Cani discontinue the premium payment after 2 year
Ans: » Need to Check the Policy Type
Yes, in some insurance policies, you may be able to discontinue premium payments after 2 years. But you should not stop paying without checking the exact policy conditions.
The outcome depends mainly on the type of policy, premium-paying term and policy terms.
» What Can Happen If You Stop
Depending on the policy, stopping premiums may result in:
– The policy becoming paid-up with reduced benefits.
– The policy getting discontinued or lapsing.
– A surrender value becoming available.
– The policy continuing with certain reduced benefits.
– A revival option being available later, subject to conditions.
So, simply completing 2 years does not mean that stopping the premium is always the right option.
» Check These Before Discontinuing
Please check:
– Name of the policy and plan.
– Premium-paying term.
– Total policy term.
– Premium amount and frequency.
– Current surrender value.
– Paid-up value after stopping premiums.
– Life insurance benefit that will continue after discontinuation.
» If It Is an Investment-Cum-Insurance Policy
If this is an investment-cum-insurance product, do not take the decision only because you have completed 2 years.
Compare the financial outcome of continuing, making the policy paid-up, or surrendering it, after considering the benefits already accumulated and the applicable charges.
If the policy is unsuitable for your financial goals, a review can be done before committing further premiums.
» Final Insights
You can potentially discontinue premiums after 2 years, but whether you should do so is a separate question.
Please share the policy name, annual premium, policy term and premium-paying term. If you also share the amount already paid, I can explain the likely options available to you in simple terms.
Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
AMFI-Registered MFD – ARN 4188
www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramalingamcfp/