Himalayan Endowment Plan

by Himalayan Life Insurance

EndowmentParticipatingCode E
9.9% market share100.0% claims settledEst. 2023

In simple terms: you pay a fixed amount each year, and at the end of the term you get your cover amount back together with the bonus the insurer adds along the way. A combined term insurance and savings endowment plan paying the sum assured on maturity or earlier on death.

Declared bonus

Rate by policy term

Declared FY 2081/82

Policy termRate / 1,000
0-9Rs 40
10-14Rs 42
15-19Rs 43
20-24Rs 44
25 and aboveRs 75

Source: Himalayan Life Insurance declaration for FY 2081/82

Bonus rates are declared annually and are not guaranteed. Past rates do not guarantee future rates.

Maturity estimator

Rs
Rs 1.00 lakhRs 2.00 crore
years

Estimated value at maturity

What's included

Key highlights

  • Min Sum Assured: NPR 50,000
  • Entry age: 18–65 yrs
  • Loan after 3 yrs premiums paid

Features

  • Combination of term insurance and savings (endowment)
  • Policy term: 5–59 years
  • Accidental benefits (ADB/PWB/PTD) up to NPR 10,000,000
  • Loan facility after 3 years of full premiums paid
  • Maturity benefit: Sum Assured + Accrued Bonus; Surrender and Paid-up available
  • Rebates on large sum assured and payment mode

What happens in each case

Each plan pays out differently depending on what happens during the term. These are the situations that matter for this kind of plan.

  1. If the insured passes away during the term

    The nominee receives the sum assured plus the bonus built up to that date, and the policy ends.

    Typical for endowment plans — confirm the exact terms in the brochure.

  2. If the policy runs to maturity

    You receive the sum assured plus the bonus built up to that date as a lump sum on the maturity date.

    Typical for endowment plans — confirm the exact terms in the brochure.

  3. If death is caused by an accident

    With the accidental death rider, an additional amount is paid on top of the sum assured. The rider is optional and carries its own premium.

    Typical for endowment plans — confirm the exact terms in the brochure.

Optional riders

Accidental death (ADB)PTD / PWBCritical illness (CI)
  • ADB

    Accidental Death Benefit

  • Premium Waiver

    Premium waiver rider

Loan & liquidity

Surrender allowed
After 3 years
Surrender value
80% of paid premiums
Loan facility
Up to 90% of surrender value
Grace period
30 days for annual

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Formed from merger of 3 insurers - strong combined capital
  • Good maximum bonus rate (Rs 86 per 1000 SA)
  • Unified branch network from merged entities
  • Competitive premium rates

Cons

  • Very low minimum bonus rate (Rs 18) for some products
  • Still integrating post-merger (operations since May 2023)
  • Brand recognition building phase
  • Fewer rider options than competitors

What affects your premium

  • Age at entry
  • Sum assured
  • Policy term
  • Product variant selected

How to claim

  1. 1Contact nearest branch
  2. 2Submit claim documents
  3. 3Verification and approval
  4. 4Settlement to beneficiary

Best for

Capital-security seekersExisting policyholders of merged entitiesMid-range budget

What's not covered

  • Suicide within first 2 years
  • Pre-existing undisclosed conditions

Questions about this plan

What kind of plan is Himalayan Endowment Plan?

Himalayan Endowment Plan from Himalayan Life Insurance is an endowment plan that pairs savings with life cover for a single adult, and suits people who want a guaranteed amount on a fixed future date.

Who can buy Himalayan Endowment Plan?

The entry age for Himalayan Endowment Plan is 18 – 65 years.

How long does Himalayan Endowment Plan run?

The policy term for Himalayan Endowment Plan is Min 5 years to Max 59 years.

What bonus rate does Himalayan Endowment Plan earn?

For FY 2081/82, Himalayan Life Insurance declared Rs 30–86 / 1,000 of sum assured on Himalayan Endowment Plan. Bonus rates are set each year and are not guaranteed.

Which riders can be added to Himalayan Endowment Plan?

Himalayan Endowment Plan can be taken with the following optional riders: Accidental death (ADB), PTD / PWB. Each rider carries its own premium.

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