Insurer's Performance in Unit Linked Life Insurance Plans

Abstract

The aim of the article is to comprehensively discuss the performance to be made by parties to the unit linked life insurance plans (ULIPs), with a particular emphasis being placed on the performance on the part of insurance undertakings. The specific nature of this contract results in various types and methods of paying benefits in unit linked insurance plans. Due to the lack of detailed legal regulations in this area, it seems reasonable to present legal characteristics of the particular types of benefits. Determination of the amount of latter, taking into consideration first and foremost the investment nature of the contract, which makes it different from common life insurance policies, requires a thorough discussion in ULIPs.