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Kerala State

Insurance Department

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About our department

Kerala State Insurance Department

The Kerala State Insurance Department is a Commercial Department of the Government of Kerala, engaged in both General Insurance and Life Insurance business. Established in 1896 in the erstwhile Royal State of Travancore, the Department stands as one of the oldest public sector insurance institutions in the region. It was officially declared a Commercial Department in 1979...

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Refer to Government Orders and circulars issued by the Government of Kerala on policies, benefits, revisions, and administrative decisions related to insurance.

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Why Choose Us?

Why You should Choose Our Insurance Schemes

Kerala State Life Insurance

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Group Insurance

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GROUP INSURANCE

Kerala State Insurance Department

The Kerala State Employees’ Group Insurance Scheme, is intended to provide for the State employees, at a low cost and on a wholly contributory and self-financing basis the twin benefits of an insurance cover to help their nominees in the event of death while in service and a lumpsum payment to augment their resource on retirement.

LIFE INSURANCE SCHEME

Kerala State Insurance Department

All State Government employees holding permanent or officiating appointments under the Government of Kerala and who are below the age of 50 years on the date of 1st remittance of premium.
The age of the proposer shall be taken to be the age at his last birthday or next birthday which ever is nearer to the date on which the 1st premium is paid, if equidistant, it shall be taken to be his age at his last birthday.
Document proof in support of age of the proposer will be the certificate to that effect furnished in the proposal form by the head of office/institution.

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What services does the State Insurance Department provide?
  1. For Employees – State Life Insurance (SLI), Group Insurance Scheme (GIS), and Jeevanraksha (formerly known as GPAIS)
  2. For Institutions – All types of General Insurance (Fire, Motor, Marine and other General Insurance Products)
  3. Special Schemes – Oruma (for Kudumbashree members), Gosamrudhi (for dairy farmers) etc
What is an SLI Policy and who can join?

The State Life Insurance (SLI) policy is an endowment plan that combines savings with insurance coverage. It offers high Sum Assured, attractive bonuses, and a Government guarantee.

All employees of Government, Semi-Government, Public Sector, University, and Unaided School institutions are eligible to enroll.

How do I enroll in a SLI Scheme?

Pay the first premium at the District Insurance Office (cash/DD) or at any Treasury (cash/e-Treasury), then submit the DDO-certified SLI proposal form along with the original challan at the District Insurance Office.

Head of Account for Treasury payment: 8011-105-99

What happens if an SLI/GIS premium is missed, and how is a lapsed policy revived?

A 30-day grace period is available. After the grace period, the outstanding premium along with a penalty must be paid at any District Insurance Office.

Note: If premiums are not paid for 6 consecutive months, the policy will be lapsed.

To revive a lapsed policy, submit an application along with copies of the updated passbook and policy certificate at the District Office. If Leave Without Allowance (LWA) was taken, also attach copies of the government order granting the leave and the rejoining order.

Can I get a loan against my SLI policy, and what are the terms?Can I get a loan under GIS scheme?

Yes. A minimum of 36 months of continuous premium payment is required to be eligible for a loan.

• Loan Amount: Up to 90% of the Surrender Value.
• Repayment: In installments over 6 to 36 months, either through salary deduction or directly at the District Insurance Office.
• Interest Rate: 9% per annum.

No Loans are not available under the GIS scheme.

What should I do if my policy documents or passbook are lost?

Lost SLI Policy Certificate: Submit an application with an Indemnity Bond typed on a ₹500 stamp paper, along with a ₹15 fee — either by submitting the original challan if paid at any Treasury, or by paying directly at the District Insurance Office from where your policy was issued— to receive the duplicate certificate.

Lost Passbook (SLI or GIS): Submit an application along with a fee of ₹15 (SLI) or ₹25 (GIS) — either by submitting the original challan if paid at any Treasury, or by paying directly at the District Insurance Office from where your passbooks were issued— to receive a duplicate passbook.

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