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Money Back Plans

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Money back plans provide both of savings and life cover. In this plans a certain amount of the sum assured is being given to the individual at regular intervals during the policy period. The balance amount is being paid during the maturity of the plan. If the policy holder dies during the policy period the nominee would get the sum assured as well as the bonus amount if any. Moreover the cash payout received at regular interval is exempted from tax. The amount of payout, terms of the policy, depends on the policy that one has opted.

The major difference between an endowment and money back policy is endowment policies do not provide returns at regular intervals. Only the survival benefits are paid at the time of maturity.

To explain further - The endowment plans pays the money, which includes the sum assured (or cover) and bonus, on the maturity of the policy. Money back policy, on the other hand, returns money usually as a fixed percentage of the sum assured to the insured during the term of the policy at some regular frequency (e.g. 5 years)

How does money back plan work?

Suppose a person takes a money back plan for 15 years with payouts of 25% of the total sum assured after every five years and rest of the sum assured at the end of the 15th year along with the additional bonus amount. So by the end of the 10th year the individual would have received 50% i.e. 25*2=50% of the total sum assured and on the completion of the policy term, the individual would have received 50% of the total sum assured plus any additional benefit if any announced by the insurance company at the time the policy was bought. The plan can also have higher term periods for ex: 20 or 25 years.

Types of bonuses

Bonuses applicable in endowment with profits and money back policies are different types as below. Bonus payment are determined and declared by life insurer if they make surplus funds after claims, costs and expenses have been paid in a particular financial year.

Simple Reversionary bonus (SRB) This type of bonus is calculated on the sum assured only. This bonus is declared annually and is accrued to be paid out at the time of a claim or maturity.

Compound Reversionary bonus (CRB) CRB is calculated as a percentage of the sum assured and all previously accrued bonuses. The bonus of each year is added to the sum assured and the next year's bonus is calculated on the enhanced amount.

Interim Bonus

Bonuses are declared at the end of the financial year. But, what if a policy matures or death occurs before the end of that period? Insurers declare interim bonus to take care of such situations and to avoid putting such policyholders at a disadvantage. The amount of bonus, however, is added to the policy on pro-rata basis for that specific year.

Terminal Bonus

Terminal Bonus is also known as persistency bonus which is paid once, i.e. at the time of maturity of the policy. It is a sort of loyalty bonus given to a policyholder for maintaining the policy till maturity. Its value is not guaranteed and will be disclosed only at the time of policy maturity.

Benefits of Money Back Plan

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Insurance plus

Money back plans offer dual benefit of Insurance plus money at regular intervals to fulfill your periodic needs.

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Tax benefits

The individuals opting for a Money back and endowment plans can avail tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10(10) D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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risk cover

Money back and endowment plans with profit, helps to provide risk cover in times of the untimely death of an individual thus providing the dual benefits of insurance as well as investments.

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financial Cover

Money back plans help an individual to plan expenses like a child’s education, purchase of cars, property or any other such financial requirement as an individual can receive cash payouts at regular interval of time.

How to check the status of a Money Back Policy

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Customer Portal

If you wish to check your policy status online, you can log in to the customer portal on the insurer’s website. In case you are a first-time user, you will have to complete your registration and add your policy, on the insurer’s website.

Customer Care

You can also contact the insurer through their toll-free number, email ID, or write to them, if you have any queries about your policy or policy status.

Insurer’s Branch

You can also walk into the nearest branch of the insurer and directly speak to an insurance agent or representative about your policy queries.

Mobile Application

Certain insurance providers also have mobile applications through which you can check the status of your insurance policy in a hassle-free manner.

Disclaimer !

Please note that the information provided is collected from insurers online sources and other publicly available resources & which we believe to be reliable. Safebima.com doesn't warrant the accuracy, reliability & absoluteness of information provided on the website. Participation by site visitors or registered customers is on a voluntary basis. The policies are offered by various life Insurance & non-life insurance offering companies and thepolicymart.com does not seek to, either directly or indirectly, advise, offer, solicit or recommend that any person who is or proposes to become its member should purchase the Policy.

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