LIC Flexi Plus policy is a unit-linked assurance plan in which the policyholder bears the investment risk in the investment portfolio. This plan is a great combination of both, protection and long term savings which offers immense flexibility to the policyholder in terms of choosing his/her policy term, premium paying mode, the selection from two funds for investment, and partial withdrawal facility so that he/she can build a more secure life. LIC has currently withdrawn from this plan.
The following are the core benefits offered by LIC’s Flexi Plus insurance policy:
Maturity Benefits
A maturity benefit is calculated as the sum assured or fund value is payable to the policyholder at the time of maturity of LIC Flexi Plus.
Death Benefits
A death benefit shall be payable to the policyholder at the time of the insured person’s death. This is applicable only if all the LIC Flexi Plus premium payments until the death have been duly paid.
Tax Benefits
Tax benefits are applicable to maturity proceeds, premium payments, and on premium payments made. * Tax benefit is subject to changes in tax laws
Grace Period
In case the policyholder is unable to make a premium payment at the stipulated date, a grace period of 30 days is offered by the corporation to ensure the smooth sailing of the policy. At this time, the due premium can be paid without the policy lapsing or any interest charges. This period reduces to 15 days for monthly premium installments.
Eligibility for LIC’s Flexi Plus
Parameters
Details
Policy Tenure
10 – 20 years
Premium Paying Term
N/A
Premium Paying Mode
Monthly (ECS), quarterly, half-yearly, yearly
Entry Age
Minimum – 18 years
Maximum – 50 years
Maturity Age
60 years
Grace Period
30 days (15 days monthly)
Sum Assured
10 times annualized premium or 105% of the total premiums paid (whichever is higher)
Liquidity
No loans are allowed under this plan
Premiums for LIC’s Flexi Plus
LIC Flexi Plus plan offers different modes of premium payments, which can be chosen by the policyholder as per their risk appetite. These installments can be paid in monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual payments. To be able to decipher the exact amount of premium, one can refer to the LIC Flexi Plus calculator easily available online.
Additional Riders for LIC’s Flexi Plus
Add-on riders such as accidental death and disability and critical illness riders among others can be purchased at the time of inception of the online LIC Flexi Plus or on the date of one of its anniversaries.
Age of entry:
Minimum – 18 years
Maximum– 50 years
What are the documents required to buy this policy?
To buy LIC Flexi Plus is simple as all one needs to do is submit a duly attested application with the following documents.
Identification proof – Aadhar card, driver’s license, passport, PAN card, etc.
Income proof – IT returns, salary slips, and financial asset portfolios (if required)
How to buy this plan online?
Several LIC Flexi Plus reviews will suggest whether buying this plan online or offline is more convenient. However, for further details regarding the same, the best way is to contact one of the customer care helpline numbers and speak to a customer care executive who will guide you through the details. Alternatively, there is also a customer-friendly email address displayed on the official company website, which can also be contacted via email.
Exclusions of LIC’s Flexi Plus
In case the life assured dies due to committing suicide, the corporation will then not entertain any death claim or pay out the death benefit. Death by suicide is an exclusion of this plan. However, the fund value of the policy at the time of said death will be payable to the beneficiary or nominee.
Ans: You can choose between two funds to invest your money with the LIC Flexi Plus plan, making it flexible for you. You can also choose to switch between these funds if you wish to do so at any given time.
Ans: Yes. There is a 'cooling-off' period associated with the LIC Flexi Plus policy, which will allow you to get a full refund and cancel the policy within 15 days of purchasing the plan. This is a great offer by the corporation within which you can go through every detail at your convenience, and for some reason, if you decide to go against it, you will be refunded; no questions asked.
*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
^Tax benefit are for Investments made up to Rs.2.5 L/ yr and are subject to change as per tax laws.
+Returns Since Inception of LIC Growth Fund
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++Returns are 10 years returns of Nifty 100 Index benchmark ˜Top 5 plans based on annualized premium, for bookings made in the first 6 months of FY 24-25. Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. This list of plans listed here comprise of insurance products offered by all the insurance partners of Policybazaar. For a complete list of insurers in India refer to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India website, www.irdai.gov.in