A term plan is the most elementary form of life insurance. By purchasing a term insurance policy, you, as the ‘policyholder pay a nominal amount as ‘premium’ for a certain period or tenure. The earlier you purchase a term plan, the lesser will be the premium (per year) you have to pay. In case, you meet an unfortunate incident resulting in loss of your life, your family or ‘nominee’ is given the ‘sum assured’ or ‘cover’ - large lump sum amount to meet your financial liabilities. In case you wish to have a additional coverage beyond just life cover, you can choose riders, such as critical illness and disability.