What is Life Insurance Policy?
A life insurance policy is an agreement between an insurance company and a policyholder, where the life insurer promises to pay a fixed amount of money in return for a premium, after a set time period or upon the life assured’s death.
There are two simple types of life insurance policies:
1. Pure Protection plan i.e., Term Insurance Plan
2. Savings Plan
Pure Protection plans are specifically designed to protect the future of your family by providing a lump sum payment, in case of your absence. Whereas a savings plan is a financial product that helps in planning long-term goals like buying a home, fees for children’s higher education, and more while providing life coverage benefits.
Different Types of Life Insurance Policies in India
Following are the types of life insurance available in India:
- Term insurance
- Term insurance with return of premium
- Unit Linked Insurance Plans
- Endowment plans
- Moneyback policy
- Whole life insurance
- Group life insurance
- Child Insurance Plans
- Retirement Plans