Introduction
It is an Immediate Annuity plan, which can be purchased by paying a lump sum amount. The plan provides for annuity payments of a stated amount throughout the life time of the annuitant. Various options are available for the type and mode of payment of annuities.
Type of Annuity
Annuity payable for life at a uniform rate.
Annuity payable for 5, 10, 15 or 20 years certain and thereafter as long as the annuitant is alive.
Annuity for life with return of purchase price on death of the annuitant.
Annuity payable for life increasing at a simple rate of 3% p.a.
Annuity for life with a provision of 50% of the annuity payable to spouse during his/her lifetime on death of the annuitant.
Annuity for life with a provision of 100% of the annuity payable to spouse during his/her lifetime on death of the annuitant.
You may choose any one. Once chosen, the option cannot be altered.
What happens if the annuitant dies? If the annuitant dies
Under option (i) annuity ceases.
Under option (ii)
On death during the guaranteed period - annuity is paid to the nominee till the end of the guaranteed period after which the same ceases.
On death after the guaranteed period - annuity ceases.
Under option (iii) annuity ceases and the purchase price is paid to the nominee.
Under option (iv) annuity ceases.
Under option (v) annuity ceases and 50% of the annuity is payable to the surviving named spouse during his/her life time. If the spouse predeceases the annuitant, the annuity ceases.
Under option (vi) annuity ceases and full annuity is payable to the surviving named spouse during his/her life time. If the spouse predeceases the annuitant, the annuity ceases.
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