Rest of the plans that come under the same are-endowment plan, money back plans, ULIP, etc. provides coverage to the insured for a specific age- majorly 65 to 70 years, whereas a whole life plan provides coverage for the entire life.
In this plan, generally the insured is given a choice to pay a premium amount till the specified time which is also known as maturity period. If the insured person reaches maturity, then he/she has the option to continue the same till death without paying any additional premium and encashing the sum assured or bonuses.
As compare to others, this policy completely carry a different concept. Basically you can buy a whole life plan against a payment which can be made as a one-off sum, on a monthly or a yearly basis. If you have bought a unit-linked whole life policy, then your funds will be directed not only towards the purchase of your insurance for payment of the sum assured amount and the remainder of the amount will be invested in an investment fund.
Advantages of Whole Life Policy
Cover for life: With such plan, the insured will be able to get the required cover for the long term. It is not like other plans where the policy term is fixed for a specific period of time. The other policies will get expire by the time and it will be hard in old age to insure yourself under an effective form of life insurance plan. In case of the insured's demise, the beneficiary will get a lump sum amount that will help them in maintaining their standard of living. Incase insured survive, then you will not get anything in return.
Assurance of coverage, periodic payments and tax benefits: A whole life insurance plan offers the lifetime coverage along with assure level premiums for a limited premium payment term. The premium will remain same throughout the policy's term. Sum assured is guaranteed, however the bonuses will depend upon the performance. There are a few companies which offer the survival benefit at the end of the premium payment term till the policy matures. Tax benefits are also available to the insured under Section 80C and Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Source of cash: Expert of the industry says that a person must keep 6-8 month's living expenses in the form of liquid asset. It is difficult to save such a huge cash while meeting retirement and long term saving goals. However, under the same, you will get cash at the end of the premium payment term.
Loan option: The surrender value of the policy rises over time and you can take loan against the policy's surrender value at any time. It is a good option as compared to borrowing against home or retirement accounts.
Your dependents will get benefits: No doubt, the return that your family will get will be a strong regular financial source in the family. This plan is great when it comes to estate planning. Individuals who want to pass on their estate to their legal heir as it helps create wealth.
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Eligibility criteria for whole life policy: The eligibility criteria i.e. minimum/maximum entry age, premium payment term, etc., will vary from insurer to insurer. To get the details about the eligibility criteria for your chosen policy, you are advised to contact your insurance company directly who can guide you better.