Should I buy whole life insurance for my child?

Whole life insurance helps in cash accumulation and wealth creation over the long term to meet your long-term goals such as your child’s higher education, their marriage, etc. You can consider buying a whole life insurance for your child as a long-term savings tool accumulating cash value over some time which the child can use later in life.

Is whole life insurance costly?

The premiums for whole life insurance are comparatively higher than the pure term insurance policies. Its premiums are higher as it is designed to remain in force until the death of the assured which provides longer coverage for complete financial security.

How much coverage should I opt for while buying Whole Life Insurance?

The amount of coverage you should opt for buying Whole Life Insurance depends on multiple factors such as your insurance needs, financial goals, financial obligations, budget and existing life insurance policies, if any.

Can whole life insurance help you create a legacy?

Whole life insurance provides dual benefits of life cover and savings. The death benefit paid under the policy can create a legacy for your loved ones who can use the benefit to meet their financial needs.

What is the Whole Life Insurance Cash Value?

The cash value in whole life insurance is the savings component of the insurance policy. It is applicable if you surrender the plan before the completion of the tenure. The cash value is also called the surrender value

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²Above illustration is for Bajaj Allianz Life eTouch II- A Non-Linked, Non-Participating, Individual Life Insurance Term Plan (UIN: 116N198V01) considering Male aged 23 years | Non-Smoker Preferred | Annual Income =>Rs. 15,00,000 per annum | Indian Resident | Policy Term (PT)– 30 years | Premium Payment Term (PPT) – 30 years | Sum Assured opted is Rs. 2,00,00,000 | Online Channel | Standard Life | 1st Year Premium is Rs. 7,159. 2nd Year onwards premium is Rs. 7,760. Total Premium is Rs. 2,32,199 | Medical Rates | Yearly Premium Payment Mode | Death beneﬁt opted is lumpsum payout and monthly instalments (Lumpsum Payout Percentage : 40, Income Payout Percentage : 60). Income payout instalment opted for 40 years | Premium shown above is inclusive of Online Discount only, no other discounts have been considered and exclusive of Goods & Service Tax/ any other applicable tax levied, subject to changes in tax laws, and any extra premium and is for illustrative purpose only. For more details on risk factors, terms and conditions please read sales brochure & policy document (available on www.bajajallianzlife.com) carefully before concluding a sale.

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Health Management Services	Frequency	Cost (₹)
Doctor Insta-Consultations	3 consultations per month = 36 consultations per year	Average cost per session = ₹500 Total cost per year = ₹500 * 36 = ₹18,000
Health Coach (Diet & nutrition consultations)	1 consultation per month = 12 consultations per year	Average cost per session = ₹500 Total cost per year = ₹500 * 12 = ₹6,000
Emotional Wellness (Psychologists consultations)	1 consultation per month = 12 consultations per year	Average cost per session = ₹500 Total cost per year = ₹500 * 12 = ₹6,000
Network discounts:	Throughout the year	Assumption – Total expense on these services throughout the year Medicines (M) = ₹5,000 Lab-test booking (L) = ₹5,000 Total discounts that can be availed: M - 10% = ₹500 L - 10% = ₹500
Total per year as per assumption		₹31,000

Note: The above mentioned costs are based on estimated average market price for respective services. T&C apply.

Doctor Insta-Consultations and Health Coach Services are unlimited and the above numbers are assumed only for the purpose of calculation of the yearly beneﬁt.

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There is innumerable risk to human life and no one is immune to unpredictable and unforeseen events such as natural disasters or accidents which can alter the course of one’s family life in an instant. In such times of crisis, the financial repercussions add to the emotional toll on one’s family. This is where life insurance policy plays a significant roleRead More

Traditional life insurance policy provides life cover for a fixed tenure, but whole life insurance policy provides coverage for the whole life of an individual. Whole life insurance does not have a fixed coverage period but provides coverage till the assured attains 99 or 100 years of age¹.Read Less

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What is Whole Life Insurance?

A whole life insurance policy is a life insurance policy which provides coverage for the whole life of the life assured i.e. up to 99 years or 100 years of age. Subject to policy terms and conditions, the sum assured is paid to the nominee whenever the life assured dies before 99 or 100 years of age.

You can buy a standalone whole life insurance policy. Alternatively, some term insurance policies also provide the whole life coverage option in which the life assured gets coverage until 99 or 100 years of age.

How does the Whole Life Insurance Plan work?

Under a whole life insurance plan, you choose the sum assured, premium payment tenure and frequency. Based on your age, the policy details and other risk factors, the premium is determined.

You pay the premium over the chosen tenure and in the chosen frequency. The policy runs till 99 or 100 years of age depending on its terms and conditions.

If, during the policy term, the life assured passes away, the death benefit is paid. On the other hand, if the plan matures and the life assured survives the tenure, the maturity benefit is paid under some plans based on policy terms and conditions.

If you choose a term plan with the whole life option, there’s usually no maturity benefit paid on the maturity of the policy. However, if you choose the return of premium option, the premiums paid are refunded back on maturity.

Types of Whole Life Insurance Policies

There are several types of whole life insurance policies. These include the following –

Endowment-oriented whole-life plans

Under these plans, you get the benefit of savings and insurance protection. While the coverage is allowed up to 99 or 100 years, you also get to create savings. If the life assured passes away during the term, the death benefit is paid. On the other hand, if the assured survives the tenure, a maturity benefit is paid. Traditional whole life insurance policies are generally of two types, non-participating whole life insurance policies and participating whole life insurance policies.

Non-Participating Whole Life Insurance These policies don’t have an option to participate in the profits of the insurer and hence do not pay bonuses.
Participating Whole Life Insurance
These policies pay bonuses out of the profits made by the insurer.

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Unit-Linked Whole Life Plans

Unit-linked whole-life plans offer lifelong coverage and also invest the premiums paid in market-linked securities. The returns depend on market performance and you benefit from flexibilities like partial withdrawals, switching, top-ups, etc. A whole life option is also available in the term insurance plans where you can extend the tenure of the plan for 99 or 100 years of age of the life assured.

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Riders in Whole Life Insurance

A range of optional riders are offered with whole life insurance plans to enhance their coverage and customize the plan to suit individual insurance needs at an additional nominal cost. Some of the common riders include:

Step	Description
1.Accidental Permanent Total/Partial Disability Benefit Rider	An additional pay-out equal to the rider sum assured will be made in case of accidental permanent total or partial disability suffered by the life assured depending on the terms and conditions of the rider.
2.Accidental Death Benefit Rider	A lump sum additional amount is paid to the nominee in case of accidental death of the life assured.
3.Waiver of Premium Benefit Rider	Waiver of premium rider waives all the future premiums of the base plan and the rider in the event of earlier occurrence of death, diagnosis of specified critical illnesses or accidental permanent total or partial disability.
4. Family Income Benefit Rider	This rider provides a certain percentage of the rider sum assured in the form of a monthly income in the event of an earlier occurrence of death, diagnosis of specified critical illnesses or accidental permanent total or partial disability.
5.Critical Illness Benefit Rider	The riders pay an additional lump sum payout upon diagnosis of specified critical illnesses depending on the terms and conditions of the rider.

Premium Payment Options

Whole life insurance policies allow multiple premium payment options, typically including annual, semi-annually, quarterly, and monthly payment frequencies to choose from which aligns best with your budgetary needs and financial situation. Some insurers also offer other premium payment options such as limited payment plans or single premiums, allowing policyholders to pay the premiums for a fixed tenure while getting life coverage for their entire life.

How to Choose the Suitable Whole Life Insurance Policy in India?

Choosing the right whole life insurance policy requires consideration of several factors to ensure that the insurance policy provides adequate insurance protection and aligns with your financial goals. Here are some of the factors one can consider before choosing Whole Life Insurance:

Affordable premiums

Ensure that the amount of the premium payments is within your budget over the long term.

Optional riders

Check the availability of optional riders to enhance and customize the plan as per your insurance needs.

Cash value accumulation

Assess how the cash value of your policy grows over its terms and fulfils your financial goals.

Flexibility

When choosing a plan, check the flexibility in adjusting premiums and premium payment options.

Difference Between Term Insurance and Whole Life Insurance

Though both types of insurance aim to provide life cover ensuring financial protection to your family in the event of an unfortunate death, they differ in terms of their features and offerings.

Pure term insurance plan typically offers only a death benefit, unless one opts for a plan with return of premium. Some whole life insurance plans also offer a survival benefit if the assured survives the policy term and gets a death benefit on death during the policy term.
Term insurance has a specified term which provides the benefit on death during the policy term; however, whole life insurance covers the entire life of the assured and provides coverage till 99 or 100 years of age.
Savings-oriented participating whole-life plans can offer bonuses too to enhance the plan’s benefits while term plans do not offer bonus additions.

Benefits of Buying Whole Life Insurance

Whole life insurance policies provide much-needed financial security to your loved one in your absence. Here are some of the benefits of whole life insurance:

Whole life coverage

With a whole life insurance policy, you get coverage up to 99 or 100 years of age including survival benefits on survival of specified tenures subject to policy terms and conditions.

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Peace of mind

The primary feature of life insurance is the peace of mind due to the financial security it provides to the assured and their family. It not only provides insurance coverage but also ensures that your loved ones are financially secure at all times.

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Tax Benefits

Whole life insurance policies also offer tax benefits. You are eligible to avail a tax deduction of up to Rs 1.5 lakh in a year for the premiums paid for the policy under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 under old regime. To qualify for the deduction, the premium paid should be up to 10% (for policies issued on or after 1^{st^{April 2012), 15% (for policies issued on or after 1^st April 2013 if the policyholder suffers from a disease or disability defined under Sections 80DDB and Section 80U) or 20% of the sum assured (for policies issued on or before 31^{st^{March 2012) ². The death benefits received under the plan are completely tax-free³. The maturity benefit is also eligible for tax exemption under Section 10 (10D) of the Act if the policy has been issued on or before 1^st April 2023. For policies issued after this date, the maturity benefit would be tax-free if the aggregate premium paid is up to Rs.5 lakhs⁴. The said benefits are subject to the provisions stated in Income Tax Act 1961}}}}

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Savings

With endowment-oriented and unit-linked whole life insurance plans, you can create a financial corpus which is paid on maturity. You can also plan a legacy for your family in case of your premature demise.

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Whole Life Insurance Eligibility

Eligibility requirements for whole life insurance typically include minimum and maximum age at entry, minimum sum assured and minimum premium cost. Some insurers also consider other factors such as lifestyle habits, health status, medical check-ups, etc during the insurance underwriting process. The eligibility requirements vary for different insurance policies. It is necessary to review and check the specific eligibility criteria of the policy before choosing to buy one.

Who Should Purchase a Whole Life Insurance Plan?

Whole Life Insurance Plans are an ideal option for several types of individuals. These plans are flexible and are designed to fulfill the varying needs of different policyholders. Here are a few categories of individuals who should purchase a Whole Life Insurance Plan:

Sole earning member of the family to support their family to meet their day-to-day expenses even when they are not around.
Individuals looking for lifetime coverage and accumulation of cash value
Individuals with long-term financial obligations such as their child’s secondary education, their marriage, buying a house, etc.

How to Purchase Whole Life Insurance Online?

Buying a Bajaj Allianz Whole Life Insurance policy online is easy and convenient. Follow the simple steps to purchase whole life insurance online:

Visit www.bajajallianzlife.com to initiate the process.
Choose the whole life insurance policy from the ‘Plans’ tab and then select the policy that you want to buy.
Fill in your personal information, such as your name, contact details, gender, occupation, address, and so on to continue the process.
Provide your specific policy-related information, such as the life cover amount, tenure, premium payment term and frequency, and so on.
Add riders to enhance the coverage of your base plan. Remember, riders come at an additional premium.
Click on ‘Buy Now’ to generate the proposal form.
Fill out the proposal form, sign and submit the same online.
Then pay the premium and the policy will be issued to you, post which you will receive the policy document at your registered email address ⁵.

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In this policy, the investment risk in investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder. The Unit Linked Insurance Products do not offer any liquidity during the first five years of the contract. The policyholder will not be able to surrender or withdraw the monies invested in Unit Linked Insurance Products completely or partially till the end of the fifth year

ULIPs are different from the traditional insurance products and are subject to the risk factors. The premium paid in ULIPs are subject to investment risks associated with capital markets and the NAVs of the units may go up or down based on the performance of fund and factors influencing the capital market and the insured is responsible for his/her decisions. Please know the associated risks and the applicable charges, from your Insurance agent or the Intermediary or policy document issued by the insurance company. The various funds offered under this contract are the names of the funds and do not in any way indicate the quality of these plans, their future prospects and returns.

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What is Whole Life Insurance?

How does the Whole Life Insurance Plan work?

Types of Whole Life Insurance Policies

Endowment-oriented whole-life plans

Unit-Linked Whole Life Plans

Riders in Whole Life Insurance

Premium Payment Options

How to Choose the Suitable Whole Life Insurance Policy in India?

Affordable premiums

Optional riders

Cash value accumulation

Flexibility

Difference Between Term Insurance and Whole Life Insurance

Benefits of Buying Whole Life Insurance

Whole life coverage

Peace of mind

Tax Benefits

Savings

Whole Life Insurance Eligibility

Who Should Purchase a Whole Life Insurance Plan?

How to Purchase Whole Life Insurance Online?

Why Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance ?

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