Canara HSBC OBC Grow Smart Plan

• Option to invest in 5 varied funds
• Offers dual benefit of life insurance and investment
• Flexible premium payment term
• Avail Loyalty Additions
• Flexible life cover as per need
• Option to alter the sum assured
• Flexibility to switch between fund options
• Liquidity through partial withdrawals
• Avail tax benefits

This policy offers following 5 investment funds and you have the option to invest in any one or combination of fund options.

• Equity II Fund
• Growth Plus Fund
• Balanced Plus Fund
• Debt Plus Fund
• Liquid Fund

Death Benefit

In the event of death of the life insured during the policy term,

Before age 60 years, the Death Benefit payable is higher of Sum assured less partial withdrawals (in preceding two years), 105% of all premiums paid or Fund value. On attaining 60 years or above, the Death Benefit payable is higher of Sum assured less partial withdrawals (after attaining 58 years of age), 105% of all premiums paid or Fund value.

If the policy is in discontinuance state, the Death Benefit is equivalent to the Proceeds of Discontinuance Policy Fund.

Maturity Benefit

No maturity benefit is payable under this plan.

Loyalty Additions

Loyalty Additions as 1% of your fund value is made in form of extra allocation of units at the end of the 15^th policy year.

Alter the Sum Assured

You have the option to Increase/Decrease the Sum Assured from 6^th policy year onwards. This option is available once in a policy year, subject to a maximum of three times during the entire policy term. Increase/Decrease in Sum Assured does not result in any change in annual premium.

Switching

You can switch among 5 available fund options to suit your changing investment needs. The minimum switch amount allowed is Rs 10,000.

Premium Re-direction

Premium Re-direction facility is available to alter future premium allocation.

Partial Withdrawal

Partial Withdrawal is allowed after completion of five policy years (in case of minor lives, life assured attains 18 years). The minimum partial withdrawal amount is Rs 10,000. The minimum fund value required after such withdrawal does not fall below 120% of the first year premium.

Bonus

The plan is not eligible for the bonuses.

Loan Benefit

No loan benefit can be availed under this plan.

Surrender Value

Upon surrendering the policy with-in the lock-in period of 5 years, the fund value less applicable discontinuance charges is credited to the ‘Discontinued Policy Fund’ and it is refunded upon completion of the lock-in period. The proceeds after addition of interest subject to a minimum guaranteed interest rate of 4% per annum or as stipulated by IRDAI is payable after the end of the lock-in period.

Upon surrendering the policy after the lock-in period of 5 years, the Fund Value as on the date of surrender is payable immediately.

No rider is available under this plan.

Premium Allocation Charges: This charge is deducted from the premium paid. The Premium Allocation Charge is 8.4%/6.4%/5.4% during the 1^st policy year, 2^nd & 3^rd  policy year, 4^th to 10^th policy year, respectively. No Premium Allocation Charge is levied from 11^th policy year onwards.

Policy Administration Charge: Policy administration charge is 0.05% per month on the annual premium during 1^st to 5^th policy years. This charge increases by 20% every five years, subject to a maximum of Rs 416.67 per month.

Mortality Charges: Mortality charge is based on the age of the life insured and Sum at Risk (SAR) at the time of deduction of charge.

Fund Management Charges: Fund management charge levied is a percentage of the Fund Value. It is 1.35% p.a for Equity II Fund, Growth Plus Fund, Balanced Plus Fund & Debt Plus Fund, 0.80% p.a for Liquid Fund, 0.50% p.a for Discontinued Policy Fund. Fund management charge for Liquid Fund may be revised up to 1.35% p.a on prior approval from IRDAI.

Discontinuance Charge: This charge is levied, in case the policy is discontinued during the first 4 policy years. This charge is levied as applicable under the policy terms & conditions. For more details, please refer the policy brochure.

Switching Charge: You can avail 6 free switches during a policy year. A charge of Rs 250 is levied per switch when opted for subsequent switches in the same policy year. This charge can be revised to Rs 500, with prior approval from IRDAI.

Premium Re-direction: Premium re-direction once in a policy year is available.

Partial Withdrawal: 4 free partial withdrawals are allowed during a policy year. A charge of Rs 250 is levied when opted for subsequent withdrawal in the same policy year. This charge can be revised to Rs 500, with prior approval from IRDAI.

Miscellaneous Charges: Medical examination expenses in case of increase in sum assured, subject to a maximum of Rs 3000. This charge can be revised to a maximum of Rs 5000, upon prior approval from IRDAI.

Tax benefits can be availed under section 80C & 10(10D) under the Income Tax Act, subject to change in tax laws.

Mr. Raman aged 40 years, is leading a happy life with his wife ananya and a daughter sanya. He wants to build a corpus amount, so his family can achieve their dreams such as sanya’s education, her marriage, etc. He also wants to ensure financial security of the family, in case of a mishap. He thus opts for Grow Smart Plan with the premium paying term of 20 years, annual premium of Rs 1,00,000 and the sum assured of Rs 15,00,000.

Scenario A- Maturity Benefit: In case of his survival till maturity of the policy, Loyalty Additions as 1% of your fund value is made in form of extra allocation of units at the end of the 15^th policy year.

Scenario B- Death Benefit: In the event of his death during the policy term, Before age 60 years, the Death Benefit payable is higher of Sum assured less partial withdrawals (in preceding two years), 105% of all premiums paid or Fund value. On attaining 60 years or above, the Death Benefit payable is higher of Sum assured less partial withdrawals (after attaining 58 years of age), 105% of all premiums paid or Fund value.

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