Endowment policies cover the insured for a specified period. Thus, the insured has the option to insure himself till he wishes to be insured. Upon the death of the insured (during the term of the policy), the nominee receives the sum assured plus the bonus, if any.

Bonus is paid for the number of years the policy was in force. Upon maturity, the insured receives the sum assured plus the bonus for the term of the policy, if any. Thereafter, the insured is not covered by the policy.

Endowment policies are broadly classified into two types – Endowment – Without profit and Endowment – With profit.