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PLI Suraksha (Whole Life Assurance - WLA)

PLI Suraksha (Whole Life Assurance) is India's highest bonus life insurance plan. The policyholder pays premiums up to age 55, 58, or 60, and the full Sum Assured along with accumulated bonus is paid at Age 80 or on prior death.

Highest Declared Bonus Rate
₹76 per ₹1,000 SA / year
Sec 80C & Sec 10(10D) Tax-Free
Minimum Deposit Sum Assured: ₹20,000 to ₹50 Lakh
Maximum Deposit Max Sum Assured: ₹50 Lakh
Scheme Tenure Life Cover up to Age 80
Tax Status Sec 80C & Sec 10(10D) Tax-Free

Official Rules & Key Features

  • Highest Bonus: ₹76 per ₹1,000 Sum Assured per annum.
  • Sum Assured Range: ₹20,000 to ₹50,000,000.
  • Loan Facility: Available after completion of 4 policy years.
  • Surrender: Allowed after 3 policy years.
  • Conversion: Can be converted into Endowment Assurance (Santosh) after 1 year.

Eligibility & Who Can Open Account

  • Central / State Government employees.
  • Defense, Armed Forces, Paramilitary staff.
  • PSU, Bank, Educational Institution staff & Qualified Professionals (Engineers, Doctors, CA, Lawyers).

Taxation Rules

Premiums eligible for Section 80C rebate. Maturity and death claim payouts 100% tax-free under Section 10(10D).

Premature Closure

Surrender allowed after 3 years. No bonus paid if surrendered before 5 years.

Required KYC & Verification Documents

Service ID / Govt Gate Pass, Aadhaar, PAN, Age proof, Medical Report.

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PLI Form-1 Proposal Form

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