iProtect Smart Plan from ICICI Prudential is a term insurance plan which provides a solid financial protection for your family. It has an in-built Terminal Illness Benefit & a Waiver of Premium on Disability Benefit. This plan has an option to cover 34 critical illnesses also. In addition you can take a increased cover for accidental death. We will these better later in this page.
The plan has 4 variants to choose from:
Variant Name | Benefits |
Life |
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Life Plus |
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Life & Health |
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All-in-One |
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Now let us understand each of these benefits in detail.
Death Benefit - In case of the policyholder’s death, the nominee will receive the sum assured.
Terminal Illness Benefit - In case the policyholder is detected with an illness in which there is no chance of survival for more than 6 months, the cover amount is paid out immediately. This includes AIDS which was not earlier covered. This is an in-built feature and no extra premiums needs to be paid for this.
Waiver of Premium on Permanent Disability - In case the policyholder becomes permanently disabled due to an accident, the future premiums are completely waived off. This is also an in-built feature and no extra premium is charged.
Critical Illness Benefit - In case you are detected with any of the 34 critical illness covered in the plan, you will be paid the additional sum assured which you have chosen. This comes with an additional premium payment. Click here to find the List of 34 critical illnesses covered in ICICI Pru iProtect Smart Plan.
Accidental Death Benefit - In case of death due to an accident, you will get the additional sum assured selected by you. This is in addition to the base sum assured of the plan. You need to pay additional premiums for this.
We will understand these benefits better with the help of Examples #1 to #4.
Income Tax Benefits - Premiums paid are exempt from tax under Sec 80C. In the “Life + Health” and “All-in-One” option you are eligible for tax rebate under Sec 80D also. The payouts in this plan are also exempt from tax under Sec 10(10D).
Death Benefit Payouts - You have the following options for the money being received by your nominee:
Option to enhance your cover - You can increase you cover at certain events in life as follows, without any medical tests. You will have to pay additional premiums when you increase the cover. Also, this feature is only available for the Regular Premium Payment option.
Premium payment options are as follows:
Minimum / Maximum age at entry | 18 / 65 years |
Minimum / Maximum age at maturity | 23 / 75 years |
Premium Payment Options | Single Pay, Regular Pay, Limited Pay |
Minimum Policy term | Single Pay: 5 years Regular Pay: 5 years Limited Pay: 10 years |
Maximum Policy term | Single Pay: 20 years Regular Pay: 75 years minus age at entry Limited Pay: 40 years Critical Illness Benefit will be for a period of 30 years or policy term, whichever is lower |
Minimum Premium | Rs. 2,400 excluding taxes |
Accidental Death Benefit | Minimum: Rs. 1,00,000 Maximum: Equal to Sum Assured |
Critical Illness Benefit | Minimum: Rs. 1,00,000 Maximum: Equal to Sum Assured |
Minimum Sum Assured | Subject to the minimum premium |
Maximum Sum Assured | No limit |
Mode of Premium Payment | Single, Yearly, Half-yearly and Monthly |
# 01 - Life Option
Suppose Sooraj Nath has taken this plan with Basic Life Cover. He does not consume any form of tobacco.
Age - 30 years
Cover Amount - 1 crore
Policy Term - 35 years
Payment to nominee - Lumpsum amount
His annual premium will be Rs. 11,015 which he has to pay for 35 years.
Benefits under this option are:
# 02 - Life Plus Option
Suppose Sooraj Nath has taken this plan with Life Plus Option. He does not consume any form of tobacco.
Age - 30 years
Cover Amount - 1 crore
Policy Term - 35 years
Accidental Death Benefit - 50 lakhs
Payment to nominee - Lumpsum amount
His annual premium will be Rs. 13,818 which he has to pay for 35 years.
Benefits under this option are:
# 03 - Life + Health Option
Suppose Sooraj Nath has taken this plan with Life + Health Option. He does not consume any form of tobacco.
Age - 30 years
Cover Amount - 1 crore
Policy Term - 35 years
Critical Benefit - 20 lakhs
Payment to nominee - Lumpsum amount
His annual premium will be Rs. 17,997 which he has to pay for 35 years.
Benefits under this option are:
# 04 - All in One Option
Suppose Sooraj Nath has taken this plan with the All-in-One Option. He does not consume any form of tobacco.
Age - 30 years
Cover Amount - 1 crore
Policy Term - 35 years
Accidental Death Benefit - 50 lakhs
Critical Benefit - 20 lakhs
Payment to nominee - Lumpsum amount
His annual premium will be Rs. 20,800 which he has to pay for 35 years.
Benefits under this option are:
Now, let us have a look at how the different payout options work.
# 05 - Life Option - Regular Income
Suppose Sooraj Nath has taken this plan with Basic Life Cover. He does not consume any form of tobacco.
Age - 30 years
Cover Amount - 1 crore
Policy Term - 35 years
Payment to nominee - Regular Income
His annual premium will be Rs. 9,363 which he has to pay for 35 years.
Benefits under this option are:
Year | Monthly Payment |
Year 1 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 2 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 3 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 4 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 5 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 6 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 7 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 8 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 9 | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 10 | Rs. 83,333 |
# 06 - Life Option - Increasing Income
Suppose Sooraj Nath has taken this plan with Basic Life Cover. He does not consume any form of tobacco.
Age - 30 years
Cover Amount - 1 crore
Policy Term - 35 years
Payment to nominee - Increasing Income
His annual premium will be Rs. 13,879 which he has to pay for 35 years.
Benefits under this option are:
Year | Annual Amount | Monthly Payment |
Year 1 | Rs. 10 lakhs | Rs. 83,333 |
Year 2 | Rs. 11 lakhs | Rs. 91,667 |
Year 3 | Rs. 12 lakhs | Rs. 1,00,000 |
Year 4 | Rs. 13 lakhs | Rs. 1,08,333 |
Year 5 | Rs. 14 lakhs | Rs. 1,16,667 |
Year 6 | Rs. 15 lakhs | Rs. 1,25,000 |
Year 7 | Rs. 16 lakhs | Rs. 1,33,333 |
Year 8 | Rs. 17 lakhs | Rs. 1,41,667 |
Year 9 | Rs. 18 lakhs | Rs. 1,50,000 |
Year 10 | Rs. 19 lakhs | Rs. 1,58,000 |
Age - 30 years
Cover Amount - 1 crore
Policy Term - 35 years
Payment to nominee - Rs. 50 lakhs as lumpsum and balance as regular income
His annual premium will be Rs. 10,189 which he has to pay for 35 years.
Benefits under this option are:
Year | Annual Amount | Monthly Payment |
Year 1 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 2 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 3 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 4 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 5 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 6 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 7 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 8 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 9 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
Year 10 | Rs. 5 lakhs | Rs. 41,667 |
You have to surrender your policy: Surrender value is applicable only for Single Pay policies. You can surrender your policy and get the surrender benefit as stated below from year 1.
Surrender Value = (Single Premium* Surrender value factor/100)
Premium is not paid within the grace period?
A grace period for payment of premium of 15 days applies for monthly premium payment mode and 30 days for other modes of premium payment. If the premium is not paid within the grace period, the policy shall lapse and cover will cease.
What is meant by Terminal Illness?
A Life Assured shall be regarded as terminally ill only if the person insured is diagnosed as suffering from a condition which, in the opinion of two independent medical practitioners’ specializing in treatment of such illness, is highly likely to lead to death within 6 months. The terminal illness must be diagnosed and confirmed by medical practitioners’ registered with the Indian Medical Association and approved by the ICICI. ICICI reserves the right for independent assessment. Terminal illness due to AIDS is excluded.
Hope this was useful. If you have any questions on this plan, please comment below and we will be happy to share our thoughts.