Term Insurance vs ULIP — Which is Right for You?
This is one of the most common questions our advisors answer. Both are life insurance products, but they serve very different purposes.
What is Term Insurance?
Term insurance provides pure life cover — if you pass away during the policy term, your nominee receives the sum assured. That's it. There's no maturity benefit. Because of this simplicity, premiums are extremely low.
Example: A 30-year-old can get ₹1 crore cover for just ₹8,000–₹12,000 per year.
What is ULIP?
ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan) combines life insurance with market-linked investment. Your premium is split between insurance cover and investment in equity/debt funds.
Example: Paying ₹50,000/year in a ULIP — ₹5,000 may go toward insurance cover, ₹45,000 toward investment (after charges).
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Our Recommendation
Buy term insurance first, always. Ensure your family is protected. Then, if you want to invest, use mutual funds (SIPs) separately — you'll get better returns with more transparency and lower costs than ULIP.
ULIPs are suitable only for very long-term horizons (15+ years) and specific tax situations.