LIC’s Jeevan Pragati Plan

Death Benefit

In the event of the demise of the life assured during the term of the policy, the death benefit payable is the sum of Sum Assured on Death, vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional bonus. Here, Sum Assured on Death is higher of 10 times of annualized premium or Absolute amount assured to be paid on death.
 

Absolute amount assured to be paid on death is 100%/125%/150% of the Basic Sum Assured during first the first 5 policy years/6^th to 10^th policy years/11^th to 15^th policy years respectively. 200% of the Basic Sum Assured is payable from 16^th policy year onwards.
 

The death benefit under this plan should be at least 105% of all the premiums paid till the date of death.

Maturity Benefit

On survival of the life assured till the date of maturity of the policy, Sum Assured on Maturity plus vested Simple Reversionary bonuses and Final Additional bonus is payable in lump sum.

Bonus

Simple Reversionary Bonuses is declared annually at the end of each financial year. When declared, it becomes a part of the guaranteed benefit under the plan. Simple Reversionary Bonuses is added from the date of commencement of the policy till the chosen policy term or the date of death, whichever occurs earlier.
 

Final Additional Bonus may also be declared on death or maturity under the policy.

Loan Benefit

The loan amount can be availed, provided all the due premiums’ for at least 3 full policy years is payable and the surrender value has been acquired under the policy.

Surrender Value

This policy provides Surrender Value (as applicable) after payment of at least 3 consecutive policy years. The guaranteed surrender value payable is equal to the total premiums paid. The surrender value of vested simple reversionary bonuses is also payable. Special Surrender Value is payable, in case it is favorable to the Policyholder.

Tax Benefit

This policy offers tax exemption as applicable.

LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider can be opted under this plan, on payment of additional rider premium.

Let us understand the plan with the help of below illustration.
 

Mr. Raman at 30 years, wants to buy a plan that can help build wealth along with the financial cover for the family. He thus opts to buy LIC’s Jeevan Pragati plan with the policy term of 16 years, pays the annual premium of Rs 9,570 for 16 years and the basic sum assured is Rs 1.5 Lacs.
 

Scenario A: Raman Survives the Policy Term

If Mr. Raman survives till the end of the policy term, a lump sum of Rs 1.5 Lacs plus vested Simple Reversionary bonuses and Final Additional bonus is payable. This maturity benefit can be used to achieve long term financial goals.

Scenario B: Raman dies during the Policy Term

In the event of demise of Mr. Raman during any policy year, Rs 1.5 Lacs along with vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional bonus is payable as the death benefit to the nominee. This payout provides financial security for the family.

Benefit Illustration

Note: The non-guaranteed benefits as illustrated above are calculated at Projected Investment Rate of Return of 4% per annum (scenario 1) and 8% per annum (scenario 2), respectively.