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Term Life Insurance

💡 In plain English: Pure life cover — pay a low annual premium, your family gets a large lump sum if you die during the policy term.

Definition

A type of life insurance that provides coverage for a fixed period. If the insured dies during the term, beneficiaries receive the death benefit. No payout if you survive.

📌 Real-World Example

₹1Cr term plan for 30 years, 30-year-old male, non-smoker: ~₹10,000–15,000/year. Your family gets ₹1Cr if you die. No maturity benefit if you outlive it.

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