Frequently Asked Questions

If death takes place during the term of the insurance policy, then the nominee receives the sum assured plus the bonus, if any.
If the policy is a ’with bonus’ policy or ’with participative profits’, the bonus is payable for the number of years the premium has been paid, in addition to the sum assured.
 

If death takes place due to an accident, and the insured has purchased the accident benefit rider, then double the sum assured (up to a limit of Rs 500,000-10,00,000; varies by company), is receivable by the nominee.
Even if an additional term rider has been purchased, double the sum assured would be receivable by the nominee.
 

If death takes place after the policy has matured, then the nominee does not receive anything from the insurance company, unless specifically mentioned in the policy. Certain policies offer to cover the insured for the sum assured or a part of the sum assured, even after the policy has matured. (The insurance company would mention such details in the brochure and the policy.)
 

What do I get if I survive the term of the policy?
If you have purchased a term policy, you may not receive any money from the insurance company upon maturity. However, some companies offer a term policy with return of premium or the sum assured upon maturity.

For policies that offer bonus or profits upon surviving the term of the policy, you would receive the sum assured along with the accumulated bonus (if you have a with bonus policy) for the term of the policy. For example, if you have insured yourself for 25 years you will receive the sum assured plus the accumulated bonus for 25 years.
 

Will my family receive the insurance amount immediately after my death?
Usually the proceeds of the insurance policy are made available to the nominee in a period of 3 months; provided all the relevant paperwork has been done. If you have purchased a policy for your child, then please verify the details of the policy. Few children’s policies offer no money to the nominee upon the death of the proposer or the parent.
 

How do I collect the maturity amount from the insurance company?
Usually, insurance companies send information regarding the maturity of the policy in advance, along with the forms to be filled and the documents to be sent. If the required documents are sent duly completed and signed, the payment is sent by post or in certain cases, even directly credited to your bank account.
 

What are the Tax benefits applicable to me if I invest in a Life Insurance Policy?
Under Sec 80C of Income Tax Act
Available for Premium paid (max. up to 20% of SA) on Life Insurance policies with a maximum ceiling p.a. Rs. 1,00,000 irrespective of the Gross Total Income.

A maximum of Rs. 1,00,000 p.a. paid as a contribution on a pension plan is fully deductible from the taxable income (within the max. ceiling Rs. 1 lakh )

Under Sec 80D of Income Tax Act
Premium paid for Critical Illness rider is deductible as medical insurance premium from the Gross Total Income chargeable to tax up to a maximum amount of Rs. 15000 & an additional amount of Rs 5000/- (when policy is taken on the health of a senior citizen).

Exemption from the Life Insurance proceeds

Under Sec 10(10D) of IT Act