The Life Insurance Corporation of India, also popularly called LIC, is one of the oldest and the largest life insurance company in India. LIC was formed when hundreds of life insurance companies were nationalised. Here’s a brief look into the history of LIC –
Introduction of life insurance in India
The concept of life insurance was introduced in India under the British rule in the year 1818.
Coverage of Indian lives
In the year 1870, Bombay Mutual Life Assurance Society was formed which was the first Indian life insurance company.
Development of multiple companies
The Swadeshi Movement gave birth to a lot of indigenous insurance companies in India. By 1938, there were 176 insurance companies with in-force business of INR 298 crores.
Need for nationalization of life insurance
Though there were ample companies, many were not financially sound and stable. The need for nationalization was felt and so, the Life Insurance Act, 1938 was amended and, in 1956, life insurance was nationalized.
Formation of LIC
LIC was established on 1st September, 1956 after the Parliament passed the Life Insurance Corporation Act on 19th June, 1956. Despite the fact that there are about two dozen life insurance companies in India, LIC continues to enjoy trust among individuals and holds the largest market share of the life insurance segment.
LIC of India sells life insurance policies. These policies are a contract between the company and the customers under which the company promises to pay a benefit in case of early death. The customer pays a consideration for the risk taken by the company which is called premium. Many life insurance plans also pay a maturity after the completion of the policy term if the insured is alive.
Some of the main objectives of the company are as follows –
To sell life insurance policies not only in urban and developed areas but also in rural and economically backward areas where people need insurance cover. The company aims to provide affordable cover to all
To make insurance attractive as a savings product so that people’s savings are mobilized
To invest the policyholders’ funds in the best possible way so that the funds remain secure and provide attractive returns too
To act as a trustee for policyholders
To cater to the different insurance needs of individuals
To promote a sense of belonging and pride in the minds of the agents and employees of the company.
The company’s mission statement reads as follows –
‘Ensure and enhance the quality of life of people through financial security by providing products and services of aspired attributes with competitive returns, and by rendering resources for economic development.’
As mentioned in the objectives, LIC of India wishes to fulfil the varied needs of individuals when it comes to life insurance. That is why the company offers a range of life insurance plans. The list of plans include the following
Children Plans from L.I.C. provide safeguard and planned savings for the future of your children with respect to funding their upbringing, education, career, marriage, etc. Numbers of options are available to satisfy and match your goals for your children.
New Children’s Money Back Plan : a child oriented money back plan which can be bought by a parent having a child aged 0 to 20 years. The plan helps in creating a corpus for the child’s future
Jeevan Lakshya : an endowment plan which participates in profits and also promises a minimum benefit of 110% of the sum assured on maturity
Jeevan Tarun - a money back plan which is designed to pay money back benefits at important milestones of a child’s age. The money back benefits can be taken in four options available under the plan
Plan now for a great and independent retired life. Choose from Immediate and deferred annuity plans to suit your retirement needs.
Jeevan Shanti : a pension plan which helps in creating retirement funds for the policyholder
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana : a senior citizen insurance plan which pays a death benefit, maturity benefit as well as pensions. Coverage is allowed for up to INR 15 lakhs
Endowment plan is term insurance policy with maturity benefits. In case of demise of policyholder, the Sum Assured along with accrued bonuses (if any) is paid to the beneficiary. On survival of policyholder, the same is paid on the maturity date.
Single Premium Endowment : an endowment plan which requires the payment of a single premium only and has a term of 10 to 25 years
Jeevan Lakshya : an endowment plan which participates in profits and also promises a minimum benefit of 110% of the sum assured on maturity
Jeevan Labh : a simple endowment plan which offers bonus additions along with maturity or death benefit
New Jeevan Anand : an endowment plan which can be customised with a rider by paying an additional premium
New Endowment Plan : an endowment plan which participates in bonus declarations and has a tenure going up to 35 years
Aadhaar Shila : an endowment plan designed only for females having an Aadhar card. The plan promises loyalty additions which enhance the benefits payable
Aadhaar Stumb : This is an endowment plan only for males who have an Aadhar card. Loyalty Addition is promised under this plan as well
A bunch of perfect plans offered by LIC to meet the insurance needs and the period financial needs of an Individual. The plans provide cash inflow at a predefined intervals.
New Bima Bachat : a single premium money back policy which pays loyalty additions too if death occurs after the completion of the first five years of the plan
New Money Back Plan 20 Years : the plan comes with a fixed tenure of 20 years while premiums are paid for 15 years only
New Money Back Plan 25 Years : the term is fixed at 25 years and premiums are payable for 20 years. Money back benefits provide liquidity
Jeevan Shiromani : the plan is designed specifically for HNI clients and has high sum assured levels
Bima Shree: a money back plan which requires only limited premium payments
Jeevan Umang : a participating whole life plan which also pays annual survival benefits after the completion of the premium paying term
As the name itself suggests, whole life plans provide life cover for the entire lifetime. Different plans with suitable premium options are available to match the requirements of every individual.
New Jeevan Anand : an endowment plan which can be customised with a rider by paying an additional premium
Jeevan Umang : a participating whole life plan which also pays annual survival benefits after the completion of the premium paying term
Pure Protection Plans are specially designed to offer only Life Cover at a very low premium. There are short term plans, long term plans and convertible plans in this category.
Jeevan Amar
Health plans from LIC give you the financial security to meet health related contingencies.
Jeevan Arogya : a health plan which covers hospitalisation costs, Jeevan Arogya has increasing sum insured levels for each completed policy year
Cancer Cover : a cancer insurance plan which is offered in two options. The sum insured remains constant under the first option and increases in the second. The plan covers all stages of cancer and pays a lump sum benefit
Ulip plans are investment plans for those who realise the worth of hard-earned money. These plans help you see your savings yield rich benefits and help you save tax even if you don't have consistent income.
New Endowment Plus : a unit linked plan where the premiums are invested in the market to earn attractive returns. The plan also provides insurance cover and allows the accidental rider to be added for enhanced protection
Nivesh Plus
Being the sole earner of your family is a big responsibility. Now consider an unfortunate event, if something were to happen to you. Who will provide safety and security to your family in your absence?
It is important to ensure your loved one's financial security to meet the uncertainties and make your family feel fully protected. One of the best ways to do this is through Term plans, the purest form of our insurance.
Wealth creation is everyone’s long-term financial goal. Building wealth can be for meeting various objectives like higher education for children, buying a home or four-wheeler or for comfortable golden years of life. Wealth plans offered by insurance companies are particularly meant for this. Wealth plans offer a combination of life protection and wealth creation benefits by providing market-linked returns. Following are the wealth plans offered by Tata AIA Life Insurance Company.
Tata AIA Life InvestOne Plan is a single premium unit-linked endowment insurance plan that assures maximised returns on maturity along with life protection during the policy term. The policy comes with various attractive features.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance InvestOne Plan are:
Flexibility to choose the policy term between 15 years and 30 years
Loyalty additions every five policy years starting from the tenth policy anniversary
The plan offers guaranteed maturity additions
Flexibility to choose from eight different investment fund options
Based on the investing style investor can choose from two investment portfolio strategies offered – protect returns of funds increased over time (PROFIT) and enhanced automatic asset allocation plus ( Enhanced AAAP)
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
Tata AIA Life Fortune Maxima Plan is a non-participating unit-linked whole life plan that provides the benefit of whole life protection along with wealth creation for future.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Fortune Maxima Plan are:
Flexibility to choose the premium payment – single or limited period payment
Loyalty additions credited regularly
Choice of portfolio strategy – enhanced systematic money allocation or regular transfer
11 investment fund options to choose based on the need
Top-up facility to increase the portfolio size
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
Tata AIA Life Fortune Pro is a non-participating unit-linked endowment assurance plan that provides the benefit of life protection and maximising investment returns. The plan basically is an ideal choice for meeting medium and long-term financial goals with a variety of features offered.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Fortune Pro Plan are:
Premium payment can be in a single or limited pay mode.
Regular loyalty additions to boost the investment
Choice of investment portfolio strategy – enhanced systematic money allocation or regular transfer
11 investment fund options to choose
Plan can be customised with three optional additional riders
Top-up facility to increase the portfolio size
Settlement option on maturity which allows taking maturity amount either in a lump sum or instalment basis.
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
Tata AIA Life Wealth Maxima Plan is a non-participating unit-linked whole life plan that offers long-term financial security along with the lifelong cover.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Wealth Maxima Plan are:
Flexibility to choose from single or limited premium payment
Regular loyalty additions
Customise with riders
Flexibility to choose from 11 investment funds
Top-up facility
Choice of investment portfolio strategy – enhanced systematic money allocation or regular transfer
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
Tata AIA Life Insurance Wealth Pro Plan is a non-participating unit-linked endowment assurance plan that provides the benefit of life protection and wealth creation for long-term.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Wealth Pro Plan are:
Premium payment can be in a single or limited pay mode.
Regular loyalty additions to boost the investment
11 investment fund options to choose from
Choice of investment portfolio strategy – enhanced systematic money allocation or regular transfer
Top-up facility to increase the portfolio size
Plan can be customised with three optional additional riders
Settlement option on maturity which allows taking maturity amount either in a lump sum or instalment basis.
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
Savings plans offered by Tata AIA Life Insurance Company are the combination of insurance and savings. These plans offer protection and non-linked savings opportunities. There are various savings plans offered by the company.
It is a non-linked, non-participating life insurance savings plan that provides both death benefit and survival benefit for the amount invested.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Guaranteed Return Insurance Plan are:
Flexibility to choose the plan based on requirement – Endowment, whole life or regular income plan
Guaranteed additions year on year to boost the investment under endowment option
Whole life income option allows cover for a spouse in the same policy
Two additional optional riders to enhance the cover
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a non-linked non-participating life insurance plan with a monthly income option that helps in meeting future income needs of the family along with life protection.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Guaranteed Monthly Income Plan are:
Guaranteed monthly income for double the policy term
Two optional riders to enhance the protection
Flexibility to choose the policy term -5/8/12 years
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
Tata AIA Life Diamond savings plan is a limited pay, non-linked and participating savings plan that helps in meeting various long-term financial requirements.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Diamond Savings Plan are:
Guaranteed income after the premium payment term is over
Flexibility to choose the premium payment term and policy term
Two optional riders to enhance the cover
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a limited pay, non-linked and non-participating endowment assurance plan that provides the dual benefit of protection and savings.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Gold Income Plan are:
Pay for a limited period -5/12 years for a policy term of 12/15 years
Choose guaranteed income (starting at 12% of basic sum assured) for 10 or 15 years
Guaranteed maturity benefit on the survival of policy term
Income boosters on increasing income
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a limited pay, non-linked and non-participating endowment assurance plan that comes with a guaranteed payout.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Smart Income Plus Plan are:
Flexibility to choose between regular income and endowment options
Optional rider to customise the cover
Higher benefits for female lives
Guaranteed payouts from 120% to 160% of the annualised premium
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a non-linked participating endowment assurance plan that follows a disciplined manner of investing by the monthly investment of small sums to create a good corpus for future.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Monthly Insurance Plan are:
Monthly savings to build a future corpus
Guaranteed yearly additions accrued at the start of every year
The policy offers compounded revisionary bonus and terminal bonus
Life cover and lump sum maturity benefit
Loan facility
Tax benefits on investments and on returns
It is a limited pay, non-linked and non-participating endowment assurance plan that helps to meet future financial goals along with providing life protection during the policy term.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Secure 7 Plan are:
Premium payment for 7 years and guaranteed annual income for the next 7 years
Customisation through rider
On maturity, 25% of basic sum assured is payable
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a limited pay, non-linked and non-participating endowment assurance plan that provides guaranteed annual income benefit.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance MahaLife Supreme Plan are:
Flexibility to choose the options based on the regular income inflow and savings outflow
Steady and guaranteed annual income
Riders to enhance the coverage
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
The plan is a combination of protection and savings to secure your future dreams.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Fortune Guarantee Plan are:
Guaranteed maturity benefit that varies from 114% to 275% of total premiums paid
Flexibility to choose policy term and premium paying term
Higher benefits for female lives
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a non-linked, non-participating endowment assurance plan that offers life protection and savings through guaranteed benefits.
Key highlights of the Tata AIA Life Insurance Insta Wealth Plan are:
Hassle-free life cover up to INR 20 lakhs without any medical tests
The convenience of payment for a shorter period
Guaranteed additions every year once the premium payment term is over
Enhances savings with compounded bonus and terminal bonus
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a limited pay, non-linked, participating savings plan that offers periodic payouts at key life stages along with life protection during the policy period.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Money Back Plus Plan are:
Money-back payout of up to 130% of sum assured at regular intervals
On maturity, compounded reversionary bonus and terminal bonus
Inbuilt accidental benefit
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a limited pay, non-linked participating endowment assurance plan that helps to achieve future financial needs along with providing life protection.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Smart 7 Plan are:
Premium payment for 7 years and reap the benefit in just another 5 years
Life protection for the policy term plus maturity benefits at the end.
Additional bonus at maturity
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a non-linked, participating endowment assurance plan that addresses both insurance and savings needs of people.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Smart Growth Plus Plan are:
Guarantee addition of 5.5% p.a. of sum assured
The double sum assured in case of accidental death
Enhanced savings through compounded reversionary bonuses and terminal bonus, if any.
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a limited pay, a non-linked participating whole life insurance plan that provides coverage up to 85 years of age to provide protection to the future financial needs.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance MahaLife Gold Plus Plan are:
Lifelong coverage with premium paid for 15 years
Inflation protection cover to enhance the protection
Guaranteed annual coupons from 10th and 30th policy anniversary
Non-guaranteed cash dividends annually from 6th policy anniversary till maturity
Lump sum benefit on maturity along with regular income benefit
The plan provides regular income for a longer period of time along with offering lifelong protection.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance MahaLife Gold Plan are:
Lifelong coverage with premium paid for 15 years
Guaranteed annual coupons from 10th policy anniversary
Non-guaranteed cash dividends annually from 6th policy anniversary till maturity
Lump-sum benefit on maturity along with regular income benefit
It is a limited pay (9 years), non-linked, participating endowment assurance plan that offers maximisation of savings by short period premium payments.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance MahaLife Magic Plan are:
Life cover plus maturity benefits including bonuses
Customisation through optional riders
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is regular pay, non-linked participating endowment assurance plan that maximises the money with guaranteed benefits and bonuses along with providing life protection.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Money Maxima Plan are:
Flexibility to choose policy term depending on the goal
Guaranteed loyalty addition to enhance the policy along with life cover during the policy term.
Rider to enhance the cover
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a non-linked non-participating life insurance plan that provides life protection and maximised savings with guaranteed returns offered.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance POS Smart Income Plus Plan are:
Flexibility to choose between regular income benefit and endowment benefit
Guaranteed payout at 120% of the annualised premium
Higher benefit for female lives
No medical examination
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
Every parent wants to provide the best in the world for their child. Child plans are specially crafted to address the financial needs of children to fulfil their dreams even when the parent is not around.
It is a non-linked, participating, endowment plan that comes with various attractive features to secure the financial future of the insured’s child.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Good Kid Plan are:
The money-back benefit to meet the financial needs of the child at various stages of education and career
Inbuilt waiver of premium rider
Minimum 11 times the annual premium as life cover
Milestone additions at 5% of basic sum assured during the first five years of the policy
Customise the policy by availing accidental death and dismemberment rider
Enhance the savings with compounded reversionary bonus and terminal bonus, if any
Tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10 (10D) of the IT Act
It is a unit-linked non-participating endowment plan that provides the benefit of life protection and capital appreciation through market-linked returns.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Super Achiever Plan are:
Flexibility to choose from 8 different investment funds based to enhance your return based on your risk profile
Guaranteed maturity additions at the end of the policy term
Flexibility to choose the portfolio strategy among enhanced automatic asset allocation plus and PROFIT investment strategy
Top-up facility
Settlement option to receive periodic payouts after maturity
Retirement planning is a crucial part of one’s financial planning process. Retirement plans of Tata AIA Life Insurance are carefully crafted to meet the financial requirements in the post-retirement life.
It is a non-linked, participating endowment plan that helps to build a retirement corpus and enjoy the golden years without any financial worry.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Freedom Plan are:
Flexibility to choose the policy term based on retirement needs
Optional accidental death and dismemberment rider to enhance the cover
Guaranteed additions year on year till the premium payment term
Enhancement of savings through compounded reversionary bonus and terminal bonus, if any
It is a single premium, non-linked, non-participating annuity plan that offers financial freedom post-retirement by providing regular income benefits.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Smart Annuity Plan are:
Flexibility in choosing the annuity option – immediate annuity/immediate annuity with return of purchase price/deferred life annuity with return of purchase price
The option of a single or joint-life annuity
Flexibility to choose the annuity payout mode
Top-up facility
With the increased life expectancy and increased lifestyle diseases and the rising rate of medical inflation, planning for health care need is a prime focus. Health plans offered by Tata AIA Life Insurance specifically focuses on providing financial protection during the healthcare emergency.
It is a non-linked, non-participating health insurance plan that offers superior health care protection with various attractive features.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Vital Care Pro Plan are:
Cover for 15 listed critical illnesses with lump sum cover of up to INR 60 lakhs on diagnosis
No medical examination up to INR 20 lakhs cover
Additional monthly payouts for 10 years on a critical illness benefit claim
Flexibility to choose – pro care (lump sum benefit) or pro care plus (lump sum benefit + income loss benefit)
Joint life cover can be availed for a spouse
Tax benefits under Section 80D of the IT Act
It is a non-linked, non-participating group credit life insurance offered by Tata AIA life for financial institutions, banks and non-banking financial institutions who offer various loans such as home loan, vehicle loan, personal loan and education loan etc. The policy offers comprehensive cover to the borrowers during unforeseen events such as death, terminal illness and total permanent disability etc so that the debt dues are cleared.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Group Loan Protect Plan are:
Flexibility to choose from 9 different plan options
Lower premium rates for female lives
Choose the cover – level or reducing
Choice of single life and joint life coverage
Flexibility to cover co-borrower for entire loan amount or on loan share basis
It is a comprehensive insurance plan offered to a group with a minimum size of 50 eligible members.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Group Total Suraksha Plan are:
Death cover to insured members to choose from reducing sum assured or level sum assured options
Single premium payment
Insurance cover linked to loans along with an option to cover co-borrower
24/7 worldwide cover
Tax benefits under Section 80C of the IT Act
It is a yearly renewable group term plan that covers the entire family against financial uncertainties.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Group Term Life Plan are:
Simple enrolment process
24/7 worldwide coverage
Tax benefits under Section 80C of the IT Act
It is a single premium, immediate annuity plan with return of purchase price offered to the group of employees.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Immediate Annuity Plan are:
Flexibility to choose the annuity payment modes – monthly/quarterly/half-yearly/yearly
Incentives on higher purchase
It is a variable group insurance plan offered to employers in order to avail protection against statutory obligations towards the welfare of employees.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Traditional Group Employee Benefit Plan are:
Helps to set up separate funds for leave encashment/gratuity benefits
Benefits payable to employees in the event of termination/resignation/retirement etc
Assured return with life cover to all enrolled members
It is a unit-linked group insurance plan offered to employers to secure their statutory obligations towards employees.
Key highlights of Tata AIA Life Insurance Group Employee Benefit Plan are:
Flexibility to choose from 5 different investment funds
Loyalty additions for funds above INR 1 cr
Helps to set up separate funds for leave encashment/gratuity benefits
Benefits payable to employees in the event of termination/resignation/retirement etc
Microinsurance plans are designed to provide financial securities to low-income groups by offering them simple insurance cover at low premium rates.
The plan aims to provide financial protection to the insured’s family at a low cost without any need for medical tests. Along with the life cover plan offers maturity benefit up to 100% to 135% of the total premium paid.
The plan aims to provide financial protection to the insured’s family at a low cost without any need for medical tests. Along with the life cover plan offers maturity benefit up to 105% to 135% of the total premium paid. The policy offers a preferential rate for female lives.