LIC Jeevan Kiran: An Overview
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a new plan named LIC Jeevan Kiran in the category of term insurance plan. This life insurance plan is best suited for working individuals offering a combination of protection and savings. By buying the Jeevan Kiran LIC policy, you can protect your dependents against any uncertainty of life during the policy term, that too at a very low premium cost.
Multiple life insurance companies in India offer various term insurance or life insurance plans, but LIC has had credibility in the insurance industry ever since its inception. Let’s look into Jeevan Kiran LIC policy details and help you secure your future.
What is LIC Jeevan Kiran Plan?
Being the non-participating plan, the LIC Jeevan Kiran promises to pay guaranteed benefits on death or maturity. The LIC of India has made the plan available for purchase both online and offline medium. You can connect with an agent or other intermediaries in case of online purchase and directly visit the official website of Life Insurance Corporation of India to purchase it online.
Highlights of LIC Jeevan Kiran (Plan No. 870)
Below mentioned are the key highlights of the Jeevan Kiran Plan from LIC of India.
- Policy Type
- Cover
- On Maturity
- Revival
- Entry Age
- Premium Payments
Term Assurance Plan
High-Risk Cover at Affordable Cost
Return of Total Premium Paid
Within 5 Years of Lapsed Policy
18 Years - 65 Years
Single or Regular
Eligibility Criteria of Jeevan Kiran LIC Policy
Let’s look into the eligibility criteria and restrictions of the LIC Jeevan Kiran plan.
Particulars | Specifications |
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Maturity Age | 28 Years - 80 Years |
Sum Assured | Rs. 15 Lakhs - No Limits |
Policy Term | 10 Years - 40 Years |
Policy Paying Term | Same as Policy Term (For Regular Premium) Not Applicable (For Single Premium) |
Minimum Premium | Rs. 3,000/- (For Regular Premium) Rs. 30,000/- (For Single Premium) |
Benefits of LIC Jeevan Kiran
LIC Jeevan Kiran is a specially designed plan by the Life Insurance Corporation of India that combines savings and protection benefits. Jeevan Kiran plan protects your family in your absence and provides you with the return of the total premium amount in case of policy maturity. Read further to know in detail the benefits of the LIC Jeevan Kiran plan.
Death Benefit
If the policyholder dies within the policy term (provided after the commencement of risk but before the date of maturity), the death benefits as ‘Sum Assured on Death’ are payable to the nominee of the policyholder. The death benefits are payable as For regular premium payment, the highest of
- 7 times of annualised premium
- 105% of the total premium upto the date of death
- Basic sum assured
For single premium payment, the higher of
- 125% of single premium
- Basic sum assured
Maturity Benefit
If the policyholder survives the definite maturity period, then a ‘Sum Assured on Maturity’ is provided to the policyholder as the return of- Total premium paid (excluding any extra premium) under the Regular Premium Payment
- Single premium paid (excluding any extra premium) under the Single Premium Payment
Tax Benefits
The premium amount (upto Rs. 1.5 Lakh) paid towards the LIC Jeevan Kiran Plan is eligible for tax deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act of 1961. This means an individual can reduce their tax liability every year.
Optional Benefits of LIC’s Jeevan Kiran
To extend the base benefit under the Jeevan Kiran LIC policy, the policyholder can avail of the following optional benefits.
Add-on Riders
LIC Jeevan Kiran offers additional benefits that can be added to the base policy to enhance coverage. These add-on riders provide extra protection and features above the base policy benefits. An individual can purchase the add-on riders under the following condition
For Single Premium Payment: LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider at the time of policy inception
For Regular Premium Payment: LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider or LIC’s Accident Benefit Rider, anytime within the policy paying term
- Suppose you opted for LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider, in case of accidental death. In that case, the Accidental Benefit Sum Assured is payable to the nominee in a lump sum with the death benefit of the base policy. In case of accidental disability due to an accident (within 180 days of the date of the accident), Accident Benefit Sum Assured is paid in equal instalments over 10 years.
- Suppose you opted for LIC’s Accident Benefit Rider, in case of accidental death. In that case, the Accidental Benefit Sum Assured is paid to the nominee in a lump sum with the death benefit of the base policy.
Settlement Option for Maturity Benefit
The policyholder is given a settlement option under LIC Jeevan Kiran policy to receive the maturity benefit in instalments spread over 5 years instead in a single lump-sum amount. The instalments are paid in advance at yearly or half-yearly intervals (as opted) as under
Instalment Payment Mode | Min Instalment Amount |
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Monthly | Rs. 5,000/- |
Quarterly | Rs. 15,000/- |
Half-Yearly | Rs. 25,000/- |
Yearly | Rs. 50,000/- |
Death Benefits in Installment
If the policyholder opts for the option, they can receive the death benefit in instalments over a period of 5 years instead of a lump sum amount. The instalments are paid in advance at yearly or half-yearly intervals (as opted) as under
Instalment Payment Mode | Min Instalment Amount |
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Monthly | Rs. 5,000/- |
Quarterly | Rs. 15,000/- |
Half-Yearly | Rs. 25,000/- |
Yearly | Rs. 50,000/- |
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Additional Features of LIC Jeevan Kiran
As one of the prevailing plans in the term assurance category of life insurance plans, there are additional features that the policyholder can get benefit from if they purchase the Jeevan Kiran LIC Policy.
Payment of Premiums
The policyholder can pay the premiums in a single or regular mode in an interval of yearly or half-yearly premium payments. The premium amount depends upon the entry age of the life assured, smoking habits, sum assured, and policy tenure.
Grace Period
In case the policyholder misses paying the premium within the estimated date, a 30-day grace period is provided to the policyholder in case of yearly or half-yearly premium payments. The policy is enforced during this period, and all the benefits are valid without interruption.
Revival
If the premium under the LIC Jeevan Kiran policy is not paid before the expiry of the grace period, then the policy lapses. The policy can be revived within 5 consecutive years of the first unpaid premium payment but before the maturity date of the policy.
Rebates
LIC Jeevan Kiran offers attractive rebates/discounts on High Sum Assured under regular premium payments, single premium, modal loading, and online policy sales. The rebates are applicable as
Rebates for High Sum Assured
The rate of rebates varies depending upon the premium payment option you selected at the time of purchase of the policy.
Under Regular Premium Payment
Age Band | High BSA Rebate As a Percentage of Tabular Annual Premium | ||||
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Less Than Rs. 50 Lakhs | Rs. 50 Lakhs to Less Than Rs. 1 Cr | Rs. 1 Cr to Less Than Rs. 2 Cr | Rs. 2 Cr to Less Than Rs. 5 Cr | Rs. 5 Cr and Above | |
Up to 30 Years | NIL | 24% | 32% | 43% | 50% |
31 to 50 Years | NIL | 12% | 17% | 25% | 30% |
51 Years and Above | NIL | 9% | 13% | 18% | 20% |
Under Single Premium Payment
Age Band | High BSA Rebate As a Percentage of Tabular Annual Premium | ||||
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Less Than Rs. 50 Lakhs | Rs. 50 Lakhs to Less Than Rs. 1 Cr | Rs. 1 Cr to Less Than Rs. 2 Cr | Rs. 2 Cr to Less Than Rs. 5 Cr | Rs. 5 Cr and Above | |
Up to 30 Years | NIL | 20% | 28% | 35% | 40% |
31 to 50 Years | NIL | 10% | 15% | 20% | 24% |
51 Years and Above | NIL | 8% | 12% | 15% | 18% |
Rebates for Modal Loading
These rebates are only applicable for the Regular Premium Payment
Mode of Payment | Loading as a % of Tabular Premium Payment |
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Yearly | NIL |
Half-Yearly | 2% |
Rebates Under Online Sale
For the Jeevan Kiran LIC policy purchased via online medium without any assistance of intermediaries or agent, the policyholder is eligible for the following rebates
Premium Payment | Rebate as a % of Tabular Annual/ Single Payment |
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Regular | 10% |
Single | 2% |
Paid-up Value
If the policyholder pays the premium for at least two full years and fails to pay any subsequent premiums, the policy does not become whole void but stands as a paid-up policy till the end of the policy term.
The death benefits paid under a paid-up policy are called Death Paid-up Sum Assured. The sum assured on maturity under a paid-up policy is known as Maturity Paid-up Sum Assured.
Surrender Value
The policyholder can surrender the policy at any time during the policy term, and thereafter the policy acquires a surrender value. For a Regular Premium payment policy, the surrender is allowed when two years of premium payment have been paid. For a single premium payment policy, the policyholder can surrender the policy anytime during the policy term.
The surrender value payable is higher of
Guaranteed Surrender Value, or
Special Surrender Value
Free-Look Period
The LIC Jeevan Kiran offers a free-look period of 30 days from the date of purchase, during which the policyholder can return the policy to the corporation if they are not satisfied with the terms and conditions of the policy. Thereafter, the corporation is entitled to cancel the policy and return the premium amount deposited after deducting applicable charges.
Exclusions of the LIC Jeevan Kiran Plan
If the policyholder commits suicide, the LIC Jeevan Kiran plan benefits are seized. The benefits under such conditions are payable as
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If the policyholder/ life assured commits suicide within 12 months of commencement of risk, the nominee receives 80% of the total premium paid till the date of death.
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If the policyholder/ life assured commits suicide within 12 months from the date of revival, the nominee receives an amount higher of 80% of the total premium paid till the date of death or surrender value till the date of death.
Final Words
Around 23 life insurance companies are available in the Indian insurance industry, offering various life insurance, term insurance, or health insurance plans. But from the inception of the Life Insurance Corporation of India in 1956, people have shown enormous trust in buying a policy from LIC in the first place. Jeevan Kiran LIC policy is the newly launched policy and is available for purchase both online and offline. The policy offers death and maturity benefits in the form of total premium paid return, excluding extra premium, rider premium or tax paid.
You can buy LIC Jeevan Kiran plan by visiting any of the nearest LIC branches or from the D2C Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., like RenewBuy which can best guide you through the buying process.
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