Unit Linked Insurance Plans: What they offer for meeting long-term goals

For those looking to invest for the long term and also get life insurance coverage, Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) have emerged as a popular investment option.

- Ashwini Kumar Sharma

ULIPs are a type of investment product that combines life insurance with equity and debt market investments. ULIPs provide both life insurance and investment opportunities to grow your money over the years. The policyholder can select the amount of life insurance coverage they require, and the premium paid to the ULIP is used to provide this coverage.

ULIPs provide investment options that are flexible. Depending on their risk tolerance and financial objectives, policyholders can invest in equity, debt, or a combination of the two. They can also choose between various investment options based on their needs. Further, ULIPs provide tax advantages under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Premiums paid for ULIPs are tax deductible up to a certain limit, which can help reduce the policyholder’s tax liability.

Through market-linked returns, ULIPs offer the chance to build wealth. The policyholder may be able to receive greater profits from a ULIP investment than from more conventional insurance policies. However, the costs associated with ULIPs, such as mortality, administration, and fund management fees, should be taken into consideration since they may lower the returns on the investment. Also, when making an investment in a ULIP, it’s critical to comprehend the risks associated and the policy’s terms and conditions.