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Glossary & Poll

Life Insurance Glossary                                                                          Poll of the Month

 Dividend                                                         Will the Crop Insurance policy launched by
 A return of part of the premium on participating insurance
 to reflect the difference between the premium charged and        the government, help the needy farmers in
 the combination of actual mortality, expense and investment
 experience. Dividends are not considered to be taxable dis-                     the long run?
 tributions because they are interpreted as a refund of a
 portion of the premium paid.                                                 Yes No Can’t Say

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 A statement or proof of your health, finances or job, which
 helps the insurer decide if you are an acceptable risk for life  Do you think after the devastating flood affect-
 insurance.                                                         ing South India, the insurers and regulatory
                                                                   bodies will come up with more products and
                                                                                              services?

                                                                  Yes- 100 %  No- 00 %           Can’t Say- 00 %

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