LIC Surrender Value Calculator

Know your policy surrender amount before closing your LIC policy

Policy Type
Sum Assured
Policy Term (Years)
Years Premium Paid
Yearly Premium (₹)
SURRENDER VALUE DETAILS
Total Premium Paid
Approx Bonus Accrued
Guaranteed Surrender Value (GSV)
Special Surrender Value (SSV)
Estimated Surrender Value
Important Notes
  • Surrender Value = Higher of GSV or SSV
  • GSV = 30% of total premiums paid (excluding first year)
  • Actual surrender value may differ — contact LIC branch for exact figure
  • Surrendering early results in significant financial loss

LIC Policy Surrender Value (Plan Surrender) Overview

The Surrender Value Calculator estimates the amount you will receive if you decide to terminate your LIC policy before maturity. It calculates both Guaranteed Surrender Value (GSV) and Special Surrender Value (SSV) based on IRDAI guidelines.

Eligibility & Rules

  • Condition: Policy must have completed at least 2 full years of premium payments (for policies issued after 2020) or 3 years (for older policies).
  • Applicability: Endowment, Money-Back, and Whole Life plans.

Key Plan Benefits

  • Guaranteed Surrender Value (GSV): Minimum guaranteed percentage of total premiums paid.
  • Special Surrender Value (SSV): Often higher than GSV, includes a portion of vested bonuses based on surrender factors.
  • Payable Amount: Higher of GSV or SSV.

Detailed Maturity Benefit

Basic Sum Assured + Vested Simple Reversionary Bonuses + Final Additional Bonus (if any). Payable on surviving the policy term.

Standard Policy Features

  • Grace Period: 30 days for Yearly, Half-Yearly, and Quarterly premium payment modes, and 15 days for Monthly mode.
  • Free Look Period: 30 days from the date of receipt of the policy document to review the terms and conditions.
  • Loan & Surrender Facility: The policy acquires a Surrender Value and Loan facility after the payment of 2 full years' premiums.
  • Tax Benefits: Premiums paid are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80C, and maturity/death benefits are tax-free under Section 10(10D), subject to prevailing tax laws.

Example Calculation

Parameter Value
Sum Assured ₹5,00,000
Age / Policy Term Policy Paid for 10 / 20 Yrs Years
Yearly Premium (Approx) ₹25,000 / year
Total Paid Premium ₹2,50,000
Maturity / Total Benefits ₹GSV: ₹1.4L, SSV: ₹1.9L → Surrender Value Payable: ₹1.9L
Note: The values shown above are indicative examples. Actual premiums and maturity amounts may vary based on exact age, riders, and declared bonus rates.
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