Anticipated Endowment Assurance

Gram Sumangal

The rural money-back plan — periodic survival benefits during the term plus the balance and bonus at maturity. Full sum assured on death, undiminished by payouts already made.

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Suitable for

Rural policyholders wanting periodic cash returns alongside life cover.

Key features

  • 15-year: 20% of SA at years 6, 9, 12; 40% + bonus at 15
  • 20-year: 20% of SA at years 8, 12, 16; 40% + bonus at 20
  • Full sum assured + bonus on death regardless of payouts made

Important conditions

  • Survival payments already made are not set off against the sum assured on death
  • Official max SA is ₹10 lakh (ignore third-party ₹50 lakh claims)

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 do I get money back (15-year)?

20% at years 6, 9 and 12; 40% + bonus at year 15.

Does death reduce my payout?

No — the full sum assured plus bonus is paid to your nominee.