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INTRODUCTION
Life insurance
Life insurance or life assurance is a contract between the policy owner and
the insurer, where the insurer agrees to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of
money upon the occurrence of the insured individual's or individuals' death or other
event, such as terminal illness or critical illness. In return, the policy owner agrees
to pay a stipulated amount at regular intervals or in lump sums. There may be
designs in some countries where bills and death expenses plus catering for after
funeral expenses should be included in Policy Premium. In the United States, the
predominant form simply specifies a lump sum to be paid on the insured's demise.
Life insurance (Life Assurance in British English) is a type of insurance. As in all
insurance, the insured transfers a risk to the insurer. The insured pays a premium
and receives a policy in exchange. The risk assumed by the insurer is the risk of
death of the insured.
How life insurance works
There are three parties in a life insurance transaction; the insurer, the insured, and
the owner of the policy (policyholder), although the owner and the insured are often
the same person. For example, if John Smith buys a policy on his own life, he is both
the owner and the insured. But if Mary Smith, his wife, buys a policy on John's life,
she is the owner and he is the insured. The owner of the policy is called the grantee
(he or she will be the person who will pay for the policy). Another important person
involved is the beneficiary. The beneficiary is the person or persons who will receive
the policy proceeds upon the death of the insured. The beneficiary is not a party to
the policy, but is designated by the owner, who may change the beneficiary unless
the policy has an irrevocable beneficiary designation. With an irrevocable
beneficiary, that beneficiary must agree to changes in beneficiary, policy
assignment, or borrowing of cash value.
The policy, like all insurance policies, is a legal contract specifying the terms and
conditions of the risk assumed. Special provisions apply, including a suicide clause
wherein the policy becomes null if the insured commits suicide within a specified
time for the policy date (usually two years). Any misrepresentation by the owner or
insured on the application is also grounds for nullification. Most contracts have a
contestability period, also usually a two-year period; if the insured dies within this
period, the insurer has a legal right to contest the claim and request additional
information before deciding to pay or deny the claim.
The face amount of the policy is normally the amount paid when the policy matures,
although policies can provide for greater or lesser amounts. The policy matures
when the insured dies or reaches a specified age. The most common reason to buy
a life insurance policy is to protect the financial interests of the owner of the policy
in the event of the insured's demise. The insurance proceeds would pay for funeral
and other death costs or be invested to provide income replacing the deceased's
wages. Other reasons include estate planning and retirement. The owner (if not the
insured) must have an insurable interest in the insured, i.e. a legitimate reason for
insuring another persons life. The insurer (the life insurance company) calculates
the policy prices with an intent to recover claims to be paid and administrative
costs, and to make a profit. The cost of insurance is determined using mortality
tables calculated by actuaries. Actuaries are professionals who use actuarial science
which is based in mathematics (primarily probability and statistics). Mortality tables
are statistically based tables showing average life expectancies. The three main
variables in a mortality table are age, gender, and use of tobacco. The mortality
tables provide a baseline for the cost of insurance. In practice, these mortality
tables are used in conjunction with the health and family history of the individual
applying for a policy in order to determine premiums and insurability. The current
mortality table being used by life insurance companies in the United States and
their regulators was calculated during the 1980s. There is currently a measure being
pushed to update the mortality tables by 2008.
The current mortality table assumes that roughly 2 in 1,000 people aged 25 will die
during the term of coverage. This number raises roughly quadratic ally to about 25
in 1,000 people for those aged 65. So in a group of one thousand 25 year old males
with a $100,000 policy, a life insurance company would have to, at the minimum,
collect $200 a year from each of the thousand people to cover the expected claims.
The insurance company receives the premiums from the policy owner and invests
them to create a pool of money from which to pay claims, and finance the insurance
company's operations. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of the money that
insurance companies make comes directly from premiums paid, as money gained
through investment of premiums will never, in even the most ideal market
conditions, vest enough money per year to pay out claims. Rates charged for life
insurance increase with the insured's age because, statistically, a people are more
likely to die as they get older.
Since adverse selection can have a negative impact on the financial results of the
insurer, the insurer investigates each proposed insured (unless the policy is below a
company-established minimum amount) beginning with the application, which
becomes part of the policy. Group Insurance policies are an exception. This
investigation and resulting evaluation of the risk is calledunderwriting. Health and
lifestyle questions are asked, and the answers are dutifully recorded. Certain
responses by the insured will be given further investigation. Life insurance
companies in the United States support The Medical Information Bureau, which is
a clearinghouse of medical information on all persons who have ever applied for life
insurance. As part of the application, the insurer receives permission to obtain
information from the proposed insured's physicians. Life insurance companies are
never required by law to underwrite or to provide coverage on anyone. They alone
determine insurability, and some people, for their own health or lifestyle reasons,
are uninsurable. The policy can be declined (turned down) or rated. Rating means
increasing the premiums to provide for additional risks relative to that particular
insured.
Many companies use four general health categories for those evaluated for a life
insurance policy. These categories are Preferred Best, Preferred, Standard,
and Tobacco. Preferred Best means that the proposed insured has no adverse
medical history, is not under medication for any condition, and his family
(immediate and extended) have no history of early cancer, diabetes, or other
conditions. Preferred is like Preferred Best, but it allows that the proposed insured is
currently under medication for the condition and may have some family history.
Most people are in the Standard category. Profession, travel, and lifestyle also factor
into not only which category the proposed insured falls, but also whether the
proposed insured will be denied a policy. For example, a person who would
otherwise be in the Preferred Best category will be denied a policy if he or she
travels to a high risk country.
Upon the death of the insured, the insurer will require acceptable proof of death
before paying the claim. The normal minimum proof is a death certificate and the
insurer's claim form completed, signed, and often notarized. If the insured's death
was suspicious and the policy amount warrants it, the insurer may investigate the
circumstances surrounding the death, before deciding whether there is a legal
obligation to pay the claim. Proceeds from the policy may be paid in a lump sum or
as an annuity paid over time in regular recurring payments for either for the life of a
specified person or a specified time period.
What is Insurance?
Insurance is a contract for reducing losses from accident incurred by an individual
party through a distribution of the risk of such losses among a number of parties. It
is a system under which the insurer, for a consideration usually agreed upon in
advance, promises to reimburse the insured or to render services to the insured in
the event that certain accidental occurrences result in losses during a given period.
It thus is a method of coping with risk. Its primary function is to substitute
certainty for uncertainty as regards the economic cost of 1oss-producing
eventsis concerned. Thus, In return for a specified consideration, the insurer
undertakes to pay the insured or his beneficiary some specified amount in the event
that the insured suffers loss through the occurrence of a contingent event covered
by the insurance contract or policy. By pooling both the Financial contributions and
the "insurable risks" of a large number of policyholders, the insurer is typically able
to absorb losses incurred over any given period much more easily than would the
uninsured individual. Insurance relies heavily on the "1aw of 1arge numbers." In
large homogeneous populations it is possible to estimate the normal frequency of
common events such as deaths and accidents. Losses can be predicted with
reasonable accuracy, and this accuracy increases as the size of the group expands.
From a theoretical standpoint, it is possible to eliminate all pure risk if an infinitely
large group is selected. The risks must be such that pooling is both feasible and
advantageous to the two parties.
From the standpoint of the insurer, an insurable risk must meet the following
requirements:
1.
The objects to be insured must be numerous enough and
homogeneous enough to allow a reasonably close calculation of the probable
Frequency and severity of looses
2.
The insured objects must not be subject to simultaneous destruction.
For example, if all the buildings insured by one insurer are in an area subject to
flood, and a flood occurs, the loss to the insurance underwriter may be catastrophic
3.
The possible loss must be accidental in nature, and beyond the control
of insured. If the insured could cause the loss, the element of randomness and
predictability would be destroyed.
4.
There must be some way to determine whether a loss has occurred
and how great that loss is. This is why insurance contracts specify very definitely
what events must take place, what constitutes loss, and how it is to be measured.
From the viewpoint of the insured person, an insurable risk is one for which the
probability of loss is not so high as to require excessive premiums. What is
"excessive" depends on individual circumstances, including the insured's attitude
toward risk. At the same time, the potential loss must be severe enough to cause
financial hardship if it is not insured against.
Insurable risks include: Losses to property resulting from fire, explosion, windstorm, etc;
Losses of life or health; and the legal liability arising out of use of automobiles,
Occupancy of buildings, employment, or manufacture.
INSURANCE IN INDIA
The insurance sector in India has come a full circle from being an open competitive
Market to nationalization and back to a liberalized market again. Tracing the
Developments in the Indian insurance sector reveals the 360 degree turn witnessed
over a Period of almost two centuries.
A brief history of the Insurance sector
The business of life insurance in India in its existing form started in India in the year
1818 with the establishment of the Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta.
Some of the important milestones in the life insurance business in India are:
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 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 core 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.
Government should take over the holdings of GIC and its subsidiaries so that
these subsidiaries can act as independent corporations
Competition
To enter the industry No Company should deal in both Life and General
Insurance through a single Entity
Only one State Level Life Insurance Company should be allowed to operate in
Each state
Regulatory Body
Investments
GIC and its subsidiaries are not to hold more than 5% in any company (There
Current holdings to be brought down to this level over a period of time)
Customer Service
in April 2000 has fastidiously stuck to its schedule of framing regulations and
registering the private sector insurance companies.
The other decisions taken simultaneously to provide the supporting systems to the
Insurance sector and in particular the life insurance companies were the launch of
the IRDAs online service for issue and renewal of licenses to agents.
The approval of institutions for imparting training to agents has also ensured that
the insurance companies would have a trained workforce of insurance agents in
place to sell their products, which are expected to be introduced by early next year.
Since being set up as an independent statutory body the IRDA has put in a
framework of globally compatible Regulations. In the private sector 12 life insurance
and 6 general insurance companies have been registered.
Public Life Insurance Company is:
LIC
There are 12 private life insurance companies and 1 public life insurance company.
These are:
Allianz Bajaj
ICICI- Prudential
Max- New York Life
HDFC- Standard Life Insurance
ING- Vysya
TATA- AIG Life
Birla- Sun life
Om Kotak Life
Aviva
Met Life
AMP Sammar
SBI Life
To determine and analyzed the Market Potential of the Birla Sun Life
Insurance Company in Moradabad City.
To study the overall scenario currently prevailing in the market, namely, the per
capital income, purchasing power, occupation, literacy rate, etc.
To study and determine the competitor position in the market.
To give benefit to the people as well as to earn profit.
LITERATURE REVIEW
question, But what if he is not? Disability can be taken care of by insurance. Your
family will not have to go through the grind due to your present inability.
You think twice before taking the plunge into buying insurance. Is buying
insurance a necessity now? Spending an 'extra' amount as premium at regular
intervals where you do not see immediate benefits does not seem a necessity at the
moment. May be later well you could be wrong. Buying Insurance cannot be
compared with any other form of investment. Insurance gives you a life long benefit
and the returns will definitely come but only when you need it the most i.e. at the
right time. Besides buying insurance early in life is one of the wise decisions you
could take. Because the premium you would be paying would be comparatively
lower.
INSURANCE HISTORY
INSURANCE IN INDIA
The insurance sector in India has come a full circle from being an open competitive
market to nationalization and back to a liberalized market again. Tracing the
developments in the Indian insurance sector reveals the 360 degree turn witnessed
over a period of almost two centuries.
A brief history of the Insurance sector
The business of life insurance in India in its existing form started in India in the year
1818 with the establishment of the Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta.
Some of the important milestones in the life insurance business in India are:
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 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 core 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.
No Company should deal in both Life and General Insurance through a single entity
Foreign companies may be allowed to enter the industry in collaboration with the
domestic companies
Postal Life Insurance should be allowed to operate in the rural market
Only one State Level Life Insurance Company should be allowed to operate in each
state
iii) Regulatory Body
The Insurance Act should be changed
An Insurance Regulatory body should be set up
Controller of Insurance (Currently a part from the Finance Ministry) should be made
independent
iv) Investments
Mandatory Investments of LIC Life Fund in government securities to be reduced
from 75% to 50%
GIC and its subsidiaries are not to hold more than 5% in any company (There
current holdings to be brought down to this level over a period of time)
v) Customer Service
LIC should pay interest on delays in payments beyond 30 days
Insurance companies must be encouraged to set up unit linked pension plans
Computerization of operations and updating of technology to be carried out in the
insurance industry. The committee emphasized that in order to improve the
customer services and increase the coverage of the insurance industry should be
opened up to competition. But at the same time, the committee felt the need to
exercise caution as any failure on the part of new players could ruin the public
confidence in the industry. Hence, it was decided to allow competition in a limited
way by stipulating the minimum capital requirement of Rs.100 cores. The
committee felt the need to provide greater autonomy to insurance companies in
order to improve their performance and enable them to act as independent
companies with economic motives. For this purpose, it had proposed setting up an
independent regulatory body.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Reforms in the Insurance sector were initiated with the passage of the IRDA Bill in
Parliament in December 1999. The IRDA since its incorporation as a statutory body
in April 2000 has fastidiously stuck to its schedule of framing regulations and
registering the private sector insurance companies.
The other decisions taken simultaneously to provide the supporting systems to the
insurance sector and in particular the life insurance companies were the launch of
the IRDAs online service for issue and renewal of licenses to agents. The approval
of institutions for imparting training to agents has also ensured that the insurance
companies would have a trained workforce of insurance agents in place to sell their
products, which are expected to be introduced by early next year. Since being set
up as an independent statutory body the IRDA has put in a framework of globally
compatible regulations. In the private sector 12 life insurance and 6 general
insurance companies have been registered.
.Life Insurers:
General Insurers:
GIC had four subsidiary companies, namely with effect from Dec'2000, these
subsidiaries have been de-linked from the parent company and made as
independent insurance companies.
General Insurers -:
By taking a policy early in life you not only benefit in forking out a lower
premium amount but also make a wise decision as far as insuring risks to yourself
and your family is concerned
What is benefited for customer whether to invest in mutual funds or
having insurance policies?
I had also met the customers who are invested in Mutual Funds and also
who are invested in Insurance sector to make the comparison.
The proceeds accruing from Life Insurance policy can be utilized for -:
a.
b.
c.
Replacement of income
d.
e.
Costs of education
f.
g.
h.
After an individual's untimely death, his survivors and heirs are entrusted with the
responsibility of conducting his last rites according to customs and traditions as
propagated by religion. Almost all religious sects follow certain rules that need to
bidden regardless of the social circumstances.
Guaranteed maintenance of lifestyle -:
As long as there is a steady and assured supply of income, an individual's
family and dependants are able to keep a self-professed standard of living. The
family's eating and drinking habits, entertainment and lifestyle expenses are
maintained at a certain level during their earning member's lifespan.
In case of the unexpected death of the earning member, his or her family
will be hard-pressed in trying to arrange for funds that would assist them in
maintaining the standard of living that they've grown accustomed to. After all, no
one really likes to make sacrifices, despite their miniscule fiscal value.
Costs of Education -:
Most families start planning for their child's future education costs as soon
as he clears his kindergarten papers. After all, every parent wants his or her child to
Obviously, the proceeds from insurance will help secure the family's status
and position in society as well as maintain their socio-economic level in life. Thus
insurance serves the perfect hedging tool for securing the interests of the family
and maintaining the continuity of their interests.
COMPANY PROFILE
BIRLA SUN LIFE = ADITYA BIRLA GROUP (INDIA) + SUN LIFE FINANCIALS
(CANADA)
INTRODUCTION OF ADITYA BIRLA GROUPThe Aditya Birla Group is Indias first truly multinational corporation, Global in
vision, rooted in values, the group is driven by performance ethic pegged on value
creation for its multiple stakeholders. A US$ 24 billion conglomerate, with a market
capitalization of US$ 24 billion and in the league of Fortune 500, it is anchored by an
extraordinary belonging to over 25 different nationalities. Over 50 percent of its
revenues flow from its operations across the world.
The Aditya Birla group is US$ 30 billion conglomerate which gets 60% of its
revenues from outside India. The group is a major player in all the industry sectors it
operates in. The Aditya Birla Group has been adjudged the best employer in India
and among the top 20 in Asia by the Hewitt-Economic Times and Wall Street Journal
Study 2007. The origins of the group lie in the conglomerate once held by one of
India's foremost industrialists Mr. Ghanshyam Das Birla.
The Groups products and services offer distinctive solutions worldwide .Its 85 stateof-the-art manufacturing units and sect oral services span 20 countries India,
Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Philippines, Egypt, Canada, Australia, China, USA, UK,
Germany, Hungary, brajil, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Malaysia and
Korea.
The group has been adjudged the best employer in India and among the top 20
in Asia by the Hewitt-Economic Times and Wall street journal Study 2007.
Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Ltd., the investment managers of
Birla Mutual fund, is a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and the Sun Life
Financial Services Inc. of India. The joint venture brings together the Aditya Birla
Groups experience in the Indian market and Sun Lifes global experience.
Since its inception in 1994, Birla Mutual fund has emerged as one of Indias Leading
Mutual Funds managing assets of a large investors base. The fund offers a range of
investment options, which include diversified and sector specific equity schemes,
fund of fund schemes, hybrid and monthly income funds, a wide range of debt and
treasury products and offshore funds.
2. BIRLA SUN LIFE INSURANCE
Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd. is a joint venture between Aditya Birla Group, an
Indian multinational corporation, and Sun Life Financial Inc, a leading global
insurance company. Birla Sun Life Insurance is distinguished as the first company in
the sector of financial solutions to begin Business Continuity Plan. This insurance
company has pioneered the unique Unit Linked Life Insurance Solutions in India.
Within 4 years of its launch, BSLI became one of the leading players in the industry
of Private Life Insurance Scheme.
Birla Sun Life Insurance believes in passion, integrity, speed, commitment and
seamlessness. The mission of the company is to help people with risk management.
It also helps in managing the financial situation of firms as well as individuals. Here
is given a comprehensive list of policies and products offered by Birla Sun Life
Insurance Co. Ltd.
Birla Sun Life Insurance pioneered the unique Unit Linked Insurance
Solutions in India.
Within 4 years of its launch, BSLI has cemented its position as a leading player in
the private life insurance industry.
There has been focus on Investment Linked Insurance Products to maintain
leadership in product innovation.
Multi distribution Channels- Direct Sales force, Alternative Channels and Group
offering convenient channels of purchase to customers
Web enabled IT system for superior customer services.
First to have issued policies over the internet.
Corporate governance and a high degree of transparency in all business
practices and procedures.
Vision-
PRODUCT PROFILE
Individual Life
Protection
Birla Sun Life Term Plan
Premium Back Term Plan
Saving
Birla Sun Life Insurance Gold-Plus
Supreme Life
Dream Plan
Classic Life Premier
Simply Life
Prime Life Premier
Prime Life
Life Companion
Flexi Cash Flow
Flexi Save Plus
Flexi Life Line
Single Premium Bond
Retirement
Children
Riders
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Rider
Term Rider
Critical Illness Rider
Waiver of Premium
Critical Illness Plus Rider
Critical Illness - Woman Rider
Retirement
Our Retirement Plans allow you to meet your expenses and build a nest
egg, which gives you the freedom to live life to the fullest even after
retirement.
The post retirement years can be the best years of your life. Time to do
things you couldn't have done while you were working. A right financial
planning makes your post retirement years truly golden . Our Sun Life secure
Life II assures you just that.
PRODUCTS
Insurance Plans
Life is unpredictable. But in face of adversity, our responsibilities towards
our parents, children and loved ones need not be compromised. Insurance planning
equips you to smooth out the uncertainties and adversities that life might send your
way, so that the best that life has to offer, secure in the knowledge that your
beloved ones are well provided for.
BSLI offers a complete range of insurance products
1. Protection Plans
2. Savings Plans
3. Child Plans
4. Investment Plans
5. Retirement Plans
6. Group Plans
7. Rural Plans
8. Plans for NRIs
9. Keyman Plans
10. Riders
Protection Plans
Life Guard
bsli offers Lifeguard - a set of pure protection plans. Choose from amongst three
different product structures to insure your life and provide total security to your
family, at a very affordable cost.
Additional credits payable as a percentage of the initial annual premium are paid
along with the death or maturity benefit.
Additional insurance for 10 years after the maturity, for an amount of 50% of the
Sum Assured.
Flexibility to make additional investment with the help of the top-up facility.
Flexibility to increase / decrease your annual premium amount
Facility of Automatic Premium Payment- With this facility you can take a temporary
break from premium payment.
Total transparency with the premium allocations, and other charges declared
upfront.
The guaranteed value of the unit fund is the value of all invested premiums
(premiums net of all charges) along with the declared bonus interests.
With Automatic Premium Payment facility, you can avail a temporary break from
premium payment for a maximum of 1 year. This facility is available once if the
premium paying term is less than 15 years and twice, if it is 15 years or more.
You can also enhance your policy by adding Accident & Disability Benefit
Rider, Waiver of Premium Rider and Critical Illness Rider.
Invest Shield Life
A regular premium unit-linked insurance plan with an assurance of Capital
Guarantee# An ideal plan for your long-term savings and protection requirement.
The key features of the plan are:
Flexibility to choose a specific level of protection (Sum Assured), based on a
multiple of the annual premium. You can also choose the term of the plan.
At the end of the term, the higher of the value of units or the guaranteed value* is
paid. On death, Sum Assured along with the higher of value of units or the
guaranteed value is payable
Additional credits payable as a percentage of the initial annual premium are paid
along with the death or maturity benefit.
Additional insurance for 10 years after the maturity, for an amount of 50% of the
Sum Assured.
Flexibility to make additional investment with the help of the top-up facility.
Flexibility to increase / decrease your annual premium amount
Facility of Automatic Premium Payment- With this facility you can take a temporary
break from premium payment.
Total transparency with the premium allocations, and other charges declared
upfront.
The guaranteed value of the unit fund is the value of all invested premiums
(premiums net of all charges) along with the declared bonus interests.
With Automatic Premium Payment facility, you can avail a temporary break from
premium payment for a maximum of 1 year. This facility is available once if the
premium paying term is less than 15 years and twice, if it is 15 years or more.
The capital guarantee is applicable only on the invested premium and the declared
bonus interests.
You can also enhance your policy by adding Accident & Disability Benefit Rider,
Waiver of Premium Rider and Critical Illness Rider.
Invest Shield Gold
A unit-linked insurance plan with an assurance of Capital Guarantee which offers
you the benefit of a limited premium payment term. An ideal plan for protection
with wealth creation that offers the flexibility of a limited premium paying term.
Flexibility to choose a premium payment term of 5, 7 or 10 years for a maturity
term of 10, 15 or 20 years respectively.
Flexibility to choose a specific level of protection (Sum Assured), based on a
multiple of the annual premium.
At the end of the term (maturity), the higher of the value of units or the guaranteed
value* is paid. On death, Sum Assured along with the higher of value of units or the
guaranteed value is payable.
Additional credits payable as a percentage of the initial annual premium are paid
along with the death or maturity benefit.
Facility to make withdrawals from the 6th policy year onwards till the end of the
policy term. Every year withdraw up to 10% of the value of units
Flexibility to make additional investment with the help of the top-up facility.
Flexibility to increase / decrease your annual premium amount
Total transparency with the premium allocations, and other charges declared
upfront.
The guaranteed value of the unit fund is the value of all invested premiums
(premiums net of all charges) along with the declared bonus interests.
The capital guarantee is applicable only on the invested premium and the declared
bonus interests.
You can also enhance your policy by adding Accident & Disability Benefit Rider and
Critical Illness Rider.
Premier Life
Presenting Premier Life The Preferred plan for the Preferred Customer. The key
features of the plan are:
Limited premium payment option: Choose from among a 3, 5, 7 or 10 year premium
paying term.
Choice of sum assured: Choose a sum assured, which is a minimum multiple of 1
and a maximum multiple of 25 times the annual contribution.
Additional allocation of units on a periodic basis.
Facility to top-up your investment any time you have surplus funds.
Choose from among four funds, based on your investment objective and risk
appetite.
Choice to switch between investments options (4 free switches every policy year).
Flexibility to decrease your sum assured.
Add-on riders to protect you against any eventuality.
Loans against the policy.
You can also enhance your policy by adding Critical Illness Rider, Accident &
Disability Benefit Rider.
Life Time
Presenting Life Time unit linked plans that meets your changing needs over a
lifetime. These solutions have been developed to meet your savings, protection and
investment needs at every stage in life.
Protection
Choose a specified level of protection (available only with Lifetime).
Two levels of Sum Assured to choose from (available only with Lifetime II).
Savings
Flexibility to increase or decrease your contribution.
Facility of Premium Holiday, wherein the policy continues even if there is a
temporary break in the payment of annual contribution (available only with Life
Time).
Facility of Automatic Cover Continuance, wherein the policy continues even if there
is a temporary break in the payment of annual contribution
Facility to top-up your investment any time you have surplus funds.
Additional allocation of units on a periodic basis.
Loans against the policy.
Investment:
Choose from among four funds, based on your investment objective and risk
appetite.
Choice to switch between investments options (4 free switches every policy year).
You can also enhance your policy by adding Critical Illness Rider, Major Surgical
Assistance Rider, Accident & Disability Benefit Rider, Accident Benefit
Rider (available only with Life Time) and Waiver of Premium Rider
Secure Plus
An insurance plan that gives added protection, savings and multiple options, all in
one!
The flexibility to choose your premium contribution.
The flexibility to choose amongst three levels of cover (in the form of sum assured)
for the same amount of total annual contribution.
The flexibility of shifting between the three levels of cover, as you require.
The flexibility of receiving your maturity proceeds as a lump sum or in equal annual
installments over 3 or 5 years.
You can also enhance your policy by adding Variety of Riders
Cash Plus
An insurance plan that gives you added protection, savings, multiple options, plus
the power of liquidity.
The flexibility to choose your premium contribution.
The flexibility to choose amongst three levels of cover (in the form of sum assured)
for the same amount of total annual contribution.
The flexibility of shifting between the three levels of cover, as you require.
The flexibility of receiving your maturity proceeds as a lump sum or in equal annual
installments over 3 or 5 years.
The flexibility of withdrawing up to 10% of the accumulated value of your policy,
after the first 5 policy years.
You can also enhance your policy by adding Variety of Riders
Save n Protect
An ideal plan for those who want to accumulate funds on a regular basis while
enjoying insurance protection.
Guaranteed Benefits: Guaranteed additions @ 3.5% of the Sum Assured,
compounded annually for the first 4 years of the policy.
Extended Life Cover: An extended cover for 5 years after the maturity of the
policy, for 50% of the sum assured, at no extra cost.
Maturity Benefit: At the end of the term, the policyholder receives the full sum
assured, the guaranteed additions and the vested bonuses.
Death Benefit: The beneficiary receives the sum assured, the guaranteed
additions and the vested bonuses incase the life assured were to meet with an
unfortunate event. In case the life assured is aged 7 years or less, the basic
premium paid will be returned.
You can also enhance your policy by adding Critical Illness Rider, Major Surgical
Assistance Rider, Accident & Disability Benefit Rider, Waiver of Premium Rider
(WOP)
Child Plan
As a responsible parent, you will always strive to ensure a hassle-free, successful
life for your child. However, life is full of Uncertainties and even the best-laid plans
can go wrong. Heres how you can give your child a 100% safe and assured
tomorrow, whatever the uncertainties. Smart Kid is especially designed to provide
flexibility and safeguard your childs future education and lifestyle, taking all
possibilities into account. Choose from amongst a basket of 4 plans:
Life Link II is a unique plan that combines the security of a life insurance policy with
the opportunity of enjoying high returns on your investments, without the market
risks compromising on the protection of your family.
Death Benefit: The Sum Assured under the product has 2 options, either 500% of
the initial premium or 105% of the initial premium. In the event of an unfortunate
death, the beneficiary will receive higher of the value of units or the initial death
benefit, less any withdrawals.
Withdrawal Benefit: One can make partial withdrawals from the accumulated
value of the policy after completion of one policy year.
Flexibility: Choose from four fund options, based on your investment objective and
risk appetite. If at a later stage your financial priorities change, you can switch
between the various fund options, absolutely free, 4 times a year.
RETIREMENT PLANS
Life Expectancy has been rising rapidly and today you can expect to live
longer than your earlier generations. For you, this increase will mean a longer
retirement life, stretching into a couple of decades. BSLI Retirement Solutions that
combine the best of insurance and investment. These solutions are developed to
ensure your peace of mind for the years to come.
Why plan for retirement?
How much should I set aside for retirement?
The impact of inflation on your retirement savings
Why plan early?
About Annuities
Why plan for retirement?
For too many people, the joy of retirement after years of hard work is
eclipsed by the financial uncertainties that it brings. Despite all the planning and
saving, you can never sure whether your money will last a lifetime. Retirement
planning offers a way to ensure a more enjoyable, stress free tomorrow. A prudent
plan will ensure that increasing life expectancy, higher inflation and increasing taxes
do not eat away into your hard earned savings.
How much must I set aside for retirement?
To ensure a comfortable retired life, you would be wise to invest money into
additional avenues like pension plans. How much you need to invest can be
answered by answering some questions such as:
How long do you have to save that amount before retirement?
Where can you invest your retirement money?
How much risk are you willing to take on your investments?
Group Solutions
In an era of competitive parity, the only asset that makes a decisive difference
between corporate success and failure is the quality of human capital. Employee
benefits have proven to be an excellent tool to optimize the retention of talent and
improve an organizations bottom-line. The quality of an organizations employee
benefits establishes and maintains a company's image as a caring employer.
18 - 45 Yrs
Half Yearly / Yearly
Term
5,10,15 Yrs
Sum Assured
Rs.5,000 -20,000
Premium / Year
Maturity/Death benefit
Sum Assured
18 - 45 Yrs
Sum Assured
Single
Premium / Year
Rs 50 200
Maturity/Death benefit
Rs.5,000 - 20,000
Death Benefit
Sum Assured
NRI Plans:
Being away from India doesn't mean you have to compromise the safety and
security of your loved ones. In fact, your savings from your time overseas can be
easily canalized to meet your family's needs - now and in the future. So, whether its
your dream to retire in your hometown; to secure funds for your children's
education; or to build assets, BSLI has a range of solutions that can be customized
to meet your needs.
Age
Gold
plus
multipl
e
18-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-70
44
38
30
21
14
10
LIC
82.3
ICICI PRUDENTIAL
5.63
2.56
BAJA ALLIANZ
2.03
SBI LIFE
1.80
HDFC STANDARD
1.36
TATA AIG
1.29
0.90
AVIVA
0.79
OM KOTAK MAHINDRA
0.51
ING VYASA
.37
AMP SANMAR
0.26
METLIFE
0.21
Try to do as much homework as possible before investing in an ULIP. This way you
will know what you are getting into and won't be faced with unpleasant surprises at
a later stage.
Experience suggests that many a time people do not realize what they are getting
into (in fact we have been approached by several people who wanted to cancel the
ULIPs they had been coerced into taking by unscrupulous agents). Gather
information on ULIPs, the various options available and understand their working.
Read the literature available on ULIPs on the Web sites and brochures circulated by
insurance companies.
2.
Identify a plan that is best suited for you (in terms of allocation of money between
equity and debt instruments). Your risk appetite should play an
important role in
the plan you choose.
Cons
at least 5 years.
Unit Link Investment Plans of HDFC- Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd.
Before we discuss the plans in detail lets be accustomed to certain common terms
like:
SA- Sum Assured
It is the amount for which a person is insured, so it becomes the minimum amount,
which has to be returned to the insured as per the terms of the policy.
LA - Life AssuredHe/she is the person who has taken the insurance cover.
Premium
These are the installments payable by the LA as against the SA. He can either make
monthly, half-yearly & yearly or even one time payment is allowed.
Young Star Plan also gives the option of additional protection against the six
common critical illnesses.
Your premiums are invested in units of the investment funds of your choice, based
on the prevailing unit prices. On maturity the value of the units will be paid. On
death (or critical illness, if chosen) the selected basic sum assured is paid, and the
policy continues until maturity. Following a valid death or critical illness claim, we
will pay the future premiums (at the level originally chosen at inception) into your
policy, as and when they would have fallen due.
Premiums
You agree to pay a level premium regularly, either quarterly, half-yearly or annually,
throughout the term of the policy. The minimum premium amount is Rs. 10,000
each year.
To facilitate increased investment, we allow additional single premium top-ups at
any time. The minimum single premium top-up is Rs. 5,000
Premiums can be paid by cash, cheque or demand draft.
Choose your Investment Funds
The policy is fully unitised with a range of funds to match your needs and approach
to risk. (By risk we mean the likely volatility in the value of units in the fund.) Each
investment fund is composed of units. All the units in a fund are identical. You can
choose from the following funds:
Liquid fund
The Liquid fund invests 100% in bank deposits and high quality short-term money
market instruments. The fund is designed to be cash secure and has a very low
level of risk; however unit prices may occasionally go down due to the use of shortterm money market instruments. At inception, investments up to 20% can be
allocated to this fund.
Secure Managed fund
The Secure Managed fund invests 100% in Government Securities and Bonds issued
by companies or other bodies with a high credit standing, however a small amount
of working capital may be invested in cash to facilitate the day-to-day running of
the fund. This fund has a low level of risk but unit prices may still go up or down.
Defensive Managed
15% to 30% of the Defensive Managed fund will be invested in high quality Indian
equities. The remainder will be invested in Government Securities and Bonds issued
by companies or other bodies with a high credit standing. In addition, a small
Switching of funds.
You can switch your existing investments from your any of your unit linked funds, to
any other available unit linked fund. You can also give us a premium redirection
instruction to redirect future premiums to different unit linked funds.
What are the Benefits?
There are 2 different options available
1.
Life Option
The Maturity Benefit will pay the value of the unit-linked fund at the end of
the policy term.
The Death Benefit will pay the basic Sum Assured on death of the life assured
during the policy term. Following payment of this benefit, no further
premiums are due from the policyholder.
Following a valid death claim, we will pay future premiums on your behalf, as
and when they become due. The level of premium will be that chosen by you
at inception of the policy.
2.
This option consists of a Maturity Benefit, a Death Benefit and an Extra Health
Benefit.
The Maturity Benefit will pay the value of the unit-linked fund at the end of
the policy term.
The Death Benefit will pay the basic Sum Assured on death of the life assured
during the policy term. Following payment of this benefit, no further
premiums are due from the policyholder and the Extra Health Benefit will
lapse without value.
The Extra Health Benefit will pay the basic sum assured on diagnosis of any
one of six critical illnesses during the policy term. Following payment of this
benefit, no further premiums are due from the policyholder and the Death
Benefit will lapse without value. The illnesses covered under this benefit
are cancer, coronary artery by pass graft surgery, heart attack,
kidney failure, major organ transplant (as recipient) and stroke.
Following a valid death or critical illness claim, we will pay future premiums
on your behalf, as and when they become due. The level of premium will be
that chosen by you at inception of the policy.
Your premiums are invested in units of the investment fund of your choice, based on
the prevailing unit price. On maturity you receive the value of your units. On death
(or critical illness, if chosen) you receive the greater of the value of your units and
your selected basic sum assured.
Premiums
You agree to pay a level premium regularly, either quarterly, half-yearly or annually,
throughout the term of the policy. The minimum premium amount is Rs. 10,000
each year.
To facilitate increased investment, we allow additional single premium top-ups at
any time. The minimum single premium top-up is Rs. 5,000
Premiums can be paid by cash, cheque or demand draft.
This option pays the same benefits as the Life Option but, should death occur within
the policy term as the result of an accident, an extra benefit equal to the Sum
Assured will be paid.
4.
This option pays the same benefits as the Life and Health Option but, should death
occur within the policy term as the result of an accident, an extra benefit equal to
the Sum Assured will be paid.
A percentage of each premium is invested to buy units, this percentage is called the
Investment Content Rate.
Regular - Year 1
73%
Regular - Year 2
73%
Regular - Year 3+
99%
99%
99%
The unit price each day will include a fund management charge. This charge is
0.80% of the fund value per annum taken on a daily basis.
A flat fee of Rs 15 per month will be deducted by cancellation of units on each
monthly charge date. This will be proportioned across funds according to the fund
holdings at the time of cancellation of units.
Risk benefits (for death sum assured, critical illness, and accidental death) will be
charged for by cancelling units on each monthly charge date, based on the persons
age at that time.
We charge neither for premium redirections nor for switches but we may do so in
the future.
We do not charge for altering the regular premium amount (including making a
policy paid-up and reinstating a paid-up policy), but we may do so in the future.
On cancellation of the policy before 3 years of regular premiums have been paid, we
will charge 25% of the outstanding premiums due during this 3-year period.
Alteration to Charges
No changes can be made to our current charges without prior approval from the
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority.
In any case, the fund management charge will not exceed 2% per annum.
EXCLUSIONS
No benefit will be paid if the death has occurred directly or indirectly as a result of
suicide within one year from the date of first being covered under the policy.
Company does not pay health benefits if the critical illness has occurred within 6
months of the start of the contract.
Company may not pay health benefits if we do not receive a duly completed claim
form within 26 weeks of the illness, disability, operation or other circumstances
giving rise to the claim.
Company will not pay health benefits if the critical illness is caused directly or
indirectly by any of the following:
Alcohol or solvent abuse, or the taking of drugs except under the direction of
a registered medical practitioner.
War, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, rebellion,
revolution or taking part in a riot or civil commotion.
Company will not pay accidental death benefit if death occurs after 90 days from
the date of the accident.
Company will not pay accidental death benefit if death is caused directly or
indirectly from any of the following:
Suicide within one year of the Date of Commencement or the date of issue of
the Policy, if later
Alcohol or solvent abuse, or the taking of drugs except under the direction of
a registered medical practitioner.
Taking part or practicing for any hazardous hobby, pursuit or race unless
previously agreed to by us in writing
War, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, rebellion,
revolution or taking part in a riot or civil commotion.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Unit Prices
The Co. set unit price of a fund by dividing the value of the assets in the fund at the
valuation time by the number of units in existence for the fund. The resulting price
will be rounded to the nearest Rs. 0.0001. The value of the assets will be calculated
as the Market or Fair Value of the funds Investments plus Current Assets (including
accrued income) less Current Liabilities and Provisions (including accrued
expenses). This price will be published on our companys website.
Prohibition of rebates
Section 41 of the Insurance Act, 1938 states:
1. No person shall allow or offer to allow, either directly or indirectly, as an
inducement to any person to take out or renew or continue an insurance in
respect of any kind of risk relating to lives or property in India, any rebate of
the whole or part of the commission payable or any rebate of the premium
shown on the policy, nor shall any person taking out or renewing or
continuing a policy accept any rebate, except such rebate as may be allowed
in accordance with the published prospectuses or tables of the insurer.
2. Any person making default in complying with the provisions of this section
shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.
Your premiums are invested in units of the investment fund of your choice, based on
the prevailing unit price. On vesting the value of your units will be used to buy your
retirement benefits.
On earlier death, the beneficiary receives the value of your units plus a cash lump
sum of Rs. 1,000.
Premiums
You agree to pay level premiums regularly, either quarterly, half-yearly or annually,
throughout the term of the policy or a single premium at the start of the policy. The
minimum premium amount for regular premium mode is Rs. 10,000 each year and
for single premium, it is Rs. 25,000.
To facilitate increased investment, we allow additional single premium top-ups at
any time. The minimum single premium top-up is Rs. 5,000.
Premiums can be paid by cash, cheque or demand draft.
Choose your investment funds
The policy is fully unitised with a range of funds to match your needs and approach
to risk. (By risk we mean the likely volatility in the value of units in the fund.) Each
investment fund is composed of units. All the units in a fund are identical. You can
choose from the following funds:
Liquid fund
Secure Managed fund
Defensive Managed
Balanced Managed
Growth fund
Switching of funds.
You can switch your existing investments from your any of your unit linked funds, to
any other available unit linked fund. You can also give us a premium redirection
instruction to redirect future premiums to different unit linked funds.
Benefits
At the chosen vesting date, the unitised fund value will be available to secure
pension benefits. Subject to the prevailing regulations, part of this value can be
taken in the form of a cash lump sum and the rest converted to an annuity at the
rate then offered by HDFC Standard Life. Alternatively, if it is permitted by the
prevailing regulations, the proceeds net of any cash lump sum can be used to buy
an annuity with any other insurance company who will accept such business. The
current maximum limit for any cash lump sum is one-third of the unitised fund value
on vesting.
On death the unitised fund value will be paid along with a cash lump sum of Rs.
1,000. The beneficiary may use the proceeds to purchase pension benefits for the
surviving spouse.
How are benefits paid?
Your basic benefits will be paid by cheque.
PROHIBITION OF REBATES
82.3
ICICI PRUDENTIAL
5.63
2.56
BAJA ALLIANZ
2.03
SBI LIFE
1.80
HDFC STANDARD
1.36
TATA AIG
1.29
0.90
AVIVA
0.79
OM KOTAK MAHINDRA
0.51
ING VYASA
.37
AMP SANMAR
0.26
METLIFE
0.21
Lifesaver
Life Saver is designed to meet your specific long-term saving needs such as
education and wedding costs for your children, with the added reassurance of life
cover to meet those costs in the unfortunate event of your death before the policy
matures. lifesaver ensures availability of a lump sum fund to you on
your
survival at the end of the policy term.
What is life Saver?
Life Saver is a unitized fixed term, protection cum savings plan.
Lifesaver provides cover against death as well as accidental death/disability or
critical illness.
Lifesaver can be purchased on any life between 18 to 65 years and for any term
subject to a minimum of 5 years and the age of the insured not exceeding 70 years
at maturity. However, for any rider cover the maximum entry age is 55 years.
The minimum premium is As.3, 500 for yearly, As.2, 000 for half-yearly, As.1, 000
for quarterly and As.350 for monthly frequency of premium payment.
On payment of each premium, units are allocated to the unit account at the
purchase price of the unit at the date of allocation. Policy value is determined by
multiplying the total number of initial and accumulation units held in the unit
account by the selling price of the unit. The units purchased with the first year's
premium are called Initial Units and units purchased with second and subsequent
years' premium and additional single premiums are called Accumulation Units.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Lifesaver offers four investment funds:
With Profit funds
Growth Fund
Balanced Fund
Progressive
return on your
investment by
investing higher
element in debt
securities, with a
High capital
growth by
investing higher
element of assets
in the equity
Capital growth by
availing
opportunities in
debt and equality
markets and
providing you a
Objective
Provides a
guarantee that
the selling price
of the units will
never fall. The
unit value of this
fund is increased
by credit-ing
bonuses on daily.
Compounding
basis. A final
bonus, if any,
may also be
payable at
maturity, death
or at the time of
surrender .The
fund provides
investment
security to your
capital.
minimum
exposure to
equalities
market.
good balance
between risk and
return.
Composition (Range )
Debt
securities : 70 %
-100 %
Debt
securities : 60 %
-100 %
Debt
securities : 0%
-50%
Debt
securities : 50 %
-90 %
Equities : 0-20
% Money market
and cash : 0-10
%
Equities : 0-20
% Money market
and cash : 0-20
%
Equities : 3085%
Money market
and cash : 0-20
%
Equities : 0-45
% Money market
and cash : 0-10
%
PREMIER LIFE
How does Premier Life work for you
You can choose a specified level of protection according to your need. Parat of the
contribution paid is adjusted towards mortality and administrative charges and the
rest is invested in the investment option of your choice. Entry into the plan will be
based on the unit value of the investment option at theta time. Your policy value is
based on the value of units slated to you.
How do I start?
Open an account with a minimum contrition of:
Rs 60,000 per annum for annual premium payment
Rs.30,000 per half-year for half yearly premium payment
Rs. 5,000 per month for Monthly premium payment.
Asset Allocation
Fund
Asset Mix
Potential Risk-Reward
Maxi miser II
High
Average
Moderate
Low
Allocation of Premium
Premium Range
1st Year
87%
96%
89 %
96 %
Invest Assure; a unique, flexible insurance plan combines the security of a life
insurance policy with the opportunity to exploit the upside of market returns.
(However with increased investment volatility)
Invest Assure-The Benefits
Provides security to your family incase of your unfortunate demise.
Gives you the flexibility to choose your fund based on your risk comfort.
Enables you to enjoy market-linked returns with a potential for higher growth
Brings you additional income on funds that might have otherwise given you
minimum returns in your saving account.
1f How does the Life Maker Unit Linked Investment Plan work?
In the Life Maker TM unit linked plan; the premiums you pay are invested in funds
offered by us. The appropriate ratio of investments into these funds will be
determined by you in consultation with your Agent Advisor. These funds are
invested in assets such as equities, money market instruments, investment grade
corporate bonds, and government securities. These funds offer a wide range of
returns. You can choose to invest your premiums in one or more of these funds,
basis your risk taking ability.
In turn, we issue units, which represent the value of your policy Le. you can "see"
the value of your policy on any day by multiplying the number of your units by the
value of units on that day. The value of these units is called the Net Asset Value (or
NAV) and is normally published in newspapers on a daily basis. The NAV is based on
the market value of the underlying investments in that fund Le. equities, company
bonds, government securities, etc.
Types of Funds
Secure Fund - invests 100% in high quality fixed income securities issued by the
Government of India, or companies or other bodies corporate with a high credit
rating. This fund will have low level of risk and return.
Conservative Fund - invests largely in high quality fixed income securities issued
by the Government of India or companies or other bodies corporate with a high
credit rating. A small portion of the fund, not exceeding 15%, may be invested in
high quality Indian equity stocks. This fund will have a low to moderate level of risk
and return.
Balanced Fund - invests in both high quality fixed income securities issued by the
Government of India or companies or other bodies corporate with high credit rating,
as well as in high quality Indian equity stocks. However, the investment in equities
will not exceed 40% of the size of the fund. This fund will have a moderate level of
risk and return.
Growth Fund - invests largely in high quality Indian equity stocks. A small portion
of the fund may be invested in high quality fixed income securities issued by the
Government of India or companies or other bodies corporate with high credit rating.
This fund will have a moderate to high level of risk and return.
Provision for full/ partial withdrawals any time after three full years premiums
are paid.
100% of this fund will be invested in money market instruments. The price of the
units in this fund is guaranteed never to go down.
Bond Fund The fund seeks to generate returns from a portfolio constituted
primarily of high quality debt paper issued by corporate in India.
Balanced Fund The fund seeks to achieve steady income and capital
appreciation from a portfolio constituted of high quality debt securities and listed
equity.
Growth Fund The fund seeks to achieve capital appreciation through investments
in listed equity and equity related investments. Securities will be enhanced
through holdings in highly rated debt securities.
Eligibility
ENTRY AGE
Min 14 years
Max 65 years
Min 10 years
Max 30 years
Min Rs 10,000
Thereafter in multiples of Rs. 10,000
Amount
Quarterly
Half Yearly
Yearly
Rs . 2,620
Rs. 5,115
Rs. 10,000
It fulfills an existing Mkt. Demand & combines Retirement Benefits with U.L. Benefits
Features:1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10) Add to your fund any time & any amount in multiple of 1000 only.
11) No medical Exam
12) Zero lock in period.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
SAMPLE DESIGN
A sample design is a definite plan for obtaining a sample from a given
population. It refers to the technique or the procedure the researcher would adopt in
selecting items for the sample. The sample design is determined before data are
collected.
The sampling used for the study is Convenience Sampling. Under this
sampling design every item or the universe has equal chance or inclusion in the
sample because this is Consumers Perception survey, so we give each person at
any place an equal probability of getting into the sample.
DATA COLLECTION
TYPES OF DATA
In the survey two types of data are collected:
1.
Primary data: These datas are those which are collected for the first time
and therefore original in nature.
2. Secondary data: Data, which have already been collected by someone else and
hence passed through the statistical process.
DATA SOURCE
For the collection of the primary data following methods were used:
1.
Interview method: Personal interviews of the customers are taken at different
levels to get their opinions and suggestions. And the interview was structured in
nature.
2.
Questionnaire method: Structured questionnaire on the basis of information
collected from different sources. The questionnaire contains both open and ended
questions.
b.
Organization documents
c.
Magazines
d.
Websites
DATA APPROACHES
Stratified Random Probability Sample Selection Method.
Research Instrument
Questionnaire
Focus Group
Observation
Direct Method
MECHANICAL INSTRUMENT:
Telephonic Method
POPULATION:
Sampling Unit: Comparative Study between Birla Sun life & Other Insurance
Companies
Sample size : Approximate 100
Contact Method
Direct method
Telephone
S.No
.
Investment Options
Percentage
Fixed Deposits
31.4
21.6
NSS
14.7
Shares
8.8
Insurance
12.7
Others
10.8
Question 2-How much of your income would you like to invest in insurance
annually?
S.No.
Income
group
1000-5000
6000-10000
11000-20000
20000&above
Percentage
36.3
39.2
12.7
11.8
Question 3- While taking insurance plan how you rate the following?
S.N
o.
Purpose of Insurance
Percentage
Tax Benefits
23.7
Investment
32.3
Saving
24.7
Risk
19.3
Interpretation: According to the rating, it has been found that people take
insurance basically for risk coverage i.e. 19.3% and secondly in order to get tax
benefits i.e.. 23.7%, followed by savings i.e.24.7% and very few think it for
investment Options.
S.No.
PLANS
Pension
Plan
Protection
Plan
Saving Plan
Investment
Plan
ULIP
PERCENTA
GE
55%
12%
8%
21%
4%
Interpretation : The graph indicates that 55% of people will like to go for Pension
Plan in future as most of them want to make their future secure . Very few people
are aware of Unit Link Plans and would like to invest in them one of the reason for
this can be lack of information about such Plans.
Insured
93%
Not Insured
7%
Interpretation : The above diagram represent that 93% of people are covered
under life insurance while 7% are still not insured.
S. No.
Plan
Health
Retirement
Life
Percentage
10%
22%
68%
Interpretation: On the basis of above analysis it has been concluded that around
68% of the policy holders are having life plan, 22% of them are having Retirement
plan and rest of them are having the health plan.
Option
Percentage
Yes
72
No
28
Interpretation: On the basis of the analysis it has been concluded that around
72%of the people are satisfied with plan they and rest if them are not satisfied.
Ques.8. Are you satisfied with the services provided by the company
regarding new plans and schemes?
Option
Percentage
Yes
82
No
18
Interpretation: On the basis of the above analysis it has been concluded that
around 82% of the policy holders are satisfied with the services provided by the
company and rest of them are not satisfied.
Option
Percentage
Yes
67
No
33
Interpretation: On the basis of the above analysis it has been concluded that
around 67% of the policyholders are interested to make more investments in BSLI
and rest of them are not interested.
Ques.10. Have you any other Insurance Plan apart from BSLI?
Option
Percentage
Yes
72
No
28
S. No.
Company
LIC
BSLI
BAJAJ
ALLIANZ
ICICI
OTHER
Percentage
60
12
11
Interpretation : From the above analysis it has been concluded that around 89%
of policy holders are having other insurance plans apart from BSLI , in which around
60 % are having LIC insurance plans, 11% are having Bajaj Allianz, 9% are having
Birla Sunlife, 8% are having ICICI Pru. and 12% are having other company insurance
plans.
Ques.12. If you get any attractive plan than are you ready to switch over?
Option
Percentage
Yes
82
No
18
Interpretation: On the basis of the above analysis it has been concluded that
around 82% of the policy holders are ready to switch over if they get good attractive
insurance plan and rest of them dont.
S.No
.
COMPANIES
PERCENTAGE
LIC
72.5%
3.9%
ICICI
10.8%
1%
Tata AIG
1%
4.9%
No Response
5.9%
Interpretation : While LIC still remains the undisputed leader with a commanding
share of 72.5%.LIC is beginning to feel the pinch of a gradual warning of market
share from 100%three years ago. Knocked by competition from private players it is
making serious changes in its marketing strategies.
Question 14 - From where did you get the information about the policy?.
S.No
.
OPTION
PERCENTAGE
65.7
Media
11.8
FC
15.7
Other
6.9
S.No
.
Expectations
Percentage
Knowledge
42
Rebate
26
Understanding
27
CONCLUSION
Over the past three years, around 40 companies have expressed interest in entering
the sector and many foreign and Indian companies have arranged anticipatory
alliances. The threat of new players taking over the market has been overplayed. As
is witnessed in other countries where liberalization took place in recent years we
can safely conclude that nationalized players will continue to hold strong market
share positions, but there will be enough business for new entrants to be profitable.
Opening up the sector will certainly mean new products, better packaging and
improved customer service. Both new and existing players will have to explore new
distribution and marketing channels. Potential buyers for most of this insurance lie
in the middle class. New insurers must segment the market carefully to arrive at
appropriate products and pricing. Recognizing the potential, in the past three years,
the nationalized insurers have already begun to target niches like pensions, women
or children.
Given the industrys huge requirement of start-up capital, the initial years after
opening up are bound to see a strong inflow of foreign capital. Substantial shift in
the distribution of insurance in India is likely to take place. Many of these changes
will echo international trends. Worldwide, insurance products move along a
continuum from pure service products to pure commodity products. Initially,
insurance is seen as a complex product with a high advice and service component.
Buyers prefer a face-to-face interaction and place a high premium on brand names
and reliability.
Finally, some potential Indian entrants into insurance hope to ride their existing
distribution networks and customer bases. For example financial organizations like
ICICI, HDFC or BIRLA intend to tap the thousands of customers who already buy
their deposits, consumer loans or housing finance. Other hopeful entrants anticipate
specific alliances such as with hospitals to provide health cover.
SUGGESTIONS
1.
To address mass is cheaper. Thus sponsoring the events conducted by CII,
FICCI, PHD Chamber of commerce and other such renowned organizations could be
fruitful. Along with these certain cultural events may be sponsored.
2.
Increasing awareness level by increasing number of hoarding in prime areas
such as Bank Square sector , railway station, bus stand and industrial area.
3.
There should be no upper limits for CFC's under a BDM because as
competition goes companies like Allianz Bajaj and Tata AIG has no upper limits.
4.
Measures to build faith among people about corporate BIRLA SUN LIE
INSURANCE must be taken on accounts of its reliability, credibility, responsibility,
sincerity and the long lasting establishment.
5.
Since all the riders attached with any of its products is along with a slight
increment in the premium rates, as such a few cost free riders should be designed
to attract more customers.
6.
Put up ATM's in different areas so that premium can be collected across the
country.
7.
There should be a particular. Product, which can be termed as Fixed Deposit
Insurance product, where life insurance policy can act as a fixed deposit for the
customer, which can be encashed whenever required up to a certain percentage of
sum assured.
8.
The agent should not only be provided with training at time of section but
they should also be given refresher training periodically. As the agents find training
a step to be selected as an agent of the company, the agent should be provided the
knowledge about all the cheques. It increase their professionalism make them more
competitive. Every year the agents should be given the training for at least one
week.
9.
The company should take steps to give more incentives to the agents as the
commission percentage is fixed by insurance regulatory developments authority
(IRDA).
10.
As the most important media to increase the sate, the agent should be
provided with more and more incentives to motivate them to work for that company
only.
11.
The company should also make effort in advertisement through city Cable
Channel as wide is covered by it Banners on the highway or other crowded area
should be setup.
12.
The company should cover various risks in one policy with same premium.
LIMITATIONS
BIBILIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINES
E India Today
E Business World
E Money
E Business Week
INTERNET
E www.birlasunlife.com
E www.birlasunlifeinsurance.com
QUESTIONNAIRE
Question 1- Given a choice you would prefer to invest in?
S.No
.
Investment Options
Fixed Deposits
NSS
Shares
Insurance
Others
Tick
Question 2-How much of your income would you like to invest in insurance
annually?
S.No.
Income
group
1000-5000
6000-10000
11000-20000
20000&above
Tick
Question 3- While taking insurance plan how you rate the following?
S.N
o.
Purpose of Insurance
Tax Benefits
Investment
Saving
Tick
Risk
PLANS
Pension
Plan
Protection
Plan
Saving Plan
Investment
Plan
ULIP
Tick
Option
Tick
Insured
Not Insured
Plan
Health
Retirement
Life
Tick
Option
Tick
Yes
No
Ques.8. Are you satisfied with the services provided by the company
regarding new plans and schemes?
Option
Tick
Yes
No
Option
Tick
Yes
No
Ques.10. Have you any other Insurance Plan apart from BSLI?
Option
Tick
Yes
No
S. No.
Company
LIC
BSLI
BAJAJ
ALLIANZ
ICICI
OTHER
Tick
12.
ANY SUGGESIONS:
1..
2..
3..
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