Policyholders can choose to alternate between the two
modes of premium payment at any policy anniversary and on payment of an alteration charge of Rs. 100.
That would include the flexibility to choose the policy term, premium amount and
mode of premium payment as well as the options to avail the benefits of partial withdrawals and other valuable riders and benefits.
However, a grace period of one month but not less than 30 days will be allowed for yearly, half - yearly, quarterly modes and 15 days for
monthly mode of premium payment.
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.
When opted for
other mode of premium payment, the premium allocation charge is 5 % / 4 % / 3.5 % / 3 % / 2 % for 1st policy year / 2nd policy year / 3rd to 5th policy year / 6th & 7th policy year / 8th policy year onwards, respectively.
Minimum variable premium for Future Generali Pramukh Nivesh ULIP is not available and minimum variable premium for Canara HSBC Smart Future Income Plan is Depends on age of the insured, sum assured and
the mode of premium payment..
Minimum variable premium for Metlife Traditional Employee Benefits Plan is not available and minimum variable premium for Canara HSBC Smart Future Income Plan is Depends on age of the insured, sum assured and
the mode of premium payment..
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.
Reliance Life Insurance offers basic 4
modes of premium payment for Reliance retirement plan.
Where
the mode of premium payment is monthly, the outstanding premium instalments for the remainder of the policy year of death are deducted from the Death Benefit.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. offers 6
modes of premium payment for LIC child plans namely:
You are allowed to choose
any mode of premium payment - monthly, quarterly or yearly installments
By choosing a semi-annual
mode of premium payment, the policyholder will have to pay an additional amount of premium which is an extra of 2 % of the tabular premium for 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 Max Life Insurance company Ltd. offers 6
modes of premium payment for Max Life term plans, namely:
The modes of premium payment available, both regular & single premium payment options, will increase our penetration, he said.
Offers 3 % rebate for yearly and half - yearly
modes of premium payments and 1.5 % respectively for tabular premium
Choose your premium paying term i.e. single period, limited or regular and
mode of premium payment.
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.
Single premium - Under
this mode of premium payment, the premium is paid only one time.
Flexibility to make changes We allow you to make change in
the mode of premium payment under the policy which shall be applicable from the next policy anniversary.
This plan offers a grace period of 30 days from the premium payment due date in case of
any modes of premium payment.
The companies may offer more benefits depending on the plan or
mode of premium payment or the type of cover opted.
Rebates in premiums for choosing yearly and half - yearly
mode of premium payment @ 2 % and 1 % respectively.
However, quarterly and monthly
mode of premium payment is not available under the Systematic Switching Strategy.
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.
The policy allows policyholders to change
the mode of premium payment at any time during the policy term by submitting a written request for the same.
Monthly
mode of premium payment is only available under ECS / SI mode.
When the policyholder chooses to pay premium at regular intervals for a defined period as per the insurance policy, to keep the policy in force and avail its benefits,
the mode of premium payment is called Regular Premium Payment Mode.
Rebate for
mode of premium payment is same as mentioned under the base plan and there is no high sum assured under this rider.
Monthly
mode of premium payment is available only under ECS / SI mode.
In case
the mode of premium payments is monthly then only 15 days is allowed for the grace period.
When the policyholder has to pay premium only once, during the term of the life insurance policy,
the mode of premium payment chosen is called as Single Premium Payment Mode.