As much as possible, go for
annual mode of payments.
Discounts are given in premium for choosing
annual mode of payment and for higher levels of Sum Assured.
But, do note that
an annual mode of payment will be less expensive than either of these three.
Not exact matches
Additionally, the policy owner has the right to change the
mode of premium
payment, i.e.
annual, semi-
annual, quarterly or monthly bank draft as well as the payout method, i.s. lump sum, lifetime annuity or period certain annuity.
Generally the single premium amount is lower than the total
of the
annual premiums, which in turn is lower than the total
of the premiums paid through the other
modes of payment.
Rebates are allowed in the premium rates for higher levels
of Sum Assured options and also for choosing
annual and semi-
annual mode of premium
payment.
Discount is allowed in premium for choosing
annual or semi-
annual mode of premium
payment @ 3 % and 1.5 % respectively.
The frequency or
mode of payment can be
annual, half - yearly, quarterly, or monthly.
LIC does not offer any variant
of the e-Term plan, there are no riders offered and the premium
payment mode available is
annual.
The monthly premium is expressed as 8.9 %
of the
annual premium and if the policyholder chooses the monthly
mode of premium
payment, 3 months» premiums have to be paid in advance.
With the Future Generali Easy Invest Online Plan, you can switch anytime from a monthly to an
annual payment mode, and vice versa, at a minimal cost
of Rs. 250 per change.
Grace Period: If the insured fails to pay his insurance premium by the due date, then a grace period
of 15 days is allowed for monthly premium
payment mode and a grace period
of 30 days is allowed for
annual mode of premium
payment.
Grace period is essentially an extension
of your regular premium
payment mode (monthly, quarterly, biannual or
annual).
To ensure consistent coverage it is better to switch to a more manageable
mode of payment (monthly or quarterly) in case the policy holder is unable to pay
annual premium due to financial constraints.
The
mode of payment of premium is
annual only and through online
mode.
Grace Period: If the insured fails to pay his premium within the premium due date then he is allowed a grace period
of 15 days for monthly premium
payment mode and 30 days grace period in case
of annual premium
payment mode, failure to which the policy shall lapse.
The
annual premium excludes any loading included by the company due to the
mode of premium
payment or any service tax charged on the premium.
This plan also offers premium rebate for choosing sum assured
of Rs 2 Lacs & above and on opting
annual / semi
annual premium
payment mode.
He chooses to buy MetLife Mera Wealth Plan - premier
mode with the policy term
of 20 years, premium
payment term
of 10 years,
annual premium
of Rs 5 Lacs.
You can get the premium rebate on choosing
annual / semi
annual payment mode or opting for sum assured
of Rs 2 Lacs & above.
His premium comes out to be Rs. 50,000 (without taxes, levies and loading extra) with the
annual mode of premium
payment.
(@ 4 %): Rajiv gives = Rs. 6.34 Lacs; Rita gets = Rs. 28.4 Lacs -LCB- Rs. 10.8 Lacs (Guaranteed Money - back) + Rs. 9.6 Lacs (Guaranteed Maturity Sum Assured) + Rs. 8 Lacs (Non Guaranteed Bonuses)-RCB-(@ 8 %): Rajiv gives = Rs. 6.34 Lacs; Rita gets = Rs. 80.3 Lacs -LCB- Rs. 10.8 Lacs (Guaranteed Money - back) + Rs. 9.6 Lacs (Guaranteed Maturity Sum Assured) + Rs. 59.9 Lacs (Non Guaranteed Bonuses)-RCB-(Note: The non-guaranteed assumed rates
of return chosen in the above example are 4 % and 8 % and the
mode of premium
payment is
Annual).
(@ 4 %) Rajiv gives = Rs. 12.7 Lacs; Rajiv gets = Rs. 28.4 Lacs -LCB- Rs. 10.8 Lacs (Guaranteed Money - back) + Rs. 9.6 Lacs (Guaranteed Maturity Sum Assured) + Rs. 8 Lacs (Non Guaranteed Bonuses)-RCB-(@ 8 %) Rajiv gives = Rs. 12.7 Lacs; Rajiv gets = Rs. 80.3 Lacs -LCB- Rs. 10.8 Lacs (Guaranteed Money - back) + Rs. 9.6 Lacs (Guaranteed Maturity Sum Assured) + Rs. 59.9 Lacs (Non Guaranteed Bonuses)-RCB- * The non-guaranteed assumed rates
of return chosen in the above example are 4 % and 8 % and the
mode of premium
payment is
Annual.
The amount
of premium is less if you choose an
annual mode of premium
payment.
From the insurer's perspective,
annual payments are significantly superior because renewal
of annual payment policies is 25 - 50 % better than other
modes.
For policies on
annual payment mode, insurers generally allow a grace period
of 30 days beyond the due date.