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Regulation of insurance business — the IRDAI framework, the Insurance Act 1938, intermediaries and consumer protection.

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Question 1
In context of IRDA regulation for inward business, which of the following is not correct for life insurance business?
  1. AEach insurer shall adopt a well-defined underwriting policy to inward reinsurance business
  2. BAn insurer ensures that a person with adequate knowledge take decision on the acceptance of reinsurance
  3. CAt least 35 days before the commencement of each financial year, an insurer shall file note on his underwriting policy with IRDA
  4. DAn insurer shall also file any changes to the note referred to in sub regulation
  5. EAn insurer ensures that a person with adequate experience take decision on the acceptance of reinsurance
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Answer: C. At least 35 days before the commencement of each financial year, an insurer shall file note on his underwriting policy with IRDA

According to the Insurance Institute of India (III) Regulation of Insurance Business curriculum (IC-14), 'At least 35 days before the commencement of each financial year, an insurer shall file note on his underwriting policy with IRDA' is the legally and regulatory correct answer. Statutory provisions under the Insurance Act, 1938 and IRDAI Regulations mandate this standard to uphold legal compliance and policyholder rights.

Question 2
When a person fails to comply with the order of a consumer forum, such a person may be imprisoned for a term minimum one month to maximum three years or with a fine minimum Rs 2000 to maximum Rs 10000 or both. Who has the choice to opt for mediation / conciliation so as to encourage Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) ?
  1. AInvestigating officers
  2. BBrokers
  3. CClaimant
  4. DSupervisor
  5. EChairman
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Answer: C. Claimant

As per the 'Law Commission', with a view to encourage ADR, a claimant may have the choice to opt for mediation or conciliation.

Question 3
What will a life insurance policy state ?
  1. AThe policy term
  2. BThe policy premium amount payable
  3. CThe age and occupation of the insured
  4. DThe documents required to be submitted in support of a claim
  5. EAll of the above
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Answer: E. All of the above

"All of the above" is correct because a life insurance policy document is expected to state the term, the premium payable, the age and occupation of the insured, and the documents needed to support a claim -- all of these are standard particulars a policy schedule and conditions must capture, not just one of them in isolation. Selecting any single item alone would leave out equally essential policy information.

Question 4
Which stakeholder group from the following, takes a keen interest in regard to the company's reserving practices?
  1. ANetwork providers
  2. BUnderwriters
  3. CAgents
  4. DOther insurers
  5. EBrokers
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Answer: B. Underwriters

Several stakeholder groups take a close interest in an insurer's reserving practices, including shareholders, the government and regulator, and underwriters. Underwriters study how reserves develop to understand the true cost of claims for each class of business, so that they can set the right risk premiums.

Question 5
As per the IRDA (Life Insurance – Reinsurance Regulations) 2000, an insurer needs to file with the Authority, at least days before the commencement of each financial year, a note on its underwriting policy indicating the classes of business, geographical scope, underwriting limits and profit objective.
  1. AFifteen
  2. BThirty
  3. CForty-five
  4. DSixty
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Answer: C. Forty-five

Under the Insurance Act, 1938 and IRDAI (Reinsurance) Regulations, insurers must maintain a board-approved reinsurance programme and comply with mandatory statutory cessions to the Indian reinsurer (GIC Re). 'Forty-five' reflects this regulatory framework.

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Chapters covered

  1. 1.India and the Insurance Act 1938
  2. 2.IRDAI Functions and Insurance Councils
  3. 3.IRDAI and its Licensing Functions
  4. 4.Regulations on Conduct of Business – I
  5. 5.Regulations on Conduct of Business – II
  6. 6.Policyholders' Rights: Assignment, Nomination and Transfer
  7. 7.Protection of Policyholders Interest
  8. 8.Dispute Resolution Mechanism
  9. 9.Financial Regulatory Aspects: Solvency Margin and Investments
  10. 10.International Trends in Insurance Regulation

Frequently asked questions

What is IC-14?
IC-14 (Regulations of Insurance Business) is an optional Optional-level examination offered by the Insurance Institute of India (III). Regulation of insurance business — the IRDAI framework, the Insurance Act 1938, intermediaries and consumer protection.
How many questions are in the IC-14 exam?
The IC-14 exam has 100 MCQs to be answered in 120 minutes (2 hours). All questions must be attempted — there is no negative marking.
What is the pass mark for IC-14?
You need to score at least 60% to pass IC-14. Scoring 75% or above earns a Distinction grade.
How many credit points does IC-14 carry?
IC-14 carries 20 credit points. These count toward your III certification — 60 credits for Licentiate, 250 for Associateship, 490 for Fellowship.

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