Whole Life Assurance

Suraksha

Lifelong protection at the lowest premium among PLI plans. Sum assured plus accrued bonus is paid at age 80, or to the nominee on earlier death.

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Suitable for

Those who want maximum family cover at the lowest premium, focused on protection over a fixed payout.

Key features

  • Lifelong cover — sum assured + bonus paid on death, or at age 80
  • Lowest premium of the PLI plans for a given sum assured
  • Loan after 4 years; can be surrendered or made paid-up
  • Terminal bonus (₹20 per ₹10,000 SA, max ₹1,000) if term ≥ 20 years

Important conditions

  • Premium-paying age (55/58/60) is chosen at proposal
  • Standard first-year clauses apply — Verify current terms with India Post

Documents required

  • Completed proposal form (in capital letters)
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
  • Age proof & address proof
  • Proof of eligibility (PLI) / rural residence (RPLI)
  • Recent passport-size photographs
  • Medical examination report where required by age / sum assured

FAQs

When is the maturity paid?

On attaining age 80 (sum assured + accrued bonus), or to the nominee on earlier death.

Why is the premium lower?

It is a whole-life plan, so for a given sum assured the premium is the lowest among PLI plans.

Can I take a loan?

Yes, after 4 completed years.