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Types of Life Insurance in Nepal (नेपालमा जीवन बीमाका प्रकारहरू)

Independent comparison of all statutory life insurance categories recognized by the Nepal Insurance Authority (Nepal Beema Pradhikaran). Compare core mechanisms, payout structures, and find the right coverage for your family.


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Pure Risk

1. Term Life Insurance

म्यादी जीवन बीमा

Pure risk protection for fixed terms (5–30 yrs). 100% sum assured to nominee on death. Zero maturity payout.

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Savings + Bonus

2. Endowment Life Insurance

सावधिक जीवन बीमा

Combines guaranteed death cover with long-term savings and annual declared reversionary bonuses at maturity.

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Periodic Liquidity

3. Anticipated Endowment

अग्रिम भुक्तानी सावधिक

Periodic survival payouts released every 3 to 5 years while keeping full death benefit active throughout the term.

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Age 99/100 Cover

4. Whole Life Insurance

आजीवन जीवन बीमा

Extended lifetime protection up to age 80, 99, or 100 for generational wealth transfer and estate continuity.

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PWB Protection

5. Child Life Insurance

बालबालिका जीवन बीमा

Secures college education milestones. Premium Waiver Benefit (PWB) waives future premiums if earning parent dies.

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DOFE Mandatory

6. Foreign Employment Life

वैदेशिक रोजगार म्यादी

Mandatory term insurance for overseas workers covering accidental death, disability, and repatriation.

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Retirement Income

7. Pension & Retirement Plan

निवृत्तिभरण वा पेन्सन

Converts accumulated savings into guaranteed monthly or annual annuity payouts for lifetime retirement income.

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Couple Cover

8. Joint Life Insurance

संयुक्त जीवन बीमा

Single policy covering husband & wife or partners. Sum assured paid on first demise while cover continues for survivor.

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Rural & Low Cost

9. Micro Life Insurance

लघु जीवन बीमा

Low-cost coverage (up to Rs 5,00,000) for rural households and daily wage earners with simplified documentation.

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Insurance Types: Master Summary Matrix

S.N. Insurance Type Nepali Designation (बीमा प्रकार) Payout Structure (Death & Maturity) Ideal For
1 Term Life Insurance म्यादी जीवन बीमा Death: 100% Sum Assured
Maturity: Zero
Primary earners wanting maximum cover at lowest premium
2 Endowment Life Insurance सावधिक जीवन बीमा Death: Sum Assured + Vested Bonus
Maturity: Sum Assured + Accumulated Bonus
Long-term capital accumulation, marriage/home funds
3 Anticipated Endowment (Money-Back) अग्रिम भुक्तानी सावधिक Periodic: Fixed % every 3–5 yrs
Death: Full Sum Assured
Individuals needing periodic liquidity milestones
4 Whole Life Insurance आजीवन जीवन बीमा Death: Sum Assured + Bonuses
Maturity: Paid if reaching age 99/100
Estate planning & generational wealth transfer
5 Child Life Insurance बालबालिका जीवन बीमा Maturity: At educational milestones
Death of Parent: Premiums waived + stipend
Parents planning higher education & college fees
6 Foreign Employment Life Insurance वैदेशिक रोजगार म्यादी Death/Disability: Fixed legal compensation
Maturity: None
Nepali migrant workers (Shram Swikriti)
7 Pension / Retirement Insurance निवृत्तिभरण वा पेन्सन योजना Vesting: Lifetime monthly/annual annuity
Death: Residual corpus to nominee
Self-employed & private sector workers without state pension
8 Joint Life Insurance संयुक्त जीवन बीमा First Demise: Sum assured paid & cover continues for survivor Dual-income couples and business partners
9 Micro Life Insurance लघु जीवन बीमा Death/Maturity: Up to Rs 5,00,000 at nominal premium Daily wage earners & rural households

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