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SUBMITTED BY: ASHISH DABAS
BATCH NO.: BBA (B&I) 2ndSEMESTER
ROLL NO.: 8242
INDEX
Table of Contents
Student Declaration
ii
Acknowledgement
iii
Executive Summary
iv
CHAPTER-1
Introduction
CHAPTER -2
Company Profile
CHAPTER -3
21
Research Methodology
CHAPTER-4
25
53
Findings
CHAPTER -6
55
Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY
57
STUDENT DECLARATION
ASHISH DABAS
GUIDE CERTIFICATE
MONA KAWATRA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am highly obliged to Mrs. MONA KAWATRA (project guide) for her constant and
excellent guidance and also her valuable support without whom this project report
could not be successfully completed. I am also thankful to my friends, my parents,
brother-sister for helping me in the completion of this project report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Insurance is the most familiar word or phrase used in todays life. Insurance
companies are those institutes that provide various types of facility and services in
term of there plans and policies to the consumers. The following project has been
made on one of the largest company in insurance sector in India which is owned by
government which is LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA. The
following project makes an analysis of the products of LIC. The brief summary of
each chapter is discussed as follows:-
CHAPTER-1
It consist of information of the industrial profile of the life insurance sector i.e. when
and how does this sector emerges and how it contributes to the economy,
CHAPTER-2
Chapter 2 includes company profile of LIC i.e. how and when it is formed, which
were the companies that merges and form LIC, its milestones, its objectives, mission
and vision, what is life insurance, board of directors, a brief on the subsidiaries. It
also includes awards and achievements by LIC.
CHAPTER-3
Purpose of the study for which it is conducted, objective while conducting the study
and methodology which consist of the medians used and the tools used to complete
the study.
CHAPTER-4
It includes some of the products offered by LIC, net asset value of the products, tax
benefits to its policy holders categorized according to their age. It also shows the
relationship of LIC with information technology.
CHAPTER-5
This chapter includes the findings and analysis retrieved after the study of the of the
project.
CHAPTER-6
Chapter 6 consists of the conclusion arrived after analyzing and findings from the
study.
CHAPTER-1
INRODUCTION
The life insurance industry in India grew by an impressive 36%, with premium
income from new business at Rs. 253.43 billion during the fiscal year 2004-2005,
braving stiff competition from private insurers. This report, "Indian Insurance
Industry: New Avenues for Growth 2012", finds that the market share of the state
behemoth, LIC, has clocked 21.87% growth in business at Rs.197.86 billion by
selling 2.4 billion new policies in 2004-05. But this was still not enough to arrest the
fall in its market share, as private players grew by 129% to mop up Rs. 55.57 billion
in 2004-05 from Rs. 24.29 billion in 2003-04.
Though the total volume of LIC's business increased in the fiscal year (2004-2005)
compared to the previous one, its market share came down from 87.04 to 78.07%.
The 14 private insurers increased their market share from about 13% to about 22% in
a year's time. The figures for the first two months of the fiscal year 2005-06 also
speak of the growing share of the private insurers. The share of LIC for this period
has further come down to 75 percent, while the private players have grabbed over 24
percent.
There are presently 12 general insurance companies with four public sector
companies and eight private insurers and private insurance companies collectively
have a 10% share of the non-life insurance market.
CHAPTER-2
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY PROFILE
The story of insurance is probably as old as the story of mankind. The same instinct
that prompts modern businessmen today to secure themselves against loss and
disaster existed in primitive men also. They too sought to avert the evil consequences
of fire and flood and loss of life and were willing to make some sort of sacrifice in
order to achieve security. Though the concept of insurance is largely a development
of the recent past, particularly after the industrial era past few centuries yet its
beginnings date back almost 6000 years.
Life Insurance in its modern form came to India from England in the year 1818.
Oriental Life Insurance Company started by Europeans in Calcutta was the first life
insurance company on Indian Soil. All the insurance companies established during
that period were brought up with the purpose of looking after the needs of European
community and Indian natives were not being insured by these companies. However,
later with the efforts of eminent people like Babu Muttylal Seal, the foreign life
insurance companies started insuring Indian lives. But Indian lives were being treated
as sub-standard lives and heavy extra premiums were being charged on them.
Bombay Mutual Life Assurance Society heralded the birth of first Indian life
insurance company in the year 1870, and covered Indian lives at normal rates.
Starting as Indian enterprise with highly patriotic motives, insurance companies came
into existence to carry the message of insurance and social security through insurance
to various sectors of society. Bharat Insurance Company (1896) was also one of such
companies inspired by nationalism. The Swadeshi movement of 1905-1907 gave rise
to more insurance companies. The United India in Madras, National Indian and
National Insurance in Calcutta and the Co-operative Assurance at Lahore were
established in 1906. In 1907, Hindustan Co-operative Insurance Company took its
birth in one of the rooms of the Jorasanko, house of the great poet Rabindranath
Tagore, in Calcutta. The Indian Mercantile, General Assurance and Swadeshi Life
(later Bombay Life) were some of the companies established during the same period.
Prior to 1912 India had no legislation to regulate insurance business. In the year 1912,
the Life Insurance Companies Act, and the Provident Fund Act were passed. The Life
Insurance Companies Act, 1912 made it necessary that the premium rate tables and
periodical valuations of companies should be certified by an actuary. But the Act
discriminated between foreign and Indian companies on many accounts, putting the
Indian companies at a disadvantage.
The first two decades of the twentieth century saw lot of growth in insurance
business. From 44 companies with total business-in-force as Rs.22.44 crore, it rose to
176 companies with total business-in-force as Rs.298 crore in 1938. During the
mushrooming of insurance companies many financially unsound concerns were also
floated which failed miserably. The Insurance Act 1938 was the first legislation
governing not only life insurance but also non-life insurance to provide strict state
control over insurance business. The demand for nationalization of life insurance
industry was made repeatedly in the past but it gathered momentum in 1944 when a
bill to amend the Life Insurance Act 1938 was introduced in the Legislative
Assembly. However, it was much later on the 19th of January, 1956, that life
insurance in India was nationalized. About 154 Indian insurance companies, 16 nonIndian companies and 75 provident were operating in India at the time of
nationalization. Nationalization was accomplished in two stages; initially the
management of the companies was taken over by means of an Ordinance, and later,
the ownership too by means of a comprehensive bill. The Parliament of India passed
the Life Insurance Corporation Act on the 19th of June 1956, and the Life Insurance
Corporation of India was created on 1st September, 1956, with the objective of
spreading life insurance much more widely and in particular to the rural areas with a
view to reach all insurable persons in the country, providing them adequate financial
cover at a reasonable cost.
LIC had 5 zonal offices, 33 divisional offices and 212 branch offices, apart from its
corporate office in the year 1956. Since life insurance contracts are long term
contracts and during the currency of the policy it requires a variety of services need
was felt in the later years to expand the operations and place a branch office at each
district headquarter. Re-organization of LIC took place and large numbers of new
branch offices were opened. As a result of re-organization servicing functions were
transferred to the branches, and branches were made accounting units. It worked
wonders with the performance of the corporation. It may be seen that from about
200.00 crores of New Business in 1957 the corporation crossed 1000.00 crores only
in the year 1969-70, and it took another 10 years for LIC to cross 2000.00 crore mark
of new business. But with re-organization happening in the early eighties, by 1985-86
LIC had already crossed 7000.00 crore Sum Assured on new policies.
Today LIC functions with 2048 fully computerized branch offices, 100 divisional
offices, 7 zonal offices and the corporate office. LICs Wide Area Network covers 100
divisional offices and connects all the branches through a Metro Area Network. LIC
has tied up with some Banks and Service providers to offer on-line premium
collection facility in selected cities. LICs ECS and ATM premium payment facility is
an addition to customer convenience. Apart from on-line Kiosks and IVRS, Info
Centers have been commissioned at Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi, Pune and many other cities. With a vision of
providing easy access to its policyholders, LIC has launched its SATELLITE
SAMPARK offices. The satellite offices are smaller, leaner and closer to the
customer. The digitalized records of the satellite offices will facilitate anywhere
servicing and many other conveniences in the future.
LIC continues to be the dominant life insurer even in the liberalized scenario of
Indian insurance and is moving fast on a new growth trajectory surpassing its own
past records. LIC has issued over one crore policies during the current year. It has
crossed the milestone of issuing 1,01,32,955 new policies by 15th Oct, 2005, posting
a healthy growth rate of 16.67% over the corresponding period of the previous year.
From then to now, LIC has crossed many milestones and has set unprecedented
performance records in various aspects of life insurance business. The same motives
which inspired our forefathers to bring insurance into existence in this country inspire
us at LIC to take this message of protection to light the lamps of security in as many
homes as possible and to help the people in providing security to their families.
Some of the important milestones in the life insurance business in India are:
1818: Oriental Life Insurance Company, the first life insurance company on Indian
soil started functioning.
1870: Bombay Mutual Life Assurance Society, the first Indian life insurance company
started its business.
1912: The Indian Life Assurance Companies Act enacted as the first statute to
regulate the life insurance business.
1928: The Indian Insurance Companies Act enacted to enable the government to
collect statistical information about both life and non-life insurance businesses.
1938: Earlier legislation consolidated and amended to by the Insurance Act with the
objective of protecting the interests of the insuring public.
1956: 245 Indian and foreign insurers and provident societies are taken over by the
central government and nationalized. LIC formed by an Act of Parliament, viz. LIC
Act, 1956, with a capital contribution of Rs. 5 crore from the Government of India.
The General insurance business in India, on the other hand, can trace its roots to the
Triton Insurance Company Ltd., the first general insurance company established in
the year 1850 in Calcutta by the British.
Some of the important milestones in the general insurance business in India are:
1907: The Indian Mercantile Insurance Ltd. set up, the first company to transact all
classes of general insurance business.
1957: General Insurance Council, a wing of the Insurance Association of India,
frames a code of conduct for ensuring fair conduct and sound business practices.
1968: The Insurance Act amended to regulate investments and set minimum solvency
margins and the Tariff Advisory Committee set up.
1972: The General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Act, 1972 nationalized the
general insurance business in India with effect from 1st January 1973.
107 insurers amalgamated and grouped into four companies viz. the National
Insurance Company Ltd., the New India Assurance Company Ltd., the Oriental
Insurance Company Ltd. and the United India Insurance Company Ltd. GIC
incorporated as a company.
LIC SUBSIDIARIES
Unlike provisions for private players in the insurance sector, the LIC Act provides for
setting up subsidiaries through policy holders fund. It is due to the LIC act that LIC of
India has a number of subsidiaries which help it in leveraging its potential to the
maximum, providing an enhanced set of diversified services to its customers. These
subsidiaries include LIC International, LIC Nepal, LIC Lanka, LIC Housing Finance
and LIC Mutual Fund.
LIC INERNATIONAL
This is a joint venture offshore company promoted by LIC which commenced
operations in July, 1989 with the objectives of offering US$ denominated policies to
cater to the insurance needs of NRIs and providing insurance services to holders of
LIC policies currently residing in the Gulf. LIC International operates in all GCC
countries.
LIC NEPAL
A joint venture company formed in 2001 with the Vishal Group of Industries, Nepal.
LIC LANKA
A joint venture company formed in 2003 with the Bartleet Group of Companies, Sri
Lanka.
2.
Protection:
Savings through life insurance guarantee full protection against risk of death of the
saver. Also, in case of demise, life insurance assures payment of the entire amount
assured (with bonuses wherever applicable) whereas in other savings schemes, only
the amount saved (with interest) is payable.
Aid to Thrift:
Life insurance encourages 'thrift'. It allows long-term savings since payments can be
made effortlessly because of the 'easy installment' facility built into the scheme.
(Premium payment for insurance is either monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly).
For example: The Salary Saving Scheme popularly known as SSS provides a
convenient method of paying premium each month by deduction from one's salary. In
this case the employer directly pays the deducted premium to LIC. The Salary Saving
Scheme is ideal for any institution or establishment subject to specified terms and
conditions.
Liquidity:
In case of insurance, it is easy to acquire loans on the sole security of any policy that
has acquired loan value. Besides, a life insurance policy is also generally accepted as
security, even for a commercial loan.
Tax Relief:
Life Insurance is the best way to enjoy tax deductions on income tax and wealth tax.
This is available for amounts paid by way of premium for life insurance subject to
income tax rates in force.
Assesses can also avail of provisions in the law for tax relief. In such cases the
assured in effect pays a lower premium for insurance than otherwise.
other investments. Also, loans are granted to policyholders for house building or for
purchase of flats (subject to certain conditions).
profit policy.
Keyman Insurance
Keyman insurance is taken by a business firm on the life of key employee(s) to
protect the firm against financial losses, which may occur due to the premature
demise of the Keyman.
OBJECTIVES OF LIC
Spread Life Insurance widely and in particular to the rural areas and to the
socially and economically backward classes with a view to reaching all insurable
persons in the country and providing them adequate financial cover against death at a
reasonable cost.
policyholders, whose money it holds in trust, without losing sight of the interest of
the community as a whole; the funds to be deployed to the best advantage of the
investors as well as the community as a whole, keeping in view national priorities and
obligations of attractive return.
Conduct business with utmost economy and with the full realization that the
capacities.
Meet the various life insurance needs of the community that would arise in the
Involve all people working in the Corporation to the best of their capability in
furthering the interests of the insured public by providing efficient service with
courtesy.
participation, pride and job satisfaction through discharge of their duties with
dedication towards achievement of Corporate Objective.
MISSION/VISSION
MISSION
"Explore and enhance the quality of life of people through financial security by
providing products and services of aspired attributes with competitive returns, and by
rendering resources for economic development."
VISSION
"A trans-nationally competitive financial conglomerate of significance to societies
and Pride of India."
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members on the Board of the Corporation
INDY's
Silver
Award
for
Corporate Film
House Magazine
ASIA BRAND CONGRESS BRAND Pitch Award -" Rank 1 " India's Top
LEADERSHIP AWARD 2008
50 service Brands
Jeevan Madhur
Readers Digest Trusted Brand Award Golden Peacock Award for Excellence
2008 in the Platinum category.
in Corporate Governance
CHAPTER-3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1. To impart knowledge about the history and objectives of the company and also its
different subsidiaries.
2. To aware the readers about the different plans and policies provided by LIC, there
value and benefits to its customers.
METHODOLOGY
DATA COLLECTION:
STATICAL TOOLS:
Secondary resources used in the study for information collection is internet and
magazines. Magazines & websites have been used and the information retrieved from
these sources is then gathered in this project. Other tools used in the study which are
used in the preparation of the project after collecting information are:
1. MS Word
2. MS Excel
CHAPTER-4
POLICIES
POLICIES (SCHEMES)
Life Insurance Corporation of India provides number of products to its costumers.
LIC differentiated their policies into five different types which are:
1. Insurance Plans
2. Pension Plans
3. Unit Plans
4. Special Plans
5. Group Scheme
INSURANCE PLANS
As individuals it is inherent to differ. Each individuals insurance needs and
requirements are different from that of the others. LICs Insurance Plans are policies
that talk to you individually and give you the most suitable options that can fit your
requirement.
Jeevan Anurag
CDA Endowment Vesting At 21
Komal Jeevan
Marriage
Endowment
Jeevan Kishore
Child Career Plan
Child Fortune Plus
Jeevan Aadhar
Jeevan Vishwas
Or
Jeevan Bharati - I
The Whole Life Policy
The Whole Life Policy- Limited Payment
The Whole Life Policy- Single Premium
Jeevan Anand
Jeevan Tarang
Two Year Temporary Assurance Policy
The Convertible Term Assurance Policy
Anmol Jeevan-I
Amulya Jeevan-I
Jeevan Saathi Plus
Jeevan Saathi
Mortgage Redemption
PENSION PLANS
Pension Plans are Individual Plans that gaze into your future and foresee financial stability during
your old age. These policies are most suited for senior citizens and those planning a secure future, so
that you never give up on the best things in life.
Jeevan Nidhi
Jeevan Akshay-VI
New Jeevan Dhara-I
New Jeevan Suraksha-I
UNIT PLANS
Unit plans are investment plans for those who realize the worth of hard-earned
money. These plans help you see your savings yield rich benefits and help you save
tax even if you don't have consistent income.
Market Plus I
Profit Plus
Fortune Plus
Money Plus-I
Child Fortune Plus
SPCIAL PLANS
LICs Special Plans are not plans but opportunities that knock on your door once in a
lifetime. These plans are a perfect blend of insurance, investment and a lifetime of
happiness!
Jeevan Mangal
GROUP SCHEME
Group Insurance Scheme is life insurance protection to groups of people. This
scheme is ideal for employers, associations, societies etc. and allows you to enjoy
group benefits at really low costs.
PRODUCTS BY LIC
INSURANCE PLANS
1. Jeevan Anand
Features
Product summary:
This plan is a combination of Endowment Assurance and Whole Life plans. It
provides financial protection against death throughout the lifetime of the life assured
with the provision of payment of a lump sum at the end of the selected term in case of
his survival.
Premium:
Premiums are payable yearly, half-yearly, quarterly, monthly or through salary
deductions as opted by you throughout the selected term of the policy or till earlier
death.
Bonuses:
This is a with-profit plan and participates in the profits of the Corporations life
insurance business. It gets a share of the profits in the form of bonuses. Simple
Reversionary Bonuses are declared per thousand Sum Assured annually at the end of
each financial year. Once declared, they form part of the guaranteed benefits of the
plan. Bonuses will be added during the selected term or till death, if it occurs earlier.
Final (Additional) Bonus may also be payable provided the policy has run for certain
minimum period
Benefits
Benefits in case of death during the selected term:
The Sum Assured along with the vested bonuses is payable on death in a lump sum.
Benefits in case of survival to the end of selected term:
The Sum Assured along with the vested bonuses is payable in a lump sum on survival
to the end of the term. An additional Sum Assured is payable on death thereafter.
Accident Benefit:
An additional Sum Assured (subject to a limit of Rs.5 lakh) is payable in a lump sum
on death due to accident up to age 70 of life assured. In case of permanent disability
of the life assured due to accident this additional Sum assured is payable in
installments.
Supplementary/Extra Benefits:
These are the optional benefits that can be added to your basic plan for extra
protection/option. An additional premium is required to be paid for these benefits.
Surrender Value:
Buying a life insurance contract is a long-term commitment. However, surrender
values are available on the plan on earlier termination of the contract.
Guaranteed Surrender Value:
The policy may be surrendered after it has been in force for 3 years or more. The
guaranteed surrender value is 30% of the basic premiums paid excluding the first
years premium. Any extra premium(s) paid and premium(s) towards Accident
Benefit are also excluded.
Corporations policy on surrenders:
In practice, the Corporation will pay a Special Surrender Value which is either equal
to or more than the Guaranteed Surrender Value. The benefit payable on surrender
reflects the discounted value of the reduced claim amount that would be payable on
death or at maturity. This value will depend on the duration for which premiums have
been paid and the policy duration at the date of surrender. In some circumstances, in
case of early termination of the policy, the surrender value payable may be less than
the total premium paid.
2. Jeevan Shree-I
Product summary:
This is an Endowment Assurance plan offering the choice of many convenient
premiums paying terms. It provides financial protection against death throughout the
term of plan with the payment of maturity amount on survival to the end of the policy
term.
Premiums:
Premiums are payable yearly, half-yearly, quarterly or through Salary deductions, as
opted by you, throughout the premium paying term or till earlier death. Alternatively
premium may be paid in one lump sum (Single premium).
Guaranteed Additions:
The policy provides for the Guaranteed Additions at the rate of Rs. 50/- per thousand
Sum Assured for each completed year for first five years of the policy. The
Guaranteed Additions are payable along with the Basic Sum Assured at the time of
claim.
Bonuses:
The policy participates in the profits of the Corporations life insurance business from
the 6th year onwards. It will get a share of the profits in the form of bonuses. Simple
Reversionary Bonuses will be declared per thousand Basic Sum Assured annually at
the end of each financial year. Once declared, they will form part of the guaranteed
benefits of the plan.
Benefits
Death Benefit:
The Sum Assured along with guaranteed additions and vested bonuses, if any, is
payable in a lump sum on death of the life assured during the policy term.
Maturity Benefit:
The Sum Assured along with guaranteed additions and reversionary bonuses, if any
is payable in a lump sum on survival to the end of the policy term.
Supplementary/Extra Benefits:
These are the optional benefits that can be added to your basic plan for extra
protection/option. An additional premium is required to be paid for these benefits.
Surrender Value:
Buying a life insurance contract is a long-term commitment. However, surrender
value is available on the plan on earlier termination of the contract.
Guaranteed Surrender Value:
The policy may be surrendered after it has been in force for 3 years or more. The
guaranteed surrender value is 30% of the basic premiums paid excluding the first
years premium. In case of a single premium policy the guaranteed surrender value is
90%
of
the
single
premium
paid
excluding
any
extra
premium.
been paid and the policy duration at the date of surrender. In some circumstances, in
case of early termination of the policy, the surrender value payable may be less than
the total premium paid.
3. Bima Bachat
What is Bima Bachat?
LICs Bima Bachat is a money-back policy which offers financial security and
assurance to the policy holder and his family. Bima Bachat requires the policy holder
to pay only one premium. The amount paid for the premium depends on the duration
of the policy taken and life insurance is available till the date of maturity.
What other benefits do I receive during the specified duration of the policy?
For a term of 9 years: The policy holder will receive 15% of the sum assured at the
end of every 3rd and 6th policy year.
For a term 12 years: The policy holder will receive 15% of the sum assured at the end
of every 3rd, 6th and 9th policy year.
For a term 15 years: The policy holder will receive15% of the sum assured at the end
of every 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th policy year.
What additional benefits do I get upon maturity?
If the policy holder outlives the duration of the policy, at the time of maturity, a single
premium payment (excluding extra premium) is made along with loyalty additions, if
any.
How much insurance do I get?
The policy holder is insured for an amount equal to the sum assured.
What about the installment received already?
The
insurance
cover
is
irrespective
of
the
installments
received.
The minimum sum that needs to be assured is Rs 20,000/- and there is no limit on
the amount that can be assured.
It is important to note that the sum assured should be in multiples of Rs 5000/- only.
The policy requires the holder to pay a single premium.
Premium payment
Single Premium
The sample premium rates are as under: Age
12
15
15
716.40
771.35
804.00
20
717.20
771.85
804.40
25
717.55
772.25
804.95
30
718.45
773.35
806.10
35
721.05
775.75
808.55
40
725.80
780.25
812.95
45
734.10
787.60
819.60
50
746.60
797.90
828.95
55
762.65
811.95
841.75
60
784.80
831.30
859.35
65
816.25
NIL
5%
7%
8%
Benefits
Survival Benefit
Not Applicable
Death Benefit
the sum assured is payable only in the event of death of the Life Assured before the
expiry of the specified term.
Plan parameters
Minimum
Maximum
Entry age
20 (nearer birthday)
50
50,000
1,00,00,000
Term (years)
Mode of Payment
Yearly,
Half-yearly,
Quarterly,
Salary
Monthly,
Saving
55 years
No
Scheme
PENSION PLANS
1. New Jeevan Dhara-I
Features
Product summary:
These are Deferred Annuity plans that allow the policyholder to make provision for
regular income after the selected term.
Premiums:
Premiums are payable yearly, half-yearly, quarterly, monthly or through Salary
deduction, as opted by you, throughout the term of the policy or till earlier death.
Alternatively, the premium may be paid in one lump sum (single premium).
Tax Benefits:
Tax relief under Section 80ccc is available on premiums paid under New Jeevan
Suraksha I (Table No.147). The premiums paid under New Jeevan Dhara I (Table
No.148) qualify for tax relief under Section 88.
Bonuses:
These are with-profit plans and participate in the profits of the Corporations annuity /
pension business. Policies get a share of the profits in the form of bonuses. Simple
Reversionary Bonuses are declared per thousand Sum Assured annually at the end of
each financial year. Once declared, they form part of the guaranteed benefits of the
plan. Final (Additional) Bonuses may also be payable provided policy has run for a
certain minimum period.
Benefits
Death Benefit:
On death of the Life Assured during the term of the policy the basic premiums paid,
excluding any rider premiums or extra premiums, up to the date of death accumulated
with interest at such rates as decided by the Corporation will be payable to the
nominee. Currently, the interest rate is 3%, 4% or 5 % if the death occurs within the
first 10 years, 20 years or thereafter respectively.
Maturity Benefit:
At maturity the policyholder can encash up to a maximum 25% of the maturity
proceeds as a tax-free lump sum. The balance should be compulsorily converted to an
annuity at the rates applicable at the time of maturity of the policy. The policyholder
has the choice of opting for any one of 5 annuity options. The annuity options
available are:
(i) annuity payable for remainder of life
(ii) annuity payable for life with guaranteed period of 5, 10, 15 or 20 years
(iii) Joint life and last survivor annuity to the annuitant and his/ her spouse under
which annuity payable to the spouse on death of the purchaser will be 50% of that
payable to the annuitant
(iv) Life annuity with a return of purchase price on death of the annuitant
(v) Life annuity increasing at a simple rate of 3% per annum
Supplementary/Extra Benefits:
These are the optional benefits that can be added to your basic plan for extra
protection/option. An additional premium is required to be paid for these benefits.
Surrender Value:
Buying a life insurance contract is a long-term commitment. However, surrender
value is available on the plan on earlier termination of the contract.
Guaranteed Surrender Value:
The policy may be surrendered after it has been in force for 2 years or more but
before the vesting date. The guaranteed surrender value is 90% of the basic
premiums paid excluding the first years premium. In case of a single premium
policy the guaranteed surrender value is allowed after 2 years from the date of
commencement of the policy.
Corporations policy on surrenders:
In practice, the company will pay a Special Surrender Value which is equal to or
higher than the Guaranteed Surrender Value. The benefit payable on surrender reflects
the discounted value of the reduced claim amount that would be payable on death or
at maturity. This value will depend on the duration for which premiums have been
paid and the policy duration at the date of surrender. In some circumstances, in case
of early termination of the policy, the surrender value payable may be less than the
total premium paid.
UNIT PLANS-I
1. Market plus-I
This is a unit linked pension plan wherein the pension is payable after a specified
period. Four types of investment Funds namely Bond, Secured, Balanced and
Growth Fund are offered. Though primarily a Pension product, the plan has many
attractive features and options which make it an ideal Retirement solution for the
future.
BENEFITS
A) - On Vesting:
On vesting of the policy, the Fund Value will be utilized to provide a pension based
on the then prevailing Annuity rates. An option to commute up to one third of the
payable benefit in a lump sum is available.
B) On Death:
In event of the unfortunate death of the policy holder the Fund Value along with the
Riders, if any, will be payable in a lump sum or as a pension.
OPTIONS
Three attractive benefits, viz. - Life Cover, Accident Benefit and Critical Illness
Benefit are available as options or riders. Life option is available within certain limits
depending on the age at entry of the life assured. The other options are available to all
proposers who have opted for Life Cover. The quantum of the risk covers can also be
reduced; subject to the minimum limits, once a year. A policy can be taken without
any of the riders also.
REVIVAL
An attractive feature of the plan is that provided the premiums have been paid for a
minimum period of three years, all the riders under the policy will continue for a
period of two years from the due date of first unpaid premium by deduction of
relevant charges from the policy fund. This period of two years is called the Revival
Period. Further, if premiums have been paid for a minimum period of three years,
revival can be effected merely by paying the arrears of premium, within the Revival
Period.
PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS
Premiums can be paid in a lump sum (single premium) and also by monthly (ECS),
quarterly, half-yearly and yearly modes.
CHANGE IN FUND TYPE (SWITCH)
The plan also allows a policy holder to switch from one type of fund to another up to
four times a year, free of charge.
OTHER FEAUTRES
There will be no spread between the Bid and Offer price. The Net Asset Value (NAV)
will be declared on a daily basis. Additional premium in multiples of Rs.1,000 can be
paid without any limit at anytime during the term of policy.
SPECIAL PLANS
1. Bima Nivesh
Features
Bima Nivesh 2005 is a plan with compound rate of guaranteed additions and loyalty
additions. This is the revised version of our popular Bima Nivesh Plan 2004 and is
introduced to meet the overwhelming demand for a single premium plan from our
customers. It is a single premium, ideal investment plan for those who have no
regular income but good periodical income. Bima Nivesh 2005 is available for terms
5 and 10 years. The guaranteed surrender value is payable after the policy has run for
at least one year. Term Assurance Rider is also available by payment of a single
premium at the option of the proposer.
Benefits
Guaranteed Additions: Guaranteed additions at the compound rate of Rs.50 per
thousand Sum Assured per annum for the policy with term of 5 years and at the
compound rate of Rs.55 per thousand Sum Assured per annum for the policy with
term of 10 years.
Loyalty Addition: Depending upon the Corporation's experience with regard to
mortality, interest and expenses and based on term of the policy, Loyalty addition, if
any, may be declared by the corporation and paid on maturity.
Maturity Benefit: The Basic Sum Assured along with compounded Guaranteed
Additions will be payable. Loyalty addition, if any, will also be added to this benefit.
Payment on death: In case of the unfortunate death of the Life Assured during the
term of the policy, Sum Assured along with the accrued guaranteed additions will be
payable.
Surrender Value: Surrender value is payable after the policy has run at least for
one year.
Riders: Term Assurance rider is available.
Eligibility conditions and other restrictions
For the Main Plan
13 years completed
18 years completed
70 years
50 years
60 years
Policy Term
Sum Assured
Rs.25,000.
Maximum
limit.
No
of
basic
premium
on
the
premium
in
excess
of
Rs.50,000.
GROUP SCHEME
1. Group Term Insurance Scheme
A) Nature of the Scheme:
Group (term) Insurance Scheme is meant to provide life insurance protection to
groups of people. Administration of the scheme is on group basis and cost is low.
Under Group (Term) Insurance Scheme, life insurance cover is allowed to all the
members of a group subject to some simple insurability conditions without insisting
upon any medical evidence. Scheme offers covers only on death and there is no
maturity value at the end of the term.
B) Premium Chargeable:
Group (Term) Insurance Scheme is at present offered under One Year Renewable
Group term assurance plan (OYRGTA). Every year on Annual Renewal date LIC
charges the premium depending upon the changes in size and age distribution of the
age group.
C) Different Schemes:
Group (term) Insurance Scheme has a number of varieties. The Scheme may provide
for a uniform cover to all members of the group or graded covers for different
categories of members, cover for all amounts of outstanding housing loans or vehicle
advances, or some other benefits (e.g., life cover to supplement pension or PF
benefits in case of death). The schemes may have add-ons like Double Accident
Benefit, Critical Illness Benefit, Disability benefit etc.
D) General Features of various Group Insurance Schemes:
1. PREMIUM:
The premium under such scheme may be wholly paid by the employer or the Nodal
Agency. However, the scheme may be contributory i.e. the members may also
contribute.
2. DOUBLE ACCIDENT BENEFIT:
Double Accident Benefit, i.e. payment of double the sum assured on death due to
accident (without permanent disability benefit), may be allowed under Group
Insurance Schemes for an extra premium.
3. ELIGIBILITY:
For Group Insurance Scheme in lieu of EDLIS the insurability condition is that
should be a member of the Provident Fund Scheme of the employer. For other GI
Schemes of employer-employee groups the insurability condition is that the member
should not be absent on ground of sickness on the entry date. For all non-employeremployee Group Schemes the basic insurability condition is that the member should
be in good health on the date of entry.
4. ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHEME:
At the commencement and thereafter on each Annual Renewal Date, the Group
Policyholder will have to send all the member's data (and particulars of the new
entrants from time to time) to the P & GS unit of LIC. Detailed OYRGTA premium
calculation will be made on each Annual Renewal Date.
The objective of the scheme is to provide life insurance protection to the rural and
urban poor persons below poverty line and marginally above the poverty line.
ELIGIBILITY:
A person who is
*Aged between 18 and 59 years.
*Below or marginally above poverty line
*A member of any of the approved vocation/occupation groups
NODAL AGENCY:
A State Government Department which is concerned with the welfare of any such
vocation/occupation group, a Welfare Fund/ Society, Village Panchayat,NGO,SelfHelp Group,etc.
MINIMUM MEMBERSHIP SIZE:
Twenty five.
FORMS FOR JANASHREE BIMA YOJANA
1. Claim form & discharge receipt under JBY (Annexure A)
2. Application for scholarship under Shiksha Sahayog Yojana (Proforma A)
3. List of students eligible for scholarship under Shiksha Sahayog Yojana (Proforma
B)
4. Certificate of utilization ( Proforma C )
Benefits
In the events of
*Death (other than by accident) of the member, an amount of Rs.30,000/- is payable.
*death/total permanent disability, due to accident, an amount of Rs.75,000/-is
payable.
*Permanent partial disability, due to accident, an amount of Rs.37,500/- is payable.
PREMIUM:
*The premium under the scheme is Rs.200/-per annum per member. *50% of the
premium i.e. Rs.100/- will be contributed by the member and/or Nodal Agency/State
Government.
*Balance 50% will be borne by the Social Security Fund.
APPROVED VOCATION & OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS:
A) The group that can be covered are like workers in (i) Foodstuffs like khandsari
(ii) Textile
(iii) Manufacture of wood products
(iv) Manufacture of paper products
(v) Manufacture of leather products
(vi) Printing
(vii) Rubber and coal products
(viii) Chemical products like candle manufacture
(ix) Mineral products like earthen toys manufacture
(x) Fire cracker's workers
(xi)Construction workers
(xii)Other related cottage industries to be identified by Nodal
Agencies and other groups as identified by the Nodal Agency and approved by LIC.
B) The occupational groups are :
Beedi workers, Brick Kiln Workers(Jalandhar),Carpenters, Cobblers, Fisherman,
Hamals, Handicraft Artisans, Handloom Weavers, Handloom and Khadi Weavers,
Lady Tailors, Leather and Tannery Workers, Papad Workers attached to 'SEWA',
Physically Handicapped self- Employed Persons, Primary Milk Producers, Rickshaw
Pullers/ Auto Drivers, Safai Karmacharis, Salt Growers, Tendu Leaf Collectors,
Scheme for the Urban Poor, Forest Workers, Sericulture, Toddy Tappers, Powerloom
Workers, Scheme for Women in Remote Rural Hilly Areas.
PLANS NAV
The net asset value of different schemes of life insurance Corporation of India for the
insureds is as follows:
NAV TABLE
NAV'S AS ON DATE
21.08.2009
BASIC
UNIT
VALUE
EFFECTIVE
FOR
21.08.2009
NAV AS ON REPURCHASE
SALE
DATE
VALUE
VALUE
DATE OF
BIMA PLUS (140)
LAUNCH
02.02.2001
SECURED FUND
10
27.1060
25.7507
27.1060
BALANCED FUND
10
32.4856
30.8613
32.4856
RISK FUND
10
44.2874
42.0730
44.2874
DATE OF
FUTURE PLUS (172)
LAUNCH
04.03.2005
BOND FUND
10
13.1779
13.1779
13.1779
INCOME FUND
10
15.0405
15.0405
15.0405
BALANCED FUND
10
15.6018
15.6018
15.6018
GROWTH FUND
10
19.5666
19.5666
19.5666
DATE OF
JEEVAN PLUS (173)
LAUNCH
18.10.2005
BOND FUND
10
13.1729
13.1729
13.1729
SECURED FUND
10
13.3119
13.3119
13.3119
BALANCED FUND
10
13.6167
13.6167
13.6167
GROWTH FUND
10
18.1556
18.1556
18.1556
12.4484
12.4484
12.4484
DATE OF
MONEY PLUS (180)
LAUNCH
20.12.2006
BOND FUND
10
BALANCED FUND
10
11.6570
11.6570
11.6570
GROWTH FUND
10
10.3939
10.3939
10.3939
13.6993
13.6993
13.6993
12.8744
12.8744
12.5608
12.5608
DATE OF
MARKET PLUS (181)
LAUNCH
05.07.2006
BOND FUND
10
SECURED FUND
10 TAX
BALANCED FUND
10
BENEFITS
12.8744
12.5608
The aggregate amount of deduction under all the relevant sections viz. section 80C,
GROWTH FUND
10
12.9723
12.9723
12.9723
section 80CCC and section 80CCD shall not, exceed Rs.1 Lakh.
DATE OF
FORTUNE
PLUS
(187)
LAUNCH
1)
Deduction
from
Income
for payment of Premium (Sec. 80C).
23.08.2007
(a)
Life
Insurance
premia:
BOND FUND
10
12.0380
12.0380
12.0380
The insurance premia paid for a policy is eligible for deduction. The premium paid
should
be
SECUREDnot
FUND
(b)
in 10excess
Contribution
of11.2592
20%
to Deferred
of 11.2592
capital
sum
assured.
11.2592
Annuity
Plans:
BALANCED FUND
10
10.6514
10.6514
10.6514
The premia paid for a Deferred Annuity; provided such contract does not contain a
provision
exercise an option
a cash payment in
lieu of
GROWTHtoFUND
10 by the insured
10.1676to received
10.1676
10.1676
the payment of annuity is eligible
deduction.
DATEforOF
PROFIT PLUS (188)
(c)
Contribution
LAUNCH
to
Pension/Annuity
Plans:
23.08.2007
Contribution to New Jeevan Dhara-I and New Jeevan Akshay-V Schemes of LIC are
qualified
for rebate under this
BOND FUND
10section.
12.3288
12.3288
12.3288
SECURED
10 on Maturity/Death
10.9779
10.9779 proceeds10.9779
2)
IncomeFUND
tax exemption
Claims
under
Section
10(10D)
BALANCED
FUND
10
11.2509
11.2509
11.2509
All
the benefits
payable under
tax free. However10.0311
in cases
GROWTH
FUND
10 a Life Insurance
10.0311policy are10.0311
the premium paid in excess DATE
of 20% OF
of the capital sum assured within a year, benefits
GRATUITY
LAUNCH
paid
excess ofPLUS
premiums will
be taxable. The benefits from a key man Insurance
policy and any sum received16.06.2009
under Sec 80DD, Sub-section (3) are also taxable.
12.7382
12.7382
12.7382
BOND
FUND
10 New Jeevan Suraksha - I Plan (U/s. 80CCC)
3)
Jeevan
Nidhi Plan &
Amounts
paid from the
income to premiums
of the13.2628
above
INCOME FUND
10 taxable13.2628
13.2628
BALANCED FUND
10
GROWTH FUND
10
DATE OF
13.0738
13.0738
13.0738
12.4845
12.4845
12.4845
LAUNCH
04.02.2008
10
10.8430
10.8430
10.8430
DATE OF
MONEY are
PLUS
- I (193) LAUNCH
annuity
deductible.
22.05.2008
10
12.3170
12.3170
12.3170
to
the extentFUND
of Rs. 15,000
an assessees12.9187
parent
BALANCED
10 for premiums
12.9187 paid for
12.9187
is also available. If any one or both of the parents are Senior citizens,
GROWTH FUND
10
12.1823
12.1823
12.1823
80D
also covers
of premium exclusively for Critical Illness
MARKET
PLUS-I payment
(191) LAUNCH
Rider.
17.06.2008
BOND
FUND
11.3897
5)
Jeevan
Aadhar Plan10(Sec.80DD)
11.3897
11.3897
SECURED FUND
10
11.3512
11.3512
11.3512
Premium paid for LICs Jeevan Aadhar Plan (for the maintenance of an handicapped
dependent)
is eligible
from11.5772
the total income
to the extent of Rs.50,000
BALANCED
FUND for deduction
10
11.5772
11.5772
and to the extent of Rs.75,000/- where handicapped dependent is suffering from
GROWTH
FUND
12.0021
12.0021
12.0021
specified
severe
disability. 10
CHILD
FORTUNE
DATE OF
LAUNCH
6) Exemption in respect
of commutation of pension under Jeevan
PLUS (194)
01.11.2008
Suraksha &
BOND FUND
10
10.5292
10.5292
10.5292
A payment received by way of commutation of pension from Jeevan Suraksha &
SECURED
12.8276
Jeevan
NidhiFUND
Annuity plans 10
is exempt from
tax
12.8276
12.8276
BALANCED FUND
10
12.6842
12.6842
12.6842
GROWTH FUND
10
13.3527
13.3527
13.3527
HEALTH
DATE OF
10.1429
10.1429
10.1429
PROTECTION
PLUS LAUNCH
(902)
29.04.2009
HEALTH PROTECTION
PLUS FUND
10
DATE OF
JEEVAN
PLUS (197)
SAATHI LAUNCH29.06.2009
.
10
SECURED FUND
BALANCED FUND
GROWTH FUND
10
10
10
10.0152
10.0152
10.0152
10.0091
10.0091
10.0091
10.0439
10.0439
10.0439
CHAPTER-5
FINDINGS
FINDINGS
Findings: After completing the study following points can be drawn:
1. It has one of the single distribution networks amongst government insurance
players.
2. LIC has many numbers of insurance policies and plans having flexible to meet the
customers requirement and expectation.
3. LIC entered the market with aggressive marketing and supported by after sale
services with the help of technology.
4. All LIC Plans come with Sovereign Guarantee i.e., Government of India Guarantee
regarding repayment. Infact, as of now, only LIC plans enjoy this Government
Guarantee.
CHAPTER-6
CONCLSION
CONCLUSION
After completing the project it is concluded that LIC develop its various plans and
policies, flexible in nature, according to the requirements of its targeted market or
customers and is thus beneficial to its customers in various ways. The most important
benefit it provides to its customers is that it is a government owned company. This
lead to increase in the satisfaction level of its customer that is why LIC has more than
200 million policyholders which is equal to the fourth largest country in world.
Therefore it is not only beneficial but better than other insurance companies not only
regarding its product but also its services.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Information and data used in the project has been collected from the
following sources:-
1. www.licindia.com
2. www.licmutual.com
3. www.lichousing.com
4. www.wikipedia.org
5. www.reportbuyer.com
6. Outlook Money Magazine
12th August 2009, 09 September 2009
7. Money Today Magazine
11 June 2009, September 2009