PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits Plan

Securing the future of an employee is a key concern for employers today, with employee satisfaction often resulting in increased productivity and greater profits. PNB MetLife ensures that employees aren't worried about their financial security, with its Traditional Employee Benefits Plan designed exclusively to meet their needs.

Eligibility criteria for PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits Plan:

Minimum entry age

18 years

Maximum entry age

Normal retirement age minus 1 year For example, if the retirement age is 60 years, the maximum entry age is (60 - 1) = 59 years

Maximum age at maturity

Normal retirement age as per the rules imposed by an employer

Minimum group size

10 members

Maximum group size

No upper limit

Minimum fund contribution

Rs 1 lakh

Maximum fund contribution

Rs 500 crore

Key features of PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits Plan:

The table below highlights some of the key features of PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits plan.

Plan type

A non-linked variable insurance plan for groups which is based on funds

Plan basis

Group

Minimum policy term

1 year, which can be annually renewed

Maturity benefits

No maturity benefit per se, on exit an amount adjusted to the market value will be paid (minus certain deductions)

Premium payment frequency

Flexible, with an option to pay in instalments

Loan

No loan facility available

Free look period

15 day free look period is offered for this product

Revival/Renewal

Automatic renewal every year. In cases where the fund value is below the minimum amount, a 30 day notice will be given to contribute to the fund

Customisation

NA

Sum assured

NA

Policy coverage

Death benefit, Retirement/termination amount

Benefits of PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits Plan

Some of the key benefits offered by PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits plan are mentioned below.

  1. Assured interest - A minimum assured interest of 2% per annum on the contribution is offered under this plan.
  2. Ease of payment - Contributions to this Group plan can be made in instalments, as per the availability of financial resources.
  3. Tax benefits - PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits plan offers tax benefits under the current provisions of the Income Tax Act.
  4. Employee motivation - Financial security ensures employees are motivated, resulting in talent retention and increased productivity.

Working of PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits Plan

Being a fund based plan, a number of calculations and adjustments are made to the contribution, ensuring that investors get what they expect from it. Let us consider the example of RJ Communications, a small technology firm with around 20 employees. The boss, Miss Shreya decides to invest in this plan to offer financial security to employees, thereby motivating them. She contributes a sum of Rs 5 lakh towards this plan, paying the entire amount in one go.

Now, the fund offers a minimum assured interest of 2% per annum, which is split into 4 quarters, making the interest equivalent to 0.5% every quarter. The fund interest for the year is said to be 8.4%, taking the overall interest per quarter to 1.5% [(8.4 - 2 - 0.4)/4 = 1.5%]. The additional 0.4% charge in the above equation is an annual fund management charge. The fund value at the end of a quarter is now computed by using a formula, which in this case computes it to Rs 6.12 lakh.

In the event of demise of an employee during a policy period, a benefit will be paid from the fund value accrued, with this amount depending on the agreement between parties.

Contribution towards PNB MetLife Traditional Employee Benefits Plan

Employers can make contributions ranging between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 500 crore, with the fund offering flexible payment options, including the ability to pay in instalments. In cases where the contribution falls below the minimum requirement, an intimation will be given to the employer to increase the fund amount.

Riders

There are no additional riders under this plan.

GST of 18% is applicable on life insurance effective from the 1st of July, 2017

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