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Term Insurance as a Path to Long-Term Financial Security

Many people today are thinking about their future, and they want to be sure that their loved ones will be safe no matter what happens. That is where term insurance comes in. It gives your family the money they may need after your death.


Let’s understand how a decision to buy term insurance can lead to strong financial security in the long term.

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Palak Bagadia, Associate – Digital Marketing at Bajaj Life Insurance, with experience spanning content and performance marketing, recruitment, employee engagement in the BFSI industry, with a strong understanding of the insurance sector.
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Rituraj Singh,With over 6.5 years of experience in the insurance industry, Rituraj Singh, Manager- Product & Brand Marketing at Bajaj Life Insurance overlooks new product launches, compliance, and brand projects, leveraging artificial intelligence and technology to enhance outcomes.
Written on: 10th September 2025
Modified on: 08th October 2025
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How Term Insurance Is Useful in Long-Term Financial Planning?

Let us look at the different reasons why a term insurance plan is helpful for your long term financial security.


Financial support

After the demise of the breadwinner, the family may face a difficult time, especially financially. If the breadwinner is also the life assured, then a term insurance plan gives the nominee a payout called death benefit. This money can help them:

  • Pay for monthly expenses
  • Repay loans or debts
  • Support children’s education
  • Manage household expenses and other important expenses

Term insurance offers valuable financial support and protection, serving as a solid step toward long-term financial security. This financial support or protection through a term insurance becomes a strong step towards financial security for the long term. It ensures that the lives of the family members can go on smoothly, even if the main income stops suddenly.


Assures peace of mind

Life is full of surprises—some good, some not. Buying a term plan can give you peace of mind. You know that in case of your untimely demise, your family will not be left struggling. This kind of mental assurance is very important when you are doing financial planning.


Income substitute

If the sole earning member of a family dies, the family may lose their main income source. This is where term insurance helps. With a staggered payout option, the nominee receives the sum assured in regular instalments, which can work like a steady monthly income.


Conclusion

Term insurance is a useful plans for financial planning. It gives your family financial protection and allows you to focus on building your life without worrying. Whether it is for supporting your child’s future or keeping your loved ones safe from financial struggles after your death, term insurance offers peace, support, strength , and long term security.


FAQs

  1. What is long term financial security?

    Long term financial security means having enough money saved or planned so you and your family can handle expenses in the future. It includes regular savings, insurance coverage, and a stable source of income that can support your lifestyle even during tough times like death, job loss, or retirement.


  2. What is an example of a long-term financial security in insurance?

    Term insurance is a good example of long-term financial security. It gives a sum assured to your family (nominee) if you die during the policy term. This helps your family manage future costs like daily expenses, and education etc, even in your absence.


  3. Who should consider term insurance for long-term financial planning?

    Anyone with dependents should consider term insurance. This includes working professionals, parents, or anyone who supports their families.

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The views stated in this article are not to be construed as investment advice and readers are suggested to seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. For more details on risk factors, terms and conditions please read the sales brochure & policy document (available on www.bajajlifeinsurance.com) carefully before concluding a sale. Bajaj Life Insurance Company Ltd., Regd. office Address: Bajaj Insurance House, Airport Road, Yerawada, Pune - 411006, Reg. No.: 116, CIN: U66010PN2001PLC015959, Call us on toll free No.: 020-6712 1212, Mail us: customercare@bajajlife.com

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*Tax benefits as per prevailing Section 10(10D) and Section 80C of the Income Tax Act shall apply. You are requested to consult your tax consultant and obtain independent advice for eligibility before claiming any benefit under the policy.

~Individual Death Claim Settlement Ratio for FY 2023-2024

1Premium Holiday has to be selected at inception to avail this benefit and also depends on other policy terms & conditions


Bajaj Life Insurance Limited (Formerly known as Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited) | IRDAI Reg no. 116

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%%Above illustration is for Bajaj Life eTouch- A Non Linked, Non-Participating, Individual Life Insurance Term Plan (UIN: 116N172V03) considering Male aged 25 years | Non-Smoker | Policy Term (PT)– 30 years | Premium Payment Term (PPT) – 30 years | Sum Assured opted is Rs. 1,00,00,000 | Online Channel | Standard Life | 1st Year Premium is Rs. 6,238. 2nd Year onwards premium is Rs. 6,659. Total Premium Paid is Rs. 1,99,349 | Medical Rates | Yearly Premium Payment Mode | Death benefit opted is lumpsum payout and monthly installments (Lumpsum Payout Percentage : 45, Income Payout Percentage : 55) | Premium shown above is exclusive of Goods & Service Tax/any other applicable tax levied, subject to changes in tax laws, and any extra premium and is for illustrative purpose only. This is inclusive of all the discounts mentioned above.

##Tax benefits as per prevailing Section 10(10D) and Section 80C of the Income Tax Act shall apply. You are requested to consult your tax consultant and obtain independent advice for eligibility before claiming any benefit under the policy.Above Tax benefit is calculated considering deduction of Rs. 150,000 and applicable tax rate of 31.20%.

@Term Insurance plan bought online directly from Bajaj Life Insurance has no commissions involved.

^^The Return of Premium amount is total of all the premiums received, exclusive of extra premium, rider premium and GST & /any other applicable tax levied, subject to changes in tax laws
Bajaj Life Insurance Limited (Formerly known as Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited) | IRDAI Reg no. 116

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Bajaj Life eTouch- A Non Linked, Non-Participating, Individual Life Insurance Term Plan (UIN: 116N172V04)

*Tax benefits as per prevailing Section 10(10D) and Section 80C of the Income Tax Act shall apply. You are requested to consult your tax consultant and obtain independent advice for eligibility before claiming any benefit under the policy.Above Tax benefit is calculated considering deduction of Rs. 150,000 and applicable tax rate of 31.20%.

~Individual Death Claim Settlement Ratio for FY 2023-2024

1Premium Holiday has to be selected at inception to avail this benefit and also depends on other policy terms & conditions


Bajaj Life Insurance Limited (Formerly known as Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited) | IRDAI Reg no. 116


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