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LIFE INSURANCE & YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS - Retirement Planning

Life Insurance: Planning for Your Retirement

Importance of retirement planning
Retirement should indeed be the golden years – if it is carefully planned out. All of us desire to live comfortably upon retirement without having to compromise on the standard of living in which we were so used to. For instance, the reduction in living expenses upon retirement would mean giving up on activities such as regular visits to the gym or beautician, the monthly contribution to our grandchildren’s savings account, the food supplements which have been keeping us fit, or even the yearly overseas trip to break free from life’s monotony… the list just goes on. Though these items fall under the category of ‘nice to have’, we all agree that they do play a role in enhancing our quality of life and those around us. The truth is; if given a choice, nobody would want to go backwards after 20 to 30 years of hardwork.

 

What are the consequences of not providing enough for the nest egg?
It would mean financial dependence on our children. Hence financial freedom, which is one of the main drivers in our lives, will be diminished. As for those who cringe at the idea of losing their financial independence, the option to work beyond the average retirement age of 55 years old would seem like a better choice.

 

Why retirement planning is often neglected:
There is a general understanding among contributors that the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contribution is more than sufficient to help them through retirement. However it is reported in the Star (13 th May, 2004) that the average EPF contributor has just over RM77,000 on reaching age 55. Therefore, for a person living on an average expense of RM2,000 per month (RM24,000 a year), that amount of fund would probably last a meager three years or so!

 

Another reason why retirement planning is not widely pursued is because most people think that such prospect is still too remote and time is still on their side. But, do you know that in order to generate a monthly retirement income of RM2,000 based on a Fixed Deposit interest rate of 3.7% per annum, one would need to have a principal of RM650,000 upon retirement? This figure would presumably double for someone who wishes to enjoy a monthly retirement income of RM4,000 (these calculations assume that the principal is not liquidated). Therefore, starting early is essential to avoid a shortfall in one’s retirement income.

 

How much is enough?
Do not be mistaken that cost of living after retirement is low. Though a retiree may be free from major financial commitments such as mortgages and children education funding, other incidental costs such as house maintenance, clinical visits, medical insurance premiums etc should be considered when determining how much you need for retirement.

 

Another factor is a person’s life expectancy. Men’s life expectancy in Malaysia is said to be around 70, whilst ladies go up to 75 years old ( Abridged Life Tables (1999-2000), Dept of Statistics, Malaysia). Therefore you need to ensure that your retirement fund stretches until then to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. It is always better to overestimate than underestimate and have to live through the consequences later.

 

Discipline
Finally, you should create a budget to avoid overspending. Based on an EPF survey, it is reported in the Star (13th May, 2004), that 70% of contributors who took out their money on reaching age 55 spent all their saving within 3 years! Therefore, to better control the inward and outward flow of money, one of the ways is to get a saving instrument that periodically pays an income to you. In this way, you would have better control over your finances and not be set back by the occassional impulse purchases.

Find out more on the product and services available for retirement planning.

Individual Life:

 

 

  • Guaranteed Income Provider (GIP)
  • Guaranteed Income Provider 15 (GIP15)
  • Elite Legacy Income

     

     

    Guaranteed Income Provider (GIP) 

    Guaranteed Income Provider combines the best of short-term commitment and long-term benefit.

    Guaranteed premium duration and guaranteed annual income… your premium commitment is guaranteed to be 10 years only, after which you will enjoy a guaranteed annual income of 4% of the initial sum assured (hereinafter known as “the guaranteed annual income”) up to age 88. This means after 10 short years, you have acquired an invaluable asset that will continuously pay you the guaranteed annual income of 4% regardless of the fluctuation in interest rate, ensuring you have an extra income to assist you in facing life's uncertainties.

     

    Potential returns… to supplement your guaranteed annual income, Guaranteed Income Provider also builds up a substantial cash account through its dividend participating program. AIA will declare yearly dividends according to its participating fund’s performance. You may use the dividends to supplement your guaranteed annual income or leave it with AIA to accumulate with interest for the rainy days ahead.

     

    Guaranteed Income Provider also serves as a lifetime companion, faithfully giving you the financial support as you progress through the different life stages. During your younger days, it can help to support your standard of living and build a foundation for the future of your family. After retirement it can be used to supplement your retirement income, providing you with the financial freedom when it matters most. In short, you can use the guaranteed annual income to fit your ever-changing financial needs.

     

    Benefiting three generations… Guaranteed Income Provider does not only benefit yourself, but it extends beyond that. By insuring your child while you hold ownership of the plan, you will be enjoying the guaranteed annual income. Once your child is an adult, you can transfer the ownership of the plan to your child where he/she can continue to enjoy the annual income. In turn, he/she can nominate his/her child to receive the death benefit. In short, Guaranteed Income Provider can benefit three generations.

     

    Free disability benefit (for standard lives)… assure yourself of added coverage providing disability income. In the unfortunate event of total and permanent disability, you will receive disability payment in one lump sum or 10% of the sum assured in the first two years, followed by the remaining 80% in the third year, depending on the nature of the disability.

     

    Optional waiver of basic premium… this plan also comes with an optional waiver of premium upon the diagnosis of critical illness, ensuring the continuation of your plan. Most importantly the guaranteed annual income from the end of the 10 th year onwards will see you through the most critical period of your life by supplementing your living expenses.

     

    Additional coverage available…

    • Critical Illness Coverage
    • Hospitalization & Surgical Benefit
    • Comprehensive Female Coverage
    • Accident Benefit
    • Disability Income

     

    Eligibility
    Anyone from four (4) weeks up to fifty five (55) years of age and who is in good health is eligible.

     

    Tax Relief
    This policy may qualify you for a personal tax relief of up to RM6,000 for annual life insurance premium and EPF, subject to the final decision of the Inland Revenue Board.

     

    Plan Type
    Guaranteed Income Provider is an endowment insurance policy maturing at age 88 participating with annual cash dividends and terminal dividends.

     

    Elite Legacy Income (8 years)

    Guaranteed cash payment payable up to age 88 + optional premium paying duration of 8 years.

     

    Limited premium paying duration… The premium paying duration for Elite Legacy Income is 20 years, with a step down premium structure from policy year 9 to 20.

     

    You have the 8 Years Option to shorten the 20 years premium paying duration to 8 years. Under this 8 Years Option, the remaining 12 years’ premiums are payable by using the guaranteed cash payment payable annually from Elite Legacy Income from the end of policy year 8.

     

    Guaranteed cash payment… This policy pays out guaranteed cash payments annually from the end of policy year 8, right until policy maturity at age 88 of the covered person. If you do not wish to receive the guaranteed cash payments on an annual basis, you can leave them with AIA to accumulate with interest.

     

    The percentage of the guaranteed cash payment is between 17% and 21.5% per year of the initial cover amount annually for policy year 8 to 19, depending on the entry age of the covered person. From the end of policy year 20, the percentage of guaranteed cash payment is 5% per annum of the initial cover amount payable until age 88 of the covered person.

     

    If you opt for the 8 Years Option, your guaranteed cash payments payable from the end of policy year 8 to 19 shall be used to pay for Elite Legacy Income’s premium.

     

    Cash value and maturity benefit… If you surrender the policy prematurely, you will receive at least the guaranteed cash value. The policy will have a minimum guaranteed cash value on termination only after you have paid premium for three complete years.

     

    At maturity of the policy, we will pay you at least the final policy year’s guaranteed Death Benefit as set out in the policy contract.

     

    Annual dividends AIA will declare yearly dividends according to its investment performance from the end of policy year 1 onwards. You may withdraw the dividends or leave them with AIA to accumulate with interest.

     

    Death benefit… Where you, the policy owner is also the covered person and the covered person's death occurs due to any causes (except suicide within 1 year of policy inception), your nominees or trustees as named in your policy will receive the death benefit as prescribed in the Schedule of Death Benefit set out in the policy contract. If the covered person is a child, this death benefit is payable according to the Juvenile Lien percentage and is payable to you as a policy owner.

     

    Eligibility
    This policy is available to individuals from 4 weeks to 55 years of age, subject to underwriting.

     

    Tax Relief
    This policy may qualify you for a personal tax relief of up to RM6,000 for annual life insurance premium and EPF, subject to the final decision of the Inland Revenue Board.

     

    Guaranteed Income Provider 15

    Guaranteed Income Provider 15 is a plan which combines short-term commitment with long-term benefit.

     

    Guaranteed premium duration and guaranteed annual income… your premium commitment is guaranteed to be 15 years only. What’s more, from the 4th year up to the 15th year, you will enjoy a reduction in premium. Thereafter a guaranteed annual income of 5.5% of the basic sum assured (hereinafter known as “the guaranteed annual income”) will be paid out up to age 88. This means after 15 years, you have acquired an invaluable asset that will continue to pay you the guaranteed annual income of 5.5% regardless of the fluctuation in interest rate, ensuring you have an extra income to assist you in facing life's uncertainties.

     

    Potential returns… to supplement your guaranteed annual income, Guaranteed Income Provider 15 also builds up a substantial cash account through its dividend participating program. AIA will declare yearly dividends according to its participating fund’s performance. You may use the dividends to supplement your guaranteed annual income or leave it with AIA to accumulate with interest for the rainy days ahead.

     

    Guaranteed Income Provider 15 also serves as a lifetime companion, faithfully giving you the financial support as you progress through the different life stages. During your younger days, it can help to support your standard of living and build a foundation for the future of your family. After retirement it can be used to supplement your retirement income, providing you with the financial freedom when it matters most. In short, you can use the guaranteed annual income to fit your ever-changing financial needs.

     

    Benefiting three generations… Guaranteed Income Provider 15 does not only benefit yourself, but it extends beyond that. By insuring your child while you hold ownership of the plan, you will be enjoying the guaranteed annual income. Once your child is an adult, you can transfer the ownership of the plan to your child where he/she can continue to enjoy the annual income. In turn, he/she can nominate his/her child to receive the death benefit. In short, Guaranteed Income Provider 15 can benefit three generations.

     

    Death Coverage… should something unforeseen happen to you pre-maturely, Guaranteed Income Provider 15 also provides an invaluable death coverage equivalent to 150% your basic sum assured from inception.

     

    Free disability benefit (for standard lives)… with free disability benefit built-in under Guaranteed Income Provider 15, you can assure yourself of added coverage in the form of disability income. In the unfortunate event of total and permanent disability, you will receive disability payment in one lump sum or 10% of the sum assured in the first two years, followed by the remaining 80% in the third year, depending on the nature of the disability.

     

    Optional waiver of basic premium… this plan also comes with an optional waiver of premium upon the diagnosis of critical illness, ensuring the continuation of your plan. Most importantly the guaranteed annual income from the end of the 15th year onwards will see you through the most critical period of your life by supplementing your living expenses.

     

    Additional coverage available…

    • Critical Illness Coverage
    • Hospitalization & Surgical Benefit
    • Comprehensive Female Coverage
    • Accident Benefit
    • Disability Income

     

    Eligibility
    Anyone from four (4) weeks up to fifty (50) years of age and who is in good health is eligible.

     

    Tax Relief
    This policy may qualify you for a personal tax relief of up to RM6,000 for annual life insurance premium and EPF, subject to the final decision of the Inland Revenue Board.

     

    Plan Type
    Guaranteed Income Provider 15 is an endowment insurance policy maturing at age 88 participating with annual cash dividends and terminal dividends.

     

    Important: This is purely a product summary and shall under no circumstances be used or deemed as an offer to sell nor shall it be taken as a form of professional advice of any manner. Please contact us at 03-6140 3046 for more information.

     

     

     

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