Today's variable annuities come
with additional death benefit guarantees and living benefit riders that make them one of the most complex consumer financial products I have ever seen.
It is a great option for someone young, who
needs additional death benefit protection, but does not want to spend the extra amount on more permanent coverage.
Also, check your credit card — some credit cards provide additional lost baggage coverage, protection for car rental losses and
even additional death benefits.
Let us understand the plan with the example of Mr. Ramesh Life Assured - Mr. Ram aged 35 years Plan Purchased - HDFC Life ProGrowth Super II (Extra Life Option - which offers
additional death benefit in case of accidental death Policy Term - 30 years Annual Premium - Rs 35,000 Sum Assured - Rs 5,00,000 Scenario A - Maturity Benefit: In case of his survival till maturity of the policy, the Total Fund Value as prevailing on the date of maturity is payable as a lump sum.
Birth / Legal adoption of 1st Child — You can increase another 25 %
of additional death benefit on the existing death benefit up to a maximum limit of Rs. 25, 00,000.
In any event, a term rider can be utilized to
add additional death benefit during the time that the whole life policy death benefit is accruing and this term rider can drop off at a later date.
In two of its products, HDFC Life had issued policy endorsements assuring
additional death benefits which is equivalent to higher of ten times annualised premium or the death benefit as defined in the policy document to the policies issued on or after April 1, 2012 under these products.
Birth / Legal adoption of 2nd Child — You can increase another 25 % of
additional death benefit on the existing death benefit up to a maximum limit of Rs. 25, 00,000.
Please note: You can also add a term life insurance rider to your IBC policy in the early years to
get additional death benefit protection for your family.
While a 10 to 20 year term may save you premium over the long run (and
offer additional death benefit beyond your mortgage), this type of policy works if your only real purpose for the benefit payout is to coverage the remaining principal on your home when you pass.
In two of its products, HDFC Life had issued policy endorsements
assuring additional death benefits which is equivalent to higher of ten times annualised premium or the...
In any event, a term rider can be utilized to add
additional death benefit during the time that the whole life policy death benefit is accruing and this term rider can drop off at a later date.
The Sum Assured on death will be higher of 10 or 7 times the annual premium paid or basic SA + additional death benefit
Check for Policy Attachments / Riders: Ensure that you check the policy document for any attachments that were taken, added later and are in force,
e.g. additional death benefit in case of death due to an Accident.
As the cash value grows, portions go
towards additional death benefit, which not only provide extra proceeds when the insured dies, but also keeps the cash growth tax advantaged as the policy grows.
When insureds
desire additional death benefits in conjunction with other permanent forms of life insurance or packages of policies — Insurers often package level, increasing, or decreasing term riders with permanent forms of life insurance to create a combination of death benefits and living benefits that fit a person's particular needs and resources.
In addition, the child / insured also has the option to continue the policy as an adult, and they can even purchase
additional death benefit coverage, regardless of their health condition at that time.
Term Rider — adding a term rider to your policy allows
for additional death benefit protection but with a lower cost than trying to get the same death benefit entirely with whole life insurance.
Some policies also offer an extension - of - benefits - rider that usually doubles the amount of accelerated coverage at an additional cost, but without the purchase
of additional death benefit.
The simple definition of a guaranteed insurability rider is a life insurance feature which allows the policyholder to
add additional death benefits to their policy — without any underwriting.
If you die due to an accident, such as a car crash or sudden fall, the insurer will pay
an additional death benefit.
If you die in a vehicular accident while wearing a seat belt, the insurer pays
an additional death benefit.
If you die in a vehicular accident while wearing a seat belt, the insurer pays
an additional death benefit.
If you die due to an accident, such as a car crash or sudden fall, the insurer will pay
an additional death benefit.
MetLife also offers an accidental death rider which pays
an additional death benefit on top of your policy if you pass away due to a qualified accident, such as a car crash.