What is an NRI Term Insurance Plan?

Term insurance for NRIs is a type of life insurance specifically designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living outside India. This insurance plan is applicable worldwide (unless specified otherwise) and provides coverage for the policyholder’s life during the policy term.

Unlike regular term insurance, which is tailored for Indian citizens, NRI term insurance addresses the unique needs and circumstances of NRIs. It offers the same fundamental benefits as traditional term insurance but is customised to suit the needs of those residing outside India.

Features of NRI Term Insurance

Here are some features of a term plan for NRIs

Policy term as per your needs

NRIs have plenty of choices in selecting the policy tenure of a term plan. The tenure for term insurance for NRIs can range from 5 years up to 99 years.

Moreover, the minimum age to purchase a plan is 18 years, and the maximum can be up to 65 years, making it suitable for most people.

Life cover of your choice

Easy payments

Why Should NRIs Purchase a Term Plan from India?

Being one of the breadwinners of the family means always feeling responsible for the family’s security. For NRIs, this feeling is amplified by the fact that they are away from their families and are thus always looking for trustworthy avenues that will help them secure their families as well as build wealth for their future.

Purchasing a term plan comes with a number of distinct advantages, some of which have been listed below:

  • Easier Claim settlement for dependents back in India like spouse, children or parents, etc.
  • Tax Benefits^
  • In unforeseen situations like pandemic or when you are unable to visit India, such policies will ensure financial security for dependents back in India
  • Affordable premium pricing for term plans purchased from India

Why Choose NRI Term Insurance Plan Offered by ICICI Pru Life?

It gives you the benefit of VMER

ICICI Pru iProtect Smart gives you the benefit of VMER: Video Medical Examination Report (for selected countries) to avail the term insurance without the need of being physically present in India.

It provides you tax* benefits

It gives you the option of lump sum or periodic payouts

It gives you accelerated payouts in case of a terminal illness3

It gives you the option to cover 34 Critical Illnesses##

It provides the Smart Exit° option

ADVT: W/II/1161/2024-25

How do Term Insurance Plans for NRI Work?

  • Term insurance for NRIs works just like other term plans in India. The policyholder pays a premium to the insurer in return for a sum assured. In the unfortunate event of the policyholder’s demise during the policy tenure, the sum assured is paid to the nominee.
  • NRIs can also get all paid premiums back with the smart exit benefit° option, under which the total of all the premium payments is given back to the policyholder after the age of 60.
  • Additionally, NRIs can add other optional riders/add-ons to enhance their plan’s coverage.

ADVT: W/II/1023/2024-25

What are the Benefits of Term Insurance for NRIs?

Here are some advantages of term insurance for NRIs:

  • Tax benefits

    NRIs can enjoy tax benefits* on the premiums paid under Section 80C and on premiums paid towards other optional riders (based on the riders opted). The insurance payout is exempt subject to conditions prescribed under Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

  • Death benefits

    Term insurance plans offer a sum assured in case something unfortunate happens to the policyholder. This is given to the nominee and is exempt from tax subject to conditions prescribed under Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

  • Financial stability

    Term insurance for NRIs can be an excellent source of financial security. Term plans can be an affordable way to secure the future needs of your loved ones.

  • Select your payout

    NRI term insurance in India offers multiple payout methods, such as lump sum, regular income, lump sum plus regular income, and increasing cover with time. You can select anyone based on your family’s preference and lifestyle needs.

Onboarding Process for NRIs:

There are three parts to the onboarding process:

Documents Required

Medicals

Additional requirements

Here is a list of documents required to buy term insurance :

  • Passport copy along with entry & exit details (wherever applicable)
  • NRI Questionnaire
  • Visa copy
  • TIN / PAN number of resident country (if available), Form 60/ PAN declaration
  • KYC Documents
  • Income proof documents

Based on the details filled by you in the application form, you may be asked to furnish some additional details about your NRI status. Hence it is very important that you provide accurate details while filling up the application form

Based on your profile you may either be eligible for a Tele Medical or a Physical medical. The Company on case to case basis carries out a Video Medical Exam (Video MER) whereby a team of experts will interact with you over a video conferencing link and ask you a few questions pertaining to your health and medical history (if any).

Decision will be provided basis prevailing underwriting guidelines and policy will be issued accordingly.

In case any risk requirement is raised for application, your case will be declined.

In case during evaluation our team of experts come up with certain findings which need additional information/documents from you, we will notify you of the same

The quicker you fulfil all the requirements and complete the necessary steps, the quicker policy issuance will be.

Note for NRIs:

  • ‘Non-resident Indian’ is an individual who is a citizen of India but not a resident of India
  • Your annual income should be a minimum of ₹ 10 lakh
  • Your minimum educational qualification should be Graduation
  • Minimum Sum Assured: ₹ 50Lakh
  • You must be between the age of 18-60 years to purchase our plans

COMP/DOC/Feb/2024/92/5423

Conclusion

Term insurance for NRIs is a much-needed financial tool that can offer peace of mind and financial safety for a long time. It can secure your family members in your absence and help you build savings for the future.

Moreover, with the multiple policy terms and payment options, it is a hassle-free investment that requires very little of your time and attention.

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^Tax benefits are subject to conditions under Section 80C, 80D, 10(10D), 115BAC and other provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Goods and Service Tax and Cesses, if any will be charged extra as per prevailing rates. Tax laws are subject to amendments made thereto from time to time. Please consult your tax advisor for more details

!jClaim settlement ratio is for Financial Year FY2023-24 and is computed on individual basis claims settled over total individual claims for the financial year. For details, refer to Source: https://www.iciciprulife.com/about-us/investor-relations/yearly-public-disclosures.html?ID=about3

!a Life Cover is the benefit payable on death of the life assured during the policy term

(( The premium for a 20-year-old non-smoker healthy male (occupation: non-salaried) with a life cover of ₹ 2 crore under the Life Option with income payout option (income for 30 years) for a policy term of 20 years under Regular Pay is ₹ 755 pm (inclusive of all taxes).

`= The online discount percentages vary according to age, policy term , premium payment term and sum assured chosen by the customer and can range between 2%-5%. The exact 5% discount appears at the following scenario: ICICI Pru iProtect Smart for ₹ 1 Crore of life cover for a 35 year old healthy non-smoker male (occupation: non-salaried) for a policy term of 40 years with regular pay and lumpsum payout option. The offline annual premium exclusive of taxes will be ₹ 20,520 & online annual premium exclusive of taxes will be ₹ 19,440

° The policyholder will have an option to cancel the Policy and receive Smart Exit Benefit, equal to Total Premiums Paid under the Policy. The following conditions are applicable for availing Smart Exit benefit:

  • 1. This option can be exercised in any policy year greater than 25 but not during the last 5 policy years, provided the age of the life assured is 60 years or more at the time of exercise.

  • 2. The Policy is in-force with all due premiums paid at the time of exercising this option.

  • 3. No claim for any of the underlying benefits has been registered and is under evaluation/ or accepted/ or paid/ being paid on the Policy.

Where, Total Premiums Paid means the total of all premiums received, excluding any extra premium, any rider premium and taxes. In case the benefit term for additional benefit(s), for which additional premium has been paid, has expired at the time of exercise of Smart Exit Benefit, then Total Premiums Paid shall exclude the premium paid towards such additional benefit(s). Please refer to sales brochure for more details.

ICICI Pru iProtect Smart

*Tax benefits are subject to conditions under Sections 80C, 80D, 10(10D), 115BAC and other provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Goods and Service Tax and Cesses, if any will be charged extra as per prevailing rates. Tax laws are subject to amendments made thereto from time to time. Please consult your tax advisor for more details

##Accelerated Critical Illness benefit (ACI benefit) is upto 1 crore (Subjected to underwriting guidelines). Accelerated Critical Illness Benefit (ACI Benefit) is optional and available under Life & Health and All in One option. This benefit is payable, on first occurrence of any of the 34 illnesses covered. Medical documents confirming diagnosis of critical illness needs to be submitted. The benefit is payable only on the fulfilment of the definition of the diagnosed critical illness. The ACI Benefit, is accelerated and not an additional benefit which means the policy will continue with the Death Benefit reduced by the extent of the ACI Benefit paid. The future premiums payable under the policy will reduce proportionately. If ACI Benefit paid is equal to the Death Benefit, the policy will terminate on payment of the ACI Benefit. To know more in about ACI Benefit, terms & conditions governing it, kindly refer to sales brochure. ACI Benefit term would be equal to policy term or 30 years or (75-Age at entry), whichever is lower.

3A Life Assured shall be regarded as Terminally Ill only if that Life Assured is diagnosed as suffering from a condition which, in the opinion of two independent medical practitioner’s specializing in treatment of such illness, is highly likely to lead to death within 6 months. The terminal illness must be diagnosed and confirmed by medical practitioner’s registered with the Indian Medical Association and approved by the Company. The Company reserves the right for independent assessment.

°The policyholder will have an option to cancel the Policy and receive Smart Exit Benefit, equal to Total Premiums Paid under the Policy. The following conditions are applicable for availing Smart Exit benefit:

  • 1. This option can be exercised in any policy year greater than 25 but not during the last 5 policy years, provided the age of the life assured is 60 years or more at the time of exercise.

  • 2. The Policy is in-force with all due premiums paid at the time of exercising this option.

  • 3. No claim for any of the underlying benefits has been registered and is under evaluation/ or accepted/ or paid/ being paid on the Policy.

Where, Total Premiums Paid means the total of all premiums received, excluding any extra premium, any rider premium and taxes. In case the benefit term for additional benefit(s), for which additional premium has been paid, has expired at the time of exercise of Smart Exit Benefit, then Total Premiums Paid shall exclude the premium paid towards such additional benefit(s). Please refer to sales brochure for more details.

ICICI Pru iProtect Smart UIN: (A Non-Par Non-Linked Life Individual Pure Risk Insurance Product)

COMP/DOC/Aug/2023/18/3664

COMP/DOC/Aug/2024/78/6849

ADVT: W/II/0201/2024-25

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