on policy anniversary immediately after the child attains 18 years of age. The plan, besides offering risk cover , also offers payment of Sum Assured in installments at age 18,20,22,24 and Guaranteed and Loyalty additions, if any, at the age 26.
Policy As A Gift:
The close relations such as grandparents, elder brothers or sisters, uncles both from paternal or maternal side can gift 'single premium policy' for love and affection under this plan. in such cases also, the policies will be proposed by father, mother or legal guardian.
If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result
Jeevan Kishore
Features:
High bonus from day one. Child becomes owner of the policy automatically at the age of 18 years. Risk commences after 2 years of policy or on completion of 7 years of age, whichever is later. No medical examination of the child if age is less than 10 years. Suitable For: Parents of children who wants to provide a lump sum amount at a particular age of the child. The amount can be used for any particular need of the child like marriage or start in life.
Special Features:
This policy is issued with profit, but bonus for waiting period will vest immediately on the Policy anniversary from which risk is covered or at the end of 5 years from commencement of the policy whichever is later, provided the policy is in force. No medical examination will be necessary if the age of the child is less than 10 years last birthday. Else medical examination is necessary. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
Jeevan Chhaya
Features
Ideal for parents having less than a year old child. Makes provision for education/ marriage of the child. Extra benefit of waiver of premium in case of death of the policy holder.
Suitable For:
Couples having a less than one year child (not an adopted child) can avail themselves of this plan, in order to ensure that an adequate financial provision is made for the higher education of the child. The child should not have completed one year of age on the date of Registration of the proposal. Either father or mother or each one of them individually can take policies under this plan under Non-medical Scheme. This plan is also allowed to others subject to medical examination.
Special Features:
This policy is given under non-medical scheme up to sum assured of Rs.1 lakh, if the prospect is having a child of less than one year of age as on date of registering the proposal. This nonmedical is exclusive for other policies. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
survival benefit amounts, which have already been paid. Similarly, the bonus is also calculated on the full sum assured. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
Jeevan Surabhi
Features
Jeevan Surabhi plan is similar to other money back plans.However main differences in regular money back plans and Jeevan Surabhi are as under Maturity term is more than premium paying term. Early and higher rate of survival benefit payment. Risk cover increases every five years. Full sum assured is paid back as survival benefit by the end of premium paying term. However, the risk cover and additional risk cover continue and the policy participates in profits till the end of policy term. Accident Benefit is restricted to the premium paying period and to the overall limit of Rs.5 lakhs on a single life.
Suitable For:
Being an endowment assurance policy, this plan is apt for people of of all ages and social groups who wish to protect their families from a financial setback that may occur owing to their demise. The amount assured if not paid by reason of his death earlier will payable at the end of the endowment term where it can be invested in an annuity provision for the rest of the policyholder's life or in any other way he may think most suitable at that time.
Special Features:
This policy covers the risk for triple the sum assured. Besides the usual benefits offered by any endowment insurance plan, this policy provides for an additional insurance cover two times the sum assured in the event of a policy holders death during the term of the policy. In other words, the death claim in the case of this policy is thrice the basic sum assured. For instance, if a person insured for Rs.1,000 under this policy were to die before its maturity, the death claim payable would be Rs.3,000 plus the accrued bonus on Rs.1,000, the basic sum assured. If the policy holder survives the full term of the policy, the payment on maturity would be Rs.1,000 plus the accumulated bonus. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject.
Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
Suitable For:
This policy is suitable for people of all ages who wish to protect their families from financial crises that may occur owing to the policyholders premature death. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter.
pay all the premiums during the ordinarily vigorous and most productive years of life. He need not pay any premium in the later stages of life if and when his conditions might become adverse. With Profits Limited Payments Policies do not cease to participate in profits after completion of the premium paying period but continue to share in the periodical Bonus Distribution until the death of the Life Assured.The Without-Profit option is available under Table no. 3. If the policyholder pays at least 3 years' premiums and then discontinues paying any more premium, a reduced paid-up assurance policy comes into force. Such a reduced paid-up Policy will not be entitled to participate in the profits declared thereafter, but such Bonus as has already been declared on the Policy will remain attached thereto. The premium paying term under this plan is five years minimum and 55 years maximum. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
Suitable For:
Being a limited-payment life assurance policy, this plan is suitable for people of all ages and social groups who wish to protect their families from a financial setback that may occur owing to their demise. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
Jeevan Rekha
Features
In order to give wider choice to our customers, it has been decided to introduce with effect from 22nd July , 2002, Jeevan Rekha. Basically, the plan is a combination of the Whole Life Plan and the Money Back Plan. Moderate Premiums High bonus High liquidity Savings oriented This policy not only makes provisions for the family of the Life Assured in event of his early death but also assures a lump sum at a desired age. The lump sum can be reinvested to provide an annuity during the remainder of his life or in any other way considered suitable at that time.
Dating Back:
A policy under this plan can be dated back within the same financial year. There will be no allowance for lean months. The rate of interest applicable will be as for Table 14.
Suitable For:
Being an whole life policy + money back , this plan is apt for people of of all ages and social groups who wish to protect their families from a financial setback that may occur owing to their demise.
If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
Jeevan Anand
Features
In order to give wider choice to our customers, it has been decided to introduce with effect from 1 February, 2002, Jeevan Anand, a With Profit Assurance Plan. Basically, the plan is a combination of the Whole Life Plan and the most popular Endowment Assurance Plan. The plan provides the pre-decided Sum Assured and Bonuses at the end of the stipulated premium paying term, but the risk cover on the life continues till death. Moderate Premiums High bonus High liquidity Savings oriented. Premiums are usually payable for the selected term of years or until death if it occurs during the term period. This policy not only makes provisions for the family of the Life Assured in event of his early death but also assures a lump sum at a desired age. The lump sum can be reinvested to provide an annuity during the remainder of his life or in any other way considered suitable at that time.
Suitable For:
Being an endowment assurance policy, this plan is apt for people of of all ages and social groups who wish to protect their families from a financial setback that may occur owing to their demise. The amount assured if not paid by reason of his death earlier will payable at the end of the endowment term where it can be invested in an annuity provision for the rest of the policyholder's life or in any other way he may think most suitable at that time. If life insurance buying is approached in the proper manner it can be very beneficial to yourself and your family. You need to take the time to give some thought to a subject that can be very unpleasant. I guess that is why most people don't think about it, or at best think about it only after they have had a brush with death, or when a life insurance professional brings up the subject. Sometimes these people wait until it is too late to do something about such a critical matter. They find themselves uninsurable when they discover they have some critical illness. People should give life insurance buying serious thought at least once per year as ones situation may change and you find that your need for life insurance may change as a result.
Benefits: Maturity Benefit: On completion of Policy Term, Maturity Value will be paid. Maturity value for the Daily Protect Fund II will be calculated based on NAV which is higher of: Prevailing NAV as on date of Maturity OR Higher than Highest Guaranteed NAV: There will be an increment of 5% to the Highest NAV achieved during the first seven years under the Daily Protect Fund II. Death Benefit: Higher of the Fund Value or Sum Assured is payable; subject to a minimum of 105% of the total premiums paid at the time of death. The death benefit is payable only for inforce policies. Accidental Death Benefit Option: Accidental Death Benefit: Provides additional death benefit if the death occurs as a result of an accident.
Guaranteed Additions# of up to 75% of one annual regular premium on a regular premium polic Policy being in force till the maturity date. No Policy Administration fee for first 5 years for Regular and Limited Premium Paying Term (L value
No
Premium Allocation Charge from 11th year onwards Guaranteed Additions starting as early as 10th policy year onwards Enhanced investment opportunity through 9 varied Fund Options including P/E Managed Fund, Index Fund & Top 300 Fund Option to pay Regular/Limited/ Single Premium; Switch or Redirect your premiums Flexible product with an option to increase/decrease your Sum Assured from 6th year onwards Life Insurance coverage, with minimum Sum Assured, based on your age Liquidity through Partial Withdrawals.
Benefits: Maturity Benefit: On completion of Policy Term, Fund Value will be paid. Death Benefit: Higher of the Fund Value or Sum Assured## is payable; with a minimum of 105% of total basic premiums paid## till the time of death. Rider Benefits: Criti Care 13 Rider: Provides lump sum amount to take care of 13 Critical Illnesses which include Cancer, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Heart Attack, Heart Valve Surgery, Kidney Failure, Major Burns, Major Organ Transplant, Paralysis, Stroke, Surgery of Aorta, Coma, Motor Neurone Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Accidental Death Benefit Linked Rider: Provides additional death benefit if the death occurs as a result of an accident. Premium Payor Waiver Benefit Rider: In the event of the death of the Proposer, the cover for the Life Assured under the base policy continues and the future premiums under the base policy, payable during the rider term, will be paid by the Company. Income Sustainer Rider: Provides additional benefit in the case of death or in the case of Total & Permanent Disability due to
Accident or Sickness, whichever is earlier. A 25% of income sustainer benefit sum assured is paid upfront and 1% of income sustainer benefit sum assured is paid monthly in arrears for 10 years or till the end of the base policy term (capped at a maximum of 30 years) whichever is higher.
y No medical examination, Simple joining process y Liquidity through Partial Withdrawals. y Guaranteed Additions## of up to 30% of one annual premium, for a 20 year policy term, subject to the Policy being in force till the maturity date. y Option to avail additional rider benefit under SBI Life Accidental Death Benefit Linked Rider (UIN: 111A019V01) y 4 Fund options, to enjoy market related returns as per your risk appetite. y Twin Benefit of Market linked returns & insurance cover. Benefits:
y
Death Benefit: Higher of the Fund Value or Sum Assured* is payable; with a minimum of 105% of total basic premiums paid* till the time of death.
Rider Benefits:
y
Accidental Death Benefit Linked Rider: Provides additional death benefit if the death occurs as a result of an accident.
Key Fea y Secure your childs future by gaining from the financial markets and much more. y Dual protection for your family, in case you are not around Payment of base Sum Assured and Inbuilt Premium Payor Waiver benefit to ensure continuance of your benefits. y Accident Benefit which includes Accidental Death benefit and Accidental Total and Permanent Disability (Accidental TPD) benefit, is an integral part of the plan.
y Free allocation of units by way of regular Loyalty Additions, giving periodic boosts to your investments. y Enhanced investment opportunity through 9 varied fund options including P/E Managed Fund, Index Fund & Top 300 Fund. y Twin benefits of market linked return & insurance benefit. y Liquidity through partial withdrawal(s). y Tax benefits as per prevailing tax laws. Benefits: Basic Life Benefit: In the event of unfortunate death of life assured, a lump sum benefit equal to higher of the Sum Assured or 105% of all premiums paid till date of death will be payable. If on the date of death, the sum assured is less than 105% of all premiums paid, the amount in excess of the sum assured will be paid from your fund by disinvestment of units. In the event of death of child no sum assured is payable. Life assured will inform the Company regarding the event. In such case he/she can either continue the policy or terminate the contract. In case of termination of contract, the fund value (without any surrender charges), will be payable. If both the life assured and the child die during the term of the policy the policy will be automatically terminated and all due benefits will be paid along with the fund value.. Maturity Benefit: On completion of the policy term, maturity benefit i.e. the fund value shall be paid to beneficiary in a lump sum or as per settlement option, if chosen. The beneficiary will be: The policyholder if he/she survives. OR Child, in case of death of the life assured during the policy term.