We know that there are many classes of life insurance
policies. On the basis of method of claims payment, there are mainly two
classes. They are explained in the given below:

- Lump
sum policy: In these kinds of life insurance policies, the insured money
will be paid in full amount from an insurer to the policy holder after the
end of the time of the policy or also be paid to his selected insured or
nominee named in the contract paper after his death if occurs. In general
sayings, the policy of life insurance means these kinds of lump sum
policies. In accordance to both a whole life policy and a term policy, the
insured money will be paid in full amount to the selected insured or named
nominee in the policy, if the policy holder is died during the time of the
taken life insurance policy. On the other hand, in an endowment policy,
the insured money will be paid to the policy holder or his selected
insured or nominee in full amount from the life insurance company in both
of the causes of death of that policy holder during the time of the policy
and also after the end of the time of the policy when he is alive.
- Installment
or annuity policy: In these kinds of life insurance policies, there is no
need of payment of insured money altogether in an only installment. In
accordance to the rules written in the contract paper of the policy, after
the claims grows, the life insurance company will be responsible to pay
the insured money as installments or annuities within a certain frequent
time to the policy holder. To get protection and financial safety due to
the retirement from the job and also from the age related helpless
condition, this life insurance policy of installment or annuity policy
gives an effective opportunity to the people.
In conclusion, we can say that, though there are different
methods of claiming payments but the life insurance policies are very important
to our life.