NRI Protection, Savings & Investment Plans

Secure your future from anywhere in the world

Summaries Benefits
  • Protect your loved ones in India from anywhere in the world
  • Plan confidently for savings, retirement, and long-term goals
  • Apply and manage your policy conveniently from abroad
  • Insurance solutions designed specifically for NRIs and PIOs

Insurance plans for all your needs

Financial Security for your family

Term Insurance Plan

Protection at an affordable cost

Long Term Financial Goal

Saving & Investment Plans

Save with confidence for tomorrow

Post-retirement income

Retirement Plans

Plan now for a worry-free retirement

Wealth creation with flexibility

Unit Linked Insurance Plans

Market-linked growth with life protection

*The above illustration is for Salaried, Male(18 yr), Non Smoker, Life Variant - Regular pay , Policy Term:20 yrs with Base Sum Assured: Rs 50 lakh
**The above illustration is for a Male (35 yr), Non Smoker, with Premium Payment Term of 7 yrs, Policy Term of 14 yrs
^The above illustration is for Male(30 yr), Non Smoker, Single Life Annuity Variant, Premium Payment Term: 5 yrs, Deferment Period: 5 yrs
^^The above illustration is for Male(35 yr), Non Smoker, Regular Pay Variant, Policy Term: 15 yrs

Residential Status Criteria (As per Income-tax Act)

"Non-Resident Indian" is an individual who is a citizen of India or a person of Indian Origin and who is not a resident of India. As per section 6 of the Income-tax Act, an individual is said to be 'Non-Resident' in India if he is not a resident in India and an individual is deemed to be resident in India in any previous year if he satisfies any of the following conditions

Category

Condition 1

Condition 2

Indian Citizen / Person of Indian Origin (PIO)

Stayed in India for 182 days or more during the financial year

If he is in India for a period of 60 days or more during the previous year and 365 days or more during 4 years immediately preceding the previous year

All Other Individuals

Stayed in India for 182 days or more during the financial year

Stayed in India for 60 days or more during the financial year and 365 days or more during the 4 preceding financial years

If any one of the conditions in your applicable category is satisfied, you will be considered a resident of India for that financial year. If none of the conditions are met, you will be classified as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI).

Mode of Payment

  • NRE/ NRO account & cheque
  • Cards
  • Net banking
  • Wallets
  • UPI
  • Google pay

 

  • NRI to have bank account in India
  • GST undertaking letter to be submitted along with the proposal wherever client opting for SWIFT transfer in annual mode

For further clarification, please seek advise from your tax expert. Disclaimer: The above provisions are subject to change from time to time.

Key Points
  1. Riders are not allowed

  2. Only Individual cover plans are allowed

  3. While opting for term plan the life assured has to be in India and proposal form has to be signed in India. Medicals and financials will be mandatory

  4. Keyman and partnership insurance not allowed

  5. Base policy is issued in Indian Rupees.Maturity proceeds will be paid in Indian Rupees

Tax Benefits available to NRI
  1. Deduction under section 80C/80CCC: Premium paid upto Rs 1.50 lacs towards life insurance policies, among other deductions

  2. Exemption under section 10(10D): Tax exemptions can also be availed on earning and maturity benefits for the life insurance policies which are compliant to the provisions of Section 10(10D)

TDS applicability
  1. Tax will be deducted at source (TDS) under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on any sum paid under a life insurance  policy to Non-Resident Indians ONLY if the policy is not exempt under Section 10(10D)

  2. There is no threshold limit to deduct TDS under section 195

In case of Claims

If the death of the Life Assured occurs outside India, please submit the following documents to process the claim.

Mandatory Documents

  • Claim Form A - Death Claim*
  • Claim Form B - To be filled by Last Treating Doctor providing detail of medical treatment in India and abroad *
  • Claim Form C - Certificate of Identity - Overseas Claim - To be filled by Indian Embassy or Employer (attached herewith)
  • Original Policy Document *
  • Original Death Certificate *
  • Copy of Passport with Visa and Immigration stamps page *
  • KYC of Claimant *
  • Bank Authorisation Form of Claimant’s Bank (A/c Opening Date filled in, Claimant’s Photo and signature, both duly attested by the Bank) supported by Bank Passbook Copy / Cancelled Cheque Leaf of the same account *
  • Medical Records such as Admission Notes / Discharge Summary / Medical Tests *
  • Previous Hospital / Medical Reports *
  • Copy of Central Identity card / Social Security Card / Health card
  • Documentary evidence if body was brought to India
  • Certificate of Burial or Cremation
  • Employer Certificate (in case of salaried Life Assureds')
  • Claimant Questionnaire (where Claim Intimation Date is after 6 months from Date of Death)
    * Denotes Mandatory Documents
The company may request additional documents, if required, to complete the claim verification process.
If the Accidental / Unnatural Death of the Life Assured occurs outside India, please submit the following documents to process the claim.

Mandatory Documents

  • First Information Report *
  • Post Mortem Report *
  • Viscera / Chemical Analysis Report where applicable
  • Final Police Investigation Report where applicable
  • Valid Driving Licence if Life Assured was driving, and if Accident Benefit is opted / In-Built *

* Denotes Mandatory Documents
The Company may call for additional documents where required

The company may request additional documents, if required, to complete the claim verification process.

FAQs 

What is NRI Life Insurance?
Who is eligible for NRI Life Insurance
Can NRI buy life insurance online?
Can NRIs claim tax benefits on life insurance policies?
What happens if an NRI policyholder returns to India?

For further clarification, please seek advise from your tax expert. Disclaimer: The above provisions are subject to change from time to time.