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Contents
BSLI Dream Endowment Plan – Summary .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. What is BSLI Dream Endowment Plan? ................................................................................................................................ 3
2. What are the significant features of BSLI Dream Endowment Plan? .............................................................................. 3
3. Am I eligible for this plan? ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Plan Structure ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. What is the term of the policy? ............................................................................................................................................... 4
5. What is Basic Sum Assured? ................................................................................................................................................... 4
6. What is Guaranteed Savings Date? ........................................................................................................................................ 4
7. What is the pay term? ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
8. What is the concept of Enhanced Sum Assured? ................................................................................................................. 4
9. What is the concept of Enhanced Savings Premium? ......................................................................................................... 4
Premium............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
10. What is the premium to be paid? ............................................................................................................................................ 5
11. How can I pay my premiums? ................................................................................................................................................. 5
12. Can I increase or reduce my premium amount? .................................................................................................................. 5
13. Can I increase or reduce my Basic Sum Assured / Enhanced Sum Assured? ................................................................. 5
Investment Option .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
14. What are the investment options and how is my premium invested? ............................................................................. 5
15. What is the asset allocation of the investment funds? ........................................................................................................ 7
16. Can I invest /redirect my premium in different funds? ..................................................................................................... 7
17. Can I switch between funds? .................................................................................................................................................. 7
18. How do I keep a track of my investments? ........................................................................................................................... 7
Benefits ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
19. What are the benefits offered under this plan? ................................................................................................................... 7
20. Can I withdraw some part of my Fund Value? .................................................................................................................... 8
21. Are riders or loans available with the plan? ......................................................................................................................... 8
22. Can I avail of tax benefits under this plan? What are the benefits available? ............................................................... 8
Policy Charges................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
23. What are the charges applicable to this plan? ...................................................................................................................... 8
Premium Discontinuance and Revival ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
24. What happens if I do not pay my premium on time? ....................................................................................................... 10
25. What happens if I do not pay my premium within the grace period? ........................................................................... 10
26. How can I revive my policy? ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Termination................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
27. How long will my policy continue? ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Operational Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
28. Which application form is used for this plan? ................................................................................................................... 11
29. Can there be a proposer under this plan? ........................................................................................................................... 11
30. Can a customer increase his Enhanced Sum Assured in between the policy term?.................................................... 11
31. What are the financial and medical underwriting guidelines for BSLI Dream Endowment Plan? ......................... 11
32. What is the age proof required for BSLI Dream Endowment Plan? .............................................................................. 11
33. Can a housewife buy the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan? ............................................................................................... 11
34. Can a housewife opt for Enhanced Sum Assured under the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan?.................................. 12
35. Can a widow take BSLI Dream Endowment Plan if she is financially independent? If so, what additional
documents will be required? .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
36. Can an NRI / Foreign National of Indian Origin buy the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan? ....................................... 12
37. Can BSLI Dream Plan be issued under the MWP Act? .................................................................................................... 12
38. Can an employer take the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan for his employee? .............................................................. 12
39. Can a HUF buy BSLI Dream Endowment Plan? ................................................................................................................ 12
40. Can BSLI Dream Endowment Plan be assigned? .............................................................................................................. 12
Presenting the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan, a plan that gives you the guarantee of receiving your chosen Basic Sum
Assured on the Guaranteed Savings date chosen by you. What’s more, you retain the freedom to keep pace with the
ever changing world of your dreams for your family.
Plan Structure
Enhanced Sum Assured option can be chosen only at policy inception; it cannot be chosen, increased or decreased
during the policy term.
Eligibility Criteria
Entry Age Term Enhanced Sum Assured
Min. 18 years 10 years Rs. 50,000
Max. 65 years 30 years* No limit
* maximum age at Guaranteed Savings Date is 75 years
and you retain complete control and flexibility to manage your investments. You can choose any amount of Enhanced
Savings Premium subject to minimum of Rs. 5,000. The pay term for Enhanced Savings Premium is same as chosen
for the base plan.
Enhanced Savings Premium option can be chosen only at policy inception. However it can be discontinued or
decreased subject to a minimum of Rs. 5,000 after three completed policy years.
Premium
13. Can I increase or reduce my Basic Sum Assured / Enhanced Sum Assured?
No, you cannot increase or reduce the Basic Sum Assured / Enhanced Sum Assured during the policy term.
Investment Option
14. What are the investment options and how is my premium invested?
Basic premium and Enhanced SA premium (net of investment guarantee charge) is used to purchase units in investment
fund Enhancer under Guaranteed Option.
The total value of your investment under Guaranteed Option is your Basic Fund Value
Guaranteed Savings Fund (GSF) is the accumulation of Basic Premium and Enhanced SA Premiums at 3% p.a. (net
of investment guarantee charge) and is vested on Guaranteed Savings Date.
On the Guaranteed Savings Date, Guaranteed Savings Fund is guaranteed to be at least equal to Basic Sum Assured
provided all premiums have been paid when due and there are no partial withdrawals from the Basic Fund Value.
Thereafter the Basic Fund Value is guaranteed to be at least the Guaranteed Savings Fund payable on Death,
Surrender and Maturity.
Prepared by Product Management 5 For Internal Circulation only
Birla Sun Life Insurance Dream Endowment Plan – Frequently Asked Questions
Enhanced Savings Premium (net of premium allocation charge) is invested across 10 investment funds under Self-
Managed Option. You have complete control and flexibility to manage your Enhanced Savings Premiums.
Total value of your investments under Self-Managed Option is your Enhanced Fund Value
Thus, your Fund Value is Basic Fund Value plus Enhanced Fund Value
Benefits
Death Benefit
In the unfortunate event of the death of the life insured, the nominee will receive;
Higher of (Basic Fund Value* + Enhanced Fund Value) or Basic Sum Assured reduced by partial withdrawals as
follows
− Before the life insured attains the age of 60, the Basic Sum Assured payable on death is reduced by partial
withdrawals made in the preceding two years.
− Once the life insured attains the age of 60, the Basic Sum Assured payable on death is reduced by all partial
withdrawals made from age 58 onwards.
Additionally prior to Guaranteed Savings Date we will also pay Enhanced Sum Assured, if any
Surrender Benefit
You have an option to surrender your policy anytime for its surrender value. The surrender value payable is
Basic Fund Value* + Enhanced Fund Value less Surrender Charge, if any
If the policy is surrendered, during the first 3 years, the surrender value will be paid to you only at the end of the
third year. The surrender value as of the date of the surrender request will not be affected by any market fluctuations
and will remain constant till the time it is paid to you.
After three completed policy years if the policy is surrendered, the surrender value will be paid to you immediately.
After five completed policy years, the surrender value is fund value since there are no surrender charges after 5
policy years.
Maturity Benefit
On the maturity date of your policy you will receive Basic Fund Value* + Enhanced Fund Value
* Higher of Basic Fund Value or Guaranteed Savings Fund is payable on death, surrender or maturity starting on
Guaranteed Savings Date.
22. Can I avail of tax benefits under this plan? What are the benefits available?
You will be eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C and Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as per the
prevailing income tax laws & are subject to amendments made thereto from time to time.
Policy Charges
An investment guarantee charge of 2% of the Basic Premium and Enhanced SA Premium is levied when the
premiums are received and before invested in the investment fund Enhancer under Guaranteed Option. This charge
is guaranteed never to increase.
Mortality Charge
This charge will be deducted monthly by canceling units proportionately from the investment funds.
For Basic Sum Assured - charge is per 1000 Sum at Risk (Basic Sum Assured less Fund Value) and will vary based on
gender and attained age.
Enhanced Sum Assured - charge is per 1000 of Enhanced Sum Assured and will depend on the issue age, gender and
Guaranteed Savings Date.
Surrender Charge
Surrender charge is applied if the policy is surrendered before the completion of five policy years:
As a percentage of Basic Premium
Percentage of Basic Premium
Completed Pay Term (years)
Policy Year 1 5 10 15 20+
Less than 3 10.00% 30.00% 60.00% 90.00% 100.00%
3 to < 4 5.00% 15.00% 30.00% 45.00% 50.00%
4 to < 5 2.50% 7.50% 15.00% 22.50% 25.00%
5+ Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
25. What happens if I do not pay my premium within the grace period?
During the first three policy years – Your policy will lapse if we do not receive the entire policy premium by the end
of the grace period. The insurance under your policy will cease and your fund value will be held in suspense after
deduction of surrender charges. This net fund value will be paid out to you only at the end of the third policy year or
the end of the two-year revival period, whichever is later.
You can revive your policy within two-years from its lapse date by paying all outstanding policy premiums and
providing us with evidence of insurability satisfactory to us. If the life insured dies while the policy is not yet revived,
we will pay the fund value as of the lapse date immediately and terminate the contract.
After three completed policy years – you have the right to reduce (subject to minimum of Rs. 5,000) or stop paying
enhanced savings premium by submitting a request to us and the policy premium will be reduced accordingly. If we
do not receive the entire policy premium by the end of the grace period, then you will be given a period of two years
to pay all outstanding premiums till date. Your policy will continue during these two years, as well as all insurance
cover and charges. At the end of this two-year period, we will give you the choice to either surrender your policy or
continue it without the payment of additional policy premiums. Your policy will, however, be deemed as
surrendered should your fund value equal one annual policy premium.
Termination
Operational Guidelines
30. Can a customer increase his Enhanced Sum Assured in between the policy term?
Enhanced Sum Assured can only be chosen at policy inception. Customer cannot increase or decrease the Enhanced
Sum Assured in between the policy term.
31. What are the financial and medical underwriting guidelines for BSLI Dream Endowment Plan?
Both financial and medical underwriting will be on the basis of the Total Sum Assured i.e., Basic plus Enhanced Sum
Assured.
32. What is the age proof required for BSLI Dream Endowment Plan?
Age proof is mandatory for the Life Insured. If opting for Basic Sum Assured (without any Enhanced Sum Assured)
only, we can accept non-standard age proof, subject to existing underwriting guidelines. For proposals with
Enhanced Sum Assured, only standard age proof will be acceptable.
34. Can a housewife opt for Enhanced Sum Assured under the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan?
Since the Enhanced Sum Assured under the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan is similar to a Term rider, the conditions
for Enhanced Sum Assured will be similar to that for the Term rider. Hence like the Term rider, the Enhanced Sum
Assured option will not be available for housewives (non-earning lives)
35. Can a widow take BSLI Dream Endowment Plan if she is financially independent? If so, what additional
documents will be required?
An independent widow can take the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan, subject however to specific underwriting
guidelines applicable for widows (like other products).
36. Can an NRI / Foreign National of Indian Origin buy the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan?
Yes, an NRI from an approved country can purchase a BSLI Dream Endowment Plan. However it can be offered to
only service sector NRIs. Also, the standard underwriting guidelines and questionnaires for an NRI would apply.
Enhanced Sum Assured will not be offered to FNIO, Indians with dual citizenship and non-earning members like
students, housewives etc. with no income source of their own and residing abroad.
37. Can BSLI Dream Plan be issued under the MWP Act?
Yes the BSLI Dream Plan can be issued under the MWP Act.
38. Can an employer take the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan for his employee?
The employer can take the BSLI Dream Endowment Plan for his employee in a situation where the employee is the
Life Insured as well as the policy owner while the employer pays the premium on behalf of the employee.
In such cases, the policy owner (employee) will have to provide a letter from his employer stating that the premium
for the policy will be paid by the latter as a part of employee-benefits to the employee.