This type of policy is in effect a type of a decreasing term assurance, where the sum assured is payable by instalments from the date of claim until the original term expires
The sum assured reduces at a uniform rate
In the event of a claim, the value of the instalments payable may be exchanged for a lump sum
The amount of the lump sum will depend on interest rates at the time of the claim. It is possible to arrange such policies where the level of benefit increases at a pre-determined rate, thus providing some defence against inflation
Income instalments can be paid monthly, quarterly or annually
Typical uses include; to replace long term income through the loss of the primary family earner