LIC’s New Endowment Plan

Death Benefit

In case of death of the life assured during the policy term, Sum Assured on Death plus vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus is payable, provided all the premiums have been paid. Sum Assured on Death is higher of 10 times of annualised premium or Basic Sum Assured.
 

The death benefit under this plan is at least 105% of all the premiums paid till the date of death.

Maturity Benefit

In case of survival of the life assured till the maturity of the policy, a lump sum of basic sum assured along with vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus is payable, provided all the premiums have been paid.

Bonus

Simple Reversionary Bonuses is declared annually at the end of each financial year. This bonus is added from the date of commencement of the policy until completion of the chosen policy term or death, whichever occurs earlier. Final Additional Bonus may also be declared on death or maturity during the term of the policy, provided the policy is active for certain minimum term.

Loan Benefit

Loan amount can be availed, provided all the premiums for at least 3 full years have been paid.

Surrender Value

Surrender value can be acquired at any time, provided all the due premiums for at least 3 full policy years have been paid. The guaranteed surrender value is a percentage of the total premiums paid. The surrender value of vested simple reversionary bonuses is also payable. The Special Surrender Value is payable, when it is favorable to the policyholder. The Special Surrender Value is the discounted value of the sum of Paid-up Sum Assured and vested simple reversionary bonuses.

Tax Benefit

You can avail tax benefits under the Income Tax Act, subject to prevailing tax laws.

LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider can be opted under this plan, on payment of additional rider premium.

Let’s understand the plan with the help of below illustration.
 

Mr. Raman at 30 years, wants to buy a plan that provides both savings and protection. He opts to buy LIC’s New Endowment Plan with the policy term of 35 years, pays the annual premium of Rs 2,881 with the sum assured of Rs 1 Lac.
 

Scenario A: Raman Survives through the Policy Term

If Mr. Raman survives till the end of the policy term, Rs 1,0,000 plus vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus is payable. The maturity benefit can further be used to fulfill your financial goals.
 

Scenario B: Raman dies during the Policy Term

In the event of demise of Mr. Raman during any policy year, Rs 1,0,000 along with vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus is payable. This death benefit ensures the financial cover for his family.

Benefit Illustration

Note: The non-guaranteed benefits as illustrated above are calculated at Projected Investment Rate of Return of 4% per annum (Scenario 1) and 8% p.a. (Scenario 2) respectively.