Term Life Insurance: What is Term Life Insurance and how does it work?
Term Life Insurance provides pure protection for a fixed period (1 year, 5 years, or a defined duration until a certain age). If the insured passes away during the policy term, the beneficiaries receive the full sum insured. It also covers the client in case of Total Permanent Disability.
Term Life Insurance: Can I change the coverage amount after issuing the policy?
Yes, you may apply for an increase or decrease in coverage upon policy inception date, subject to underwriting approval.
Term Life Insurance: What happens if I miss a premium payment?
The policy enters a grace period (as stated in the policy schedule). If a payment is not made by the end of this period, the policy will lapse.
Term Life Insurance: Can I renew my Term Life policy?
Term Life policies can be renewed if the client selects the guaranteed renewability option. The premium will be adjusted based on policy holder’s age.
Refundable Term Insurance: How is Refundable Term different from standard Term Life?
Refundable Term provides guaranteed renewable life coverage during the policy duration but also returns 100% of premiums paid at maturity if no claim has occurred.
Refundable Term Insurance: When do I receive the refund?
The full refund of premiums is paid at the end of the policy term (after 15 years of the policy inception), one premium after 5 years of the policy inception date and 4 premiums after 10 years, provided the policy remains active and no claims were made.
Refundable Term Insurance: Is the refund guaranteed?
Yes, the premium refund amount is guaranteed as per the policy terms and conditions.
Refundable Term Insurance: What happens if I cancel my policy before maturity?
Early cancellation (before 5 years of the policy inception) may result in no refund. A requested refund on the 5th or 10th year may lead to partial refund.
Personal Accident (PA): What does the Personal Accident policy cover?
It covers accidental death, permanent disability, partial disability, and other optional and additional benefits (weekly indemnity, accidental medical reimbursement, family income benefit, passive war cover & more).
Personal Accident (PA): Are medical expenses covered?
Yes, if the client selects the benefit, the policy may include reimbursement of accident-related medical expenses up to a set limit.
Personal Accident (PA): Does the policy cover accidents occurring outside Lebanon?
Yes, PA coverage is worldwide 24/7 unless otherwise specified.
Personal Accident (PA): How is disability compensation calculated?
Compensation is based on the disability scale listed in the policy wording and paid as a percentage of the total sum insured.
Critical Illness: What illnesses are covered under the Critical Illness policy?
The policy covers 36 major illnesses such as progressive cancer, heart attack, stroke, tumors, multiple sclerosis, kidney failure, and other listed conditions specified in the policy (with a 25% carcinoma in Situ benefit).
Critical Illness: How is the benefit paid?
A lump-sum payment is made once the insured is diagnosed with a covered illness and meets the policy terms and conditions.
Critical Illness: Is the payout dependent on actual medical expenses?
No, the Critical Illness benefit is a fixed lump sum regardless of treatment cost.
Critical Illness: Is there a waiting period?
Yes, Critical Illness policy includes a waiting period of 90 days from issuance.
Unit-Linked Investment Products (Offshore Mutual Funds): How do Unit-Linked policies work?
A portion of your premium is allocated to life insurance coverage, and the rest is invested in offshore mutual funds selected from a diversified global fund list.
Unit-Linked Investment Products (Offshore Mutual Funds): Are the investments guaranteed?
The investment is in mutual funds based on stocks and bonds and are tied to market performance. The policy value may increase or decrease based on fund performance. However, we have the sovereign fund that is capital guaranteed with minimum returns declared annually.
Unit-Linked Investment Products (Offshore Mutual Funds): Can I change my investment funds after issuing the policy?
Yes, you can switch funds at any time based on the available fund options and policy guidelines.
Unit-Linked Investment Products (Offshore Mutual Funds): What are the available investment options?
Clients can choose from top global mutual funds such as S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, JSS Bond Fund, UBS Bond Fund, Gold Fund, or the capital guaranteed account in USD 100% offshore.
Unit-Linked Investment Products (Offshore Mutual Funds): Can I partially withdraw from my unit-linked policy?
No partial withdrawals are allowed unless the client has a policy with an ad-hoc payment (booster).
Unit-Linked Investment Products (Offshore Mutual Funds): Is the policy considered 100% offshore?
Yes, the funds are invested offshore with internationally recognized asset managers.
Unit-Linked Investment Products (Offshore Mutual Funds): How do charges work?
Charges include allocation charges, fund management fees (TER), policy administration fees, and cost of insurance, all outlined in the policy schedule.