Advisory Suite · InsuranceOctober 2, 2026
Insurance · RHB Wealth Advance

Inflation Shield — Protection That Grows With Time

Investment-linked plan issued by Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd. Death benefit automatically increases every five years, with no additional premium, no medical declaration, and no action from the policy owner. Now available for third-party and juvenile policies.

Max Inflation Shield
200%
Death benefit doubles at Year 36+
Admin Charge
0%
From Year 6 onwards
Loyalty Bonus
108%
Of BSA, credited to fund
Withdrawal Charge
0%
From Year 5 onwards

How Inflation Shield Works

The death and TPD benefit floor is expressed as a percentage of total basic premium paid. It steps up every five policy years automatically — no extra premium, no medical check, no action required.

Policy YearAge 50 EntryAge 55 EntryAge 65 EntryChild Entry
Year 1–2100%100%100%100%
Year 3–5120%110%105%130%+
Year 6–10130%120%115%140%+
Year 11–15140%130%125%150%+
Year 16–20150%140%135%160%+
Year 21–25160%150%145%170%+
Year 26–30170%160%155%180%+
Year 31–35180%170%165%190%+
Year 36+190–200%180–200%175–200%200% max

Younger is better. The younger the Life Assured, the higher the starting shield percentage and the lower the insurance charge. A child's insurance cost is under RM10 per year versus RM126 for age 65 — meaning more money compounds in the investment fund.

Insurance Cost Across Ages

Same RM100,000 annual premium; here is how much flows out as insurance charge for different Life Assured ages:

LA AgeYear 1Year 5Year 10Year 20
Age 65RM126RM1,270RM1,614RM3,531
Age 55RM42RM939RM1,595RM1,827
Age 50RM24RM742RM1,424RM1,834
Child<RM10<RM20<RM50<RM200

Source: RHB Wealth Advance Sales Illustrations, Scenario X, TM Pro v4.26.

Four Client Segments Angles

The same product reads differently to each client. Four common segments, each with hook, rationale, and sample figures where relevant.

1 · Grandparent → Grandchild (Legacy Gift)

Extended insurable interest — grandparents can be PO for grandchild LA.

"With just RM100K today, your grandchild gets protection that automatically doubles to RM200K over time — and the investment keeps growing for 60+ years. No other gift compounds like this."

Longest runwayChild age 2 has 60+ years to reach max 200% shield.
Cheapest insuranceUnder RM10/year means nearly 100% goes into investment.
Highest starting %Young LA gets approximately 130%+ from Year 3.
Bypasses probateInsurance proceeds go direct to nominee, no estate admin.
Parental ConsentSimple form, uploaded via TM Pro.

Sample numbers · RM100K Single Premium, Child Age 2

Child AgePolicy YearMin Death BenefitEst. Fund Value
21RM100,000RM97,000
76RM140,000+~RM110,000
18 (University)17RM160,000+~RM180,000
32 (Marriage)31RM190,000+~RM320,000
4746RM200,000 max~RM600,000+

Fund value estimates based on Scenario Y (5% return). Actual returns may vary. Not guaranteed.

2 · Parent → Child (Education Fund + Protection)

Child must be below 17 next birthday.

"This isn't just savings for education — it's savings that come with protection that grows. By the time your child enters university, the coverage is already 50–60% higher than Day 1. And if your child never needs the protection, the fund value keeps compounding."

Dual purposeInvestment for education plus life protection in one.
Shield grows with childRM100K coverage today → RM160K by university age.
Free withdrawal from Year 5Use for tuition when needed.
iPay Waiver riderIf parent dies or TPD, premiums waived, child's plan continues.
Better than education savings planFlexible, no fixed withdrawal schedule.

3 · Young Professional (Age 25–40)

Self-coverage with maximum growth runway.

"At your age, insurance is dirt cheap — most of your premium goes into investment. And the Inflation Shield means your RM100K coverage today will be worth RM200K in 40 years without you paying extra. Your protection keeps up with inflation automatically."

Lowest insurance chargesMore money compounds in funds.
Highest shield startLikely 120–130% from Year 3.
40+ years to max shieldGuaranteed to reach 200% before retirement.
Accidental death stacksUp to 400% of Sum Assured (natural disaster).
Loyalty BonusRM108K credited at age 80 — extra retirement buffer.

4 · Pre-Retiree (Age 50–65)

Wealth preservation and estate planning.

"You have RM300K in FD earning 3%. With RHB Wealth Advance, you get similar capital preservation through the Bond Fund PLUS life coverage that grows from RM300K to RM600K over time. FD gives you zero protection. This gives you both."

FD alternative with protectionBond Fund for stability, plus life cover.
Estate planning toolProceeds bypass probate, go direct to nominee.
Inflation Shield still works105–120% start, grows to max 200%.
Spouse protectionAdditional RM100K for spouse accidental death.
FD @ 3.5% (after 5 years)
RM348K
Protection: RM0. Capital-guaranteed return but no life cover and no estate bypass.
RHB Wealth Advance (after 5 years)
RM337K
Scenario Y (5% assumed return), age 50 entry. Cash value slightly lower than FD in early years but comes with life protection worth RM390K. Source: SI v4.26.

The Honest Trade-off

What You Get
  • Protection auto-doubles to 200% (Inflation Shield)
  • Investment growth with fund-choice flexibility
  • Zero charges from Year 5–6
  • Estate bypass — no probate
  • Accidental death up to 400% SA
  • Loyalty Bonus RM108K
  • Third-party and juvenile policy option
What You Give Up
  • Liquidity Years 1–4 (30%→5% withdrawal charge)
  • Not capital guaranteed — fund value can drop
  • Three-year premium commitment
  • Insurance charges increase with age
  • Returns are non-guaranteed, unlike FD

Full Benefits Summary

RM100,000 BSA · 3-pay scenario

Basic Sum AssuredRM100,000
Total Premium (3 years)RM300,000
Accidental Death (any cause)+RM100,000 (100% SA)
Accidental Death (public transport)+RM200,000 (200% SA)
Accidental Death (natural disaster)+RM300,000 (300% SA)
Spouse Accidental Death+RM100,000
Loyalty BonusRM108,000 (108% SA)
Maturity BenefitPFV + IFV (full fund value)
Premium Allocation100% basic / 95% top-up

This is for illustration purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment returns and fund values are not guaranteed and may go up or down. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Sheet and policy contract for complete terms. Data sourced from RHB Wealth Advance Sales Illustrations (Age 50, 55, 65), TM Pro Version 4.26, dated 19 March 2026. Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd [199801001430 (457556-X)]. Fund value projections use Scenario Y (5% assumed return); actual results may differ.