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5 Lesser Known Facts about ULIPs You Must Know

28-07-2022 |

There are several factors you must consider while creating an investment portfolio, including adequate protection from risks, income protection, and wealth appreciation. In this context, life insurance is the best product for protection from uncertainties that can derail a family’s dreams in the wake of the passing of the primary breadwinner.

In recent decades, life insurance companies have developed new types of investment plans that combine the benefit of returns from investment with a basic life insurance plan.

The aforementioned instruments are an efficient method to safeguard your financial future as well as enhance your wealth. It is important to note that even a single premium policy under an insurance savings plan can generate substantial gains for the investor over a long period.



What is a ULIP plan?


A Unit Linked insurance plan or ULIP combines the benefits of life protection and market-linked returns in one investment instrument. The premium you pay under the plan is partially allocated toward buying a life cover whilst the remaining amount is invested in funds that you can choose according to your risk preferences and financial needs.

 

If you wish to assume a high degree of risk, you can choose equity-oriented funds which bring high but volatile returns. On the other hand, if you have a low-risk appetite, you can choose debt-oriented funds and be assured of a constant return. You also have the option to choose hybrid funds that invest partly in equity-based instruments and partly in debt-based ones.



What is meant by ULIP returns?

In ULIP plans, returns are determined by the increase in the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the funds under the plan. Each investor in the fund is allocated a certain number of units proportionate to their investment in the fund. If the NAV of the selected fund increases, the unitholder gains in terms of the number of units allocated to them. At the end of the plan’s term, the fund value is used as the basis to provide either a lump-sum amount to the investor or a regular income for a fixed number of years.



Here Are Some Quick Facts About ULIPs

Investing in a ULIP is easy, especially with the Tata AIA Life online investment plan. You should read the information brochure carefully to acquaint yourself with the terms of the plan. ULIPs have some lesser-known features about which you should be aware to derive maximum benefits from the plan you choose.

Some of the aforementioned features have been discussed below.

  1. The flexibility to switch between funds

    When you invest in a ULIP, you can choose the fund on the basis of your risk profile and your financial plan. However, you can switch from one fund to another depending on the performance of the fund and your expectations about the fund’s growth. In this context, a certain number of free switches are allowed, and you can easily complete the process online.

  2. Flexibility in maturity date

    Tied to the long-term vision of ULIP plans, this facility should be used to minimise losses resulting from adverse market conditions. If your plan’s maturity happens during a market downturn, the flexibility to extend your maturity date can allow you to recoup the losses and bounce back when the market picks up.

  3. The option to choose a higher death benefit

    In ULIP policies, the sum assured is computed as a certain multiple of the annual premium and the death benefit is determined as the higher value between the fund’s value and the sum assured. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a high sum assured to get better coverage even if the premium is slightly higher.

  4. Tax* benefits

    The contributions to ULIPs qualify for tax* deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax* Act, 1961 and the death benefit is tax-exempt under Section 10(10D). It is important to note that the sum assured should not be more than ten times the annual premium. ULIP tax* benefits can help you enhance your net return on investment. Therefore, while planning for the taxation aspect of your investments, ULIP premia should be considered for making full utilisation of the applicable tax* benefits.

  5. ULIP charges

    The fund manager for your ULIP levies charges on the unitholders for premium allocation, fund management, policy administration, switching, etc. The aforementioned charges are reflected as a reduction in the number of units held by you in said fund. You should understand the quantum of these charges to monitor and manage the returns from the fund and avoid any unnecessary levy of charges.



Are ULIPs a good investment?

ULIPs are versatile instruments for investment that have the features of insurance as well as investment. Therefore, ULIPs offer a wide range of benefits to investors and must be included in your portfolio. Some important ULIP benefits have been discussed below.

  • ULIPs encourage the habit of systematic savings through periodic contributions to the plan.

  • ULIPs offer tax* benefits on the premium payments.

  • ULIPs allow you to choose between different types of funds depending on your financial needs and your risk appetite.

  • ULIP returns are usually realised over a long period, thereby providing a substantial cushion against inflation to investors.

A majority of investors exit after the completion of the predetermined ULIP lock-in period. However, ULIP benefits can be fully realised only if you choose to stay on for the full term of the plan. Therefore, it is advisable to keep your ULIP investment active even after its lock-in period has come to an end. Most insurance providers offer multiple options to investors vis-a-vis the term of the premium payment.

For instance, Tata AIA Life offers investors the flexibility to choose the mode and duration of discharging their premium obligations. Under the Tata AIA Life investment plan, you can opt for a single premium policy payment or premium payment for a limited term of 5 to 7 years. Furthermore, there are more than 10 fund options you can choose from according to the timelines of your financial needs.

You can also switch between funds in response to the changes in market conditions. Furthermore, ULIP plans can be made more extensive in coverage by including the waiver of premium rider# under which no further premiums need to be paid in the event of total and permanent disability to the policyholder or diagnosis of a terminal illness during the plan’s term.



Conclusion

You must not perceive ULIP benefits as being ridden with risks and market volatility. There are several less known features of ULIPs that can help increasing your returns from a ULIP plan, including switching between funds according to their market performance, choosing a suitable sum assured and maturity date, and avoiding transactions that cause unnecessary levy of ULIP charges. With these facts in mind, you can confidently include a ULIP plan as a part of your effort to increase your wealth.

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