LIC Jeevan Anand Policy

LIC Jeevan Anand is a life endowment plan that comes with a multitude of benefits for the policyholders throughout the term period. As per the plan, the insurance cover continues even after completion of the premium payment term.

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In the event of death of an individual due to an accident, the plan offers an additional cover sum which is capped at Rs.5 lakhs. But in case the accident leaves a policyholder with permanent disability, the plan takes care of the regular financial needs by paying the sum assured in installments.

These additional benefits offered under LIC Jeevan Anand do not impose extra charges on the premium amount.

Key Features of LIC Jeevan Anand Plan

  1. It's a traditional endowment policy which offers sum assured and additional bonuses
  2. On survival, the maturity benefits are paid to the policyholder and the plan continues to be in force
  3. In the event of policyholder's death, the sum assured is paid to the nominee
  4. Additional top-up covers are available on payment of a nominal sum along with premium
  5. This Life Insurance Policy Provides financial protection throughout the lifetime of the person insured
  6. Offers a lump sum at the end of the chosen term period
  7. The policy participates in the profits of the corporation

Key Details of LIC Jeevan Anand in a Feature Table

Minimum entry age

18 years

Maximum entry age

50 years

Premium payment modes

Yearly, Half-Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly (only through ECS)

Policy term

15 to 35 years

Basic sum assured

Rs.1,00,000

Revival

Within 2 years

Rebate

  1. 2% for yearly
  2. 1% for half-yearly
  3. None for quarterly

Loan eligibility

After 3 years of entry

Surrender

Eligible only after 3 years of full premium payments

Bonuses

Simple reversionary bonuses plus additional bonuses

Death benefit

  1. Sum assured and accrued bonuses are paid to the nominee.
  2. The plan continues to be in force

Maturity benefits

  1. Payable to policyholder after the maturity period
  2. Includes basic sum assured and bonuses accrued from time to time

Sum assured on death

  1. 125% of the basic sum assured
  2. 10 times the annualized premium subject to a minimum of 105% of the total premiums paid

Riders

  1. LIC's Accidental Death Benefit Rider
  2. Disability Benefit Rider

Premium discounts

Available on higher sum assured and yearly and half-yearly premiums

Tax benefits

Available under Section 80C and Section 10 (10 D) of the Income Tax Act

Switching of policy

Not allowed

Documents Required for Jeevan Anand Policy

A duly filled form along with the following documents are to be submitted at the time of application:

  1. Proof of residence
  2. Age proof
  3. KYC documents such as copy of Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.
  4. Medical test reports
  5. Other necessary documents specified by LIC

How to File a Death Claim Under LIC Jeevan Anand Policy

To make a death claim, the nominee shall have to produce the following documents along with the claim form:

  1. Original policy documents
  2. Documents pertaining to riders
  3. Bank account details
  4. Death certificate
  5. Treatment records of the policyholder (if any)

LIC Jeevan Anand Policy Benefit Illustration (15 Years)

Let's consider the following details for illustration of how the Jeevan Anand policy works:

Age of the policyholder: 25 years

Policy Term: 25 years

Yearly Premium: Rs.21,472

Total Premium Paid: Rs.5,36,800

Year of purchase: 2014

Scenario 1:

Let's assume that the policyholder survives the policy term, in which case the benefits will be paid as under:

Year of maturity

2039

Age at maturity

50 years

Sum Assured

Rs.5,00,000

Bonus additions

Rs.8,00,000 (approx.)

Total amount payable

Rs.13,00,000

Scenario 2:

If the individual expires before completion of the policy term, his nominee will be eligible for 125% of the Sum Assured, reversionary bonuses, and final additional bonuses. If the individual dies due to an accident, then additional benefits equal to the minimum sum assured is added to the claim amount. The below table illustrates the approximate values of sum assured and associated accidental life cover:

Year of Premium Payment

Total Premiums Paid

Life Cover (approx)

Accidental Cover (approx)

1st year

Rs.21,472

Rs.6,10,000

Rs.11,30,000

5th year

Rs.1,07,360

Rs.7,50,000

Rs.12,60,000

10th year

Rs.2,14,720

Rs.9,00,000

Rs.14,00,000

15th year

Rs.3,22,080

Rs.10,52,000

Rs.15,50,000

20th year

Rs.4,29,440

Rs.12,63,125

Rs.17,70,000

25th year

Rs.5,36,800

Rs.15,80,000

Rs.20,00,000

Free Look Period in LIC Jeevan Anand Policy

The look in period is a provision whereby customers can cancel the policy within a specific time after its purchase. Jeevan Anand policy provides a free look period of 15 days, provided no claims have been made by the policyholder.

Surrender Benefits of LIC Jeevan Anand Policy

The policy attains its surrender value only after completion of 3 full premium years. The amount paid to the policyholder while surrendering the policy will be a percentage of the total premiums paid, and it will be exclusive of the premiums for riders. However, the guaranteed surrender value will be inclusive of simple reversionary bonuses.

Grace Period for LIC Jeevan Anand Policy

The policy allows a grace period of 30 days for payment of outstanding premium amount, after which the policy will lapse. But it can be revived within 2 years from the date of last unpaid premium by clearing all dues and applicable penalty charges.

Policy Exclusions in LIC Jeevan Anand Plan

If the policyholder commits suicide within 12 months of commencement of the plan, then LIC is not liable to pay any of the assured benefits. But the nominees will be paid a sum equal to 80% of the premiums paid. In case policyholder commits suicide after completion of 1 year from the date of policy inception, then the beneficiary will receive a sum higher than 80% of the premiums paid.

GST of 18% is applicable on life insurance effective from the 1st of July, 2017

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