Frequently Asked Questions
Term Insurance is a simple plan, which takes care of the expenses of your family in your absence in the form of a huge life cover for a very small premium. In case of policyholder's untimely death, their family or nominee receives the Cover Amount as per the policy. The plan can be customized to one's needs by including add-on benefits like: Early Payout on Critical Illness, Additional payout on Accidental Death, Additional benefits on Diagnosis of Critical Illness, etc.
Term Life Insurance is for everyone. If any of your family member is dependent on you for their expenses or future needs, then it is highly recommended that you get covered under Term Policy. For example, Your spouse/kids who may be dependent on you currently as well as in future. Similarly your parents who may not be dependent completely on you currently but, may be dependent on their retirement. Buying a Term life Insurance will ensure that your family is not impacted financially in your absence.
Your Cover amount of Term Insurance should be a factor of your family's expenses keeping in mind the inflation as well.
A simple way to calculate is going upto 25x of your annual earnings so as to sufficiently cover your family's financial needs in your absence.
Term insurance plan offers an option of Return of Premium. In case you choose this option, all the premium paid, excluding GST, is paid back as Survival Benefit, in case policyholder survives the Policy Term
Asset allocation, in basic language, means allocating or dividing your assets amongst various asset types, such as bonds, cash, stock, etc. The primary purpose behind the allocation of assets is to minimize market volatility and maximize returns. Allocation of assets works best for an individual when the following factors are taken into consideration: