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PLI Joint Life Assurance (Yugal Suraksha)
By Uttam Pradhan • HD News Live •
Yugal Suraksha — the name sounds poetic, and the product is practical. Joint Life Assurance from PLI is designed for couples (spouses/partners) who want a combined life cover in one policy. Think of it as a duet policy: one premium, one policy, two lives covered. This guide explains how it works, who benefits, premium and payout logic, and answers the practical FAQs — with a little humour to keep the numbers friendly.
🔍 What is PLI Joint Life Assurance (Yugal Suraksha)?
Yugal Suraksha is a PLI product where two lives are insured under a single policy. The policy pays the Sum Assured on the first death (single-life benefit) or in variants may pay on the last survival (joint survivorship variants exist in broader insurance industry — PLI’s classical joint plans are typically designed to provide benefit on first death). It is a cost-effective way for couples to ensure the family’s financial security without the complexity of multiple separate policies.
📌 Key Features
Some variants allow single or regular premiums — check the chosen product details.
Covers both lives; payout rules depend on policy type (first death payout typical).
Both proposers must satisfy age and health criteria per PLI rules.
Standard PLI surrender/paid-up provisions apply after minimum premiums paid.
🧾 How Premium & Payout Work — Simple Example
Imagine a couple, A and B:
- Sum Assured: ₹10,00,000 (joint)
- Policy Term: 20 years
- Premium Mode: Yearly
If the policy is structured to pay on the first death, and A sadly passes away in year 7, the policy pays the Sum Assured (₹10,00,000) to the nominee — securing B and/or dependents financially. The policy may then terminate (depends on terms). This is cheaper than two separate ₹10L policies because joint mortality pricing benefits apply.
Note: Exact premium rates depend on age, medical declarations, and PLI’s rate tables. Use official premium tables or an authorized calculator at the post office.
⚖️ Who Should Consider Yugal Suraksha?
Joint life policies are ideal for couples who want:
- Cost-effective combined cover
- Simpler paperwork (one policy document)
- Coverage that protects the surviving partner and dependents
However, if both partners want independent cover (e.g., if one relies on the other’s income or for inheritance planning), separate policies may be preferable. Yugal Suraksha is a great fit for couples starting out with shared responsibilities — think first home, small kids, shared EMIs.
📊 Quick Comparison: Joint Policy vs Two Individual Policies
| Feature | Joint Policy (Yugal Suraksha) | Two Individual Policies |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | Usually lower combined premium | Higher total premium (two single policies) |
| Payout Trigger | First death (typical) | Respective insured’s death |
| Flexibility | Less flexible for individual tailoring | More flexible per person |
| Paperwork | Single policy document | Two separate policies |
🔎 Important Considerations
- Read the policy wording carefully — PLI may have specific clauses on when the policy terminates after payout.
- Medical declarations for both lives are typically required; premiums reflect combined risk.
- Nomination and succession planning: ensure beneficiaries are clearly designated.
❓ FAQs
Q: Does Yugal Suraksha pay on first death or last survivor?
A: PLI’s joint life variants commonly pay on the first death (single-life benefit). If you need last-survivor payouts, that is a different product design — check policy specifics with the post office.
Q: Is a joint policy cheaper than two individual policies?
A: Typically yes — joint mortality pricing and single-policy administration often make the combined premium lower than two separate policies for the same total cover amount.
Q: Can one person be the proposer and the other the co-insured?
A: Yes — PLI allows joint proposals where both lives are insured under the same contract; the exact proposer/co-proposer roles and signatures are defined in the application form.
Q: What happens after the payout?
A: Most PLI joint policies terminate on payout (if designed to pay on first death). Always check the policy schedule for post-payout provisions and any residual benefits.
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