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India IRDA General insurance Agent exam Question answer tips guide 1. 1. GEN IMPORTAT QUESTIONS 2014 S NO Questios Aswers 2. 1 Which association is formed under Actuaries 2006 Institutes of Actuaries 3. Which of the act deals with the risk of the companies dealing with hazardous substances Public liability act 1991 4. In which year Public Liability insurance act was passed 1991 4 In which year ECGC (Export credit Guarantee Corporation) is formed 1957 5. Many companies for early and easy claims settlement also form the separate divisions known as Claim Hub

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India IRDA General insurance Agent exam Question answer tips guide

1. 1. GEN IMPORTAT QUESTIONS 2014 S NO Questios Aswers

2. 1 Which association is formed under Actuaries 2006 Institutes of Actuaries

3. Which of the act deals with the risk of the companies dealing with hazardous substances Public liability act 1991

4. In which year Public Liability insurance act was passed 1991 4 In which year ECGC (Export credit Guarantee Corporation) is formed 1957

5. Many companies for early and easy claims settlement also form the separate divisions known as Claim Hub

6. In the case of disputes arising in claim settlement who settles the claim Arbitration 7 the event whose Occurrence actually leads to the loss Peril 8 Sum assured (S.A) largely depend on Age and Financial conditions 9 Perils - Specific event which might cause a loss. 10 In insurance contract the principal of Utmost good faith aims to provide

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information - Voluntary 11 The intermediate who reach the insurance Market most Agents 12 An agent is responsible for his acts to the The insurer 13 Health insurer and TPA works on behalf of who in the claims settlement of health insurance policies. Non-life insurance 14 In the Public liability policy if the claim of fatal accident arises which document is also needed? Police report 15 Premium charged in general insurance company is normally calculated for? 12 Months 16 In the insurance contract "Uberrima Fides" means? Meeting of minds 17 Which section of the consumer act deals with appealing in national commission? Section 19 18 Training hours for CA/CS/ICWA/MBA professionals prescribed by IRDA 25 Hrs 19 In insurance policies the premium charged has to be paid? In advance 20 In the case of Temporary Partial Disablement in the personal accidents policies the weekly amount paid is? Rs 1000/- per week (max 3 week) 21 In the marketing the win win situation arises when ? Negotiation 22 To cover the Unlimited liability for death, injury in the motor insurance what type of insurance cover is available? Motor third party insurnace 23 If any Unknown person forcefully enters your premises

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for the purpose of stealing, this type of risk is covered under? Burglary Insurance 24 When theft is done by employees /relatives then it is not covered under? Burglary insurance 25 The replacement claim is made to the complainants in reinstatement policy it is ? Insurer’s liability 26 Which principal stops you from making profit out of losses Indemnity 27 The replacement value in case of Reinstatement policy is calculated ___ less depreciation. Market value 28 Premium calculated for short duration Short period scales 29 what do you mean by ethical behavior a behavior with persons moral value 30 Insurance works on the principal of sharing of Losses 31 which type of risk are insurable as in it only the chances of loss and insurance are to compensate for losses? Pure risk 32 The preliminary receipt in case of general insurance in the absence of policy which shows the risk cover? Cover note 33 In insurance the Revenue account, profit and loss account and balance sheet is signed by?Auditor 34 Arbitrator is appointed by Mutually by both parties. 35 If there are more than one arbitrator than decision will be ? Umpire appointed by both arbitrator 36 Earthquake fall under act of god peril Catastrophic

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Risk 37 Nomination fall under section 39 of insurance act 1938 38 Assignment fall under section 38 of insurance act 1938 39 To send renewal notice to the policyholders is the duty of __________. Insurer 40 Consumers protection act passed in _______. 24-Dec-86 41 ____________ is the right for an insurer to pursue a third party that caused an insurance loss to the insured. This is done as a means of recovering the amount of the claim paid to the insured form the third party . Subrogation 42 IRDA Head office is located at? Hyderabad 43 If a property is mortgaged to bank than at the time of claim settlement claim will be paid to the Bank 44 Health insurance is a contract between Insured and ___________ Insurer 45 If there is no proposal form signed by the policyholder and information are provided in orally than insurer will consider the proposal on these information’s within……………. 15days 46 Overseas medical policy will start from ___________________ India,. the date to journey to back 47 If a merchandise kept his all jewelery in one place in the evening than he can Retention of risk 48 EAR Stands for? Erection all risk policy 49 ALOP Stands for? Advance Loss of Profits Policy 50

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CPM Stands for? Contractor Plants & Machinery Policy 51 MLOP Stands for? Machinery Loss of Profits Policy 52 MCE Stands for? Marine Cum Erection Policy 53 CAR Stands for? Contractors All Risks Policy

7. 2. 54 TPA Stands for? Third party administrator 55 SEBI Stands for? Securities and Exchange Board of India 56 III Stands for? Insurance institute of India 57 CBDT Stands for? Central Board of Direct Taxes 58 TAT Stands for? Turnaround time 59 IRDA Stands for? Insurance Regulatory Development Authority 60 IGMS Stands for? Integrated grievances management system 61 PIL Stands for? Public Interest Litigation 62 IDV Stands for? Insured declared value 63 GIBNA Stands for? General insurance Business nationalization 64 RTI Stands for? Right to information 65 RTO Stands for? Regional transport office 66 In how many categories surveyor and loss assessors defined? 7 classes 67 Insurance surveyor also undertakes the work of? Investigation 68 Insurance is taken for _________. Investment and protection 69 Which documents is necessary with the vehicle when driving on the road Vehicle insurance 70 For

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disputes regarding claims where we go to when our amount is 100 lakh ? State forum 71 If a person wants to start sale works then he wants to know about? Target market 72 Section 64 VB of the Insurance Act Premium has to be paid in advance. 73 Validity of cover note is usually for a period of a fortnight and rarely up to 60 DYAS 74 Rate is ________________ Not same as premium 75 On how many loss we can appoint the surveyor Rs 20000/- 76 Insurance company issue another card other than identity card Smart card for Cashless Facility 78 In overseas medi claim policy if the claim arise abroad, loss of passport etc happen he should contact to? Local Medical Advisor 79 what is Pure premium Premium sufficiently big enough to pay for losses only 80 Jewellery policy covers-gold ,silver ornaments, cash, pearls, precious stones etc * Loss or damage to property whilst contained in the premises by fire, explosion, lighting Section -I * All risk cover when property is in the custody of insured/his partners Section II * All risk cover such property is in transit through registered post., air freight Section -III * Cover for trade and office furniture and fitting in the premises against the risk. Section -IV 81 How much

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is the minimum requirement for the starting insurance business in India. Rs 100 Crore 82 In India the _____________ is empowered to regulate the insurance industry Central Legislature 83 the state commission president should be a ___________ High court judge 84 Which type of Fire Policy cover stock at various location under one sum insured? Floating policy 85 Section140 of the motor vehicles act 1988, provides for liability of the owner of the motor vehicles to pay compensation in certain cases on the principal of no fault how much is the compensation payable for death in such cases. Rs 25000 86 In case of motor Insurance which document is considered as the only evidence of existence of valid insurance by policeauthorities and RTO Certificate of Insurance 87 The sharing of a claim b/w two insurers is called ____________ Contribution 88 A subrogation claim is recovered from the third party and? Or which other party? Client's Insurers 89 After Independence how many year Non-Life company________ 25 Years 90 First Insurance Company In India which city. Calcutta 91 If any person loses Two eyes, Two legs etc____________ which policy personal accident policy 92 Section

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201 under _________ Termination of agency 93 Who is responsible to inform about the renewal of policy for insurer and intimate the expire date of policy? Insurer 94 Free look-in period 15 days 95 Investigation is done for which type of claim Non standard claims 96 If the premium is charged for short term for short duration policies then it is calculated on? Short seals 98 What is as same as Workmen Compensation? Contractor's Compensation 99 Provision for Arbitration does not apply in? Marine 100 What is the full form of AML/CFT? Anti money laundering/counterfoil terrorism 101 When IRDA is formed ? 2000 102 In which section of IRDA 2000 its roles and duties are mentioned? Section 14 103 Fatal Act was passed in which year? 1855 104 Redressel of Public Grievance Rules 1998 passed on? 11 Nov 1998 105 What does in contract act the word caveat emptor means? Let the buyer be aware 106 Duty of Disclosure is an_________in the insurance contract Obligation 107 When more than one members of the family are covered in a single plan which plan benefits them at the time of medical expenses? Health 108 Under which section of Jewelers block policy the immovable property in

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the premises covered? section 1 109 If there is situation of "Particular risk in the Insurance policy which of the following is not covered? Speculative risk

8. 3. 110 For insurance an asset must have_____________value? Economic 111 If an agent has full knowledge regarding the product , clients renewal etc what does it shows? Responsiveness 112 The Premium in fire insurance is calculate considering (i) market value(ii) reinstatement value(iii)sum insured (I) & (II) 113 Which of the following work also done by surveyor? Investigation 114 Under which standalone policy is issued? Health 115 If the claim is filled due to loss by cyclone which report in addition is required with claim form? Meterialogical report 116 Premium on annual policies is charged________________wheras ______________on short term policies. once, frequent 117 In personal accident, cover issued worldwide on___________basis. 24 hrs 118 If any person plan for his risk according to "self risk" mechanism then it is? Risk reduction 119 If risk is not transferred by an individual and he decided to

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keep the same what does it shows? Risk retention 120 In motor insurance renewal, the insured's attention is to be drawn to revise___________________insured(i.e the insured value of vehicle) in the light of current requirements? Sum 121 At the time of claim in motor insurance _____________is also considered while calculating age of vehicle? Depreciation 122 In considering the rate mechanism in premium calculation is called? Ratemaking 123 In calculating the premium on occupation basis risk is charged_______dependent on hazards? risk 1,2,3 124 Surveyor is performing his duties taking care of the needs of? Interest of insurer and Insured 125 Under which section of insurance act 1938 there is mention of social security and also emphasis on need of insurance? Section 32 126 If the vessel is spending on storage, repair and maintenance it is? Running expenses 127 While giving storage policy which of the following is not considered? Profit and sale of goods 128 The detail in the proposal form regarding the customer's age and other features is beneficial to whom? Insurer 129 In today’s time when one has_____________individuals increase theeeds of

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householders insurance? High net worth 130 Which of the following is only a works as a register for keeping clients information? Prospective client data 131 In cashless facility some insurance companies ask to inform________________before hospitalization? 48 hrs 132 Where a proposal form is not used the insurer shall record the information obtained orally or in writing and confirm it within period of ? 15 Days 133 Ombudsman is appointed under Public grievance rules 134 Total disability and death covers accident insurance are available in ____________ Accident Insurace 135 When any person has long lasting interest in any asset or we can say attached till death then it shows he has? Insurable Interest 136 No claim bonus in motor insurance recognizes which of the following? Moral hazard 137 To start a career in sales the salesman should start as? Agent 138 Under micro insurance policy, the policy document provided on? Vernacular language 139 What type of risk is not insurable ? Certain 140 NBFC stand for Non banking Finance corporation 141 General insurance business (nationalization) act pass in the year 1972 142 Agent who have Both license General and life is called Composite agent 143

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Insurance is a contract between Insurer & insured 144 Surveyor is appointed for ____________________ of the property investigation and loss assessment 145 Public liberty act covers _______________________ No fault liability. 146 Total disability Refers to Permanent total disability. 147 A Sale is act of giving product in return of ______________ Premium. 148 First Insurance Company is _____________________ Oriental Life Insurance Co. Ltd. 149 Insurance Works on the principal of ___________________ sharing Risk. 150 Documentation is require for understanding between the _________________ insured and insurer. 151 Risk determines the _____________ of risk. level 152 Surveyor can appoint under section 64UM for amount __________________ Rs 20,000/-. 153 In cashless facilities the insured contact to Hospital network 154 _____________ is work for both life and general Insurance company Composite agent 155 First non life insurance company comes in _____________________ 1956 156 Many complicated surgical procedures have been simplified and do not require more than a day's stay in the hospital or less than 24 hours at

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times; for e.g., lithotripsy, cataract etc. Centre where such procedures are carried are known as. Day Care Centre 157 After state forum decision __________ given to the insure company for the final decision. 30 Days 158 Fishing vessels , selling vessels, dredger and vessels in the course of construction fall under ___________Hull insurance 159 _____________ covers Death arising out of accident. Personal accident policy 160 _____________ is paid for the property by the insure under reinstatement policy Replacement 161 _____________ is not considered as permanent total disablement. Loss of hearing in both ears 162 Renewal Notice for motor insurance is issued by ____________ . the insurer before expiry of the policy. 163 _____________ is not covered under standard fire and special perils policy Earthquake 164 Communication process: Source - Encoding - Channel - Decoding –Receiver.

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Sample solved Question Papers for IRDA 50 hours Agents Training Exam. The

answers are marked in bold. From Sashi Publications, Kolkata

1. The concept of insurance involves a transfer of

A. liability.

B. needs.

C. ownership.

D. risk.

2. Rakesh recently bought a health insurance policy and a personal accident policy.

What main section(s) of the insurance market do these products normally fall into?

A. Life insurance in both cases.

B. Life insurance for health and non-life insurance for personal accident.

C. Non-life insurance in both cases.

D. Non-life insurance for health and life insurance for personal accident.

 

3. The main role of an underwriter in a non-life insurance company is normally to

A. assess the acceptability of particular risks.

B. certify a loss when claims are submitted.

C. design the structure of the products to be offered.

D. negotiate with the industry regulator.

 

4. Akshat is a relatively cautious person. In insurance terms, this will normally

increase the likelihood that he will

A. be considered an above average insurance risk.

B. be considered a below average insurance risk.

C. require insurance cover.

D. require reinsurance cover.

 

5. How are perils and hazards normally distinguished under term insurance policies?

A. Perils are medical factors which influence the risk of dying and hazards are

lifestyle activities which influence the risk of dying.

B. Perils are risks that policyholders will die before a specified date and

hazards are factors which could influence that risk.

C. Perils are factors which affect the risk being insured and hazards are the size of

the risk being insured.

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D. Perils are factors which could influence an insured event occurring and hazards

are the actual events which will trigger a payout.

 

6. In insurance terms, the risk of suffering a disability is best described as what type

of risk?

A. Financial.

B. Fundamental.

C. Homogenous.

D. Speculative.

 

7. For a household insurance policy, insurable interest need only exist at outset and

at what other point?

A. The date the cancellation period expires.

B. The date a claim occurs.

C. The date the policy document is received.

D. The termination date.

 

8. Rahul is employed by Sunny. In respect of this employment, Rahul automatically

has insurable interest in Sunny’s life up to what limit, if any?

A. Rahul’s monthly salary.

B. Rahul’s pension fund value.

C. Sunny’s annual profit.

D. There is no limit.Sample Questions IC-33 7

9. Arun started a 20-year term insurance policy. Once established, when, if at all, is

the insurer next entitled to ask him for proof of continuing good health?

A. At no point.

B. After the end of the first 12 months.

C. At the point when he changes occupation or retires.

D. When a lapsed policy is revived.

 

10. The concept of indemnity is based on the key principle that policyholders should

be prevented from

A. insuring existing losses.

B. making false insurance claims.

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C. paying excessively for insurance cover.

D. profiting from insurance.

 

11. Once an absolute assignment is effected under a life insurance policy, who will

be the titleholder(s) of this policy?

A. The assignor in all cases.

B. The assignee in all cases.

C. Either the assignor or assignee depending on the type of policy involved.

D. The assignor and assignee jointly.

 

12. How long is the free look-in period under a term insurance policy from the date of

receipt of the policy document?

A. 5 days.

B. 10 days.

C. 15 days.

D. 20 days.

 

13. A life insurer issued a quotation on 10 February, guaranteed for 14 days, which

was accepted by the customer on day 10. Consequently the insurer can only decline

this risk if the

A. customer submits a second quotation request.

B. insurer increases its underlying premium rates.

C. market place experiences a significant downturn.

D. material facts change.

 

14. A policy document for a money-back policy includes the statement ‘the

proposal and declaration signed by the proposer form the basis of the contract’.

In which main section of the policy document will this normally appear?

A. Attestation.

B. Operative clause.

C. Preamble.

D. Terms and conditions.

 

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15. A life insurance policy can only be made paid up if what particular policy feature

exists?

A. Indexing contribution.

B. Nomination facility.

C. Rider benefits.

D. Savings element.

16. The main reason why a life insurance proposal form often asks for the

proposer’s height is to enable a reasonable comparison with the proposer’s

A. age.

B. gender.

C. occupation.

D. weight.

 

17. Where annually increasing flexible premiums operate under a life insurance

policy, what rate of increase will generally apply?

A. 2.5%

B. 3.0%

C. 5.0%

D. 7.5%

 

18. The amount paid out by the insurer under a 30-year life insurance policy

exceeded the sum insured plus revisionary bonuses. The excess is likely to result

from?

A. charges refunded.

B. a frequency loading.

C. a tax rebate.

D. a terminal bonus.

 

19. What normally happens to the sum insured under a life insurance policy once the

period of the lien expires?

A. It reduces.

B. It increases.

C. It is temporarily suspended.

D. It is replaced by a newly-underwritten sum insured.

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20. The main protection need of a 19-year-old is most likely to be

A. self-protection.

B. home loan protection.

C. protection of dependants.

D. protection of children’s future.

 

21. Raunak recently arranged a life insurance policy under which he is classed as

the master policyholder. This addresses his role as

A. a creditor.

B. a debtor.

C. an employee.

D. an employer.

 

22. The need for investment advice from an insurance agent normally results from

what overriding key factor?

A. Absence of any long-term goals.

B. Inability to prioritise future financial needs.

C. Lack of market knowledge.

D. Shortage of available funds.

 

23. When undertaking financial planning for individuals without capital, what savings

need is likely to be addressed in every single case?

A. Emergency funds.

B. Funds for children’s savings.

C. Funds for educational costs.

D. House purchase funds.Sample Questions IC-33 9

24. Naveen is addressing his income needs by investing directly in corporate bonds.

In what form will he receive this income?

A. Annuity instalments.

B. Dividend payments.

C. Interest payments.

D. Rental payments.

 

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25. Nikhil is looking for tax-efficient savings methods for his disposable income. He is

considering an equity-linked savings scheme, national savings certificates and an

endowment insurance policy. Premiums for which of these investments are allowed

to be deducted from his taxable income?

A. The national savings certificates only.

B. The equity-linked savings scheme and the national savings certificates only.

C. The national savings certificates and the endowment insurance policy only.

D. The equity-linked savings scheme, the national savings certificates and the

endowment insurance policy.

 

26. An investor holds a wide range of shares. If the Reserve Bank of India

announces a series of significant interest rate increases, the prices of these shares

are most likely to

A. become volatile.

B. decrease.

C. increase.

D. stagnate.

 

27. The main purpose of the guaranteed insurability rider benefit is to give the

policyholder the right to

A. cancel a health-based exclusion after a symptom-free period.

B. include his parents under the policy.

C. increase cover when a key life event occurs.

D. maintain cover despite a fall in investment value.

 

28. The changes in healthcare costs over recent years has had what general impact

on healthcare insurance?

A. A fall in average premium levels.

B. A reduction in underwriting requirements.

C. A rise in the need for cover.

D. A strengthening of the insurable interest rules.

 

29. The general need for a pension policy results from the existence of what key

problem?

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A. Anticipated fall in income.

B. Lack of employment opportunities.

C. Likely deterioration in health.

D. Uncertainty over investment performance.

 

30. Yash pays health insurance premiums for himself, his wife and his two children

aged 13 and 8. Premiums for which of these individuals will qualify as deductible

from Yash’s taxable income?

A. Yash only.

B. Yash and his wife only.

C. Yash, his wife and his oldest child.

D. Yash, his wife and both his children.

31. The sole focus during a client’s fact-find session was healthcare

requirements and estate planning. Which main life stage is he most likely to fall into?

A. Young married.

B. Young married with children.

C. Pre-retirement.

D. Retirement.

 

32. Apart from the salary level, what other key feature of Alok’s job is likely to

have a major impact on the level of his pension, life insurance and health insurance

needs?

A. Whether the job is office or field-based.

B. The normal retirement age in relation to the job.

C. Whether the job is in the public or private sector.

D. Whether the job is manual or non-manual.

 

33. In the context of financial planning, how is the difference between real needs and

perceived needs best described?

A. Real needs are financial needs and perceived needs are non-financial needs.

B. Real needs are actual needs and perceived needs are based on a

client’s thoughts and desires.

C. Real needs are identified by the insurance agent and perceived needs are

identified by the client.

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D. Real needs are needs which satisfy an objective and perceived needs are needs

which do not satisfy an objective.

 

34. In order to fulfil the ‘know your customer’ procedures, at what stage in the

financial planning process is the insurance agent most likely to request a copy of the

customer’s photograph?

A. At the end of the fact-find meeting.

B. At the end of the presentation meeting.

C. As soon as the application is accepted by the insurer.

D. As soon as the insurer is ready to issue the policy document.

 

35. An agent has recommended an investment product with non-guaranteed

benefits. The benefit illustration passed to his client will therefore use assumed

annual growth rates of

A. 5% and 8%

B. 5% and 10%

C. 6% and 8%

D. 6% and 10%

 

36. The main purpose of including commission details in the documentation to clients

is to increase

A. competitiveness.

B. efficiency.

C. flexibility.

D. transparency.

 

37. A client has been recommended a low-risk investment product by his insurance

agent, but the client insists the agent arranges for the money to be invested in a

higher risk product. What action should the agent take?

A. Carry out these instructions, but document that this contradicts the

recommendation.

B. Conduct a new fact-find.

C. Invest a reduced amount of money in this product.

D. Refuse to act for the client.Sample Questions IC-33 11

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38. An insurance agent has advised a client to surrender an existing investment

product and start a new investment product. What key indicator should be used to

determine whether this advice was ethical?

A. The best interests of the client.

B. The difference in potential income and capital growth between the two products.

C. The flexibility of the new product compared to the old one.

D. The views expressed by the client.

 

39. What key impact will low persistency levels have on insurance policyholders?

A. An enhancement in product choice.

B. An improvement in investment performance.

C. An increase in insurance cover.

D. A reduction in benefits.

 

40. Raju died 5 years before the end of his 30-year endowment insurance policy.

What factor most likely caused the insurer to investigate the claim using the early

death claim procedures?

A. He paid the most recent premium during the period of grace.

B. His cover was originally accepted with a premium loading on medical grounds.

C. His death resulted from a recently acquired sudden illness.

D. The policy had lapsed and was revived shortly before he died.

 

41. A claim under a term insurance policy is submitted by an individual who has

substantially understated his age. As an alternative to paying out the full claim the

insurer is most likely to take what action?

A. Deduct the underpaid premiums from the sum insured.

B. Make the policy paid up.

C. Pay out the surrender value.

D. Reject the claim on the grounds of misrepresentation.

 

42. On the maturity of an endowment policy, a reduced sum insured is paid out.

What is the most likely reason for this?

A. The instalments were commuted by the policyholder.

B. The policyholder’s health seriously deteriorated during the policy term.

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C. The policy was made paid up during the policy term.

D. The policy was subject to a lien.

 

43. What key event is most likely to prevent insurers from ensuring that each insured

person brings a fair premium to the pool for the risk presented?

A. A fraudulent claim.

B. A policy assignment.

C. A steep rise in inflation.

D. A sudden illness.

 

44. An insurance agent served an insurer continually and exclusively for 20 years,

after which he retired from work. In accordance with Section 44 of the Insurance Act

1938, renewal commission due to him after the termination of his agency can only be

withheld if

A. he ceases to remain a resident of India for tax purposes.

B. he survives beyond the age of 75.

C. there has been a change in regulator.

D. there is fraud involved.

45. Legislation gives which body the power to specify a code of conduct for

surveyors and loss assessors?

A. Institute of Insurance and Risk Management.

B. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority.

C. Life Insurance Council.

D. Securities and Exchange Board of India.

 

46. What key legacy has been left by the activities of the Tariff Advisory Committee?

A. A central compensation fund.

B. Customer classification status.

C. Illustrative projection rates.

D. Standard policy wordings.

 

47. Apart from conducting a comprehensive fact-find, the other main action that an

insurance agent can take at outset to minimise the risk of subsequently receiving a

customer complaint is to

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A. ask for referrals.

B. offer commission rebates.

C. provide detailed disclosures.

D. register with the Insurance Ombudsman.

 

48. An award made by the Insurance Ombudsman will only be binding on the insurer

if the

A. complainant accepts this decision.

B. Consumer Forum is involved in the case.

C. insurer signs a disclaimer.

D. value of the award is less than 2 lakhs.

 

49. A policyholder asked his insurance agent for guidance on submitting a claim for

the maturity benefit under his life insurance policy. Due to pressure of work, the

agent declined to assist. Consequently, this action is deemed to be a breach of the

A. General Insurance Council’s guidelines.

B. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority’s Code of Conduct.

C. Insurance Ombudsman’s protocols.

D. Insurance Brokers Association of India’s membership rules.

 

50. During the process of applying for life insurance, the customer discloses

confidentially to the insurance agent that he had a mild stroke four months ago,

however this was NOT mentioned on the application form. In accordance with the

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority’s Code of Conduct, how

should the insurance agent deal with this information?

A. Ask the policyholder’s doctor to send details to the insurer.

B. Notify the insurer of this matter.

C. Refuse to act for the customer in this case.

D. Respect this confidentiality by not discussing it with anyone else.