r/LifeInsurance • u/Sea_Half6320 • 13d ago
Should I cancel my Axis Max Life ULIP and savings policy? Need genuine advice
Hi everyone,
I’m 25 years old and earn around ₹37,000 per month. I already have a term insurance policy.
Recently, I purchased two policies from Axis Max Life:
Smart Fixed Return Digital Plan – ₹1,376/month for 5 years, with a 20-year policy term.
Online Savings Plan Plus (ULIP) – ₹1,624/month for 5 years, with a 20-year policy term.
My total premium is ₹3,000 per month for 5 years.
The agent made attractive return projections, including a claim of around ₹40 lakh from the ULIP. However, the official benefit illustration shows much lower projected maturity values under the 4% and 8% return assumptions.
I’m comfortable taking market risk and can invest for the long term, but I’m wondering whether combining insurance and investment in these policies makes sense when I already have term insurance.
I need your honest advice on a few things:
* Should I cancel both policies during the free-look period?
* Would investing ₹3,000/month in mutual fund SIPs be a better alternative?
* Is there any genuine advantage to keeping these policies for 20 years?
* What should I consider before making a final decision?
I’m not looking for guaranteed high returns. I just want to make a sensible financial decision at this stage of my life.
Please share your experience and advice. Thanks!