LIC Jeevan Shree

The LIC Jeevan Shree policy, a participating endowment assurance plan, is specifically designed and curated for the upper segments of the society; this includes professions like movie stars, NRIs, industrialists, and estate owners. It aims to provide the kind of insurance protection that matches its customers' upper-strata profiles. An additional attraction of the plan is that the customer can limit their premium payment term and still have the benefit of a life insurance cover that lasts for a more extended period of time. The policy allows a window for the policyholders to enlist nominations. The policy also offers a surrender value if it is put to an end prior to its contract end period. Further details of the plan are discussed in the below sections.

Eligibility Criteria for LIC Jeevan Shree

The eligibility criteria for both the primary plan and the Term Assurance Option offered by the LIC Jeevan Shree policy is noted as follows-

For the main plan-

Minimum age required for the time of entry-18 years old (completed)

Maximum age for entry-60 years old (age close to birthday)

Maximum age required at the time of maturity-70 years old (age close to birthday)

For Term Assurance Option-

Minimum age required at the time of entry-18 years old (completed)

Maximum age at the time of entry-50 years old (age close to birthday)

Maximum age required at the time of maturity-60 years old (age close to birthday)

Core Benefits of LIC Jeevan Shree

Life insurance policies not only offer a sense of security to the individual but also provide certain benefits that aid the policyholder during times of uncertainty. The benefits of the LIC Jeevan Shree plan are noted and discussed in brief below-

Tax Benefits*-

The premiums paid by the policyholder are free from tax on the basis of Section 80C of the Indian Income Tax Act. The maturity amount of the life insurance policy is also exempted from tax on the basis of Section 10 (10D).

*Tax benefit is subject to changes in tax laws. Standard T&C Apply. 

Maturity Benefits-

Upon the arrival of the maturity period of the plan, the amount that has been assured along with any vested simple reversionary bonuses (if and when applicable) are payable to the policyholder or the nominees of the policy.

Additionally, at the end of every year of the policy, a guaranteed addition of seventy rupees is accrued for every thousand rupees of the sum assured.

Accident Benefits-

A maximum amount of ten lakhs is available, to the policyholder or the nominees of the policy, in the form of accidental benefits. This amount is a cumulative total after including the maximum aggregate limited sum of money of ten lakh rupees placed on other life insurance policies. The premium quotes for such accident benefits are declared separately under several terms and conditions and the paying terms of the premiums.

Special Benefits-

After four years from the commencement of the policy tenure or during the maturity period of the policy, a loyalty addition would be paid, if applicable. The sum of money declared as the loyalty addition is dependent on the Corporation’s future experience in terms of investment returns, mortality, and expenses.

Additional Term Assurance Option-

The policyholder is given a choice to select an additional death cover under the current plan. While deciding on the premium payment terms, the premiums required for this additional benefit are also to be paid by the policyholder. Upon the demise of the policyholder during the tenure of the policy, a sum of money that is equivalent to the Term Assurance Sum Assured would be paid to the nominees of the policy. The customer has to note that the premium quotes for this additional option and benefit is quoted separately for different terms and payment terms of premiums.

Death Benefits-

Upon the demise of the policyholder during the first five years of the policy tenure, the nominees of the policy would receive the amount assured along with the guaranteed addition of fifty rupees declared for every thousand rupees of the amount assured.

If the policyholder passes away after the period of five years since the commencement of the policy, then the nominees of the policy would receive the amount assured along with any accumulated additional simple reversionary bonuses and vested guaranteed additions. This payment would be exercised from the sixth year of the policy tenure.

The Premium Structure of the Plan

The LIC Jeevan Shree plan allows the customer to make premium payments according to their selection of a suitable option. Like other LIC policies, the customer can make the payment of the premiums regularly or can choose to pay the premium in a single payment method.

The policyholder can pay their premiums monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually.

Documents Required

For a hassle-free process of purchasing or availing of a life insurance plan, the necessary documents need to be handy. Authentic documentation records facilitate the process. Few standard proofs and documents required for availing a LIC endowment plan are listed below-

• Identity proof
• Proof of address
• Proof of age ( only standard proof regarding age is acceptable for the LIC Jeevan Shree plan)
• Passport size photo 

Few standard documents required for raising a claim are-

• Claim form as prescribed by the Corporation
• Proof of title (if and when applicable)
• Death certificate (if and when applicable)
• Medical reports (if and when applicable)

The Process to Buy Online

Like several other industries, the insurance sector has also started to offer its services through online portals. This allows the existing customers to check their policy details and also make their premium payments from the comfort of their homes. New customers can avail of the services of the insurance providers through their respective websites. The standard process to buy a life insurance plan is listed in points below-

Step 1:From the website of the insurance provider, browse and select from the insurance plans available.

Step 2:After acknowledging the terms and conditions of the plan, proceed to buy the plan.

Step 3:To complete the purchasing process, enter the required details. Details often include personal and lifestyle information.

Step 4:After entering the details, make the payment by selecting one of the trusted payment gateways provided by the insurer. This completes the online purchasing process.

Key Exclusions of the Plan

Life insurance plans have their lists of exclusions depending on the accompanying terms and conditions. Out of such exclusions few common ones are listed below-

• Death caused through suicide, irrespective of the mental health status of the deceased.
• Death caused through injuries occurred while participating in riots or any incidents that breach the law of the country.

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