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Glossary & Poll

Life Insurance Glossary                                                            Poll of the Month

Agent                                                              Do you think after the devastating flood
An insurance company representative licensed by the state           affecting South India, the insurers and
who solicits and negotiates contracts of insurance, and           regulatory bodies will come up with more
provides service to the policyholder for the insurer. An agent
can be independent agent who represents at least two                            products and services?
insurance companies or a direct writer who represents and
sells policies for one company only.                                                 Yes No Can’t Say

                                                                  Results of Poll in our January 2016 Issue

Annuity                                                           Do you think that the insurance industry is still
A contract that provides a periodic income at regular intervals,    poised for a strong growth as the domestic
usually for life.                                                      economy is expected to grow steadily?

Annuity Certain                                                   Yes- 100 %  No- 00 %            Can’t Say- 00 %
A contract that provides an income for a specified number of
years, regardless of life or death.                               You may send your views to :
                                                                  Poll Contest
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The person named in the policy to receive the insurance                         (As per New Syllabus)
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Cash Surrender Value
The amount available in cash upon voluntary termination of        Subjects :                      General Insurance
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maturity. The amount is the cash value stated in the policy       0 1 Principles of Insurance     1 1 Practice of General Insurance
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interest thereon.                                                 1 4 Regulations on Insurance

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