The concept of a life insurance policy, wherein a designated beneficiary is paid a sum of money in the event of natural death of the policy holder, is often misunderstood, say financial experts. Every year, many individuals end up subscribing to unsuitable policies simply because they make a hurried decision days ahead of the income tax filing deadline, they say. Some life insurance policies serve the dual purpose of providing protection as well as return on investment. Bad decisions - when it comes to insurance policy selection - often fail to serve the goal, they add.
Here are 10 basic things you must consider before putting your money in a life insurance policy:
1. PremiumEMI2. PurposepremiumULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plans)3. Termterm life insurance4. Risk covered5. Additional benefits6. Sum assured7. Claim settlement record of the insurer8. Returns9. Chargescharges10. InflationinflationEssential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.