Review on

LIC Jeevan Akshay VI

Immediate Annuity Plan
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What is LIC Jeevan Akshay VI?

It is an Immediate Annuity plan, which can be purchased by paying a lump sum amount. The plan provides for annuity payments of a stated amount throughout the life time of the annuitant. Various options are available for the type and mode of payment of annuities.

What is Annuity?
Annuity is one of the options available to regular income seekers. With a mandate of providing a fixed income to members for life or the terms selected, life insurance companies offer annuity products to meet the desired need. 1 Time Payment = Fixed income for lifetime

What is Immediate Annuity?

In immediate annuity, by paying a lump sum amount you purchase a stated income stream for life or a specified term from an insurance company as per the option you select. The income payment starts from the next periodic interval from the month you purchase it.

Salient Features
1. Premium is to be paid in a lump sum 2. Minimum purchase price: i. Rs.100,000/- for all distribution channels except online ii. Rs.150,000/- for online sale 3. No medical examination required 4. No maximum limits for purchase price, annuity etc. 5. Minimum entry age 30 years & Maximum entry age 85 years 6. Age proof necessary
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Options Available
The following options are available under the plan 1. Annuity payable for life at a uniform rate 2. Annuity payable for 5, 10, 15 or 20 years certain and thereafter as long as the annuitant is alive 3. Annuity for life with return of purchase price on death of the annuitant 4. Annuity payable for life increasing at a simple rate of 3% p.a.
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Options Available
5. Annuity for life with a provision of 50% of the annuity payable to spouse during his/her lifetime on death of the annuitant 6. Annuity for life with a provision of 100% of the annuity payable to spouse during his/her lifetime on death of the annuitant 7. Annuity for life with a provision of 100% of the annuity payable to spouse during his/ her life time on death of annuitant. The purchase price will be returned on the death of last survivor
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Annuity Payable
Amount of annuity payable at yearly intervals which can be purchased for Rs. 1 lakh under different options is as under:

Modes Available
Annuity paid either 1. Monthly, 2. Quarterly, 3. Half yearly and 4. Yearly intervals You may opt any mode of payment of Annuity.

Incentives for high purchase price

If your purchase price is Rs. 2.50 lakh or more, you will receive higher amount of annuity due to available incentives In addition of this, for policies sold online, a rebate of 1% by way of increase in the annuity rate shall also be available

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Surrender Value & Loan

No surrender value will be available under the policy No loan will be available under the policy

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Which factors you should consider before buying?

Inflation Rate Tax bracket in which you are lying Number of dependents in family Your Age Other annuity based product by other insurance companies Options in Income oriented Mutual funds Online purchase
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Who shouldnt buy?

People coming in 20% or 30% tax bracket Youngsters

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Who should buy?

People not having access to other insurance companies & other financial products Old people in 10% tax bracket looking for hassle free investment

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Rating on scale of 5
Reliability on LIC 4/5 (High Reliability) Returns 2/5 (Below Average) Risk 1/5 (Very Low) Overall 2/5

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Thank You
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