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Asked by Anonymous - May 25, 2025
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Hello Sir. Could you please help me to evaluate on to Surrender LIC policy is a wise decision now. Plan details below. Plan - Lic Jeevan Anand 815 Sum insured - 8lakhs Premium - 36 Annualy Policy in force from - 2015 Maturity year - 2040 Premium paid - 10 years Premium remaining - 15 years Please help me to understand if I surrender this policy will be beneficial to reduce by debts or to invest in MF via SIP. Also please advise how much I get if I surrender the policy now. Thank you Thank you.

Ans: You have clearly outlined your concern. Evaluating whether to surrender your LIC Jeevan Anand Plan 815 is a valid question, especially in a debt crisis. Let's assess this from a 360-degree financial planning perspective.

Policy Summary and Present Status
Policy Name: LIC Jeevan Anand (Plan 815)

Sum Assured: Rs. 8 lakhs

Annual Premium: Rs. 36,000

Policy Start Year: 2015

Maturity Year: 2040

Premiums Paid: 10 years completed

Premiums Remaining: 15 more years to go

You have paid Rs. 3.6 lakhs till date (Rs. 36,000 × 10 years)

Surrender Value Possibility at This Stage
After 10 years, policy acquires good surrender value.

You are eligible for a Guaranteed Surrender Value plus bonus value.

Usually, you can get 30% to 50% of total premiums paid.

That means, you may receive around Rs. 1.2 lakhs to Rs. 1.8 lakhs.

Bonus accumulated may add another Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000

So, expected surrender value = Rs. 1.5 lakhs to Rs. 2.3 lakhs.

You must confirm exact amount from the LIC branch or online portal.

LIC agents may not give accurate surrender value details. Go to branch directly.

Is Surrendering Beneficial During Debt Pressure?
You are currently under heavy debt of Rs. 30 lakhs.

Every rupee counts in managing your debt pressure.

Rs. 2 lakhs recovery from this LIC policy can ease your situation slightly.

Also, you will stop paying Rs. 36,000 annually going forward.

That means extra Rs. 3,000 every month saved.

This saving can be used to clear smaller EMIs.

Stopping premium outflow will ease your monthly budget.

Also, LIC policies give very low returns – around 4% to 5% per year.

That’s not good enough when your loans are charging 18% or more interest.

Holding this policy makes no sense when you are paying 2x or 3x in interest.

Insurance and Investment Are Different
LIC Jeevan Anand is an investment cum insurance plan.

Such plans offer low insurance cover and low returns.

You must separate insurance and investment always.

Buy term insurance only for pure life cover.

Invest separately in instruments with better returns.

Do not mix the two goals. It creates confusion and underperformance.

Once Debts Are Cleared – Start Fresh Investment
When your loan burden is reduced, start SIPs in mutual funds.

But don’t choose direct funds on your own. They look cheaper but are risky.

Direct plans don’t guide you when market falls.

Regular plans via MFD with CFP support are more reliable.

Professional help matters more than 0.5% savings in cost.

Actively managed funds give consistent performance over time.

Index funds don’t adapt to market changes. They lack flexibility.

Actively managed funds are better in Indian markets due to volatility.

Invest in regular mutual funds through a Certified Financial Planner.

What If You Don’t Surrender the Policy?
You’ll continue paying Rs. 36,000 every year for 15 more years.

Total outflow will be Rs. 5.4 lakhs more in future.

On maturity in 2040, expected return will be around Rs. 12 to 14 lakhs.

That gives you less than 5% return yearly.

Against that, your credit cards or personal loans are eating 18% to 36%.

You are borrowing at 36% and investing at 5%. It is a huge mismatch.

It is not wise to keep such a policy when under high debt pressure.

Also, keeping it does not help in your credit score recovery.

It only blocks your cash flow for the next 15 years.

If You Are Emotionally Attached to the Policy
Some people feel emotional about LIC policies.

They may feel security or trust due to LIC brand.

But emotional decisions don’t work well in money matters.

Make decision based on logic, not emotions.

You can always restart investment later with better options.

But your debt needs urgent solution today.

Steps to Surrender the Policy
Visit the LIC branch where the policy was issued.

Carry original bond, ID proof, cancelled cheque, and surrender request form.

Request surrender value statement. Ask for exact amount.

Submit the request in writing and get acknowledgement.

You will get amount by NEFT in 7–10 working days.

Once received, use it immediately to reduce your highest-interest loan.

What to Do with the Surrender Proceeds
Don’t spend the amount. Use it only for loan repayment.

Target the most painful loan first – credit card or loan app.

Next, use the freed-up monthly Rs. 3,000 for loan EMIs.

Recalculate your EMI burden after that.

This will reduce your stress and improve CIBIL score.

Don’t reinvest this money now.

Focus only on debt elimination till your income becomes stable.

Final Insights
Your decision to question this policy is smart.

Most people don’t review old policies. You have taken a right step.

Surrendering this LIC policy now is a wise choice.

It gives cash today and saves money in future.

It helps you reduce debt faster and gain control over money.

Once your situation improves, you can start better investments.

Don’t feel guilty for surrendering. It is a practical step, not failure.

Financial planning is about making right choices at right time.

And this is the right time for that decision.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP

Chief Financial Planner

www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment
Asked on - May 29, 2025 | Answered on May 30, 2025
Hello Sir, Thank you very much for taking some time to give your insights. I inquired about surrender value and maturity amount. If i decide to Surrender the policy now, I would get between 2 Lakhs to 2.25 Lakhs. On maturity, I would get around 21 Lakhs. This includes bonuses and other extra. I even checked in LIC online tool. Request you to please advise on this. Thank you so much.
Ans: Thank you for sharing the updated surrender value and maturity amount details.

You will get Rs. 2 to 2.25 lakhs if you surrender now.

On maturity, you may get Rs. 21 lakhs after 15 more years.

Now, let’s assess both options from practical, financial, and emotional angle.

Comparing Current Value vs Future Value

If you hold, you will pay Rs. 5.4 lakhs more over 15 years.

The return will be Rs. 21 lakhs. That includes your Rs. 3.6 lakhs already paid and Rs. 5.4 lakhs more.

Net gain is around Rs. 12 lakhs over 15 years.

This gives you less than 5% annual return.

Also, this money is locked for 15 years. No liquidity.

If You Surrender Today

You get Rs. 2 to 2.25 lakhs in hand now.

No more premium to be paid. Rs. 36,000 saved annually.

That frees up cash every month. Rs. 3,000 monthly is useful for other priorities.

If you invest through SIP in mutual funds, you get better returns.

Debt pressure also reduces faster with this Rs. 2 lakh.

Emotion vs Logic

Rs. 21 lakhs after 15 years may sound attractive.

But this is slow growth. And not flexible.

You must not make decisions from emotional attachment.

LIC policies sound secure, but are poor wealth creators.

You can get better cover with term plan and better returns with mutual funds.

Decision Summary

Surrender now gives flexibility, cash flow, and debt support.

Continuing gives low return, poor liquidity, and future burden.

From Certified Financial Planner’s view, surrendering is the right choice now.

Once your debt is under control, start SIPs in regular mutual funds through MFD with CFP support.

You will grow faster and stay more financially stable.

You have taken right steps by evaluating surrender now.

Make the change and move to better financial future.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment
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नमस्ते सर, मैं 34 साल का हूँ, मेरा 4 साल का एक बच्चा और एक पत्नी है। मैं लगभग 85 हजार मासिक कमाता हूँ। मेरे पास 7.2 लाख का होम लोन है, जिसकी EMI 31 हजार है और ब्याज दर 9.15% है। मेरे पास 3.7 लाख पीएफ है और मेरे पिताजी ने मुझे तीन एलआईसी पॉलिसियाँ (35 साल की प्रीमियम भुगतान अवधि के साथ) उपहार में दी हैं, जो नीचे दी गई हैं दो एलआईसी जीवन आनंद 149 2013 में शुरू हुई एक एलआईसी जीवन सरल 165 2009 में शुरू हुई क्या मुझे अपना होम लोन चुकाने के लिए अपनी एलआईसी पॉलिसियाँ सरेंडर कर देनी चाहिए? अगर मैं जीवन सरल 165 सरेंडर करता हूँ तो मुझे 7 लाख मिलते हैं (मुझे प्रीमियम में भुगतान की गई राशि से ज़्यादा मिलता है) अगर मैं जीवन आनंद 149 सरेंडर करता हूँ तो मुझे 1 लाख मिलते हैं (भुगतान किए गए प्रीमियम पर 50 हज़ार का नुकसान) या क्या मुझे इन पॉलिसियों के लिए भुगतान करते रहना चाहिए और 2 साल तक होम लोन की EMI जारी रखनी चाहिए? मैं भविष्य में दूसरा घर खरीदने की योजना बना रहा हूँ। कृपया सलाह दें।
Ans: आप सही दिशा में सोच रहे हैं।

यह अच्छी बात है कि आप दीर्घकालिक एलआईसी पॉलिसियों का गंभीरता से मूल्यांकन कर रहे हैं। अधिकांश लोग इसमें देरी करते हैं।

आइए अब हम आपकी स्थिति का संरचित और संपूर्ण तरीके से आकलन करें।

आपकी वर्तमान स्थिति
आयु: 34 वर्ष

परिवार: पत्नी और एक बच्चा (4 वर्ष)

आय: 85,000 रुपये प्रति माह

गृह ऋण: 9.15% ब्याज पर 31,000 रुपये EMI के साथ 7.2 लाख रुपये

भविष्य निधि: 3.7 लाख रुपये

LIC पॉलिसियाँ:

2013 की दो पारंपरिक एंडोमेंट योजनाएँ (35 वर्ष की अवधि)

2009 की एक पारंपरिक मनी-बैक योजना

जीवन सरल 7 लाख रुपये का सरेंडर मूल्य (लाभ) देता है

जीवन आनंद 1 लाख रुपये का सरेंडर मूल्य (50,000 रुपये का नुकसान) देता है

आइए पहले अपनी LIC पॉलिसियों पर नज़र डालें
LIC पॉलिसियाँ धन सृजन क्यों नहीं करती हैं
ये कम-उपज वाली, दीर्घकालिक बीमा योजनाएँ हैं।

ये सालाना 4% से 5% का औसत रिटर्न देती हैं।

यह रिटर्न 20 से 30 वर्षों में मुद्रास्फीति से कम है।

आपकी प्रीमियम भुगतान अवधि 35 वर्ष है - बहुत लंबी अवधि।

आपको 60 से 70 वर्ष में परिपक्वता मिलती है - जीवन नियोजन के लिए बहुत देर हो चुकी है।

ये योजनाएँ खराब धन संचय और लचीलापन प्रदान करती हैं।

शुरुआती वर्षों में सरेंडर शुल्क अधिक हैं।

वे बिना किसी अच्छे चक्रवृद्धि के आपके पैसे को लॉक कर देते हैं।

परिपक्वता पर लॉयल्टी एडिशन भी आकर्षक नहीं हैं।

क्या आपको जारी रखना चाहिए या सरेंडर कर देना चाहिए?

आइए प्रत्येक पॉलिसी को ध्यान से देखें।

पॉलिसी 1: जीवन सरल 165 (2009 में शुरू)
सरेंडर मूल्य 7 लाख रुपये है

आपने पहले ही जितना भुगतान किया है, उससे अधिक कमा लिया है

आप लाभ के साथ बाहर निकल रहे हैं

इस कम रिटर्न वाली पॉलिसी को रखने का कोई कारण नहीं है

आपने इसे 15+ वर्षों तक रखा है - पहले से ही पर्याप्त अवधि है

भविष्य में कोई चक्रवृद्धि लाभ की उम्मीद नहीं है

7 लाख रुपये लें और इसका उत्पादक उपयोग करें

पॉलिसी 2 और 3: जीवन आनंद 149 (2013 में शुरू)
केवल 1 लाख रुपये का सरेंडर मूल्य

भुगतान किए गए प्रीमियम पर 50,000 रुपये का नुकसान

आपने इसे पहले ही 11+ वर्षों तक रखा है

अभी भी 24 साल का प्रीमियम बचा है

भविष्य में सरेंडर मूल्य अभी भी रिटर्न को उचित नहीं ठहरा सकता है

50,000 रुपये का नुकसान दर्दनाक है, लेकिन इसे जारी रखना और भी बुरा है

समय के साथ मूल्य क्षरण अधिक होगा

आप खराब रिटर्न के लिए 35 वर्षों के लिए अपना पैसा बांध रहे हैं

अभी थोड़ा नुकसान उठाएं और बेहतर निवेश करें

सरेंडर राशि के साथ आपको क्या करना चाहिए?
अब आइए 7 लाख रुपये और 1 लाख रुपये के लिए 360-डिग्री योजना बनाएं।

1. सबसे पहले, होम लोन चुकाएँ
बकाया मूलधन 7.2 लाख रुपये है

होम लोन की EMI 31,000 रुपये है

ब्याज दर अधिक है - 9.15%

इस लोन को चुकाने से तुरंत मानसिक राहत मिलेगी

इससे मासिक नकदी प्रवाह में 31,000 रुपये की वृद्धि होगी

जीवन सरल से 7 लाख रुपये का उपयोग करके लोन का अधिकांश हिस्सा चुकाएँ

आप बचत या पीएफ से शेष 20,000 रुपये का प्रबंध कर सकते हैं

इससे आपका लोन पूरी तरह से चुकाया जा सकता है और EMI का बोझ भी कम हो सकता है

2. LIC पॉलिसियों पर प्रीमियम का भुगतान बंद करें
अभी दो जीवन आनंद पॉलिसियाँ सरेंडर करें

आपको कुल 1 लाख रुपये मिलेंगे

इस राशि का उपयोग आपातकालीन कोष बनाने में करें

इससे आपको 6 महीने के खर्चों के लिए वित्तीय सुरक्षा मिलती है

आप भविष्य में किसी और नुकसान से बच सकते हैं

क्या होता है जब आप 31,000 रुपये की EMI चुकाते हैं? आपकी मासिक बचत में 31,000 रुपये की वृद्धि हुई है

नकदी अधिशेष में यह एक बहुत बड़ी उछाल है

आप अब एक मजबूत संपत्ति निर्माण प्रणाली बना सकते हैं

अधिशेष का स्मार्ट आवंटन
आइए इस 31,000 रुपये को बुद्धिमानी से विभाजित करें:

1. 10,000 रुपये - बच्चे के भविष्य में निवेश करें
अपने बच्चे के नाम पर एक म्यूचुअल फंड एसआईपी बनाएं

नियमित योजना के माध्यम से बच्चे-केंद्रित इक्विटी म्यूचुअल फंड चुनें

एक म्यूचुअल फंड वितरक के माध्यम से निवेश करें जो एक प्रमाणित वित्तीय योजनाकार भी हो

नियमित योजना में मार्गदर्शन, निगरानी और अनुशासन समर्थन होता है

डायरेक्ट प्लान से बचें - इसमें वैयक्तिकरण और भावनात्मक एंकरिंग की कमी होती है

इंडेक्स फंड से बचें - उनमें लचीलापन की कमी होती है, औसत रिटर्न देते हैं और बाजार को मात नहीं देते

यह 10,000 रुपये मासिक 15 वर्षों में एक अच्छा शिक्षा कोष बना देगा

2. 10,000 रुपये - आपके और पत्नी के लिए रिटायरमेंट एसआईपी
अपने नाम से डायवर्सिफाइड इक्विटी एसआईपी शुरू करें

अगर पत्नी कमाई नहीं कर रही है तो उसके नाम से 5,000 रुपये का एसआईपी भी शुरू करें

इस एसआईपी को कम से कम 20 साल तक जारी रखें

इससे आपको रिटायरमेंट के लिए अच्छा सपोर्ट मिलेगा

रिटायरमेंट आपका सबसे बड़ा वित्तीय लक्ष्य है

3. 5,000 रुपये - इमरजेंसी फंड और बीमा
सरेंडर वैल्यू से 1 लाख रुपये बचत में जोड़ें

6 महीने के खर्च तक हर महीने 5,000 रुपये जोड़ें

यह आपके परिवार की सुरक्षा है

अपने स्वास्थ्य बीमा की भी समीक्षा करें

सुनिश्चित करें कि आपके पास कम से कम 5 लाख रुपये का फैमिली फ्लोटर कवर हो

50 लाख रुपये से 1 करोड़ रुपये तक का टर्म लाइफ इंश्योरेंस खरीदें

इससे आपके परिवार को पूरी सुरक्षा मिलती है

4. 6,000 रुपये - होम प्लानिंग फंड
आपने भविष्य में दूसरा घर खरीदने का जिक्र किया

इसके लिए बैलेंस्ड हाइब्रिड म्यूचुअल फंड में SIP शुरू करें

इस फंड में हर महीने 6,000 रुपये निवेश करें

5 से 7 साल बाद डाउन पेमेंट के लिए इसका इस्तेमाल करें

आपके प्रोविडेंट फंड का क्या?
आपके पास पहले से ही PF में 3.7 लाख रुपये हैं

इसे रिटायरमेंट के लिए जारी रखें

जब तक जरूरी न हो, तब तक पैसे न निकालें

PF लंबी अवधि की सुरक्षा के लिए अच्छा है

क्या आपको अब भी दूसरा घर खरीदने पर विचार करना चाहिए? दूसरा घर खरीदने में जल्दबाजी न करें

सबसे पहले कर्ज मुक्त और आर्थिक रूप से सुरक्षित होने पर ध्यान दें

दूसरा घर खरीदने से फिर से EMI का दबाव बनता है

भारत में किराए पर मिलने वाली आय बहुत कम है

अधिकांश स्थानों पर संपत्ति का मूल्य धीरे-धीरे बढ़ता है

इसके बजाय, एक मजबूत म्यूचुअल फंड पोर्टफोलियो बनाएं

यह लिक्विड, पारदर्शी और बेहतर कंपाउंडिंग है

अंतिम जानकारी
LIC पॉलिसियाँ सरेंडर करें और अपना होम लोन चुकाएँ

EMI को मुक्त करें और इसका उपयोग स्मार्ट निवेश के लिए करें

बीमा के साथ अपने परिवार की सुरक्षा करें

शिक्षा, सेवानिवृत्ति और घर के लिए चरण-दर-चरण फंड बनाएँ

म्यूचुअल फंड LIC या रियल एस्टेट की तुलना में बेहतर दीर्घकालिक विकास देते हैं

CFP-आधारित मार्गदर्शन के साथ नियमित योजनाओं का उपयोग करें

अपने MFD-से-CFP के साथ सालाना ट्रैक और समीक्षा करें

दीर्घकालिक लक्ष्यों पर ध्यान केंद्रित रखें — बच्चे, सेवानिवृत्ति, धन

पैसे को अपने लिए काम करने दें, खराब योजनाओं में बेकार न बैठें

सादर,

के. रामलिंगम, एमबीए, सीएफपी,

मुख्य वित्तीय योजनाकार,

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Ramalingam Kalirajan  |8899 Answers  |Ask -

Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on May 15, 2025

Asked by Anonymous - Apr 27, 2025
Money
Hello - I have 4 LIC policies. details as following 1 - Jevvan saral 12/2008. INR 1021 Mthly Pay till 11/2043. Maturity 12/2043 SA 2,50,000 2 - jeeval saral 07/2007 to 07/2042. inr 15,162 HLY. SA 6,25,000. Matruing Dec 2043. 3 - Jeevan Mitra Triple cover 04/2003 - 04/2033. Premium inr 3731 annually SA 1 lakh 4 - Jeevan Anand 11/2003 - 11/2027 premium 4176 annually SA 1 lakh. Pl advise if I should retain or surrender? esp the jeevan saral ones. Not sure how the expected return will look like? I guess the preduction the the agent was v optimistic when i purchased.
Ans: You have held these LIC policies for a long time.

You have been disciplined in paying premiums.

That shows commitment and patience.

But it is also important to assess if they are helping you build wealth.

Let us do a complete 360-degree assessment from a Certified Financial Planner’s view.

This will help you take a confident and informed decision.

Your Existing LIC Policies – A Summary Review

Policy 1: Jeevan Saral (started Dec 2008)

Monthly premium: Rs.1,021

Sum Assured: Rs.2.5 lakhs

Maturity: Dec 2043 (35 years term)

Policy 2: Jeevan Saral (started July 2007)

Half-yearly premium: Rs.15,162

Sum Assured: Rs.6.25 lakhs

Maturity: Dec 2043 (36.5 years term)

Policy 3: Jeevan Mitra – Triple Cover (started April 2003)

Annual premium: Rs.3,731

Sum Assured: Rs.1 lakh

Maturity: April 2033 (30 years term)

Policy 4: Jeevan Anand (started Nov 2003)

Annual premium: Rs.4,176

Sum Assured: Rs.1 lakh

Maturity: Nov 2027 (24 years term)

What Needs to Be Evaluated in Your Policies

Total premium paid so far.

Number of years left for maturity.

Guaranteed maturity benefit.

Bonus declared each year by LIC.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

How Jeevan Saral and Other LIC Plans Really Perform

LIC policies are mostly traditional endowment-type products.

They promise guaranteed returns and bonuses.

But the real returns are usually very low.

In most Jeevan Saral cases, final returns are between 4% to 5% per year.

Some even get less than 4% IRR.

That is much below inflation.

Why Jeevan Saral Needs Serious Review

LIC stopped selling Jeevan Saral.

There were many complaints about maturity mismatch.

Projections made by agents were often too optimistic.

Agents showed high maturity values which were not guaranteed.

In reality, maturity depends on age at entry and term.

Older policyholders often got very low maturity values.

Your Jeevan Saral Policies – Key Concerns

One policy has Rs.1,021 monthly premium for 35 years.

The total premium paid will be nearly Rs.4.3 lakhs.

Sum assured is only Rs.2.5 lakhs.

Expected maturity can be Rs.5 to 6 lakhs depending on bonus.

But that means less than 5% return for 35 years.

Second Jeevan Saral policy has higher premium of Rs.15,162 half-yearly.

Total paid will cross Rs.21 lakhs by 2043.

Sum assured is Rs.6.25 lakhs only.

Even with loyalty additions, returns may remain under 5.5%.

What About Jeevan Mitra and Jeevan Anand?

These are older plans with low sum assured.

Jeevan Mitra offers triple cover but investment value is low.

Jeevan Anand continues coverage even after maturity.

But it is of no real benefit unless it is for life insurance need.

Premiums are small, but the returns are not attractive.

Total investment is locked in for long term.

Big Issue – Mixing Insurance with Investment

LIC policies combine insurance and investment.

This is not ideal.

Insurance should give protection only.

Investment should create wealth.

Mixing both gives neither good coverage nor good returns.

Why You Should Surrender – Analytical Assessment

Your goal should be wealth creation and financial protection.

These LIC policies give low returns.

Real return after inflation may be zero or negative.

Even if held till maturity, returns remain weak.

These funds are better used in mutual funds with CFP guidance.

What Happens If You Surrender Now?

All your policies have completed more than 20 years or close to it.

That means surrender value will be higher than early years.

LIC will give you guaranteed surrender value plus bonuses.

In most cases, surrender gives 30% to 50% of total premiums paid.

But if you reinvest wisely, you can recover this gap.

The earlier you surrender, the faster your wealth creation begins.

Reinvestment Strategy – 360-Degree View

Surrender values can be reinvested into mutual funds.

Use actively managed equity funds with long term view.

Always invest through a CFP and MFD, not in direct plans.

Direct funds do not offer help or regular review.

Regular funds via CFP give guidance, rebalancing and emotional support.

Why Not Direct Funds? Key Disadvantages

No one to support during market fall.

No plan to shift asset when goals change.

No help in tax planning.

No family guidance in your absence.

Most people stop SIPs or withdraw in panic without advisor help.

Returns in direct funds may look high, but are rarely achieved.

Why Not Index Funds Also

Index funds copy market blindly.

They can’t protect from downside.

They don’t shift allocation during market bubble.

You get average market returns only.

No active fund manager to add value.

Good active funds have beaten index consistently in India.

India is not yet a mature market for passive investing.

What You Must Do Now – Action Steps

Take surrender quotes for all four LIC policies.

Check exact surrender value and accumulated bonuses.

Do not delay. Every month wasted is loss of growth.

Consult a Certified Financial Planner and execute surrender with confidence.

Shift the proceeds to mutual funds under long-term plan.

Allocate funds based on your risk level and goals.

Use SIPs and STP for reinvestment if large corpus.

Do You Need Insurance Now Separately?

Buy a term insurance plan for full protection.

Term plan is pure cover, no savings.

Premium is very low for large cover.

It is best way to protect your family.

Final Insights

You have kept the policies for long. That discipline is rare.

But continuing them will not create meaningful wealth.

LIC policies serve purpose only for guaranteed returns and simple safety.

But they don’t grow your money fast.

You should not mix insurance and investment.

Surrendering is not a loss. It is a correction.

Mutual funds offer better returns, more flexibility and full transparency.

You will also get better control of your money.

Your money must work for you. LIC policies are not doing that.

With right CFP guidance, you can recover and grow faster.

Start now. Every month delayed is growth lost.

Take smart decisions. Not emotional ones.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

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Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on May 30, 2025

Money
Hello Sir, Thank you very much for taking some time to give your insights. I inquired about surrender value and maturity amount. If i decide to Surrender the policy now, I would get between 2 Lakhs to 2.25 Lakhs. On maturity, I would get around 21 Lakhs. This includes bonuses and other extra. I even checked in LIC online tool. Request you to please advise on this. Thank you so much.
Ans: Thank you for sharing the updated surrender value and maturity amount details.

You will get Rs. 2 to 2.25 lakhs if you surrender now.

On maturity, you may get Rs. 21 lakhs after 15 more years.

Now, let’s assess both options from practical, financial, and emotional angle.

Comparing Current Value vs Future Value

If you hold, you will pay Rs. 5.4 lakhs more over 15 years.

The return will be Rs. 21 lakhs. That includes your Rs. 3.6 lakhs already paid and Rs. 5.4 lakhs more.

Net gain is around Rs. 12 lakhs over 15 years.

This gives you less than 5% annual return.

Also, this money is locked for 15 years. No liquidity.

If You Surrender Today

You get Rs. 2 to 2.25 lakhs in hand now.

No more premium to be paid. Rs. 36,000 saved annually.

That frees up cash every month. Rs. 3,000 monthly is useful for other priorities.

If you invest through SIP in mutual funds, you get better returns.

Debt pressure also reduces faster with this Rs. 2 lakh.

Emotion vs Logic

Rs. 21 lakhs after 15 years may sound attractive.

But this is slow growth. And not flexible.

You must not make decisions from emotional attachment.

LIC policies sound secure, but are poor wealth creators.

You can get better cover with term plan and better returns with mutual funds.

Decision Summary

Surrender now gives flexibility, cash flow, and debt support.

Continuing gives low return, poor liquidity, and future burden.

From Certified Financial Planner’s view, surrendering is the right choice now.

Once your debt is under control, start SIPs in regular mutual funds through MFD with CFP support.

You will grow faster and stay more financially stable.

You have taken right steps by evaluating surrender now.

Make the change and move to better financial future.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 10, 2025
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