Shri Vidya Plan from Shriram Life Insurance
Shri Vidya Plan is a Money Back Child Plan. This is a Traditional Plan with Bonus facility. In this plan the life of the parent is insured and designed in such a way so as to take care of the child’s educational expenses under all circumstances as planned by the parent.
In this plan, the premium needs to be paid till the end of the Policy Term. 25% of the Sum Assured is paid in the last 4 years of the policy along with Bonus as Maturity Benefit when the policy tenure ends.
However, if the parent dies within the policy tenure, the entire Sum Assured +vested Bonus is paid as immediate benefit but the Guaranteed Maturity Benefit is paid either ways. Further 1% of the sum Assured will be payable monthly to the nominee till the end of the policy term to take care of regular school expenses and likewise.
Bonus would be paid at the policy maturity or on earlier death of the Life Insured.
Key Features of Shri Vidya Plan
Benefits you get from Shri Vidya Policy
Death Benefit – In case of death of the Life Insured, i.e. the parent, the entire Sum Assured + vested Bonus is paid for immediate expenses; and the policy continues such that the Survival Benefits are either ways paid. Further, 1% of the sum Assured will be payable monthly to the nominee till the end of the policy term to take care of immediate expenses.
Survival Benefit – Is provided as below:
Years before Maturity |
% of Payout |
3 years before Maturity |
25% of Sum Assured |
2 years before Maturity |
25% of Sum Assured |
1 year before Maturity |
25% of Sum Assured |
Maturity Benefit – On maturity the remaining 25% of Sum Assured + vested Bonus(if the Life Insured is alive). Bonus would be paid at the policy maturity or on earlier death of the Life Insured.
Income Tax Benefit - Life Insurance premiums paid up to Rs. 1,00,000 are allowed as a deduction from the taxable income each year under section 80C
Eligibility conditions and other restrictions in Shri Vidya Policy
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Sum Assured (in Rs.) |
50,000 |
No Limit |
Policy Term (in years) |
10 |
20 |
Premium Payment Term (in years) |
Equal to PT |
|
Entry Age of Policyholder (in years) |
18 |
50 |
Age at Maturity (in years) |
- |
70 |
Payment modes |
Yearly, Half-yearly and Quarterly |
Sample illustration of Bonus Rate of Shri Vidya Plan
Age of Policyholder = 30 years
Policy Tenure = 15 years
Sum Assured = Rs.1,00,000
Annual Premium = Rs. 8100
Guaranteed Benefits:
3 years before maturity = 25% of Sum Assured is paid = Rs 25,000
2 years before maturity = 25% of Sum Assured is paid = Rs 25,000
1 year before maturity = 25% of Sum Assured is paid = Rs 25,000
On Maturity = 25% of Sum Assured is paid = Rs 25,000 + Bonus
Additional Features and Benefits of Shri Vidya Plan
Riders – There is 1 additional rider available in this policy
Accidental Death Benefit Rider
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What happens if?
You stop paying the premium within the first 3 years – The policy will lapse if the premium has not been paid within the grace period and the policy benefits stop. However, the policy can be revived within 5 years from the first unpaid premium due date.
You stop paying the premium after the first 3 years– If the premium has not been paid within the grace period, the policy will made 'Paid up' and the Sum Assured will be reduced proportionately and the plan does not accrue any further bonuses.
You want to surrender the policy – If premiums for 3 years have been paid up, then surrender of policy is allowed.
Guaranteed Surrender Value = 30% of basic premiums paid – 1st year’s premium and additional premium paid (if any).
You want a loan against your policy - There is loan available under this plan. A maximum loan of 90% of the Surrender Value of the policy at the time of availing the loan can be provided.