LIC SIIP- Plan Overview
LIC SIIP 752 (Systematic Investment Insurance Plan) is a unique investment option offered by the LIC that combines life insurance coverage with the potential for market-linked growth. This unit-linked plan offers a variety of equity and debt funds, allowing policyholders to customize their investment strategy based on their individual risk tolerance and financial goals. By strategically investing in a mix of these funds, policyholders can strive for higher returns while maintaining the financial security of life insurance.
In addition to providing life insurance coverage, LIC SIIP offers long-term wealth growth, helping individuals build a financial cushion for a secure future. Although the plan is no longer available for new purchases, existing policyholders can continue to enjoy its benefits.
Features of LIC’s SIIP Plan
Let’s look at some of the key features of the policy.
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LIC SIIP offers 4 fund options to choose from.
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The policyholder can make free switches between funds.
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The plan offers the option of add-on rider benefits to enhance the policy coverage.
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Tax benefits can be availed U/S 80C and 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act.
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Partial withdrawals of funds are applicable under the policy.
Eligibility Criteria of LIC SIIP
The following are the eligibility criteria for LIC’s SIIP plan.
Criteria |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Entry Age |
90 days |
65 years |
Maturity Age |
18 years |
85 years |
Policy Term |
10 years |
25 years |
Sum Assured |
Below 55 years of age- 10 times annualized premium 55 years and above- 7 times the annualized premium |
Premium Paying Term |
Same as policy tenure |
Minimum Premium Amount |
Yearly - Rs. 40,000 Half-yearly - Rs. 22,000 Quarterly - Rs. 12,000 Monthly - Rs. 4,000 |
Investments of Funds
Unit Fund- The premium paid towards the policy is utilized to buy units as per the policyholder's type of funds. LIC’s SIIP offers 4 different fund options to choose from. Here is a look at these fund options and their investment pattern.
Fund Type |
Investment in Government securities/ corporate debt |
Short-term investment as money market instruments |
Investment in listed equity shares |
Objectives |
Risk-portfolio |
Bond Fund |
Not less than 60% |
Not more than 40% |
Nil |
To provide less volatile and a safe investment option through investment in fixed income securities |
Low risk |
Secured Fund |
Not less than 45% & More than 85% |
Not more than 40% |
Not less than 15% & not more than 55% |
To offer a steady income through investment in both fixed income and equity securities |
Low- medium risk |
Balanced Fund |
Not less than 30% & not more than 70% |
Not more than 40% |
Not less than 30% & not more than 70% |
To provide capital appreciation and balanced income through equal investment in both fixed income and equity securities |
Medium risk |
Growth Fund |
Not less than 20% & more than 60% |
Not more than 40% |
Not less than 40% and more than 80% |
To provide long term capital appreciation through investment majorly in equity and equity securities |
High risk |
Charges Applicable Under the LIC’s SIIP Plan
Let’s take a look at the charges applicable under the LIC’s SIIP Plan.
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Premium Allocation Charge
The premium allocation charge constitutes the part of the premium used to buy units for the policy.
The following are the premium allocation charges.
Premiums |
Offline Sale |
Online Sale |
1st year |
8.00% |
3% |
2nd – 5th year |
5.50% |
2% |
6th year and thereafter |
3.00% |
1% |
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Mortality Charges
Mortality charge is the cost of the life insurance cover. It is age-specific and is charged at the beginning of each policy month by canceling the appropriate number of units out of the unit fund value. The mortality charge depends on the sum at risk during the policy tenure.
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Accidental Benefit Charges
Accidental benefit charge applies to the accidental death benefit rider, if opted. This charge is deducted at the start of each month by canceling the appropriate number of units out of the unit fund while the policy is in force. The accidental benefit charge is applicable at the rate of Rs.0.40 per thousand.
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Fund Management Charge
This charge is applicable as a percentage of the asset's value and is appropriated by adjusting the net asset value fund management charges. It is imposed at the time of calculating net asset value (NAV), which is done daily.
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Switching Charges
Under LIC’s SIIP plan, the policyholder can switch funds up to four times in a financial year. Subsequent switches in that year are subject to switching charges of Rs.100.
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Partial Withdrawal Charge
Rs. 100 is deducted from the unit fund as a partial withdrawal charge at the time of partial withdrawal.
What is Not Covered Under LIC SIIP?
In case the policyholder commits suicide within 12 months from the date of policy initiation or the date of revival of the policy - the beneficiary of the policy will receive the unit fund value available as on the date of death along by submitting the death certificate.