How LIC Endowment Policy Maturity Is Calculated
Most traditional LIC endowment policies pay out the sum assured plus accumulated bonuses at maturity. LIC declares a simple reversionary bonus rate annually (expressed as ₹ per ₹1,000 of sum assured), which accrues each year the policy is in force. Some plans also pay a final additional bonus (FAB) for policies that run their full term.
Maturity Value ≈ Sum Assured + (Bonus Rate × Sum Assured ÷ 1,000 × Policy Term)
Why the Default Bonus Rate Is Just a Placeholder
LIC declares different bonus rates for each specific plan, and these rates change from year to year based on the corporation's investment performance and actuarial valuation. A rate of around ₹40–50 per ₹1,000 sum assured per year is commonly seen across many traditional endowment plans, which is why this calculator defaults to ₹45 — but your specific plan's actual historical bonus rate (available in your policy document or from LIC) will give a much more accurate estimate.
What This Doesn't Include
- Final Additional Bonus (FAB): Paid only on policies that complete their full term, and varies by plan and duration
- ULIPs and market-linked plans: This formula applies to traditional bonus-based endowment plans, not unit-linked plans where returns depend on market performance
- Premium payment consistency: Assumes all premiums were paid on time throughout the term