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In May 2022, LIC introduced its Bima Ratna plan, which provides the policyholder with a risk cover and regular survival benefits.
This is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan by the LIC of India which is available through brokers, corporate agents, Insurance Marketing Firms (IMF) and Common Service Centres (CSC) of the LIC of India.
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The LIC Bima Ratna insurance premium can be paid monthly (through NACH only), quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly.
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From the first unpaid premium, the grace period is as follows:
30 days for yearly, half-yearly, or quarterly premiums
15 days for monthly premiums
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Rebates on LIC Bima Ratna insurance premiums are applicable if the basic sum assured is higher than ₹10 Lakh.
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After the payment of at least 2 years’ premium, a loan can be availed against the LIC Bima Ratna plan. The loan will be granted as follows:
Up to 90% of surrender value for policies in force.
Up to 80% of surrender value for paid-up policies.
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The free-look period for the LIC Bima Ratna plan is 30 days.
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If the policyholder dies during the policy term, the nominee can claim 125% of the basic sum assured or 7 times the annual premium amount, whichever is higher.
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With the LIC Bima Ratna plan, 25% of the basic sum assured will be paid in each of the following years as a survival benefit-
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For a policy term of 15 years, the survival benefit will be paid at the end of the 13th and 14th year.
For a policy term of 20 years, the survival benefit will be paid at the end of the 18th and 19th year.
For a policy term of 25 years, the survival benefit will be paid at the end of the 23rd and 24th year.
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If the policyholder survives the complete policy term, 50% of the basic sum assured along with accrued guaranteed additions is paid out to them.
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LIC makes guaranteed additions to the sum assured (per ₹1000 basic sum assured) at the end of every policy year as per the following rates:
₹50 from 1st to 5th policy year
₹55 from 6th to 10th policy year
₹60 from 11th to 25th fifth policy year
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