LIC New Money Back Policy for 25 years

LIC's New Money Back Plan-25 years is a Non-Linked Participating, Limited Premium, Individual, Life Assurance plan which offers an attractive combination of protection against death throughout the term of the plan along with the periodic payment on survival at specified durations during the term. This unique combination provides financial support for the family of the deceased policyholder any time before maturity and lump sum amount at the time of maturity for the surviving policyholders. This plan also takes care of liquidity needs through its loan facility.

Death Benefit-

Death benefit payable in case of death of the Life Assured during the policy term provided the policy is in-force shall be (i.e. all due premiums have been paid), “Sum Assured on Death” along with vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus, if any. Where “Sum Assured on Death” is defined as higher of 125% of the Basic Sum Assured or 7 times of annualized premium. This death benefit shall not be less than 105% of the total premiums paid up to the date of death. 

The premiums mentioned above exclude taxes, extra premium and rider premium, if any.

Survival Benefits-

In case of Life Assured surviving to the end of the specified durations provided all due premiums have been paid, 15% of the Basic Sum Assured shall be payable at the end of each of 5th, 10th, 15th & 20th policy year.

Maturity Benefit-

On Life Assured surviving to the end of the policy term, provided the policy is in-force, “Sum Assured on Maturity” along with vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus, if any, shall be payable. Where “Sum Assured on Maturity” is equal to 40% of the Basic Sum Assured.

Participation in Profits-

The policy shall participate in profits of the Corporation and shall be entitled to receive Simple Reversionary Bonuses declared as per the experience of the Corporation, provided the policy is in-force.

Final Additional Bonus may also be declared under the policy in the year when the policy results into a claim either by death or maturity. Final Additional Bonus shall not be payable under paid-up policies.

The actual allocation to policyholders, out of the surplus emerging from the actuarial investigation, shall be as approved by Central Government in accordance with provisions in this regard under LIC Act, 1956.

Eligibility Conditions and Other Restrictions-

Date of commencement of risk under the plan-

Risk will commence immediately on acceptance of the risk.

Date of vesting under the plan-

If the policy is issued on the life of a minor, the policy shall automatically vest in the Life Assured on the policy anniversary coinciding with or immediately following the completion of 18 years of age and shall on such vesting be deemed to be a contract between the Corporation and the Life Assured.

Rider Benefits-

The following four optional riders are available under this plan by payment of additional premium. However, the policyholder can opt between either of the LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider or LIC’s Accident Benefit Rider. Therefore, a maximum of three riders can be availed under a policy.

1. Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider
2. Accident Benefit Rider
3. New Term Assurance Rider
4. New Critical Illness Benefit Rider

Payment of Premiums-

Premiums can be paid regularly at yearly, half-yearly, quarterly or monthly mode (through NACH only) or through salary deductions during the premium paying term of the policy.

Grace Period-

A grace period of 30 days shall be allowed for payment of yearly or half-yearly or quarterly premiums and 15 days for monthly premiums from the date of First unpaid premium. During this period, the policy shall be considered in-force with the risk cover without any interruption as per the terms of the policy. If the premium is not paid before the expiry of the days of grace, the Policy lapses.

The above grace period will also apply to rider premiums which are payable along with premium for base policy.

Rebates-

Revival-

If premiums are not paid within the grace period then the policy will lapse. A lapsed policy can be revived within a period of 5 consecutive years from the date of first unpaid premium but before the Date of Maturity. The revival shall be effected on payment of all the arrears of premium(s) together with interest (compounding half yearly) at such rate as may be fixed by the Corporation from time to time and on satisfaction of Continued Insurability of the Life Assured on the basis of information, documents and reports that are already available and any additional information in this regard if and as may be required in accordance with the Underwriting Policy of the Corporation at the time of revival, being furnished by the Policyholder/Life Assured/Proposer.

The Corporation reserves the right to accept at original terms, accept with modified terms or decline the revival of a discontinued policy. The revival of discontinued policy shall take effect only after the same is approved, accepted and revival receipt is issued by the Corporation.

Revival of rider(s), if opted for, will be considered along with revival of the Base Policy and not in isolation.

Policy Loan-

Loan can be availed under the policy provided atleast two full years’ premiums have been paid and subject to the terms and conditions as the Corporation may specify from time to time.

The maximum loan allowed under the policy, as a percentage of Surrender Value, shall be as under:

• For in-force policies – up to 90%
• For paid-up policies – up to 80%

The interest rate to be charged for policy loan and as applicable for entire term of the loan shall be determined at periodic intervals. The applicable interest rate shall be as declared by the Corporation based on the method approved by the IRDAI.

Any loan outstanding along with interest shall be recovered from the claim proceeds at the time of exit.