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Life Insurance - Is there any other benefit of buying insurance other than the risk cover?
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There are several benefits of buying insurance. Other than the risk cover the most important you receive Income Tax Relief under Section 88 of the Income Tax Act, which means premiums paid by you, reduces your tax liability. Such exemptions are also available for premiums paid on health covers.

Besides it helps you build up compulsory savings.

Also through a valid assignment the beneficiaries of the policy are protected from claims of creditors. Life insurance policies can also be a great source of help as a security while availing of loans. One could also surrender his policy in case of emergencies.

For a policy taken under the MWP Act 1874, (Married Women's Property Act), a trust is created for wife and children as beneficiaries.