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ULIP and Traditional Plans - Detailed Comparison
November 07, 2016
Insurance plans can be distinctly divided into Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) and traditional plans. Before making a decision whether to opt for a traditional insurance policy or a ULIP, an investor has to understand the principles and the way both these financial instruments operate.
Comparison between Unit Linked Plans and Conventional Plans
Point of Difference | Unit Linked Insurance Plan | Conventional Plans |
Description | Unit Linked Insurance Plans offered by insurance companies allow policy holders to direct part of their premiums into different types of funds (equity, debt, money market, hybrid etc.) Here the risk of investment is borne by the policyholder. | Conventional Plans are traditional life insurance plans. They usually invest in low risk return options and offer guaranteed maturity proceeds along with declared bonuses. |
Flexibility of investment | ULIP gives you flexibility to invest as per your risk profile, financial commitments and convenience. You can choose to invest either in equity, or in debt or in hybrid fund and even change your investment strategy. | These plans do not allow you to choose investment avenues. Your funds are invested as per the strategy and discretion of the company. |
Transparency | Most Unit Linked Insurance Plans allow you to track your portfolio. They also regularly intimate regarding the percentage of the premium that is invested along with the charges levied. You are also kept informed about the value and number of fund units that you hold. | Your premiums are invested in a common 'with profits' fund and therefore you cannot track your individual portfolio. |
Maturity benefits payout | At the time of maturity you redeem the units collected at the then prevailing unit prices. Some plans also offer you loyalty or additional units annually or at the time of maturity. | At the time of maturity you get the sum assured plus bonuses, if applicable in the plan. |
Partial withdrawal | Unit Linked Insurance Plans allow you to make withdrawals from your fund, provided the fund does not fall below the minimum fund value and subject to other conditions. | Conventional plans do not allow you to withdraw part of your fund. Instead, some policies offer you the facility to take a loan against your investment. |
Switching options | Available. You can change your investment fund decision by switching between the funds as being offered by the policy. | Not available since the investment decision is taken by the insurance company. |
Charges structure | Unit Linked Insurance Plans specify the charges, under various heads.
| These plans do not specify the charges involved. |
Single premium Top-up | Available. The single premium top-up facility allows you to invest an extra amount over and above your regular premiums in your unit linked plan. | Available. The single premium top-up facility allows you to invest an extra amount over and above your regular premiums in your unit linked plan. |
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The Unit Linked Insurance products do not offer any liquidity during the first five years of the contract. The policyholders will not be able to surrender or withdraw the monies invested in Unit Linked Insurance Products completely or partially till the end of fifth year.
For more details on risk factors, associated terms and conditions and exclusions please read sales brochure carefully before concluding a sale. Unit Linked Life Insurance products are different from the traditional insurance products and are subject to the risk factors. The premium paid in Unit Linked Life Insurance policies are subject to investment risks associated with capital markets and the NAVs of the units may go up or down based on the performance of fund and factors influencing the capital market and the insured is responsible for his/her decisions. HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited is only the name of the Insurance Company, The name of the company, name of the contract does not in any way indicate the quality of the contract, its future prospects or returns. Please know the associated risks and the applicable charges, from your Insurance agent or the Intermediary or policy document of the insurer. The various funds offered under this contract are the names of the funds and do not in any way indicate the quality of these plans, their future prospects and returns.
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