How Loyalty Additions & Wealth Boosters Enhance ULIP Returns?

2025-10-01

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Through Unit-Linked Insurance Plans, you can enjoy the benefits of both investing and insurance. These plans invest your premiums in financial instruments such as equity funds, debt, or a mix of both. The returns you receive are based on your fund's performance. ULIP plans also provide additional features like loyalty additions and wealth boosters that enhance your returns over time.

Before we dive into how loyalty additions and wealth boosters work, let’s first understand the meaning of ULIP and how it works.

Key Takeaways

ULIPs combine life insurance protection with market-linked investment growth
You can choose and switch between equity, debt, or hybrid funds as per your risk appetite
Loyalty additions boost your fund value without any extra cost for staying invested
Wealth boosters amplify returns by adding larger bonus units at specific milestones
Both loyalty additions and wealth boosters encourage long-term investment discipline and compounding

What is a Unit-linked Insurance Plan ( ULIP)?

A Unit Linked Insurance Plan is a financial product that offers a dual benefit of insurance and market-linked Investments. The premium paid for this plan is split into two portions: one goes for the life insurance cover, and the other portion is invested in market-linked funds. As a policyholder, you can choose equity, debt, or hybrid funds as per your risk appetite.

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Working of a Unit-Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)

ULIPs are a powerful tool for long-term financial planning. To understand this better, let's look at the example of Rahul ( Age 30 years ), who buys this plan with a policy tenure of 30 years and a life cover of ₹1 crore. He decides to invest his premiums in equity funds to maximise growth potential.

Here’s how ULIP works for him:

Premium Allocation: Rahul pays his premiums, which are divided into two parts; one part goes towards his life insurance cover of ₹1 crore. Another part invested in his chosen fund options (equity funds). This way, ULIP fund balances protection and wealth creation.
Scenario One: Policyholder Survives the Tenure: If Rahul stays invested for the full 30-year term and survives the tenure, he will receive the total fund value accumulated, plus loyalty additions and wealth boosters. This can help him achieve major financial goals like retirement planning, purchasing a home, or children’s education.
Scenario Two: Policyholder’s Demise During Tenure: In case Rahul passes away during the policy term, his family will receive the higher of the sum assured (₹1 crore) + additional benefits or the current fund value. This ensures financial security for his loved ones during his absence.

What are Loyalty Additions?

Loyalty additions are bonus units that your insurer adds to your ULIP as a reward for staying invested and paying your premiums regularly. It is like a retention benefit that encourages you to continue with your policy for the long term. In simple terms, loyalty additions increase the value of your investment portfolio without any extra cost. Here's how loyalty additions work.

How Do Loyalty Additions Work?

Loyalty additions are credited either at regular intervals or towards the end of the policy term. For example, Promise4Growth Plus offers loyal additions at the end of the 5th policy year from the date of commencement and every 5th policy year thereafter, i.e., 10th, 15th, 20th policy year, etc. The amount is calculated as a percentage of your fund value and added in the form of extra units.

For example, if your fund value is ₹5,00,000 and the insurer offers a loyalty addition of 2%, you receive units worth ₹10,000 added to your portfolio. Over time, these additions compound with market growth and help in maximising returns.

Key Points to Remember About Loyalty Additions

Offered as an incentive for staying invested and paying premiums on time
Usually credited after specific milestones
Act as a customer-retention tool for insurers while boosting your wealth
Working best when you remain invested for the long term

How Loyalty Additions Impact Your ULIP Returns?

Loyalty addition plays a crucial role in boosting the overall returns of your ULIP. They help in improving your portfolio’s growth potential and compound the benefits over time.

Let’s break down its impact:

Boosts Your Fund Value Over Time: When loyalty additions are credited, they enhance your fund value. Even a small percentage can create a major difference in your maturity corpus. If you are a long-term investor, then they support you in getting higher returns without any additional outflow of money from your pocket.
Encourages Long-Term Investment Discipline: Loyalty additions are extra units added to your policy when you pay premiums regularly. They motivate you to stay invested, help you build consistent saving habits, and ensure your money grows steadily over the long term.
Creates a Compounding Effect: Loyalty additions create a compounding effect, as your portfolio continues to grow along with your existing investments. Over time, the combination of market-linked growth and periodic loyalty additions can increase your overall corpus, which makes your ULIP rewarding.
Adds Value Without Additional Cost: Loyalty additions come at no extra cost, as you get an additional boost to your returns simply for staying invested and maintaining your policy for a long period.
Strengthens Financial Goal Planning: Loyalty additions can help you achieve financial goals like retirement planning, buying a house, or funding a child's education. The extra wealth generated through loyalty bonuses gives you more confidence and flexibility in meeting these milestones.

Did You Know?

ULIPs may be taxed as capital gains if you don’t qualify for Section 10(10D) exemptions.

Source: Economic Times

What are Wealth Boosters?

Wealth boosters in ULIP plans are periodic bonus units added to your policy to reward long-term commitment and consistent premium payments. They are generally larger in value than loyalty and are designed to compound your fund’s growth over time.

How Do Wealth Boosters Work?

Wealth boosters are credited to your ULIP fund at specific milestones. For example, Promise for Growth Plus offers wealth boosters at the end of the 10th Policy Year from the date of commencement and every 5 years thereafter, until the policy ends, i.e., 15th, 20th Policy Year, etc. They are calculated as a percentage of your average fund value. Since they are added as extra units, they increase your portfolio without requiring any additional premium.

Key Points to Remember About Wealth Boosters

Credited at defined intervals, often from the 10th policy year onward
Calculated as a percentage of your average fund value
Available only when premiums are paid on time and the policy is active
Add units at no extra cost, boosting your corpus value

How Wealth Boosters Impact Your ULIP Returns?

Wealth boosters enhance the overall returns of your ULIP by adding value that compounds over time.

Here’s how they make a difference:

Directly Increase Your Fund Value: Every time wealth boosters are credited, they raise the total number of units in your portfolio. This increases your fund value and gives you the opportunity to grow with market performance. Even a small percentage addition can make a major difference in your maturity amount.
Reward Long-Term Commitment: Wealth boosters are structured to benefit disciplined investors who remain invested for the long haul. By offering periodic rewards, they encourage you to continue paying premiums and keeping your ULIP active.
Amplify Compounding Benefits: The true power of wealth boosters is in compounding. Extra units added to your fund keep growing along with your existing investments. Over the decades, this compounded growth can create a substantial difference in your final corpus compared to your existing plan.
Offer Higher Value Than Loyalty Additions: Both loyalty additions and wealth boosters add value, but wealth boosters offer larger value and are spread over multiple milestones. They have a greater impact on your fund’s performance, especially for policies that run for 20–30 years.
Help You Reach Financial Goals Faster: With wealth boosters, you are better positioned to meet life goals such as retirement planning, buying a home, or funding your child’s education. They give you extra financial confidence, ensuring that your ULIP not only protects but also accelerates your wealth creation journey.

How Promise4Growth Plus Plan Enhances Your ULIP Return?

Promise4Growth Plus offers market-linked growth with life insurance protection. The plan offers flexible investment options and attractive add-on features. The plan offers three variants to suit different life stages and financial objectives:

Promise4Wealth Plus: Focuses on providing wealth accumulation along with life cover.
Promise4Care Plus: Offers premium continuation in case of unforeseen life events.
Promise4Life Plus: Extends the coverage up to age 100, ideal for legacy planning.

Key Highlights:

Life cover throughout the policy term
Choice of 12 fund options tailored to different risk profiles
Tax benefits under Sections 80C and 10(10D)
Smart features like Return of Mortality Charges, Portfolio Management Options (e.g., STO, RPO, AFR, SSO), and flexible premium structures
Ability to switch funds and redirect premiums at no extra cost
Additional features, like loyalty additions and wealth boosters, are included.

Final Thoughts

ULIP is a powerful tool to build wealth while staying protected. Features like loyalty additions and wealth boosters give your investments an extra edge, helping you achieve long-term goals with confidence. With Promise4Growth Plus by Canara HSBC Life Insurance, you enjoy life cover, flexible fund choices, and powerful growth enhancers that maximise your returns. If you are serious about securing your future and growing your wealth, it is time to explore this plan and make your investments work harder for you.

Glossary

Sum Assured: The guaranteed amount your nominee receives in case of your unfortunate demise during the policy term
Lock-in Period: A lock-in period refers to the minimum duration for which investors must hold their investment
Mortality Charge: The cost of providing life insurance cover in a ULIP, deducted periodically from your fund value
Premium: An amount of money that you pay regularly to a company for insurance against accidents, damage, etc
Fund Switching: The option to move your investments between different ULIP funds (equity, debt, or hybrid) to match your risk appetite

FAQs

No, loyalty additions vary across insurers and plans. They are usually offered at specific milestones if you stay invested and pay premiums on time.

Both reward long-term investors, but wealth boosters are generally larger in value and credited less frequently, whereas loyalty additions are smaller in value and may come more often.

Missing premiums can cause your policy to lapse, and you may lose eligibility for loyalty additions or wealth boosters.

Yes, most ULIPs allow free switches between equity, debt, or hybrid funds, giving you flexibility to adjust based on market conditions and risk appetite.

If you surrender before the lock-in period or before milestones, you may lose eligibility for loyalty additions and wealth boosters.

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