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Senior Citizen Card: How to Apply for it Online?

16 Dec '25
12597 Views
10 minute read

Learn the step-by-step process to apply for a Senior Citizen Card in India. Discover eligibility criteria, required documents, and benefits that come with the card for senior citizens.

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How Family Pension Works After Death of a Pensioner in India?

04 June '25
1219 Views
8 minute read

Learn how family pension works after a pensioner's death. Understand eligibility, tax rules, and how much the spouse or dependents can receive monthly.

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Is NPS Tax Benefit Available in New Tax Regime? | NPS Deduction Rules

05 Jan '26
4226 Views
7 minute read

Is NPS tax benefit allowed in the new tax regime? Understand eligibility, Section 80CCD(2) deductions, and how NPS works for taxpayers.

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Viklang Pension Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & UP Application

02 Dec '25
521 Views
7 minute read

Know all about the Viklang Pension Yojana 2025 in Uttar Pradesh. Check eligibility, benefits, and how a retirement plan from Canara HSBC Life Insurance secures your future.

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EPS-95 Pension Raised to ₹7,500: What It Means for You?

05 Aug '25
20 Views
9 minute read

With EPS-95 minimum pension up to ₹7,500, private-sector employees may need to rethink VRS plans. Know the impact and retirement benefits in 2025.

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How Can You Plan to Build a ₹5 Crore Retirement Corpus?

20 Dec '25
886 Views
8 minute read

Learn how to create a ₹5 crore retirement corpus using disciplined savings, investments in equities and debt, compounding, risk management, and goal-based planning strategies.

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Senior Citizen Card: How to Apply for it Online?

Senior Citizen Card: How to Apply for it Online?
16 Dec '25
12597 Views
10 minute read
Learn the step-by-step process to apply for a Senior Citizen Card in India. Discover eligibility criteria, required documents, and benefits that come with the card for senior citizens.
Read More

How Family Pension Works After Death of a Pensioner in India?

How Family Pension Works After Death of a Pensioner in India?
04 June '25
1219 Views
8 minute read
Learn how family pension works after a pensioner's death. Understand eligibility, tax rules, and how much the spouse or dependents can receive monthly.
Read More

Is NPS Tax Benefit Available in New Tax Regime? | NPS Deduction Rules

Is NPS Tax Benefit Available in New Tax Regime? | NPS Deduction Rules
05 Jan '26
4226 Views
7 minute read
Is NPS tax benefit allowed in the new tax regime? Understand eligibility, Section 80CCD(2) deductions, and how NPS works for taxpayers.
Read More

Viklang Pension Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & UP Application

Viklang Pension Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & UP Application
02 Dec '25
521 Views
7 minute read
Know all about the Viklang Pension Yojana 2025 in Uttar Pradesh. Check eligibility, benefits, and how a retirement plan from Canara HSBC Life Insurance secures your future.
Read More

EPS-95 Pension Raised to ₹7,500: What It Means for You?

EPS-95 Pension Raised to ₹7,500: What It Means for You?
05 Aug '25
20 Views
9 minute read
With EPS-95 minimum pension up to ₹7,500, private-sector employees may need to rethink VRS plans. Know the impact and retirement benefits in 2025.
Read More

How Can You Plan to Build a ₹5 Crore Retirement Corpus?

How Can You Plan to Build a ₹5 Crore Retirement Corpus?
20 Dec '25
886 Views
8 minute read
Learn how to create a ₹5 crore retirement corpus using disciplined savings, investments in equities and debt, compounding, risk management, and goal-based planning strategies.
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

As the name suggests, whole life insurance is a type of life insurance in which the insured is protected for their entire life. Generally, the plans offer coverage up to 99 years of age. It helps the insured financially protect their loved ones in case of any unfortunate event. 

Everyone should buy life insurance as it financially protects their loved ones and dependents in case of their unfortunate demise. It helps the family of the deceased in various ways, such as paying for loans, securing their children’s future and more. It acts as an income replacement. 

Surrender value refers to the amount that the life insurance company has to pay when a policyholder wishes to surrender the policy in between the policy tenure. The amount varies depending on how far you are into your policy. There are two types of surrender value in life insurance, i.e. Guaranteed Surrender Value and Special Surrender Value. 

Life insurance offers the policy nominees a sum assured if the policyholder dies, provided the premiums are paid on time, and the policy is active. A contract is formed between the policyholder and the insurance company, entailing details such as the sum assured, premiums, frequency, policy tenure, nominee details, etc. These details are mutually agreed upon and calculated considering the need, a 

Every person has varied needs and wants. The best life insurance offers plans to provide financial security according to these needs and wants. There are many life products available in the market to cater to the needs of every individual. It is important to note that not all life insurance is suitable for you and your family’s needs.

The main difference between them is that term insurance is a part of life insurance that financially protects your family in your absence for a pre-determined period. The cost of a term plan is comparatively cheaper as it is a pure protection plan, whereas life insurance has various plans that offer survival benefits, maturity benefits, and more.

You can easily determine your premium using Life insurance calculators. You just need to fill in details such as your birth date, annual income, lifestyle habits, and gender. After that, you select the choice of life insurance plan variant, premium payment frequency, and the amount and duration of the coverage.  The life insurance calculator will determine and display the premium payable for the i

Various types of life plans are available on the market to suit every individual's needs. The main categories are: 

  • Term Insurance  

  • Whole Life Insurance  

  • Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) 

  • Endowment Plan  

  • Money Back Plan 

  • Retirement Plan  

  • Child Insurance Plan 

  • Group Insurance Plan  

  • Savings & Investment Plans 

 

Every insurance policy has a coverage amount that the insurance company pays to the policyholder or their beneficiaries against the premiums received. This coverage amount is known as the sum assured. 

Surrendering a life insurance policy means giving up all the benefits, life cover, and investment value of the policy. It also means losing a big part of your investments so far in the plan. Here’s what you can do if you need to surrender: 

 

  • Make sure the policy is not in the lock-in period 

 

  • Complete the policy surrender form and visit the nearest branch of the insurer to submit - KYC Documents, Bank