A new plan Bima Ratna introduced by Life Insurance Corporation of India

Mumbai: A new plan Bima Ratna introduced by Life Insurance Corporation of India.
with effect from 27.05.2022 which is Non Linked, Non-participating, Individual, Savings Life Insurance Plan
which offers a combination of protection and savings. It is a Limited Premium paying,
Money Back Plan with Guaranteed Additions.
The plan is available for a term of 15, 20 and 25 years. Premium Paying term is 4 years less
than Policy term. Plan provides 25% of Basic Sum Assured as Survival Benefit at the end of
each year for the last two years of policy term (T-2 & T-1) , provided the policy is in force
and on maturity balance 50% of Sum Assured is payable along with Guaranteed Additions.
The Guaranteed Additions shall increase in steps with the duration of the policy. The plan
provides financial support for the family in case of unfortunate death of the Life Assured
during the term of the policy after the commencement of risk. The Sum Assured on Death
is higher of the 125% of Basic Sum Assured or 7 times of annualized premium and
Shall not be less than 105% of total premiums paid excluding Taxes, any extra premium and
premium paid for riders.
The plan also takes care of liquidity needs through loan facility. Optional riders are available
under this plan on payment of additional premium subject to conditions. A settlement option is
available to receive maturity/death benefit in instalments over a period of 5 years instead of
lump sum under an inforce as well as paid up policy.
The minimum Sum Assured under this plan is Rs.5 lakhs and can be increased on multiples
of Rs.25000/-. There is no limit for maximum Sum Assured. The minimum age at entry
ranges from 90 days to 5 years depending upon chosen Policy term. The plan is available
for purchase only through LIC’s Corporate Agents (including Banks), Insurance Marketing
Firms (IMF), Brokers, CPSC-SPV and POSP-LIs engaged by these intermediaries.