Term Insurance vs Endowment Plan
Not sure what type of life insurance you hold? Understand the difference between term and endowment plans.
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Term Insurance vs Endowment Plan
Understanding your insurance policy is critical. Review the frequently asked questions below to ensure you know what is covered, what is excluded, and how the terms impact your coverage and claims process. Make sure to always read your policy document carefully.
Term insurance vs. endowment — a real comparison
- •Term insurance: pure life cover, no maturity payout if you outlive the term. A ₹1 crore term plan might cost ₹800-1,500/month for a 30-year-old.
- •Endowment plan: combines life cover with a savings/investment component — lower cover amount for the same premium, but you get a payout even if you survive the term.
- •Example: the same ₹12,000/year premium might buy ₹50 lakh of term cover, or roughly ₹5-7 lakh of endowment cover plus a maturity payout.
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Which is better for a young earner with dependents?
Term insurance is generally recommended for pure protection at the lowest cost, letting you invest the difference separately for better returns.
Can I have both?
Yes — many financial advisors recommend term insurance for protection and separate investment instruments (mutual funds, PPF) rather than combining both in one endowment product.
Does endowment insurance offer good investment returns?
Typically lower than standalone investment options (historically 4-6% vs. potentially higher elsewhere) — the appeal is the combined safety net, not returns.