Qualifying Policy

The proceeds from a life assurance policy to an individual are free of tax provided the policy is qualifying. The rules which govern qualification are: a) The premiums must be payable for ten years or 75% of the term whichever is the shorter. For example a ten year endowment plan will qualify after seven and a half years. b) The premiums must be paid regularly on an annual or more frequent basis such as monthly. c) The sum assured must be at least 75% of the total premiums payable over the life of the policy.