Life insurance plans ensure that a family leads a happy and secure future even if an individual earning member were to be affected by unforeseen circumstances leading to death. It thus ensures that they don’t face any financial problems. Over the past decade, an array of insurance schemes have entered the market. There was a time not too long ago when the idea of making a life insurance was considered to be unnecessary. There were few plans then and not many takers. But today, the idea has gained traction and life insurance plan are seen as being a vital part of a family’s long-term financial investment plan. Over the past decade, an array of insurance schemes have entered the market all promising to keep the insured person’s nominees secure. This had left many confused over which one to buy, whom to trust and what is best for their family.
Firstly, there are three main types of life insurance plans that you will find.
- Whole life insurance plan
- Term insurance plan
- Unit Linked Insurance Plan
A whole life insurance plan is a plan that offers lifelong coverage and is also known as permanent insurance. It also acts as a tool for investment in what is referred to as a cash value feature. This feature allows you to borrow money against the premium that has been collected over a period of time. However, this money needs to be returned failing which the benefits of the original insurance plan post death of the individual are severely curtailed. Such plans are active as long as the premiums are paid regularly on time. The death benefits are much higher and they ensure that your family has a secure back-up. Thus, it can be said that whole life insurance plans offer you financial support both before and after death. It must be noted that these plans are generally expensive. The initial premium that is expected to be paid is usually very high.
A Term life insurance plan comes with a set time period until which coverage is provided i.e. if you happen to die to due to any unforeseen circumstances during the term period of the insurance, the nominees to the policy receive all the benefits outlined in the scheme document. However, if you outlive the policy term period, no benefits are received either by the nominee or the insured. It does not include the element of investment observed in permanent insurance policies and is solely a protection plan to secure your family upon premature death. Although they do not offer any maturity benefits, they usually require very low premium amounts to be paid making them an attractive scheme.
A Unit Linked Insurance Plan, more commonly referred to as ULIP, are plans that offer you the twin benefits of having an insurance and an investment product combined into one. Typically, a part of the money one puts into the scheme is divided into two parts. One part is used as a premium for the insurance plan and the other part is invested across different equity, bond and debt funds. Thus, they can be a great investment cum insurance scheme to take up. Although it must be kept in mind that ULIPs are subject to market risks and aren’t as secure as term insurance plans.
Ultimately, it is your risk appetite that will determine which plan is best for you. A term insurance plan is best when taken for a period up to which you think your children are settled in life and your liabilities are reduced. Also, term insurance plans offer you the scope to transfer the premium amounts accumulated over the time period and convert it into a whole life insurance plan before the end of the policy term. ULIPS usually come with a minimum lock-in period of 3 years and up to 10 years. Thus, one must choose a ULIP only if one has a long-term investment horizon.
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Life insurance is so important to have! Thanks for providing a breakdown of the different types. I need to double check what I have ?
This is great information. I have been guilty of having this cavalier attitude about life, but I know I need to know these things! Thanks for sharing.
Life insurance plans are vital and help to secure future in case some unforeseen situation occurs. This is a good post and it break down into details for us to understand more about each type we needed for ourselves and family members.
This was an interesting read indeed. Life insurance is something we all need but so often overlook getting so it’s great to have a guide for anyone looking to get it!
I never thought about life insurance until I had children. But I want my children to know that even before you have kids it still good to have this in place. You never know what life will throw at you.
These are all such important things to think about… having insurance is such an important factor for our families…
Life insurance is definitely a great thing to have if one has the possibility. I appreciate all the tips and details you explain here!
We never know what the future holds for us.. we always should think what will happen to our loved ones once we die… family’s long-term financial investment plan seems like a good plan! Secure future, calm and peaceful mind!
I agree, term insurance is the best and yields the best results. Great info, thanks for the tips!
Life insurance is definitely very important especially when you have kids. Many people don’t like to even think about it, but I think that’s a mistake. I found your text very informative. Thank you for all the infos
Such a good read. Insurance has played a vital role, not only in securing but also providing peace of mind. These are pointers that will help anyone for choosing the right insurance.
I had never really considered life insurance considering my age but then what i have to bear in mind is that no matter how old you are death can come at any time. Like my friend who was killed in a car accident two years ago when she was just 25 years old. It was so sad. We should be more open to considering life insurance to provide peace of mind.
Life Insurance Plans are so important nowadays…Life is uncertain and you should have some plans to cover up for your bad time.
Life can be son uncertain that I think having life insurance is a must. This has reminded me to check the details of my own plan.
I have a life insurance that my parents top up every month. I guess i need to start thinking about myself as a family on its own and a future family too!
what a nice and informative post on life insurance. We have several plans between my husband and I because we believe in insurance. These are for our children and also our retirement.
These are definitely good things to know when you are looking into life insurance plans. Thanks for the good lesson. I know I don’t know as much as a I should and this is a nice point to spring off from.
We don’t have life insurance but keep thinking we need to do it especially as we have kids now. Great guide very useful and informative.