An alternative to bonus method of distribution of surplus is
A. Lapsation method
B. Contribution method
C. Accumulation method
D. None of the above
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An agent can work on which of the following bases for successful results?
A. Natural market is a source of market for a life insurance agent
B. A satisfied client can be an effective referral to an agent for further references
C. Family and friends can offer an easy opportunity for being contacted for life insurance selling
D. All of the above
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_________ is reflected in the caring attitude and individualized attention given to customers.
A. Assurance
B. Empathy
C. Reliability
D. Responsiveness
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Which principle means flow of resources from many to one?
A. Mutuality or pooling
B. Mutuality or cooperation
C. Pooling or funding
D. Resourcing or pooling
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Which of the following are not a wealth accumulation product?
A. Shares
B. Insurance
C. Bonds
D. Real estate
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An insurance company needs assets for
A. Financing a new business
B. Generating more competitive returns
C. Greater leverage in investment
D. All of the above
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AML programme of an insurance company includes
A. Internal policies and controls
B. Appointment of a Principal Compliance Officer
C. Internal audit/control
D. All of the above
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License to work as an insurance agent is issued by
A. General Insurance Corporation (GIC)
B. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA)
C. State Bank of India (SBI)
D. Post Office
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As per IRDA (Protection of Policyholder’s Interest) Regulations, 2002, a claim under a life policy shall be paid or be disputed within
A. 7 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 45 days
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Mahesh ran a business on borrowed capital. After his sudden demise, all the creditors are doing their best to go after Mahesh’s assets. Which of the below assets is beyond the reach of the creditors?
A. Property under Mahesh's name
B. Mahesh's bank accounts
C. Term life insurance policy purchased under section 6 of the MWP Act
D. Mutual funds owned by Mahesh
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What is the time for approaching an insurance ombudsman?
A. Within two years of rejection of the complaint by the insurer
B. Within three years of rejection of the complaint by the insurer
C. Within one year of rejection of the complaint by the insurer
D. Within one month of rejection of the complaint by the insurer
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Which of the following is not a pre-requisite for launching a complaint with ombudsman?
A. The complaint must be made by an individual on a 'Personal Lines' insurance
B. The complaint must be lodged within 1 year of the insurer rejecting the complaint
C. Complainant has to approach a consumer forum prior to ombudsman
D. The total relief sought must be within an amount of Rs. 20 lakh
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Are there any charges that need to be paid for lodging a complaint with ombudsman?
A. A fee of Rs. 100 needs to be paid
B. No fees or charges need to be paid
C. 20% of relief sought must be paid as fee
D. 10% of the relief sought must be paid as fee
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A non-early claim is a claim occurring after _________ of taking a policy of insurance.
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
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Surrender value is a percentage of
A. Investment value excluding interest
B. Loan value
C. Paid-up value
D. Capital invested
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At what stage in one’s life will savings make an impact on him?
A. Post retirement
B. While he is earning
C. While he is a student
D. When he is just married
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Which of the following consumer grievance redressal agencies would handle consumer disputes amounting between rupees 20 lakh and 100 lakh?
A. District Forum
B. State Commission
C. National Commission
D. Zila Parishad
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According to common law, when should insurable interest be present in a general insurance contract?
A. At the time of taking policy
B. At the time of claim
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. An agent today cannot work for more than one non-life insurance company
B. An agent can work only for one life insurance company and also for only one non-life company
C. An agent today can work for more than one life insurance company
D. Such an agent who works for one life and one non-life insurance company is called composite agent
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Insurance is not gambling because of the presence of
A. Principle of utmost good faith
B. Insurable interest
C. Indemnity principle
D. None of the above
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