The Finance ministry has approved the enhancement of

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  The Finance ministry has approved the enhancement of gratuity limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agents benefitting more than 1.3 million of them.    The ministry also increased the term insurance cover for agents from the existing Rs 3,000-10,000 to Rs 25,000-1,50,000.    The ministry also enabled reappointed agents to be eligible for renewal commissions, thereby providing them with increased financial stability. Currently, LIC agents are not eligible for renewal commission on any business completed under the old agency.     With regard to LIC employees, the ministry has also approved family pension at a uniform rate of 30 per cent for the welfare of families.