General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE
1. What is the name of First Fire Insurance Company in the world?
a) Fire Office
b) Fire Insurance Co.
c) National Fire Insurance Co.
d) Global Fire Office.
Ans: a
2. What is the First life and non-life insurance companies set up in India?
a) General Insurance Corporation.
b) IRDA
c) The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and Triton Insurance Co. Ltd.
d) United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
Ans: c.
3. When did IRDA established?
a) 2000
b) 1999
c) 1998
d) 2002.
Ans: a
4. By transferring risk to insurer, it becomes possible:
a) To enjoy from floods
b) To enjoy and make money from insurance
c) To enjoy a fire in the factory
d) To enjoy peace of mind and plan one’s business moreeffectively.
Ans. d
5. In the insurance context “risk retention” indicates a situation where__________.
a)Possibility of loss or damage is not there
b)Loss producing event has no value
c)Property is covered by insurance
d) One decides to bear the risk and its effects.
Ans. d
6.Origins of modern insurance business can be traced to________.
a) Bottomry
b) Lloyds
c) Rhodes
d)Malhotra Committee
Ans. b
7.“The Great Fire of London” in 1666, in which more than 13000 houses were lost, gave a
boost to insurance and the first fire insurance company, called the Fire Office, was started in
___________.
a) 1666
b) 1660
c) 1662
d) 1668
e) None of the above.
Ans. d
8. In 1993 the ________ Committee was setup to explore and recommend changes for
development of the industry including the reintroduction of an element of competition.
a) Parliamentary Committee
b) Jain Committee
c) Insurance Reforms Committee
d) Malhotra Committee
e) None of the above.
Ans. d
9. The asset may lose its value on the occurrence of a certain event. This chance of loss is
referred to as ________. The cause of risk event is known as _________.
a) Profit / Loss
b) Debit / Credit
c) Risk / Peril
d) Primary / Secondary
e) None of the above.
Ans. c
10. Mr. Rakesh fears loss due to road accident. What should he do?
a) Always remain inside the house.
b) Employ a driver.
c) Take insurance for his life and vehicle
d) Whilst on road, always be on high alert.
e) None of the above.
Ans. c
11. Lloyds Coffee House is regarded as the place where insurance started the way it is
practiced today. Lloyds is located in __________.
a) Bangalore
b)Singapore
c) London
d) Dubai
Ans. c
12. Risk transfer through risk pooling is called________.
a) Savings
b) Insurance
c) Transfer
d) Investments
Ans. b
13. Which of the following statements is true?
a) Insurance is a method of sharing the losses of a “few” by “many”
b). Insurance is a method of transferring the risk of an individual to another individual
c) Insurance is a method of sharing the losses of “many” by a “few “
d) Insurance is a method of transferring the gains of a few to the many
Ans. a
14. Before acceptance of a risk, the insurer arranges a survey and inspection of the property.
Why?
a) To assess the risk for rating purposes
b) To find out how the insured purchased the property
c) To find out whether other insurers have also inspected the property
d) To find out whether neighboring property also can be insured
Ans. a
15. Whichof the following statement is true?
a) Insurance protects the asset
b) Insurance prevents its loss
c) Insurance reduces possibilities of loss
d) Insurance pays when there is loss of asset
Ans. d
16. Out of 400 houses, each valued at Rs.20, 000, on an average 4 houses get burnt every year
resulting in a combined loss of Rs.80, 000. What should be the annual contribution of each
house owner to make good this loss?
a) Rs.100/-
b) Rs.200/-
c) Rs.80/-
d) Rs.400/-
Ans. 200
17. The measures to reduce chances of risk are known as _____.
a) Risk retention
b) Loss prevention
c) Risk transfer
d) Risk avoidance
Ans. b
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 2
PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE
18. The principle of contribution implies that if the same property is insured with more than
one insurance company then
a) The compensation cannot be paid
b) The compensation is paid by all the insurers
c) The compensation is paid in full by all the insurers
d) The compensation paid by all the insurers together cannot exceed the actual loss suffered.
Ans : d
19. Meaning of Uberrima Fides
a) Good faith
b) Utmost Good faith
c) Buyer Beware
d) Duty of disclosure
Ans : b
20. Moral hazard means:
a) Dishonesty or character defects in an individual
b) Honesty and values in an individual
c) Risk of religious beliefs
d) Hazard of the property to be insured
Ans. a
21. __________________ means transfer of all rights and remedies, with respect to the
subject matter of insurance, from insured to insurer.
a) Contribution
b) Subrogation
c) Legal hazard
d) Risk pooling
Ans. b
22. An example of a fact which need not be disclosed unless asked for is ______________ by
the insurer.
a) Age of the insured
b) Presence of fire extinguisher
c) Heart ailment
d) Other insurance details
Ans. b
23. For the purpose of insurance an Asset must have
a) Moral Value
b) Social Value
c) International Value
d) Economical value
e) None of the above.
Ans. d
24. Mr. Shyam, who has a factory, with plant, machinery and inventory worth Rs.70 Lakh,
wants to insure them with an insurer. The chance that there would be loss or damage to the
factory and its contents from fire or other insured perils is 7 out of 1000 [0.007]. What are the
options available for Mr. Shyam?
a) Since the loss probability is low he should not spend on insurance.
b) He should purchase insurance and focus on his business.
c) He should spare some funds to meet the loss eventuality himself.
d) He should form an association of similar industrialists and help each other in case of loss.
e) None of the above.
Ans. b
25.Earthquake is an example of:
a) Catastrophic risk
b) Dynamic risk
c) Marginal risk
d) Speculative risk
Ans. a
26. Risk indicates:
a) Fear of unknown
b) Chance of loss
c) Disturbances at public place
d) Hazard
Ans. b
27. Select the most appropriate logical equivalence for the statement.
Statement: Insurance cannot protect an asset from loss or damage.
a) True
b) False
c) Partially true
d) Not necessarily true
Ans. a
28. ______________ means spreading one’s investment in different kinds of assets.
a)Pooling
b) Diversification
c) Gambling
d) Dynamic risk
Ans. b
29. _____________ is not an example of an asset.
a) House
b) Sunlight
c) Plant and machinery
d) Motor car
Ans. b
30. ______________ is not an example of risk.
a) Damage to car due to accident
b) Damage of cargo due to rain water
c) Damage to car tyre due to wear and tear
d) Damage to property due to fire
Ans. c
31. ________________ is a wrong statement made during negotiation of a contract.
a) Misrepresentation
b) Contribution
c) Offer
d) Representation
Ans. A
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 3
MARKETING AND SELLING INSURANCE
32. What is the four Ps that marketing literature speaks about?
a) People, Product, Price, Promotion and Place
b) Product, Promise, Price and Place
c) Product, Price, Promotion and Place
d) Product, Price, Promotion and Premium.
Ans: c.
33. What is the difference between sale and marketing?
a) Sale is the act of giving Product or Service in return of money. Marketing is the act of identify,
serve, satisfy and retain the customer
b) Sales is act of individual and marketing is act of group
c) Sales is door to door canvas and Marketing is a firm
d) Sales in confined to single product and Marketing various product.
Ans: a.
34. The key to successful closing lies in helping the prospect to say ________.
a) No
b) Don‟t know
c) Yes
d) Maybe
Ans. c
35. _______________ is not among the P’s of marketing.
a) Price
b) Product
c) Protection
d) Place
Ans. C
36. Insurance density is:
a) Life insurance premium
b) Ratio of premium to income
c) Premium per capita
d) Coverage per capita
Ans. c
37. Which is correct?
a) There is no difference between Selling and marketing.
b) All selling is part of marketing
c) All marketing is part of selling.
d) Lower level personnel do selling while higher level officials do marketing.
e) None of the above.
Ans. b
38. It emphasizes the need to build strong customer relationships that go beyond just the
business transaction. It has been considered an important source for getting repeat business
and also for cross selling other products to loyal customers who are nurtured through such
relationships.
a) Risk Management
b) Finance Management
c) Customer Relationship Management
d) Human Resource Management
e) None of the above.
Ans.c
39. Classification of customers into various market segments, having commonfeatures is
known as _____________.
a)Sales
b) Segmentation
c) Marketing
d) Prospecting
Ans. b
40. Negotiation is a process _____________.
a) To win some how
b) To give discounts to the customer
c) To reach a win-win situation
d) To argue and defeat the prospect
Ans. c
41. Prospecting in an insurance sale is
a) Gathering the names of people who may be interested in insurance
b) Preparing a list of all the persons in the city
c) Enlisting all the policyholders of the branch office
d) Preparing list of all the agents in the neighborhood
Ans. a
42. Which of the following is not part of sales process?
a) Prospecting
b) Sales interview
c) Loss assessment
d) Closing
Ans. c
43. Need-gap analysis involves, finding about prospect:
a) Identifying the areas where the prospect needs insurance protection
b) Identifying people to work as insurance agents
c) Identifying how much assets a prospect has
d) Identifying the poverty level of the prospects
Ans. a
44. Insurance is part of ___________ industry.
a) Manufacturing
b) Financial services
c) Consumer goods
d) Share market
Ans. b
45. Cold Calling is:
a) Meeting customers in winter
b) Meeting customers when they are suffering from cold
c) Meeting people unannounced
d) Meeting customer after fire was extinguished
Ans. C
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 4
LEGAL AND REGULATORY ASPECTS OF INSURANCE AGENCY
46. What is the product an insurance agent promotes or sells?
a) Policy
b) Mutual Fund
c) Promise on behalf of insurance company accepting premium assuring to compensate loss of
money if misfortune occurs
d) None of these.
Ans: c
47. In which year IRDA bill passed?
a) 1999
b) 2000
c) 1938
d) 2002.
Ans: a.
48. In which year Insurance Act is passed in India?
a) 1680
b) 1938
c) 2015
d) 1999.
Ans: b
49. If an agent is found guilty of criminal misappropriation, the designated person will
_______________.
a) Cancel the license
b) Issue a duplicate license
c) Renew the existing license
d) Take some fees from the agent
Ans. a
50. Identify the statement which is not correct. Insurance agent should __________.
a) Indicate the scale of commission if asked by the customer
b) Share the commission by way of rebate
c) Disclose his license on demand
d) Indicate the premium to be charged
Ans. b
51. An Insurance Agent can work for:
a) One Life Insurer only
b) One Non-Life Insurer only
c) One Life Insurer, One Non-Life Insurer, One Health Insurer only
d) One Life Insurer, One Non-Life Insurer, One Health Insurer and One Personnel Line for each
insurance only.
e) None of the above.
Ans. d
52. Which is not applicable –
Every insurance agent shall
a) Identify herself / himself and the insurance company of who she / he is an insurance agent;
b) Disclose here / his license to the prospect on demand;
c) Explain carefully the requisite information in respect of insurance products offered for sale
by her / his insurer and take into account the needs of the prospect while recommending a
specific insurance plan;
d) Identify him by giving the full family history and social status.
e) None of the above.
Ans. c
53. Rs.______________ is the fees payable to the Authority for issue / renewal of license to
Act as an Insurance Agent or Composite Insurance Agent.
a) 250
b) 150
c) 520
d) 100
Ans. a
54. Insurance agent represents the ______________.
a) Insurance company
b) Sub-agent
c) Co-agent
d) Broker
Ans. a
55. The Authority may issue duplicate license in case it is ____________.
a) Lost
b) Revoked
c) Suspended
d) Withdrawn
Ans. a
56. License to work as an insurance agent is issued by __________.
a) General Insurance Corporation (GIC)
b) Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (IRDA)
c) By the respective life insurance company
d) Finance Ministry
Ans. b
57.Agent’s license is to be renewed __________.
a) Every year
b) After 5 years
c) After 3 years
d) After 15 years
Ans. c
58. Minimum qualification required for an insurance agent is _______ pass.
a) Graduate
b) 10th
c) Post-Graduate
d) 7th
Ans. b
59. ________________ may deal with more than one Life Insurance Company or general
insurance company or both.
a) Agent
b) Broker
c) Corporate agent
d) Retail agent
Ans. b
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 5
DOCUMENTATION
60. Silent Risk is
a) Warranted that no manufacturing activity is carried out in the insured premises for consecutive
period of 30 days or more.
b) Warranted that manufacturing activity is carried out in the insured premises for 6 Hr a day
c) Warranted that no manufacturing activity is carried out in the insured premises for consecutive
period of 60 days or more.
d) Warranted that manufacturing activity is carried out in the insured premises for 3 Hr a day
Ans : a
61. Validity of cover note is usually for a period of
a) Fortnight and rarely up to 60 days
b) Up to 30 days
c) Up to 90 days
d) Up to 100 days
Ans : a
62. The duty of disclosure arises
a) Prior to inception of the policy
b) After inception of the policy
c) Prior to inception and continues during the policy
d) There is no such duty
Ans. c
63. Premium cannot be received
a). In cash
b) By cheque
c) By promissory note
d) By credit card
Ans. c
64.Warranty
a) Is a condition expressly stated in the policy?
b) Has to be complied with
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Ans. c
65. A completed proposal form broadly gives information except the one:
a) Details of the insured
b) Details of the subject matter
c) Details of neighbors’
d) Details of the physical features both positive and negative – including type and quality of
construction, age, presence of firefighting equipment’s, the type of security etc.
e) None of the above.
Ans. c
66. As per guidelines, the company has to process the proposal within
a) No time, then and there
b) 1 week
c) 1 day
d) 15 days
e) None of the above.
Ans. d
67. __________ is the maximum limit of liability of insurer under the policy
a) Sum insured
b) Premium
c) Surrender value
d) Amount of loss
Ans. a
68. Fire proposal seeks to know
a) Process of manufacture
b) Details of material stored
c) Construction of building
d) All the above
Ans. d
69. _______________ is the consideration or price paid by insured under a contract
a) Claim amount
b) Surrender value
c) Maturity amount
d) Premium
Ans. a
70. A document which provides an evidence of contract of insurance is called________
a) Policy
b) Cover note
c) Endorsement
d) Certificate of insurance
Ans. a
71. The certificate of Motor Insurance
a) Is not mandatory
b) Has to be kept with self always
c) Has to be kept in the car always
d) Has to be kept in the bank locker
Ans. c
72. Material fact
a) Is the value of all material covered in a policy?
b) Not important for assessing the risk
c) Is important as it influences the decision of the underwriter
d) Is not important as it has no bearing on the decision of the underwriter
Ans. c
73. Renewal Notice for Motor insurance is issued by
a) The Insured before expiry of the policy
b) The Insurer before expiry of the policy
c) The Insured after expiry of the policy
d) The Insurer after expiry of the policy
Ans. b
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 6
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PREMIUM RATING
74. By purchasing an insurance policy insured can
a) Reduce the impact of financial loss due to peril insured
b) Can sale his goods for loss
c) Need not maintain safety arrangements
d) Need not pay taxes.
Ans: a
75. Which of the following is true?
Physical Hazards:
a) Are not important for rate making
b) Cannot be ascertained
c) Can be calculated from the balance sheet
d) Can be ascertained from information given in a proposal form
Ans. D
76. Installation of sprinkler system in the premises:
a) Increases risk
b) Decreases the risk
c) Neither increases nor decreases risk
d) Increases risk of hooding
Ans. b
77. Underwriting, in a technical sense, comprises the following steps (Find the irrelevant):
a) Assessment and evaluation of hazard and risk in terms of frequency and severity of loss
b) Formulation of policy coverage and terms and conditions
c) Knowing the financial status of the insured
d) Fixing of rates of premium
e) None of the above.
Ans. c
78. Based on the experience of 10 years it is found that 50 motorcycles out of every 1000
motorcycles are stolen every year. What should be the theft premium per motorcycle if cost
of one motorcycle is Rs.50, 000/-.
a) Rs.250/-
b) Rs.2500/-
c) Rs.500/-
d) Rs.5000/-
e) None of the above.
Ans. b
79. _____________ decides whether to accept or not to accept the risk.
a) Assured
b) Underwriter
c) Agent
d) Surveyor
Ans. b
80. _______________ is the price of a given unit of insurance.
a) Rate
b) Premium
c) Sum Assured
d) Bonus
Ans. a
81. In motor insurance one of the warranties is:
a) The vehicle should be washed daily
b) The vehicle should not be used for speed testing
c) The vehicle should not be used for carrying luggage for personal use
d) The vehicle should not be run more than 200 km per day.
Ans. b
82. ___________ is the maximum amount that an insurance company will indemnify to
someone who files a claim.
a) Sum insured
b) Premium
c) Rider
d) Benefits
Ans. a
83. The purpose of deductible clause is to:
a) To avoid claim payment
b) To eliminate payment of small claims
c) To harass the policyholder
d) To increase the premium
Ans. b
84. ______________ is not a source of information for underwriter.
a) Annual accounts of a proposer
b) Pre-acceptance risk survey of the asset
c) Proposal form
d) Registration certificate of insurer
Ans. d
85. Hazards are:
a) Factors that increase the impact of losses
b) Factors that increases the frequency of loss
c) Factors that increase the impact and severity of losses
d) Factors that decrease the impact and severity of losses
Ans. c
86. Insured’s declared value in motor insurance includes:
a) Registration
b) Manufacturer’s cost price
c) Manufacturer’s selling price
d) Arbitrary price component
Ans. c
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 7
PERSONAL AND RETAIL INSURANCE
87. Which of the following is not the exclusion of Personal Accident Policy
a) Self Injury or Suicide
b) War and allied perils
c) Whilst committing any breach of law with criminal intent
d) Death arising out of Accident.
Ans. d
88. The Grace Period allowed by IRDA to renew the Health Insurance policy is
a)15 days
b) 7 days
c) One Month
d)30 days.
Ans: d
89. Which of the following is Mandatory insurance as per Motor Vehicle Act, 1988?
a) Fire Insurance
b) Own damage insurance
c) Third Party Insurance
d) All the above.
Ans: c
90.Personal accident cover is only
a) Whilst travelling abroad
b) Whilst travelling in India
c) For travelling both in India and abroad
d) Whilst travelling in India and neighboring countries
Ans. d
91. Travel insurance covers
a) Delay in baggage
b) Emergency hospitalization
c) Loss of checked baggage
d) All the above
Ans. D
92. Shop insurance covers
a) Dishonest acts of employees
b) Dishonest acts of insured
c) Dishonest acts of customers
d) Dishonest acts of money lenders
Ans. d
93. Which of the following is not covered under P.A. Policy:
a) Permanent Total Disability (PTC)
b) Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
c) Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
d) Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
e) None of the above.
Ans. d
94. Who amongst the following can take P.A. Policy:
a) A clerk of a bank
b) A military personnel
c) A terrorist
d) An insolvent person.
e) None of the above.
Ans. a
95. Pre-existing conditions / ailments covered after a waiting period of
a) 12 months
b) 24 months
c) 36 months
d) 48 months
Ans. d
96. The following is not covered in Personal Accident
a) Death
b) Suicide
c) Permanent disability
d) Loss of one hand
Ans. b
97. In householder’s insurance
a) Gold and silver ornaments are covered
b) Contents of one’s shop is covered
c) Cars owned by the family are covered
d) Parcels sent by post are covered during transit
Ans. a
98. Householder’s insurance covers
a) Only the structure of the home
b) Only the Contents of the home
c) Both the structure and contents
d) Both Structure and contents only when insured is not at home
Ans. c
99. Health insurance usually covers
a) Pre-hospitalization treatment
b) Post-hospitalization treatment
c) Domiciliary treatment
d) All of the above
Ans. d
100. In shopkeeper’s insurance, which of the following are not covered?
a) Machinery breakdown
b) Malicious damage
c) Business interruption
d)Willful destruction by insured
Ans. d
101. In shopkeeper’s insurance which of the following are usually not covered
a) Money in till/counter at business premises
b) Money in transit from bank to business premises
c) Money in safe at business premises
d) Money carried by customer to business premises.
Ans. d
102. For Travel insurance the sum insured depends on
a) Age
b) Number of days of trip
c) Countries to be visited
d) All the above
Ans. d
103. Personal Accident insurance helps to protect the insured from financial losses arising as a
result of accident due to
a) Death
b) Disablement
c) Injury
d) All the above
Ans.d
104. Accident denotes an event caused by
a) External, violent and visible means
b) Internal, friendly and invisible means
c) Sudden, unforeseen and unexpected event
d) Known, foreseen and expected event
Ans.c
105. Accident results in
a) Physical bodily injury
b) Mental disorder
c) Nervous or emotional disorder
d) Depression or anxiety
Ans. a
106. Personal Accident covers apart from death arising out of accident
a) Permanent Total Disability
b) Permanent Partial Disability
c) Temporary Total Disability
d) All the above
Ans.d
107. Add-ons on PA policy cover what?
Ans. Ambulance charges, education fund for kids, medical expenses, family transportation,
Imported medicines, funeral expenses.
108. PA policies cover on 24 hour basis
a) Worldwide
b) Only in India
c) Only in Tamil Nadu
d) None of the above
Ans. a
109. PA policy pays value of sum insured for
a) PPD
b) Death & PTD
c) TTD
d) All the above
Ans. b
110. In the event of ……………… a fixed percentage of SI is paid as compensation
a) PPD
b) PTD
c) Death
d) TTD
Ans. a
111. PA policy does not cover
a) Suicide
b) Influence of alcohol & drugs
c) War & allied perils
d) All the above
Ans. d
112. Principles of Indemnity can be strictly applied in PA Policies.
a) True
b) False
Ans. b
113. Compensation paid under PA Policy is known as what?
Ans. Benefits or compensation
114. What “Principles of insurance” is not strictly applied in PA policy?
Ans. Principle of contribution
115. Premium calculation depends on various factors like
a) Age
b) Number of family members
c) Occupation of the insured
d) All the above
Ans. d
116. Depending on the hazard involved at place of work, levels of risk are considered as…..
Ans. High and low risks in 3 levels
117. If the accident results in loss of limb and loss of life, Insurer pays for
a) Loss of life
b) Loss of limb
c) Loss of both
d) None of the above
Ans. a
118. In TPD when claim is admissible the compensation is usually paid in ……………
Ans. Lumpsum rather than every week
119. Group PA usually given to groups like banks, society covers for
a) Employees
b) Deposit holders
c) Registered members
d) All the above
Ans. d
120. Depending on the size of the group ……….. are given.
Ans. Discounts
121. Health insurance agrees to pay hospitalization expenses to the extent of
a) Agreed Sum Insured
b) Market Value
c) Reinstatement Value
d) None of the above
Ans. a
122. Health insurance covers for expenses incurred apart from Room & Nursing Charges
a) Operation theatre charges
b) Doctors, Anesthetist, Physicians Fees
c) Medicines & Diagnostic tests
d) All the above
Ans. d
123. Pre & Post hospitalization means coverage for treatment when hospitalized
a) prior to admission – 30 days
b) Posthospitalization – 60 days
c) prior to admission – 45 days
d) posthospitalization – 45 days
Ans. a & b
124. Less than 24 hrshospitalization (day care centre) treatment is also covered for under
Health policies eg. lithotripsy, cataract, etc.
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
125. TPA Stands for
a) Third Party Administrator
b) Third People Administrator
c) The Provider Administrator
d) Third Portability Arrangement
Ans. a
126. Cashless facility is provided through a …………
Ans. Network provider
127. Portability – Moving between policies of the same company itself has been excluded
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
128. Medical expenses that are incurred for routine in nature and routine health check-ups
are covered under Health policy
a) True
b) False
Ans. b
129. A hospital means any institution registered with the local authorities under Clinical
Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 under Schedule of Sec 56(1)
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
130. Domiciliaryhospitalization means – a patient
a) Can be moved to a hospital but does not want to get admitted
b) Cannot be moved to hospital or nursing home
c) Cannot be moved due to lack of accommodation at the hospital
d) The family is not interested/willing in shifting to the hospital
e) Both b and c
Ans. e
131. Domiciliaryhospitalization limit is fixed at a certain percentage of total sum insured
which is within the overall limit of sum insured
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
132. Family floater policy – SI floats a month the family members consisting of
a) Husband and wife alone
b) Husband and 2 children
c) Husband, wife and 2 children
d) None of the above
Ans. c
133. The total premium payable for floater is ………. than the total premium payable for nonfloater where separate sums are insured for each family member
Ans. Less
134. Tax rebates are allowed for the premium paid for health insurance policies as
incentives to policy holders by the Government
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
135. Free look period of ……….. days are allowed from the date the documents are received
by the customer
a) 5 days
b) 10 days
c) 15 days
d) Nil
Ans. c
136. Beyond the expiry date of policy for renewal ……….. grace period is allowed.
a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days
d) 45 days
Ans. c
137. Identification Card normally carries details of the policy holder and the logo of the
insurer
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
138. Validity of card coincides with the ………………….
Ans. Term of the policy and would be renewed from time to time.
139. Overseas Travel Insurance covers delay or cancellation of trip
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
140. Medical checkup prior to acceptance of the proposal is required for
a) All individual
b) All family members
c) Senior citizens
d) Business travelers
Ans. c
141. Corporate frequent travelers plan covers executives who frequently make trips outside
India
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
142. There are limitations on the maximum duration of each trip and also the maximum
number of trips that can be availed in a year – in a corporate frequent travelers plan
a) False
b) True
Ans. b
143. Declarations are made on the number of days of travel employee wise and premium is
adjusted against the advance – on
a) Weekly basis
b) Daily basis
c) Yearly basis
Ans. a
144. Separate Standalone cover is given for …………… The difference being that this cover is
available while travelling worldwide and in India
Ans. Baggage
145. The coverage starts from the time the journey begins and expires on return to India or
after the period of cover expires, whichever is earlier.
a) False
b) True
Ans. b
146. For employment plan premium has to be paid in
a) Indian Rupees
b) Dollars
c) Both
d) None of the above
Ans. b
147. Named perils in Householder’s policy may be purchased asa less expensive alternative to
a comprehensive coverage or broad policies
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
148. All Risk means that any risk that the contract
a) Does not specifically excludes is automatically covered
b) Covers all types of risk both named and unnamed
c) None of the above
Ans. a
149. Householder’s policy covers jewellery worn or kept in locked safe
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
150. Some insurers provide coverage for pedal cycle, personal accident and workmen’s
compensation under householder’s policy
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
151. In the event of loss depreciation is levied on the assets depending on its age in
a) Market Value basis
b) Reinstatement Value
Ans. a
152. RIV method is allowed only for
a) Fixed assets
b) Stocks
c) Stocks in process
d) None of the above
Ans. a
153. Most policies insure the structure of the home for its …………………. value
Ans. reconstruction value
154. SI is generally calculated by multiplying the built up area of insured’s home with the
construction rate per square foot
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
155. The contents are valued on market value basis i.e. current market value of similar items
after applying ……………….
Ans. depreciation
156. Shopkeepers policy covers the structure and contents
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
157. Add-ons under Shopkeepers cover Baggage & Infidelity / dishonesty of employees
a) False
b) True
Ans. b
158. Burglary means- unforeseen/ unauthorized entry or exit by force with the intent to steal
contents there from
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
159. Rating or premium calculation depends on factors like declared value, cubic capacity,
geographical zone, age of the vehicle
a) True
b) False
Ans. a
160. Add-ons on motor vehicle policy is given for
a) Towing charges
b) Alternative car
c) Both
d) None of the above
Ans. b
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 8
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
161. Consequential Loss Policy provides indemnity for
a) Fire extinguishing expenses
b) Goods not covered under fire policy
c) Transportation Charges
d) Loss of Gross Profit due to peril insured.
Ans: d
162. CPM Policy means
a) Conditional Plant Maintenance Policy
b) Contractor’s Plant & Machinery Policy
c) Civic Maintenance policy
d) Call and Maintenance Policy.
Ans: b
163. Marine Cargo Insurance provides cover for
a) Ship
b) Country boat
c) Crews of the ship or boat
d) Goods carried by ship or boat.
Ans: d
164. Fire Insurance Policy does not cover damage to property even as add-on cover due
to___________.
a) Floods
b) Earthquake
c) Fire,
d) Bombing due to war
Ans. d
165. Premium in Burglary depends on:
a) Security measures
b) Location of Premises
c) Nature of property
d) All of the above
Ans. d
166. Employee’s Compensation Policy is a type of
a) Liability Insurance
b) Fire Insurance
c) Marine Cargo Insurance
d) Engineering Insurance
Ans. a
167. Which is not covered under Fire Insurance?
a) Fire
b) Lightning
c) Pollution
d) Explosion/Implosion
e) None of the above.
Ans. c
168. Which is not a variant of fire policy?
a) Machinery Breakdown Policy
b) Declaration Policy
c) Floater Policy
d) Reinstatement value policy.
e) None of the above.
Ans. a
169. In Engineering insurance CAR stands for
a) Motor Car
b) Contractors All Risks
c) Company’s All Risks
d) Companies All Requirements
Ans. B
170. Consequential Loss (Fire Policy) covers:
a) Loss of profit due to damage to factory
b) Loss of Goodwill
c) Material wear& tear in machinery
d) Losses due to foreign exchange fluctuations
Ans. a
171. An employer insures himself from dishonest act of his employees by _________
a) Employees compensation policy
b) Public Liability Insurance policy
c) Fidelity Guarantee Insurance policy
d) Declaration policy.
Ans. c
172. _________ refers to the body of the ship.
a) Hull
b) Cargo
c) Piracy
d) Jettison
Ans. a
173. Contractor’s All Risk Policy is a variation of:
a) Fire Insurance
b) Life Insurance
c) Engineering Insurance
d) Marine Insurance
Ans. c
174. Policy which covers loss or damage to aircraft is ______________.
a) Statutory liability
b) Property insurance
c) Aviation insurance
d) Money insurance
Ans. c
175. Money Insurance Policy covers:
a) Cash in hand
b) Money invested in Mutual Fund
c) Money lying in Saving Bank
d) Money deposited with post office.
Ans. a
176. What is the probability of getting heads on tossing a coin?
a) ½
b) ¼
c) 3/4
d) 1/5
Ans. a
177. What is the probability of getting tails on tossing a coin?
a) ½
b) ¼
c) 3/4
d) 1/5
Ans. a
178. What is the probability of getting the number 1 when u roll a dice?
a) 1/6
b) 2/6
c) 4/6
d) 5/6
Ans. a
179. What is the probability of getting the number 3 when u roll a dice?
a) 1/6
b) 2/6
c) 4/6
d) 5/6
Ans. a
180. What is the probability of getting the number 6 when u roll a dice ?
a) 1/6
b) 2/6
c)4/6
d)5/6
Ans. a
181. What is the probability of getting the number 7 when u roll a dice?
a) 1/6
b) 0
c)4/6
d) 5/6
Ans. A
182. You want to cover 5 motorbikes all of Honda Shine make and model. This group is called
as
a) Similar risks
b) Non similar risks
c) Identical risks
d) Different risks
Ans. a
183. You want to cover a Honda shine, Tvs50 ,skoda car, ashok Leyland truck. This group is
called as
a) Similar risks
b) Non similar risks
c) Identical risks
Ans. b
184. There are two houses: One built with stone and another with wood. Which will catch fire
easily?
a) Wood
b) Stone
Ans. a
185. For underwriting a Fire insurance policy one must know:
a) Causes of fire, impact of fire on goods, process involved in industry, climate
b) Port/road conditions, problems, problems of cargo/goods in transit, seaworthiness
c) Age, medical aspects, fitness level and family history
d) None of the above
Ans. a
186. For underwriting a Health insurance policy one must know:
a) Causes of fire, impact of fire on goods, process involved in industry, climate
b) Port/road conditions, problems, problems of cargo/goods in transit, seaworthiness
c) Age, medical aspects, fitness level and family history
d) None of the above
Ans. c
187. For underwriting a marine insurance policy one must know:
a) Causes of fire, impact of fire on goods, process involved in industry, climate
b) Port/road conditions, problems, problems of cargo/goods in transit, seaworthiness
c) Age, medical aspects, fitness level and family history
d) None of the above
Ans. b
188. Premium = _______________
a) Sum Insured X rate
b) Sum Insured/Rate
c) (Sum insured + Rate)/1000
d) All of the above
Ans. A
189. Sum insured is decided by
a) Insurer
b) Insured
c) Agent
d) Broker
Ans. b
190. Premium arrived at based on previous loss experience is called as
a) Pure Premium
b) Special Premium
c) Normal Premium
d) None of the above
Ans. a
191. Formula for calculating mathematical value: (L – losses, V – values)
a) L/V * 100
b) L*V*100
c) L+V
d) L-V
Ans. a
192. Which of the following are added to pure premium to arrive at final premium?
a) Loss expenses/survey fees
b) Agency commission
c) Expenses of management
d) Profit margin
e) All of the above
Ans. e
193. Discounts are applied on premium for:
a) Positive features of the risk
b) Negative features of the risk
c) None of the above
d) Both of the above
Ans. a
194. Loadings are applied on premium for:
a) Positive features of the risk
b) Negative features of the risk
c) None of the above
d) Both of the above
Ans. b
195. Which building is superior?
a) Concrete
b) Timber
Ans. a
196. Which of the following are physical hazards?
a) 20 floor building
b) Wooden floor
c) Old ships
d) Sports cars
e) All of the above
Ans. e
197. Which of the following are burglary hazards?
a) Buildings in isolated areas
b) Articles of high value in bulk (jewellery)
c) Ground floor
d) Too many doors and windows
e) All of the above
f) None of the above
Ans. e
198. Which of the following occupations are hazards in personal accident insurance?
a) Jockeys
b) Mining engineers
c) Manual workers
d) Options (a) and (b) only
e) Options (a), (b) and (c)
Ans. e
199. Which of the following are the ways to address physical hazards?
a) Loading of premium
b) Applying warranties
c) Excess
d) Restricting/declining cover
e) All of the above
Ans. e
200. Match the following warranties with their insurance:
1. Marine Cargo a. Premises would not be used beyond normal hours
2. Burglary b. Goods are packed in tin lined cases
3. Fire c.vehicle will not be used for speed testing or racing
4. Motor d. guarded by a watchman for 24 hrs
Ans. 1-b, 2-d, 3-a,4-c
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 9
CLAIMS PROCEDURE
201. Non-Standard Claims means: –
a) Accident due to using non-standard machines
b) Claims intimated after long time
c) Where the insured may have committed a breach of condition or warranty
d) Act of GOD perils.
Ans: c
202. Claims involving third party property damage are assessed on the basis of
a) Survey report
b) Police report
c) Actual purchase bill
d) Declaration of owner of the property.
Ans: a.
203.Claims assessed outside the country in case of travel insurance policies are assessed by:
a) Indian surveyors
b) Local surveyors in the country of loss
c)Insurer’s own employees
d) Claims settling agents named in the policy
Ans. D
204. In case of a fire claim, a report from the fire brigade:
a) is not required
b) is optional for the insured
c) is necessary
d) is part of the police report
Ans. c
205. Arbitration is a claim settlement process done ______________.
a)In the court of law
b)By a group of surveyors
c)By arbitrator(s) chosen by the parties involved
d)Arbitrarily by the insurance company’s employees
Ans. c
206. If an insurer settles claims promptly, this will result in:
a) Insures will be tempted for more claims
b) This will be the best advertisement for insurer
c) Insurer will be in loss
d) Only habitual claimants will take insurance.
e) None of the above.
Ans. b
207. Motor third party claims are to be settled through:
a) Civil Court
b) In-house committee
c) Motor Accident Claims Tribunal
d) Sessions Court
e) None of the above.
Ans. c
208. Intimation of loss is to be made:
a) At the exact time of the loss
b) After 15 days
c) As soon as reasonably possible
d) Any time after the loss
Ans. c
209. Investigation of loss is done by:
a) Unlicensedsurveyor
b) Licensed and qualified surveyor
c) Insured’s representative
d) Any person with a degree in engineering
Ans. b
210. What is TAT?
a) Time and Turn
b) Till a Time
c) Time and Tide
d) Turnaround Time
Ans. d
211. For personal accident claims, report of________ is necessary.
a) Surveyor
b) Doctor
c) Police
d) Coroner
Ans. b
212. On payment of loss, salvage belongs to:
a) Surveyors
b) Insured
c) Insurer
d) Local authorities
Ans. c
213. Independent surveyors are required for claims above_______ as per the Insurance Act.
a) Rs. 40,000
b)Rs. 15,000
c)Rs. 20,000
d)Rs. 25,000
Ans. c
214. Insurers under right of subrogation are allowed to recover the loss paid from:
a) Shipping companies only
b) Railways and road carriers only
c) Airlines and Port Trusts only
d) Shipping companies and railway and road carriers and airlines and port trusts
Ans. d
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 10
CUSTOMER SERVICE
215. Which of the following is not Customer Lifetime Value: –
a) Historical Value
b) Premium value
c) Present Value
d) Potential Value.
Ans: b.
216. Insurance Agent’s role in providing great customer service
a) Ends at the sale of a policy
b) Ends at the settlement of claim
c) Starts when he visiting at Insured’s premises
d) Begins at the stage of sale and continues through the duration of the contract.
Ans: d.
217._____________ is not a tangible good. \
a) House
b) Insurance
c) Mobile Phone
d) A pair of jeans
Ans. b
218. _______________ is not an indicator of service quality.
a) Cleverness
b) Reliability
c) Empathy
d) Responsiveness
Ans. a
219. ___________ has jurisdiction to entertain matters where value of goods or services and
the compensation claim is up to 20 lakhs
a) High Court
b) District Forum
c) State Commission
d) National Commission
Ans. b
220. The agent has to support the customer in:
a) In getting the claim settled though he was not involved while taking the policy.
b) Filling out the proposal for insurance.
c) Getting the finance in the hour of distress.
d) Business promotion.
e) None of the above.
Ans. b
221. All risk policies cover:
a) All losses
b) All losses except the ones specifically excluded
c) All losses as mentioned in the list of coverages
d) All risk but no losses
e) None of the above.
Ans. b
222. Consumer Protection Act deals with:
a) Complaint against insurance companies
b) Complaint against shopkeepers
c) Complaint against brand
d) Complaint against insurance companies, brand and shopkeepers
Ans. d
223. In India _______________ insurance is mandatory.
a) Motor third party liability
b) Fire insurance for houses
c) Travel insurance for domestic travel
d) Personal accident
Ans. a
224. In customer relationship the first impression is created:
a) By being confident
b) By being on time
c)By showing interest
d) By being on time, showing interest and being confident
Ans. d
225. One of the methods of reducing insurance cost of an insured is __________
a) Reinsurance
b) Deductible
c) Co-insurance
d) Rebate
Ans. b
226. Select the correct statement:
a) Ethical behavior is impossible while selling insurance
b) Ethical behavior is not necessary for insurance agents
c) Ethical behavior helps in developing trust between the agent and the insurer
d) Ethical behavior is expected from the top management only
Ans. c
227.A customer having complaint regarding his insurance policy can approach IRDA through
a) IGMS
b) District Consumer Forum
c) Ombudsman
d) IGMS or District Consumer Forum or Ombudsman
Ans. a
228. Active Listening involves:
a) Paying attention to the speaker
b) Giving an occasional nod and smile
c) Providing feedback
d) Paying attention to the speaker, giving an occasional nod and smile and providing feedback
Ans. d
General Insurance Agent Questions and answer chapter 11
INSURANCE CAREER PROSPECTS
229. Bancassurance means
a) Bank assures the reputation of the Insured
b) Tie up between banks and insurers to distribute insurance products to bankers customer base
c) Bank gives assurance for claim settlement
d) Bank assures to give all premiums to Insurance company.
Ans: b.
230. Insurance Agents are called as
a) Middle men
b) Insurance Brokers
c) Insurance Advisers
d) Insurance promoter.
Ans: c.
231. The following is not a benefit of insurance agency.
a) No limit on income from commission
b) Fixed salary income
c) Freedom to decide working hours
d) Social prestige
Ans. b
232. Following is not an insurance intermediary:
a) Corporate agent
b) Share broker
c) Insurance broker
d) Insurance agent
Ans. b
233.An agent can earn up to:
a) 20,000 per month
b)Rs. 10,00,000 per month
c) Rs.1 Crore per year
d) Unlimited amount based on her efforts
Ans. D
234. Sales people should possess the quality:
a) Great sales people typically have a massive hunger to excel and not to improve their financial
standing in the process.
b) Great sales people typically have a massive hunger to excel and to improve their financial
standing in the process.
c) Great sales people typically have a massive hunger not to excel and to improve their financial
standing in the process.
d) Great sales people typically have a massive hunger neither to excel and nor to improve their
financial standing in the process.
e) None of the above.
Ans. b
235. What is not a reward of for a career in non-life insurance sales?
a) Being recognized by the society as a knowledgeable professional
b) Being able to provide insurance solutions to problems of people is a matter of immense
social value that non-life insurance agents enjoy
c) Social prestige that comes from being instrumental in financially helping out people who are
affected by a misfortune
d) Being able to help people by advising them to take a policy in disregard to cover an accident,
an illness, an earthquake, flood or fire loss, is a matter of immense personal
satisfaction for non-life insurance agents
e) None of the above.
Ans. e
236. ____________ is a representative of the insurance company and is governed by the
principal agent relationship.
a) Insurance agent
b) Broker
c) Banks
d) Underwriter
Ans. a
237. Insurance brokers are licensed by:
a) Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) Security Exchange Board of India
d) Government of India
Ans. a
238. _________________ is collaboration between banks and insurers to distribute insurance
products.
a)Bancassurance
b) Agent
c) Broker
d) Insurance company
Ans. a
239. _____________ determines whether the proposal should be admitted, whether risk can
be accepted.
a) Agent
b) Insurer
c) Underwriter
d) Insured
Ans. c
240. Following is required in insurance agency career for achieving success:
a) Will to excel
b) Empathy towards customer
c) Truthfulness
d) Will to excel, empathy towards customer and truthfulness
Ans. d
241. Broker represents:
a) One insurance company
b) Multiple insurance companies
c) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
d) Customer
Ans. b
242. _________________ cannot become corporate agent.
a) A co-operative society
b) An individual
c) A bank
d) A broker
Ans. b