HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan

Employees are the backbone of any industry. Although customers drive profits, without employers it is impossible for companies to function effectively. Hence, a lot of industries provide policies and services that ensure the wellbeing of employees is taken care of. Insurance policies are most commonly procured for this purpose. The HDFC Life New Group Unit Linked Plan offers a cost effective and flexible method through which a corpus can be built to fund future needs of employees. This is a unit linked insurance plan that can maximise investments without hassles.

Customers have the unique advantage of having the choice to opt between 6 debt and equity oriented funds along with flexibility with respect to premium payments. Individuals also have the option to switch between different options. An insurance coverage of Rs.1,000 comes in-built with this plan. Schemes with large funds will have additional units added to it by HDFC Life.

Eligibility - Who is the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan for?

Factors that govern the eligibility for the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan are based on the size of the group and age. Some of the criteria is mentioned below -

Minimum Age Limit	Based on Trust Deeds and Rules for the Scheme
Maximum Age Limit	Based on Trust Deeds and Rules for the Scheme
Minimum size of group at inception	10 members
Minimum Policy Tenure	Master Policy will continue indefinitely and will be renewed annually

Sum Assured and Premium Range - What you Get and What it Costs?

Sum Assured that policyholders can procure will depend on their choice of funds, premium amount, trust deeds and rules for the scheme.

Minimum Premium Amount	Rs.5,00,000 per policy
Maximum Premium Amount	No Limit

Customers should note that premiums vary based on age, location, plan term and other factors.

Plan Coverage - What the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan Covers?

A number of benefits can be procured through this plan. One of the biggest advantages that customers have is that they can opt for their choice of funds. They can either opt for one fund or a combination of different options based on their appetite for risk. The table below provides details of all the fund options available.

Fund	Details	Asset Class
		Money Market Instruments and Public Deposits	Government Bonds and Securities	Equity	Rating and Risk Return
		Fund Composition
Liquid Fund II	Very low capital risk Very stable returns	100%		-	Very low
Secure Managed Fund II	More capital stability as compared to equity funds Greater potential return as compared to Liquid Fund	0% to 25%	75% to 100%	-	Low
Defensive Managed Fund II	Access to better long term returns via equities Significant bond exposure keeps risk low as compared to equities	0% to 20%	50% to 85%	15% to 30%	Moderate
Balanced Managed Fund II	Higher equity exposure provides better long term return Bond exposure provides stability as compared to equities	0% to 20%	20% to 70%	30% to 60%	High
Equity Managed Fund II	Further increased exposure to equities to provide greater long-term returns Small bong holding will help in diversification and provide some amount of stability	0% to 15%	0% to 40%	60% to 100%	Very High
Growth Fund II	Apt for those individuals who wish to maximise returns 100% investment in high quality equities in India	0% to 10%	-	90% to 100%	Very High

Other Benefits:

Maturity Benefit	Since there is no maturity date for this policy, it will continue until a member chooses to leave the scheme.
Benefit that is payable when a member leaves policy	The claim amount that has been requested by the policyholder will be paid from the policy fund to the individual which allows them to provide the benefit payment to the beneficiary. Maximum amount that will be payable is the Fund Value.
Death Benefit	In case of unfortunate demise of eligible member, an additional amount of Rs.1,000 will be paid to the policyholder along with amount that would be paid through unit linked funds.
Surrender Benefit	In case of policy surrender, the unit value minus surrender charges will be paid to the holder of the policy.

Riders/Add-On Plans - Additional Coverage under the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan:

There are no Add-On Plans or Riders that can be procured under this plan.

Other Key Features – Freelook Period, Surrender Values, Grace Period etc

Cancellations in the Free-Look Period	In case the policyholder is not in agreement with any of the provisions provided in the policy, the same can be returned stating the reasons thereof, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the policy. Premium amount will be refunded minus applicable deductions towards proportionate mortality charge for the period on cover and stamp duty expenses.
Surrender Charge	A charge of 0.05% of the unit fund will be levied (subject to a maximum of Rs.5,00,000) in case funds are withdrawn prior to third anniversary of the policy.
Claw-back Additions	At the end of each policy year (after the end of the fifth year of policy), gross yield will be calculated along with reduction in yield and net yield based on actual returns. In case the reduction in yield is above that as necessary as per regulations, Claw-back Additions will be added to the fund so as to ensure compliance with reduction in yield requirements.

Tax Benefits - How you can save with the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan?

Tax Benefits applicable for the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan is subject to the prevailing tax laws (Section 80C and Section 10 (10D)) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It will have to be taken into consideration that tax benefits will vary if there is a change in the prevailing tax laws change. Hence, individuals are advised to discuss the same with their tax consultants.

Other Benefits - How can you save with the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan?

HDFC Life is one of the foremost insurance providers in the country. Customers can choose between a variety of products based on their necessities.

Online Applications	HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan can be availed online by logging in to the HDFC Life website. This method is convenient for those who are unable to visit one of the HDFC branches to purchase the plan or stay in far-off places.
Customer Care	In case individuals have any queries, they can contact the customer care centre. They can contact the customer service department via SMS,email, toll free number, letter, etc.
Calculator	Before purchasing the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan, customers can identify their insurance needs on the basis of income, liabilities and expenses by using the HLV or Human Life Value Calculator, available on the HDFC Life website. Similarly, customers can also use the tax calculator by HDFC Life and find the amount of tax that they’ll have to pay.

 

Why should you Buy the New Group Linked Plan from HDFC Life?

HDFC Life is one of the foremost providers of life insurance policies within the country. Through this provider, customers can avail insurance plans that come with a number of unique benefits and services. HDFC Life has a network of about 39 offices that are spread across 9,000 touch points in India for easy access. HDFC Life also has one of the highest Claims Track Record in the company with 95% of claims being honoured. This company has a fantastic financial consultancy wing in India and abroad while providing some of the most successful insurance plans for a wide variety of clientele. Cutting edge technology is employed by HDFC Life resulting in the company having one of the best claim settlement records in the company as compared to certain other insurance providers.

HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan FAQs:

Q. How can customers find out the status of their policy application?

A. Customers can find out the status of their policy application by either calling HDFC Life on the toll free customer care number or by sending them an e-mail.

Q. Are Service Taxes applicable while purchasing this of the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan?

A. Service tax along with education cess will be charged by cancellation of units.

Q. How are Unit Prices computed for the HDFC Life New Group Linked Plan?

A. HDFC Life sets the Unit Price of a fund based on IRDA’s guidelines. This price will be computed as -

‘Market Value of Investments + Value of any current assets + any accrued income net of fund management charges - value of any current liabilities provision (if any)’. This will result in the net asset value of the fund. Dividing this by the number of units existing at the valuation date (prior to allocation/redemption of new units), will result in the unit price of the fund that is under consideration.

The resulting price will be rounded off to the nearest Re.0.0001.

Q. What does Large Fund Discount mean, with respect to this policy?

A. This term means that additional units will be added by HDFC Life to schemes that have large funds. The Large Fund Discount will depend on the size of the fund value of the scheme, as illustrated below -

Fund Value	Amount to be added (% per annum of the policy’s fund)
Less than 1 crore	0.00%
Greater than or equal to 1 crore	0.25%
Greater than or equal to 2 crores	0.45%
Greater than or equal to 5 crores	0.55%
Greater than or equal to 10 crores	0.65%
Greater than or equal to 15 crores	0.70%

Q. What is the applicable Mortality Charge?

A. A mortality charge of Re.1 per 1000 of Sum Assured will be charged. Statutory taxes are also applicable. Cess may be deducted additionally at the prevailing rates at that time.

Q. What is the applicable Fund Management Charge?

A. The daily unit price will include a fund management charge of 1.25% per year, charged everyday, of the value of the fund.

Q. What does Premium Allocation Charge refer to?

A. After subtracting this charge from the contribution, the remainder will be invested to purchase units. The percentage remaining of the contribution that is invested to purchase units is referred to as Premium Allocation Rate.

Policy Sourced	Premium allocation charge	Premium allocation rate
Directly	0%	100.00%
Through an intermediary	2.00%	98.00%

Q. What does Liquidity Management mean, with respect to the above policy?

A. Liquidity Management is a unique feature of HDFC Life New Group Unit Linked Plan and allows investment of relatively smaller amounts as compared to larger values that are required to be invested, in case investments have been made directly by the employer in the market.

Q. What should be the minimum group size, at policy inception?

A. At policy inception, the group should have a minimum of 10 members.

Q. Is the insurer liable to pay gratuity or leave encashment to its members?

A. No, the insurer is not liable to pay gratuity or leave encashment to its members. The master policyholder is liable to pay the same.