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LIC Bima Diamond

LIC launched the Bima Diamond Plan (table No. 841) on September 19, 20 ...Read More

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About LIC Bima Diamond

A quick read on what this LIC Life Insurance term plan covers and why it might be a fit for you.

LIC launched the Bima Diamond Plan (table No. 841) on September 19, 2016. This is a non-linked plan, i.e. it doesn't depend on the share market. It is a limited premium paying money-back plan in which the policyholder would be paying fewer premiums for a more extensive policy coverage period.

It provides an aggregate of insurance and savings that cover the financial requirements of the family in the event of the miserable death of the policyholder even after the policy tenure.

This is one of the close-ended plans with the last date for enrollment being August 31st, 2017 accompanied by the LIC’s Diamond Jubilee Year.

LIC Bima Diamond Plan offers you a range of benefits including:

  • Death Benefits
  • Loan Facility
  • Loyalty Additions
  • Auto Cover
  • Maturity Benefits

Eligibility Criteria for LIC Bima Diamond

Entry age
Entry age
Minimum Age - 14 years Maximum Age - 45 years
Maturity age
Maturity age
Maximum Maturity Age - 65 years
Policy term
Policy term
16, 20, 24 years
Sum assured
Sum assured
10 to 15 years
Policy loan
Policy loan
Annual, half-yearly, quarterly & monthly
Payment Modes
Payment Modes
Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Pros & cons

A quick honest summary — the strengths and the trade-offs.

Pros

  • Death Benefits
  • Maturity Benefits
  • Loyalty Additions

Cons

  • No pre-existing condition
  • No surrender benefit
  • No guranteed benefit

Who can buy this plan

Eligibility criteria pulled straight from the policy wording.

Minimum entry age- 14 years
Maximum entry age- 45 years
Minimum sum assured- Rs 1
000 Maximum sum assured- Rs 5
Maximum policy term- 20 years

How Does the LIC Bima Diamond Plan Work?

Let's understand how the LIC Bima Diamond Plan works with a simple premium illustration.

Problem

Mr. Verma is looking for a life plan for a plan for a money-back plan that also provides financial safety to his family even in his absence.

Solution

His financial advisor advised him to buy the LIC Bima Diamond Plan. He visited PolicyX.com

Let's understand how the LIC Bima Diamond Plan works for him with a premium illustration table.

Age of policyholder Policy Term Basic sum assured Annual Premiums 
25 years 10 years Rs 5 lakh Rs 30,002

Benefits of LIC Bima Diamond Plan

There are various benefits to buying the LIC Bima Diamond Plan. Let’s understand each of them in detail:

  • Death Benefit On death during the first five policy years: Benefit is payable in case of death of an insured person before the maturity time. Before the commencement date of risk: Refund of premium(s) paid without interest will be payable.
  • Maturity Benefit If all the due premiums are paid and the policyholder survives the policy term ‘Sum Assured on Maturity’ is paid to the insured once the policy matures, inclusive of Loyalty Addition, if applicable.
  • Loyalty Addition The company does this by enabling the policyholders to participate in profits in the form of Loyalty Addition. This shall be applicable after the completion of 5 years, before/at maturity, or if the policyholder dies unfortunately.
  • Survival Benefit If the policyholder survives the policy tenure, a fixed percentage of the Basic Sum Assured will be paid only if all due premiums are paid after every certain period of 4 years.

Features of LIC Bima Diamond

Key features that make LIC Bima Diamond stand out.

Auto Cover

If all premiums have been duly paid (on time) for not less than 3 years but less than 5 years (i.e. between 3-5 years), and after that you miss a payment, then also you will be auto-covered for 6 months.

Add-On Benefits

You get Optional Benefits in the form of Accidental Death and Disability Benefit, and New Term Assurance Rider. However, the Rider sum won't exceed the Basic Sum Assured.

Extended coverage

You remain covered even after the policy matures for a period half the duration of the actual policy coverage period, for half the amount of the Basic Sum Assured.

Tax Benefits

LIC Bima Diamond Plan offers term insurance tax benefits under section 80C of the income tax act, 1961 for up to 1.5 lakhs of the total premium paid in the same financial year.

Benefits of LIC Bima Diamond

Here are the key benefits of the LIC Bima Diamond.

Plan At a Glance

What’s Good Here What’s Missing
Death Benefits Premium Offset
Survival Benefits High sum assured rebate
Loyalty Additions Auto cover continuance
Loan Facility Top-up premium

In a nutshell

If you are looking for a limited premium paying money-back plan in which the policyholder would be paying fewer premiums for a more extensive policy coverage period then you must buy the LIC Diamond Plan.

For more info related to this plan, you can visit PolicyX.com, or call us at 1800 - 420 - 0269. Our insurance experts listen to your unique needs and suggest the best possible solution for you.

Documents Required to Buy LIC Bima Diamond Plan

Here is the list of documents required to buy the LIC Bima Diamond Plan: Photo ID Proof Age Proof Address Proof Medical Records Income Proof

Photo ID Proof

Photo ID Proof (either of one) - Passport, Aadhar card, PAN card, Driving license.

Age Proof

Age Proof (either of one) - Passport, Aadhar card, PAN card, Driving license.

Address Proof

Address Proof (either of one) - Utility bill, passport, voter ID, ration card.

Medical Records

Medical Records of the policyholder if requested.

Income Proof

Income Proof ( either of one) - bank statement, last three months' salary slips (if you are salaried).

Buying from their branch office

You can buy the LIC Bima Diamond Plan offline by visiting one of their nearest branch offices. One of their representatives will help you buy the plan.

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Exclusions of LIC Bima Diamond Plan

  • In case the policyholder commits suicide within 12 months of policy purchase then no death benefits are offered to their family members. Either 80% of the premiums paid to date or the surrender value acquired to date whichever is higher is paid.

FAQs: LIC Bima Diamond

The 1 most-asked questions about LIC Bima Diamond, answered.

LIC launched the Bima Diamond Plan on September 19, 2016. This is a non-linked plan, i.e. it doesn’t depend on the share market. It is a limited premium paying money-back plan in which the policyholder would be paying fewer premiums for a more extensive policy coverage period.

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