Life Insurance

Life insurance deals with covering the lives of a human being. In life insurance, the asset in question is the ‘economic value‘ of the person. Human life is an income-generating asset but this asset can be lost due to unexpected, early death. Death is certain but its timing is uncertain.  

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Term Plan
Savings Plan
Pension & Annuities Plans

Individual Life Insurance

Individual life insurance is a contract between a policyholder/ insured and insurer where the insurer agrees to pay a pre-decided sum in the event of the death of the insured to the nominee/beneficiary/legal heir. 

These plans have either or both of the two essential elements –  

  • Death Benefit- It is known as ‘death cover’. It is payable on the death of the insured person during the tenure of the policy
  • Survival Benefit – It is also known as ‘Maturity Benefit’. It is payable on maturity of the policy if the insured person survives the entire tenure of the policy

Benefits of Individual Life Insurance

Liquidity

There is flexibility in surrendering the policies

Cover your liabilities

Ensuring your dependents are financially protected even if you are not around.

Fund For Responsibilities

Be it a child’s education, loan, building capital for your business or planning retirement life insurance has solutions for each need.

Tax Saving

Tax saving is an additional benefit when it comes to Life Insurance. 80C on premiums paid and 10 (10D) on maturity/survival/death benefit.

Group Life Insurance​

As the name suggests, group insurance is a product designed to provide life insurance to a group of people under a single master policy. A group insurance policy can be taken by any group of people, big or small, that comes together for any reason, apart from that of specifically benefitting from an insurance scheme. A group policy extends to anyone irrespective of their age, gender, profession, social background and such factors. Group insurance is not limited to only employer-employee groups, but is extended to other homogenous groups too.

Benefits of Group Life Insurance ​

Default insurance cover

Group insurance plans provide “auto-cover” to the member or employee simply by virtue of being part of that particular group or organisation. This provides at least a basic cover to those without any other insurance cover. It is essential, however, to have an individual insurance plan to ensure you are covered even if you leave the group. 

Employer benefit

In many cases, employer gets tax benefits and, in certain cases, members of the group can avail of tax benefits.  

Ease in premium payment

The payment of the premium is not missed as it is deducted from the employee’s salary, thereby leading to continuity of cover as long as you are part of that group. 

Employee welfare

Group life insurance serves as an employee welfare plan, as well as an employee retention plan, since it provides not only for the employee but his/her family. 

Experienced fund management

In case of group gratuity and superannuation plans, it is possible that in a certain year, the gratuity to be paid could be high, resulting in unplanned outflow of funds. In order to create a pool efficiently, experienced fund management from insurance companies is beneficial. 

Type of Insurance

Indemnity Health Insurance Plans

It offers health coverage to a single person only. This type of health insurance covers the cost of surgery, hospitalization, room rent, day care procedures and many more. The premium amount of an individual health plan is determined based on the insured age and medical history.

It offers health coverage to people who are above 65 years of age. Generally, the premium amount of a senior citizen health plan is slightly higher than that of an individual and family health insurance plan. A senior citizen health insurance covers the cost of medicines, doctor’s consultation, pre and post-hospitalization etc.

Benefit Health Insurance Plans

It offers health coverage to the entire family (self, spouse, dependent children, and parents) in a single health insurance plan. It is more affordable, the sum assured can be availed of as often as needed among all the family members.

It offers health coverage to a single person only. This type of health insurance covers the cost of surgery, hospitalization, room rent, day care procedures and many more. The premium amount of an individual health plan is determined based on the insured age and medical history.

Group Life Insurance

As the name suggests, group insurance is a product designed to provide life insurance to a group of people under a single master policy. A group insurance policy can be taken by any group of people, big or small, that comes together for any reason, apart from that of specifically benefitting from an insurance scheme. A group policy extends to anyone irrespective of their age, gender, profession, social background and such factors. Group insurance is not limited to only employer-employee groups, but is extended to other homogenous groups too.

Benefits

Default insurance cover

Group insurance plans provide “auto-cover” to the member or employee simply by virtue of being part of that particular group or organisation. This provides at least a basic cover to those without any other insurance cover. It is essential, however, to have an individual insurance plan to ensure you are covered even if you leave the group. 

Employer benefit

In many cases, employer gets tax benefits and, in certain cases, members of the group can avail of tax benefits.  

Ease in premium payment

The payment of the premium is not missed as it is deducted from the employee’s salary, thereby leading to continuity of cover as long as you are part of that group. 

Employee welfare

Group life insurance serves as an employee welfare plan, as well as an employee retention plan, since it provides not only for the employee but his/her family. 

Experienced fund management

In case of group gratuity and superannuation plans, it is possible that in a certain year, the gratuity to be paid could be high, resulting in unplanned outflow of funds. In order to create a pool efficiently, experienced fund management from insurance companies is beneficial. 

USP

Frequently Asked Questions

Your age, gender, Smoking Habits, Occupation, Medical History, Type of Policy chosen, High-risk Hobbies, Lifestyle.

It is decided by considering your spending habits, income, and the objective for taking the cover. Also, the HUMAN LIFE VALUE METHOD can be used to calculate the premium. 

HLV is the present value of future income, expenses, liabilities, and investments. This is taken usually to understand how much money would be required to secure the lives of your dependents with term insurance. 

Quick HLV Calculation = Your Annual Income * Years left for retirement. 

No, group insurance in India can be availed by various groups, including social clubs, trade unions, and professional associations, not just employers and employees.

Premium payments can be made by the group owner (e.g., the employer), partially subsidized by the insurer, or shared among group members, depending on the arrangement. 

Yes, both employers and members may be eligible for tax benefits related to their contributions to group insurance policies in India.