Q.1) What are the benefits of higher sum assured amount? The insured can avail best discounts on their premiums for higher sum assured. Discounts are as per Rs. 1000 sum assured as follows: On availing a sum assured amount less than Rs 2, 50, 000, the insured does not get any premium discount; On availing a sum assured of Rs 2, 50, 000 and above but less than Rs 5, 00, 000, the insured gets a rebate on premiums, i.e. (sum assured / 1000) x 3; On availing a sum assured of Rs 5, 00,000 and above but lesser than Rs 10, 00, 000, the insured gets a rebate on premiums, i.e. (sum assured / 1000) x 4; On availing a sum assured of Rs 10, 00, 000 and above, the insured gets a rebate on premiums, i.e. (sum assured / 1000) x 5. Q.2) Can I take a loan against this plan? Yes, you can avail loan against this plan but the amount cannot exceed 80% of the acquired surrender value under the base plan. The current interest rate of the company is 9% and the same applies to the loan and is subject to change. Q.3)What are the conditions under which policy may lapse? If the insured discontinues paying his premiums, then the policy is subject to lapse under the following conditions: If the chosen policy term is 14 years, and the insured does not pay premiums for first 2 years, then the policy shall lapse at the end of the grace period and the insurance cover with rider benefits will cease automatically. If the policy term is 20 years, and the insured does not pay his premiums for first 3 years, then the policy shall lapse at the end of the grace period and the insurance cover with rider benefits will cease automatically. The lapsed policy can be renewed anytime within the policy renewal period. If the insured fails to renew even within the renewal period, then the policy shall be terminated. Q.4) Under what condition will the plan turn into a paid-up policy? Below are the conditions under which the policy shall convert into a paid-up plan: If the chosen policy term is 14 years and you have paid your premiums regularly for first two years of the policy term, then your failure to make further payments will automatically convert your policy into a paid up policy. If the policy term is 20 years and you pay your premiums regularly at least for first 3 years of your policy term, then the policy shall automatically convert into a paid-up policy. Q.5) Can I renew the lapsed or paid-up policy? Yes, the policy which has acquired a paid-up value or has lapsed due to the failure of premium payments can be renewed during the policy renewal period by paying the premium arrears along with the current interest rates. Q.6) What will be the premiums for rider cover benefits? Rider coverage payments add to the basic coverage premium of the policy. So, in case you have multiple riders, the premium payouts would be higher as compared to the basic coverage premium payments.