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IC-14 Regulations of Insurance Business: Study Guide
13 July 20262 min read

IC-14 Regulations of Insurance Business: Study Guide

What to study for IC-14 Regulations of Insurance Business — the Insurance Act, IRDAI, policyholder protection — plus the common exam traps that cost…
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IC-01 Principles of Insurance: Syllabus & How to Pass
13 July 20263 min read

IC-01 Principles of Insurance: Syllabus & How to Pass

A clear guide to IC-01 Principles of Insurance — the syllabus, the core principles examiners test, common mistakes, and how to pass this compulsory…
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Licentiate vs Associateship vs Fellowship: Which to Pick
13 July 20262 min read

Licentiate vs Associateship vs Fellowship: Which to Pick

Confused between III Licentiate, Associateship and Fellowship? Compare credits, difficulty, and career value — and learn exactly which insurance…
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III Licentiate Exam: Complete Preparation Guide 2026
13 July 20263 min read

III Licentiate Exam: Complete Preparation Guide 2026

A complete guide to the III Licentiate exam — subjects, the 60-credit requirement, exam pattern, and a study plan to clear IC-01, IC-11 and IC-14 with…
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IC-38 Sample Questions with Answers & Explanations (2026)
12 July 20263 min read

IC-38 Sample Questions with Answers & Explanations (2026)

Practice 10 IC-38 sample questions with answers and clear explanations, in the exact style of the real IRDAI insurance agent exam.
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IC-38 Mock Test Strategy: Pass on Your First Attempt
12 July 20263 min read

IC-38 Mock Test Strategy: Pass on Your First Attempt

A proven IC-38 mock test strategy to pass on your first attempt — a 5-day plan, in-exam technique, and the topics that appear in almost every IC-38 mock test.
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How to Become an Insurance Agent in India (2026 Guide)
12 July 20263 min read

How to Become an Insurance Agent in India (2026 Guide)

A practical, step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed insurance agent in India in 2026 — eligibility, the IC-38 exam, training, documents, income and how…
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IC-38 Exam 2026: Pass Marks, Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility
12 July 20263 min read

IC-38 Exam 2026: Pass Marks, Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility

IC-38 exam 2026: 50 MCQs in 60 minutes with no negative marking, and the commonly applied pass mark of 18/50 (35%). Syllabus, fees and eligibility explained.
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How to Manage Your Time in the III Online Exam
11 July 20263 min read

How to Manage Your Time in the III Online Exam

120 minutes, every question must be attempted, and there's no negative marking — three facts that should completely change your exam-day strategy.
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5 Study Habits That Actually Work for III Exam Prep
11 July 20263 min read

5 Study Habits That Actually Work for III Exam Prep

Re-reading chapters feels productive, but it's one of the weakest ways to prepare. Here are five habits that actually move the needle for a 120-minute,…
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