The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has finalised surrender charges for non-linked or linked life insurance products — traditional endowment policies. The charges will come into effect from April 1, 2024. This decision by IRDAI maintains the status quo on surrender values, meaning minimal change from existing charges. While this benefits life insurance companies, it offers little relief for policyholders seeking more flexibility with their policies.
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Parents, who were happy with fixed deposits, are being tutored by children on other investment options. Investors, young and old, must be aware of the risks. Sridharan S, founder of investment adviser Wealth Ladder Direct, recalls a PSU banker, who watched his children make enormous profits from stocks during the Covid-time boom. When he decided to take the plunge, he ended up losing most of his retirement corpus.