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JEEVAN NIDHI:

LIC's JEEVAN NIDHI is a with profits Deferred Annuity (Pension) plan. On survival of the policyholder beyond term of the policy the accumulated amount (i.e. Sum Assured + Guaranteed Additions + Bonuses) is used to generate a pension (annuity) for the policyholder. The plan also provides a risk cover during the deferment period. The USP of the plan being the pension can commence at 40 years. The premiums paid are exempt under Section 80CCC of Income Tax Act.

Salient Features:
a . Guaranteed Additions: Guaranteed Additions @ Rs.50/- per thousand Sum assured for each completed year, for the first five years.

b. Participation in profits: The policy shall participate in profits of the Corporation from the 6th year onwards and shall be entitled to receive bonuses declared as per the experience of the Corporation.

c. Benefit On Vesting:

1. Option to commute up to 1/3rd of the amount available on vesting, which shall include the Sum Assured under the Basic Plan together with accrued Guaranteed Additions, simple Reversionary Bonuses and Terminal Bonus, if any.

2 . Annuity as per the option selected: Annuity on the balance amount if commutation is exercised, otherwise annuity on the full amount.

d. Annuity Options:
On vesting, the annuity instalment, mode of annuity payment and type of annuity which shall be made available to the Life Assured (Annuitant) / Nominee will depend upon the then prevailing Immediate Annuity plan of the Life Insurance Corporation of India and its terms and conditions.

Currently the following options are available under LIC’s immediate annuities:

1. Annuity for life: The annuity is paid to the life assured as long as he/she is alive.

2. Annuity Guaranteed for certain periods: The annuity is paid to the life assured for periods of 5 or 10 or 15 or 20 years as chosen by him/her, whether or not he/she survives that period. After the chosen period, the annuity is paid to the life assured as long as he/she is alive.

3. Annuity with return of purchase price on death: The annuity is paid to the life assured as long as he/she is alive. On the death of the life assured, the purchase price of the annuity is paid as death benefit. The purchase price includes the Sum Assured under the Basic Plan, the accrued Guaranteed Additions and any accrued bonuses, excluding the commuted value, if any.

4. Increasing annuity: The annuity is paid to the life assured as long as he/she is alive. The amount of annuity increases every year at a simple rate of 3% per annum.

5. Joint Life Last Survivor Annuity: The annuity is paid to the life assured as long as he/she is alive. On death of the life assured, 50% of the annuity is payable to the nominated spouse as long as the spouse is alive.

e. Death Benefit on death before annuity vests: On the death of the Life Assured during the deferment period of the policy, i.e. before the annuity vests, an amount equal to the Sum Assured under the Basic plan along with the accrued Guaranteed Additions, simple Reversionary Bonuses and Terminal Bonus, if any, will be paid in a lump sum to the appointed nominee, provided the policy is in force for full Sum Assured. Nominee will also have the option to purchase an annuity with this amount.

ANMOL JEEVAN:

On Death during the Term of the Policy Sum Assured
On Maturity Nil

Restrictions
Minimum age at entry 18 years (completed)
Maximum age at entry 55 years (nearer birthday)
Maximum age at maturity 65 years
Minimum Term 5 years
Maximum Term 25 years
Minimum Sum Assured Rs.5,00,000/-
Maximum Sum Assured Less than 25,00,000 .
Mode of Premium Payment* Yearly, Half- Yearly and Single premium
Note : The policy would be issued in multiples of Rs. one lakh for Sum Assured above Rs. five lakh.

Rebate

i) Sum Assured Rebate : NIL in case of regular premium policies .

ii) Mode Rebate : 1 % of Annual premium for yearly mode and nil for Half-Yearly mode.

Underwriting, Age Proof and Medical Requirements
The plan is available to Standard and Sub-standard lives (upto Class VI EMR). This plan is also available to female lives (category I and II lives only) and to physically handicapped persons subject to certain conditions. Standard age proof will have to be submitted along with the Proposal Form.

PAID-UP AND SURRENDER VALUE :

i) The policy will not acquire any paid-up value.
ii) No Surrender Value will be available under this plan.

Loan
No loan will be granted under this plan.

Grace Period For Non-Forfeiture Provisions
A grace period of 15 days will be allowed for payment of yearly or half-yearly premiums. If death occurs within this period and before the payment of the premium then due, the policy will still be valid and the Sum Assured paid after deduction of the said premium as also unpaid premiums falling due before the next policy anniversary of the Policy. If the premium is not paid before the expiry of the days of grace, the Policy lapses.

Revival
If the Policy has lapsed, it may be revived during the life time of the Life Assured, but before the date of expiry of policy term, on submission of proof of continued insurability to the satisfaction of the Corporation and the payment of all the arrears of premium together with interest at such rate as may be prevailing at the time of the payment. The corporation reserves the right to accept or decline the revival of discontinued policy. The revival of the discontinued policy shall take effect only after the same is approved by the Corporation and is specifically communicated to the Life Assured. The cost of the Medical reports, including Special Reports, if any, required for the purposes of revival of the policy, should be borne by the Life Assured.

Payment Of claims
No Claims concession will be applicable to this Policy.

Back-Dating Interest
The policy can be back dated within the financial year. No dating back interest shall be charged.