Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+
Is the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan a genuine wealth-creation ULIP — or just another long-term product with market risk and mixed returns?
Does the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ plan reward disciplined, long-term investing — or does it demand too much patience for uncertain outcomes?
Is the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan best suited for first-time ULIP investors — or only for those who fully understand market volatility and charges?
This article examines how the plan works and offers a detailed view of its features, benefits, and limitations.
What is the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
What are the features of the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
Who is eligible for the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
What are the benefits of the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
What are the investment strategies and the fund options of the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
What are the charges of the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
Grace Period, Discontinuance and Revival of the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan
Free Look Period for the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan
Surrendering the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan
What are the advantages of the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
What are the disadvantages of the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan?
Research Methodology of Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan
Benefit Illustration – IRR Analysis of Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan
Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan Vs. Other Investments
Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan Vs. Pure-term + Equity Mutual Fund
Final Verdict on Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan
Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan is a Unit Linked, Non-Participating, Individual, Savings, Life Insurance Product. It gives a financial cushion to your family in case of an untimely death and makes it easy for you to start saving early for the long term.
In case of the death of the Life Insured during the PT, while the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan policy is in force
The Death Benefit will be the Higher of:
Plus, the higher of:
Additional death benefit under Little Star Benefit:
For a premium-paying policy, the Death Benefit equal to the sum of all the future modal Premiums, if any, shall be added to the respective unit-linked funds in the same proportion as the fund value held in the unit-linked funds at the time of additions.
After the crediting of the death benefit to the fund value, the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan Policy will continue till Maturity or the death of the Life Insured, whichever is earlier. No future premiums are required to be paid.
The Little Star benefit cannot be opted for under the Enhanced Cover Plan Option
On survival of the Life Insured till the date of maturity, provided the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan policy is in force, the Maturity Benefit will be the fund value (including Top-up fund value) plus Maturity Additions plus Guaranteed Lumpsum.
Maturity Benefit will be payable as a lump sum or as per the settlement option
Additions:
For the Base cover option: Regular additions, namely, Loyalty Additions (LA), Booster Additions (BA) and Maturity Additions (MA), which are expressed as a % of the fund value, are offered
For the Enhanced Cover Option: Booster Additions are credited to the fund value, provided all due premiums have been paid.
The following Unit Funds would be offered under this Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan. The indicative investments and objectives of the respective funds are as follows:
| S.no | Fund Name | Asset Allocation | Risk | ||
| Equity | Debt | Money Market instruments | |||
| 1 | Equity Large Cap Fund | 60 – 100% | 0 – 40% | 0 – 40% | High |
| 2 | Equity Top 250 Fund | 60 – 100% | 0 – 40% | 0 – 40% | High |
| 3 | Bond Fund | 0 | 0- 100% | 0 – 100% | Low to Medium |
| 4 | Managed Fund | 0 – 40% | 60 – 100% | 60 – 100% | Medium |
| 5 | Equity Mid-Cap Fund | 80 – 100% | 0 – 20% | 0 – 20% | High |
| 6 | Equity Blue Chip Fund | 60 – 100% | 0 – 40% | 0 – 40% | High |
| 7 | Gilt Fund | 0 | 60 – 100% | 0 – 40% | Low to Medium |
Although the funds are open-ended, the company may, as per Board-approved policy and subject to prior approval from IRDAI, completely close any of the funds.
The policyholder will be given at least three months’ prior written notice of our intention to close any of the funds completely or partially, except in an event of ‘Force Majeure’, where we may give a shorter notice.
The Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan policyholder can switch the units to another fund. If the policyholder fails to switch, the company will switch the said units to the default fund as follows:
| Closed Fund | Default Fund |
| Equity Top 250 Fund, Equity Mid Cap Fund, Equity Blue Chip Fund | Equity Large Cap Fund |
| Managed Fund, GILT Fund | Bond Fund |
A. Self-Managed Strategy
This strategy enables the Policyholder to manage his/her investments actively. Under this option, the Policyholder can choose to invest his/her monies in any of the above funds in proportions of his/her choice.
The Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan Policyholder can switch monies amongst these funds using the switch option or redirect their subsequent premiums using the Premium Redirection option.
B. Life Stage & Duration-Based Strategy
This strategy is a function of the attained age (age last birthday) of the Life Insured and the remaining policy term. This strategy ensures that money is moved from an equity-oriented fund to a debt-oriented fund as the age increases and the remaining policy term reduces.
Under this strategy, a proportion of the fund value will be allocated to the Equity Large Cap Fund, and the Balance fund value will be allocated in the Bond Fund.
Proportion in Equity Large Cap Fund:
| Attained Age | Remaining Policy Term (in years) | ||||
| (in years) | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30-100 |
| 18 | 82% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 30 | 70% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 40 | 60% | 90% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 45 | 55% | 83% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 50 | 50% | 75% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 55 | 45% | 67.50% | 90% | 100% | 100% |
| 60 | 40% | 60% | 80% | 100% | 100% |
No allocation charges will be deducted from the Base Premium.
No allocation charges will be deducted for Top-Up Premium.
The Policy Administration Charges are recovered on a monthly basis from the policy commencement date (on every policy month anniversary) by way of cancellation of an appropriate number of units.
The monthly Policy Administration charge is the sum of charges mentioned in both tables below divided by 12:
| Fund Name | Fund Management Charge |
| Equity Large Cap Fund | 1.35% |
| Equity Top 250 Fund | 1.35% |
| Bond Fund | 1.25% |
| Managed Fund | 1.35% |
| Equity Mid Cap Fund | 1.35% |
| Equity Blue Chip Fund | 1.35% |
| Gilt Fund | 1.25% |
| Discontinued Policy Fund | 0.50% |
These charges are recovered by way of cancellation of an appropriate number of units. The date of discontinuance shall be the date on which the grace period expires or the date of surrender, whichever is earlier.
Nil
Nil
Nil
Mortality charges are recovered on a monthly basis (on every policy month anniversary) from the date of commencement by way of cancellation of an appropriate number of units. This charge, if any, shall be levied at the beginning of each policy month from the fund.
Monthly Mortality Charges = Sum at Risk * (Annual Mortality Charge Rate/ 12,000)
NIL
Inference from Charges: While the charges under this Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan are relatively lower compared to many other ULIPs, they still have the potential to erode your returns.
Over the long term, these deductions can meaningfully slow down your overall wealth-building progress.
For other than single premium policies
A Grace Period of 30 days is available for Annual, Semi-Annual and Quarterly premium payment modes and 15 days for the Monthly premium payment mode.
Discontinuance of the Policy during lock-in period (during the first five policy years): the fund value after deducting the applicable discontinuance charges shall be credited to the discontinued policy fund, and the risk cover and rider cover, if any, shall cease.
The proceeds of the discontinued policy fund shall be paid to the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan policyholder at the end of the revival period or lock-in period, whichever is later
Discontinuance of Policy after the lock-in period (after the first five policy years): the policy shall be converted into a reduced paid-up policy with the paid-up sum assured, i.e. original sum assured multiplied by the total number of premiums paid to the original number of premiums payable as per the terms and conditions of the policy.
The policyholder has an option to revive the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan policy within the revival period of three years.
You have a Free Look period of thirty (30) days beginning from the date of receipt of the Policy Document, whether received electronically or otherwise, to review the terms and conditions of this Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan Policy.
If you disagree with any of the terms or conditions, or otherwise, and you have not made any claims, you may return this Policy for cancellation.
In the case of single-premium policies
The policyholder has the option to surrender at any time during the lock-in period. Upon receipt of a request for surrender, the fund value, after deducting the applicable discontinuance charges, shall be credited to the discontinued policy fund.
The policy shall continue to be invested in the discontinued policy fund, and the proceeds from the discontinuance fund shall be paid at the end of the lock-in period.
After the first five policy years, the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan policyholder has the option to surrender the policy at any time. Upon receipt of a request for surrender, the fund value as on the date of surrender shall be payable.
For other than single premium policies
During the first five policy years, the policyholder has an option to surrender the policy anytime, and the proceeds of the discontinued policy shall be payable at the end of the lock-in period or date of surrender, whichever is later.
After the first five policy years, the policyholder has an option to surrender the policy anytime, and the proceeds of the policy fund shall be payable.
Next, let us review the numbers. Estimating the potential returns of Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ helps you compare it with alternative investment avenues and make a well-informed decision.
Using the figures provided in the policy brochure, we calculate the Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
A 35-year-old male purchases the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ plan with a sum assured of ₹5 Lakhs. The policy term is 20 years, and the premium payment term is 15 years, with an annual premium commitment of ₹50,000. He opts for the Base Cover Option.
| Male | 35 years |
| Sum Assured | ₹ 5,00,000 |
| Policy Term | 20 years |
| Premium Paying Term | 15 years |
| Annualised Premium | ₹ 50,000 |
At the end of the policy term, he will receive the maturity benefit—consisting of the Guaranteed Lumpsum, applicable additions, and the fund value. These values are illustrated using assumed investment returns of 4% p.a. and 8% p.a.
They are not guaranteed and do not represent the upper or lower limits of actual returns.
| At 4% p.a. | At 8% p.a. | ||||
| Age | Year | Annualised premium / Maturity benefit | Death benefit | Annualised premium / Maturity benefit | Death benefit |
| 35 | 1 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 36 | 2 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 37 | 3 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 38 | 4 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 39 | 5 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 40 | 6 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 41 | 7 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 42 | 8 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 43 | 9 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 44 | 10 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 45 | 11 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 46 | 12 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 47 | 13 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 48 | 14 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 49 | 15 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 50 | 16 | 0 | 5,00,000 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 51 | 17 | 0 | 5,00,000 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 52 | 18 | 0 | 5,00,000 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 53 | 19 | 0 | 5,00,000 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 54 | 20 | 0 | 5,00,000 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 55 | 11,48,475 | 18,77,244 | |||
| IRR | 3.26% | 6.97% | |||
Based on these assumptions:
At 4% p.a., the fund value is estimated at ₹11.48 Lakhs, resulting in an IRR of 3.26% as per the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan maturity calculator.
At 8% p.a., the fund value is estimated at ₹18.77 Lakhs, resulting in an IRR of 6.97% as per the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan maturity calculator.
These outcomes indicate that the plan delivers comparatively lower returns than other market-linked investment options. Additionally, the sum assured is insufficient to provide meaningful financial protection for a family.
Together, these factors make Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ less suitable for both life insurance coverage and long-term wealth creation.
The return analysis shows that Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ may not be the most favourable option. To understand this better, let us compare it with other market-linked investments using the same parameters.
This exercise highlights the potential difference in outcomes when insurance and investment are managed separately.
For comparison, consider a pure term life insurance policy with a sum assured of ₹5 Lakhs. The annual premium for a 20-year term and a 10-year premium payment term is ₹4,600. In contrast, Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ requires an annual premium of ₹50,000.
The substantial premium difference can instead be channelled into market-linked investments.
| Pure Term Life Insurance Policy | |
| Sum Assured | ₹ 5,00,000 |
| Policy Term | 20 years |
| Premium Paying Term | 10 years |
| Annualised Premium | ₹ 4,600 |
| Investment | ₹ 45,400 |
To maintain consistency, we assume the same premium outflow of ₹50,000 per year for 15 years. Since the pure-term policy’s premium-paying term is only 10 years, the full ₹50,000 is available for investment during the last five years.
For the investment component, we use an equity mutual fund—similar to the market-linked nature of Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+.
| Term insurance + Equity Mutual Fund | |||
| Age | Year | Term Insurance premium + Equity Mutual Fund | Death benefit |
| 35 | 1 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 36 | 2 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 37 | 3 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 38 | 4 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 39 | 5 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 40 | 6 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 41 | 7 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 42 | 8 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 43 | 9 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 44 | 10 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 45 | 11 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 46 | 12 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 47 | 13 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 48 | 14 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 49 | 15 | -50,000 | 5,00,000 |
| 50 | 16 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 51 | 17 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 52 | 18 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 53 | 19 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 54 | 20 | 0 | 5,00,000 |
| 55 | 30,77,202 | ||
| IRR | 10.67% | ||
Under these assumptions, the equity mutual fund grows to ₹30.77 Lakhs at the end of 20 years (post-tax).
When combined with pure-term insurance, the overall IRR works out to 10.67% (post-tax). Capital gains taxation has been appropriately factored into this calculation.
| Equity Mutual Fund Tax Calculation | |
| Maturity value after 20 years | 33,98,374 |
| Purchase price | 7,04,000 |
| Long-Term Capital Gains | 26,94,374 |
| Exemption limit | 1,25,000 |
| Taxable LTCG | 25,69,374 |
| Tax paid on LTCG | 3,21,172 |
| Maturity value after tax | 30,77,202 |
This comparison clearly shows that separating insurance and investment delivers substantially higher returns than the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ plan.
Such inflation-beating growth can significantly strengthen your long-term wealth accumulation—an opportunity you may miss if you opt for Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+.
The Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan provides the option to choose between a Base Cover and an Enhanced Cover. At maturity, the policyholder receives the fund value along with the applicable additions.
However, it is important to note that the Little Star Benefit—designed to ensure policy continuity in the policyholder’s absence—is not available under the Enhanced Cover Option and it also has a high agent commission.
Since the plan invests a portion of the premium in market-linked funds, it naturally carries investment risk. Yet, the returns are not commensurate with this risk, largely due to the high charges embedded in the product.
As a result, the Edelweiss Life Wealth Rise+ Plan falls short on both fronts: it does not effectively support long-term wealth creation, nor does it provide adequate life insurance coverage.
On the other hand, a pure term life insurance policy offers strong and cost-effective protection, serving as a reliable safety net.
For sound financial planning, it is generally advisable to keep insurance and investments separate. Investments should be selected based on your financial goals, time horizon, and risk appetite.
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