Postal Life Insurance offers an attractive investment option through its ‘Suraksha’ policy, part of Whole Life Assurance. This policy is an excellent way to earn high returns with low risk.
Under this scheme, the policyholder can expect a benefit ranging from Rs. 31 to 35 lakhs after a specified period by regularly contributing Rs. 1,500 monthly.
If the policyholder reaches the age of 80 or if the insured person passes away, the sum assured, along with any bonuses, will be paid to the nominee.
Highlights of the Postal Suraksha Scheme:
- Age Requirement: The Minimum age to join is 19, and the maximum is 55.
- Sum Assured: The minimum sum assured is Rs. 20,000, and the maximum is Rs. 50 lakhs.
- Loan Facility: A loan can be availed after 4 years of holding the policy.
- Surrender Facility: Policies can be surrendered after 3 years, but no bonus will be available if surrendered before 5 years.
- Premium Payment Term: Policyholders can choose a premium payment period of 55, 58, or 60 years.
- Proportional Bonus: If the policy is surrendered, a proportional bonus based on the sum assured will be paid.
- Recent Bonus Declaration: The last declared bonus was Rs. 76 for every Rs. 1,000 sum assured annually.
- Premium Payment Frequency: Premiums can be paid monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually.
- Grace Period: There is a grace period of 30 days to pay the premium.
Loan Facility on This Policy:
For example, Satya began investing in the Suraksha plan with the postal department at 19. If he buys a policy with a sum assured of Rs. 10 lakhs, the monthly premium amounts will be Rs. 1,515 for a 55-year term, Rs. 1,463 for a 58-year term, and Rs. 1,411 for a 60-year term.
Upon maturity, he will receive benefits of Rs. 31.60 lakhs for 55 years, Rs. 33.40 lakhs for 58 years, and Rs. 34.60 lakhs for 60 years.
Suppose the conversion date is not within one year from the premium payment withdrawal or maturity date. In that case, the policyholder can convert this scheme to an endowment assurance plan up to the age of 59 years.