LIC New Jeevan Anand: Analysis & Review– Should you buy?

Do you know? LIC Jeevan Anand is one of the top-selling insurance plans among the LIC products. LIC Jeevan Anand was launched in Feb 2002. Later it was discontinued in Sep 2013. The plan benefits were revised & then it was launched as LIC New Jeevan Anand in Oct 2013.

What are the advantages(pros) and disadvantages(cons) of LIC New Jeevan Anand?

We have analyzed the good and bad aspects of this plan with illustrations and precise calculations.

We will also look into the features & benefits of LIC New Jeevan Anand.

Let’s get started!

Table of Contents:

1.) Outline Of Lic New Jeevan Anand
2.) Features Of Lic New Jeevan Anand Analysis
3.) Eligibility Criteria Of Lic New Jeevan Anand Analysis
4.) Benefits Of Lic New Jeevan Anand Review

• Additional benefits of LIC New Jeevan Anand: Review
• Review of Grace Period, Revival, Paid-up Policy – LIC New Jeevan Anand Plan

5.) How To Cancel/surrender Lic New Jeevan Anand Plan? An Analysis
6.) Advantages Of Lic New Jeevan Anand- analysis
7.) Disadvantages Of Lic New Jeevan Anand – analysis
8.) Research Methodology On Lic New Jeevan Anand – analysis
9.) Benefit Illustration Analysis Of Lic New Jeevan Anand Benefit Illustration & IRR(Internal Rate of Return i.e Interest Rate) analysis Analysis of LIC New Jeevan Anand:
10.) Comparison Of Lic New Jeevan Anand With Other Products LIC New Jeevan Anand vs Other Investment Products

• LIC New Jeevan Anand Vs. PPF Vs. ELSS
• LIC New Jeevan Anand vs LIC Jeevan Lakshya
• LIC New Jeevan Anand vs LIC Jeevan Umang
• LIC New Jeevan Anand vs Other Investment Products – Review Conclusion

11.) Final Verdict On Lic New Jeevan Anand

1.)Outline of LIC New Jeevan Anand:

LIC’s New Jeevan Anand Plan is a non-linked, participating, individual, Life Assurance plan. It is an Endowment cum Whole Life Insurance Plan which offers an attractive combination of both life protection and savings.

On survival at the end of the policy term, the policyholder receives a lumpsum amount but the life cover continues throughout the lifetime of the policyholder.

Please refer to the official brochure of LIC New Jeevan Anand for more policy details.

2.)Features of LIC New Jeevan Anand: Analysis

• Even after the payment of the Maturity benefit at the end of the policy term, the life cover continues throughout the life of the policyholder.
• The bonus declarations will enhance the maturity benefit & death benefit.
• LIC New Jeevan Anand has a loan facility to take care of liquidity needs.
• Additional riders will enhance the life cover.
• Rebate in premium for higher Sum Assured & for premium paying mode in annual & semi-annual mode.

3.)Eligibility Criteria of LIC New Jeevan Anand: Analysis

a) Minimum Basic Sum Assured	1,00,000
b) Maximum Basic Sum Assured	No Limit
(The Basic Sum Assured shall be in multiples of 5000)
c) Minimum Age at entry	18 years (completed)
d) Maximum Age at entry	50 years (nearer birthday)
e) Maximum Maturity Age	75 years (nearer birthday)
f) Minimum Policy Term	15 years
g) Maximum Policy Term	35 years
h) Payment modes	Yearly, Half-yearly, Quarterly, Monthly

4.)Benefits of LIC New Jeevan Anand: Review

Death benefit:

Before the end of the policy term

Death benefit = Sum Assured on death + Simple reversionary bonus + Additional bonus if any.

In LIC New Jeevan Anand plan, The Sum Assured on death will be higher than that of

125% of the Basic Sum Assured or

7 times of annualised premium or

105% of total premiums paid by the policyholder

After the end of the policy term

Basic Sum Assured is payable.

Maturity benefit:

At the end of the policy term, the policyholder will receive the “Sum Assured on Maturity” on the Date of Survival along with the Simple Reversionary Bonuses and Final Additional Bonus. Sum Assured on Maturity (Basic Sum Assured) + Simple reversionary bonus + Additional bonus if any.

Participation in profits:

The policy shall be entitled to receive Simple Reversionary Bonuses declared during the policy term provided the policy is in force. A final Additional Bonus may also be declared in the year when the policy results in a claim by death or due for the maturity benefit provided the policy is in force. Final Additional Bonus will not be paid under paid-up policies.

Additional benefits of LIC New Jeevan Anand: Review

Rider Benefits:

• LIC’s Accidental Death and Disability Benefit Rider (UIN: 512B209V02)
• LIC’s Accident Benefit Rider (UIN:512B203V03)
• LIC’s New Term Assurance Rider (UIN: 512B210V01)
• LIC’s New Critical Illness Benefit Rider (UIN: 512A212V01)

Option to take death benefit in installments:

Option to collect the death benefit under an in-force and paid-up insurance in installments over the preferred term of 5 or 10 or 15 years as opposed to a lumpsum payment.

Settlement Option for Maturity Benefit:

Option to receive Maturity Benefit over a set period of 5 or 10 or 15 years in installments as opposed to a lump sum under an active and paid-up policy.

Policyholders can exercise this option for payment of net claim amount in installments at least 3 months before the due date of maturity claim.

Policy Loan:

The policyholder can avail loan in the LIC New Jeevan Anand policy after completely paying the two premium terms.• For in-force policies – up to 90% of Surrender value

• For paid-up policies – the policyholder will get up to 80% of the Surrender value

Review of Grace Period, Revival, Paid-up Policy – LIC New Jeevan Anand Plan

Grace period:

The policyholder has a grace period of 30 days for yearly, half-yearly, and quarterly modes. It will be 15 days for the monthly mode.

Revival:

If the policyholder will not pay the premium within the grace period, then the policy will lapse. It can be revived within 5 years.

Paid-up policy:

If less than two years’ premiums have been paid – any subsequent premium be not duly paid, all the benefits under the policy shall cease after the expiry of the grace period from the date of the first unpaid premium and nothing shall be payable.

The insurance won’t be completely invalid if at least two full years’ worth of premiums has been paid; instead, it will continue as a paid-up policy if any further payments are not paid on time.

5.)How to cancel/Surrender LIC New Jeevan Anand Plan? – An Analysis

Free look period

15 days from the date of policy purchase is called the free look period. During this time, if the policyholder is not satisfied with the terms and conditions of the policy, then the policyholder can cancel the policy during this period.

This free look period can be extended up to 30 days if the policy is purchased through online or telemarketing modes.

Surrender

The policyholder can surrender the LIC New Jeevan Anand Policy anytime after completely paying the two premium terms. After surrendering the policy, the policyholder will receive the higher of the following

• Guaranteed Surrender Value or
• Special Surrender Value

Guaranteed Surrender value = Total premiums paid (minus additional premiums, taxes, and premiums for riders, if opted for) multiplied by the Guaranteed Surrender Value factors applicable to total premiums paid.

Now let’s review the advantages and disadvantages of LIC New Jeevan Anand(Plan No: 815 Old No: 149) in short and crisp points.

6.)Advantages of LIC New Jeevan Anand: Analysis

• The dual benefit of endowment policy & whole life policy.
• A simple reversionary bonus & Additional bonus enhance the maturity benefit.
• A loan option is available.
• Option to receive the death benefit & maturity benefit in installments
• Tax benefit as per Sec 80 C & Sec 10 (10D).
• Premium paying terms & frequency can be selected as per convenience.
• Rider options are available.

7.)Disadvantages of LIC New Jeevan Anand: Analysis

• The benefits are not guaranteed. The bonus declaration varies for each year.
• The lock-in period is 2 years for the loan & surrendering the policy.
• The maturity benefit at the end of the policy term will not be sufficient to meet your life goals.

8.)Research Methodology on LIC New Jeevan Anand: Analysis

Now, we have seen the outline of the LIC New Jeevan Anand Plan. But, these details are not enough for us to decide whether we should buy this plan or not.

So, now, let’s analyze the IRR of LIC New Jeevan Anand by using the LIC New Jeevan Anand online calculator to see whether we get to benefit from this plan or not.

In this analysis, first, we are going to calculate the IRR of LIC New Jeevan Anand for the worst-case scenario and the best-case scenario.

Then, we are going to use the same value on the other investments.

Later, we are going to compare the LIC New Jeevan Anand with other investments to see which gives us a better return.

This research methodology can help us to decide whether we should buy this plan or not.

9.)Benefit Illustration & IRR(Internal Rate of Return i.e Interest Rate) Analysis of LIC New Jeevan Anand:

Let us understand the working of the plan with an illustration. The benefits of the policy are based on the bonus declaration.

In this illustration, let’s take the assumed Investment Rate of Return as 4% in the worst-case scenario and 8% in the best-case scenario. They are not the upper or lower limits. It is just an assumption.

Male	30 years
Basic Sum assured	20,00,000
Policy term	20
Annualised premium	1,12,384
Life Expectancy	85 years

		At 4% p.a.		At 8% p.a.
Age	Year	Annualised premium / Maturity benefit	Death benefit	Annualised premium / Maturity benefit	Death benefit
31	1	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
32	2	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
33	3	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
34	4	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
35	5	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
36	6	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
37	7	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
38	8	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
39	9	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
40	10	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
41	11	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
42	12	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
43	13	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
44	14	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
45	15	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
46	16	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
47	17	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
48	18	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
49	19	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
50	20	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
51	21	21,60,000	20,00,000	32,50,000	20,00,000
52	22	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
53	23	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
54	24	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
55	25	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
56	26	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
57	27	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
58	28	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
59	29	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
60	30	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
61	31	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
62	32	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
63	33	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
64	34	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
65	35	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
66	36	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
67	37	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
68	38	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
69	39	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
70	40	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
71	41	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
72	42	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
73	43	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
74	44	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
75	45	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
76	46	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
77	47	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
78	48	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
79	49	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
80	50	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
81	51	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
82	52	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
83	53	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
84	54	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
85	55	0	20,00,000	0	20,00,000
		20,00,000		20,00,000
	IRR	2.60%		4.49%

In the above illustration the IRR(Internal Rate of Return i.e. Interest Rate) of LIC New Jeevan Anand is calculated at 2.60% for 4% p.a and the IRR is calculated at 4.49% for 8% p.a.

The maturity benefit is payable at the end of the policy term & Death benefit is payable at 85 years as we have assumed a life expectancy of 85 years.

The IRR for bonus declaration throughout the policy @ 4 % would be 2.60% & for 8% the IRR would be 4.49%. The returns percentage of LIC New Jeevan Anand is far below the bank FD rates.

They are not inflation-beating returns. Moreover, the maturity benefit payable at the end of the policy term will not suffice to meet any of the goals.

10.) Comparison Of Lic New Jeevan Anand With Other Products

Jeevan Anand policy is an insurance cum investment product. Instead of this policy, we can have a separate term insurance policy for life cover & a wealth accumulation plan to meet the goals.

Based on the risk appetite the investment channel can be chosen.

• LIC New Jeevan Anand Vs. PPF Vs. ELSS

Let us assume a similar cash flow as in the benefit illustration. Each year a premium of Rs. 10,200 is paid for a pure term policy for a sum assured Rs. 25 lakhs for a tenure of 20 years.

For easy comparison, Sum assured & policy terms are assumed similar to the above illustration.

Here the sum assured is low. But in reality, taking a Pure-Term Insurance policy with adequate coverage is important.

Total cash outflow	1,12,384
Sum Assured	25,00,000
Policy term	20
Premium	10,200
Balance amount to be invested in PPF / ELSS	1,02,184

		Term Insurance + PPF		Term insurance + ELSS
Age	Year	Term Insurance premium + PPF	Death benefit	Term Insurance premium + ELSS	Death benefit
31	1	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
32	2	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
33	3	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
34	4	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
35	5	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
36	6	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
37	7	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
38	8	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
39	9	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
40	10	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
41	11	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
42	12	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
43	13	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
44	14	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
45	15	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
46	16	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
47	17	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
48	18	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
49	19	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
50	20	-1,12,384	25,00,000	-1,12,384	25,00,000
51	21	25,00,000		25,00,000
52	22	0		0
53	23	0		0
54	24	0		0
55	25	0		0
56	26	0		0
57	27	0		0
58	28	0		0
59	29	0		0
60	30	0		0
61	31	0		0
62	32	0		0
63	33	0		0
64	34	0		0
65	35	0		0
66	36	0		0
67	37	0		0
68	38	0		0
69	39	0		0
70	40	0		0
71	41	0		0
72	42	0		0
73	43	0		0
74	44	0		0
75	45	0		0
76	46	0		0
77	47	0		0
78	48	0		0
79	49	0		0
80	50	0		0
81	51	0		0
82	52	0		0
83	53	0		0
84	54	0		0
85	55	0		0
		2,24,57,806		27,11,72,280
	IRR	6.75%		11.49%

In the above illustration the IRR(Internal Rate of Return i.e. Interest Rate) is calculated at 6.57% for Term Insurance + PPF and the IRR is calculated at 11.49% for Term Insurance + ELSS.

As there is a maturity benefit in the illustration, we assumed a similar cash inflow at the end of the policy term of 20 years.

The accumulated corpus through the investments in PPF / ELSS in the 20 years is withdrawn partially (Rs. 25 lakhs) as a maturity benefit.

After such withdrawal, the balance amount is assumed to continue with the same investment vehicle just for compounding till the life expectancy of 85 years.

The IRR for PPF is 6.75% & the ELSS option is 11.49%. In the earlier benefit illustration, the IRR is in the range of 2.60% – 4.49%.

So, in order to get better returns, the investor should end up with term insurance & other investment product based on the risk appetite & time horizon.

• LIC New Jeevan Anand vs LIC Jeevan Lakshya

Both plans are non-linked, participating, individual, Life Assurance plan.

If at least two complete years worth of premiums have been paid, loan can be availed under the LIC Jeevan Lakshya policy.

LIC Jeevan Lakshya: Review (2023) – Is it Good or Bad?

LIC Jeevan Lakshya – A Detailed review – Youtube Review

• LIC New Jeevan Anand vs LIC Jeevan Umang

According to LIC Jeevan Umang, it is “the 100-year plan” that provides both guaranteed income and life insurance.

Check out the detailed review below to find the calculated returns of this plan with illustrations.

LIC Jeevan Umang: Review (2023) – Should You Buy It?

LIC Jeevan Umang – Should you buy it? – Youtube Review

• LIC New Jeevan Anand vs Other Investment Products – Review Conclusion

As we have discussed earlier,

PPF has an IRR of 6.75%, while ELSS has an IRR of 11.49%. The IRR of LIC New Jeevan Anand is in the range of 2.60% – 4.49% as calculated in the benefit illustration.

The internal rate of return (IRR) for bonus declaration over the course of the policy at 4% is 2.60%, and at 8%, it is 4.49%. The LIC New Jeevan Anand’s return percentage is significantly lower than bank FD rates.

After a thorough review of all other alternative investment products of LIC New Jeevan Anand, we have concluded that Term Insurance + PPF or ELSS or bank FDs are far better options.

11.)Final Verdict on LIC New Jeevan Anand: Good or Bad?

LIC New Jeevan Anand promises to provide financial protection to your family as well as serve as a risk-free vehicle to invest your savings. It claims to inculcate the discipline of regular savings.

Since it is a participating endowment policy, the profit declaration plays a major role here. There is no guarantee that your hard-earned savings fetch you a decent return on investment under the new Jeevan Anand policy.

Please beware of insurance agents who try to exaggerate the benefits of this policy for their agent commission.

The market is flooded with different investment products. One must weigh the suitability of the various policies in the investment bazaar based on risk appetite, and time frame.

Choose an investment product by keeping in mind the asset allocation as well.

Beforehand have adequate life insurance cover. The life cover should not be mixed with the investment plan.

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