SBI Life Smart Privilege is a unit linked, non-participating life insurance plan by SBI Life Insurance. The policy is specially designed for Ultra High Net-worth Individuals (UHNIs). Along with life insurance cover, users can, under this plan, grow their wealth by choosing from eight funds with unlimited free switches and redirections.
About SBI Life - SBI Life is one of the leading life insurance providers in India. It is a joint venture between public sector bank State Bank of India and leading global insurer BNP Paribas Cardif. The insurer offers a range of life insurance and pension products at affordable rates.
(Note - All the information contained in this page has been sourced from the official website of SBI Life Insurance.)
The features of SBI Smart Privilege plan are as under:
The benefits offered under SBI Smart Privilege plan are as follows:
Death benefit: The higher of sum assured or fund value shall be paid, with a minimum of 105% of total premiums paid till the intimation of the policyholder’s death.
Maturity benefit: If the life assured outlives the policy term, the fund value shall be paid in a lump sum.
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Age at entry |
Minimum: |
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8 years for regular/limited premium policies |
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13 years for single premium policies |
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Maximum: 55 years |
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Age at maturity |
Minimum: 18 years |
Maximum: 70 years |
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Policy term |
10 to 30 years (both inclusive) for regular and limited premium policies |
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5 to 30 years (both inclusive) for single premium policies |
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Sum Assured
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For regular/limited premium: |
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For all ages: Higher of 10 x annualized premium (AP) or (policy term x 0.5 x AP) |
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For single premium: |
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For ages below 45 years: 1.25 x SP |
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For ages equal to or more than 45 years: |
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Minimum 1.10 x SP Maximum: 1.25 x SP |
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Premium payment term |
Regular premium: same as policy term |
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Limited premium paying term - |
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Minimum: 5 years |
Maximum: Policy term less 1 year |
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Single premium - one-time payment at policy inception |
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Regular/limited premium amount (in multiples of Rs. 100) |
Yearly - Rs. 6,00,000 |
Maximum - No limit |
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Half-yearly - Rs. 3,00,000 |
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Quarterly - Rs. 1,50,000 |
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Monthly - Rs. 50,000 |
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Fund Options: -
Switching Option - One can switch investments among the eight available funds to suit changing investment needs. The minimum switch amount is Rs. 5,000. Unlimited free switches are available throughout the policy period.
Partial Withdrawal - This can be made after fifth policy anniversary or on the policyholder attaining 18 years of age, whichever is later. Two free partial withdrawals are allowed during a policy year. A charge of Rs. 100 per withdrawal will apply in excess of free partial withdrawal.
Loyalty Additions - In-force policies will be rewarded with loyalty additions from the end of the sixth policy year and on regular intervals, till the end of the selected policy period. The additions shall be calculated as a percentage of the average fund value, over the first day of last twelve policy months prior to allocation date of loyalty additions.
Tax Benefits - Tax deduction can be claimed under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for premiums paid toward SBI Smart Privilege plan. The maximum deduction that can be claimed under this section during a financial year is Rs. 1,50,000. Proceeds from the policy are tax-free in the hands of the receiver under Section 10(10D) of the Income Tax Act.
An individual will have to submit certain documents to avail SBI Smart Privilege plan. The documents include:
Suicide: If the life assured - sane or insane - commits suicide, within a year from the date of inception of policy or revival of the policy, the company will not pay the death benefit. The fund value, as on the date of the life assured’s demise, would be paid, and the contract will cease.
SBI Smart Privilege plan has been specially designed for the needs of Ultra High Net-worth Individuals. It comes with benefits like regular loyalty additions, investment flexibility and market-linked returns. Users can also financially protect their loved ones through the life insurance component of the plan as they multiply their investments.
