IRDA LIC Agent Exam Paper

Will you please provide the question paper of IRDA LIC Agent Exam ?

[Kiran Chandar]

Here is the list of few questions of IRDA LIC Agent Exam which you are looking for .

(1) Potential purchaser of product is called ________________
(a) Prospect
(b) Consumer
(c) Customer
(d) Client

(2) If policyholder is in grievance,__________________ will solve
(a) Grievance officer
(b) Court order
(c) Ombudsman
(d) All the above

(3) 20,000 policies in the 5th year are to be made from _________sector
(a) Rural
(b) Social
(c) None
(d) Urban

(4) Insurance Agent is governed by ____________________
(a) Contract act
(b) Insurance Act
(c) IRDA
(d) All above

(5) Doctors appointed by insurers will be _____________
(a) General Physicians
(b) Specialists
(c) Surgeons
(d) All of above

(6) __________is the document produced to establish one’s age
(a) Birth Certificate
(b) Affidavit
(c) License
(d) Proof of age

(7) Who is the person who identifies the customer and get the necessary insurance for him ?
(a) Intermediary
(b) Retailer
(c) Broker
(d) Agent

(8) Which kind of Insurance plan can meet all need of a proponent?
(a) Endowment
(b) Money Back
(c) Multipurpose
(d) None of them

(9) The principal is responsible for __________ agent
(a) All the acts of agent
(b) Specified acts of agent
(c) Some of acts agent
(d) None of them

(10) Which of the following statements are True:
a) It is the agent’s responsibility to ensure that all material information is made available
b) If the proposal paper is incomplete, the agent will be held accountable
(a) A Statement
(b) B Statement
(c) Both Statement
(d) Neither of Statement

(11) In the case of a policy under the provision of M.W.P. ACT who can make the death claim?
(a) Beneficiary
(b) Life insured Heirs
(c) Trustee
(d) Any of the above

(12) Which kind policies are not entitled bonuses?
(a) Non participatory
(b) Money back
(c) Children’s
(d) Whole life

(13) Claim in question is Rs.23 lakh which consumer court will it go to:__________

(14) A policy which has run for 8 years can be called into question if there is a__________________
(a) Fraud
(b) Misrepresentation
(b) Mistake
(c) None of above

(15) What would be the paid up value of a 25-year-old endowment policy for Rs.50, 000 taken in Oct 1988, if the last ½ year’s premium paid was in Oct 2000?____________

(16) Which of the following statements are True:
a) An insurance agent can be sued under the Consumer Protection Act
b) The Consumer Protection Act does not apply to Govt. Company.
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of Statement

(17) If the proponent has no insurable interest in the insured the underwriter will
(a) Accept with reduce sum assured
(b) Decline the proposal
(c) Accept with lien
(d) Accept with extra premium

(18) What is paid by the insurer when the policyholder decides to discontinue the policy
(a) Forfeiture
(b) Surrender Value
(c) Intermediate Claim
(d) Lapse

(19) A person employed to act on behalf of another in dealing with a third person is called _____________
(a) Lawyer
(b) Broker
(c) Employee
(d) Agent

(20) Which are true
a) Proof of age is necessary for proposal and not for agency application
b) After business is complete agent has no role
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement

(21) Which are true
a) Insurance is necessary to cover risk of living too long
b) Insurance helps one to be less dependent on others
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement

(22) Which statement is not appropriate
A) When the prospect said that he had taken sick leave for a few days because he wanted to go outstation for an interview, the agent suggested he need not mention it
B) Agent suggested to the prospect not to mention the fact that the cause of death of one of the brothers who had died young was cardiac arrest, it was mentioned as accident
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement

(23) Which statement is not appropriate
A) The necessity for medical examination depends on S.A.
B) The nature of employment may be a factor to dispense with medical exam
a) A Statement
b) B Statement
c) Both Statements
d) Neither of the Statement


(24) Why does an office conduct special inquiry in the case of death claim which arose after 4 years
(a) As precaution
(b) As a Routine
(c) On suspicion of suppression of facts
(d) For large sum assured

(25) Loans is available only in the policy if
(a) It is a with profit policy
(b) The S.A exceeds Rs.10,000/-
(c) It is in facts underwriter decision
(d) None of the above

(26) Which statement is true
A Lapsed policy can be revived whenever the policy holder choose
B A paid up policy is a lapsed policy
(a) Only statement A
(b) Only statement B
(c) Both false
(d) Both statement

(27) When do the non-forfeiture provision apply
a) When policy is surrendered
b) When loan is taken
c) When premium is not paid
d) All above

(28) True – False
A - DAB is automatic in all life insurance policies
B- DAB is an option on payment of additional payment

(29) True – False
A - Insurance works on the law of large numbers
B - Insurance is possible only when there are many policyholders

(30) True – False
A - A policy that has been in force for 10 years can be called into question for misrepresentation
B - A policy which has been for 10 years called into question for fraud.

(31) True – False
A - An agent must find out the details of proponent and report the same to the insurer. T
B - The income of the proponent must be made known to the insurer.

(32) Loan under policy should not exceed
(a) S.V
(b) S.A.
(c) total premium paid
(d) Bonus

(33) Disability is related to
(a) Sickness
(b) Old age
(c) Loss of limb
(d) all of them

(34) Agent is subject to
(a) IRDA regulation
(b) Term of appointment
(c) Agent’s manual
(d) All of above

(35) The agent has _______freedom to act on behalf of insurer
(a) Limited
(b) Specified
(c) full
(d) none of the above

(36) Write true or false
a) Insurance is an individual issue and not a social one. -
b) “Uberrimae Fides” means “utmost Good Faith”.
c) Whole life policy is the best solution for most of the needs of a person. -
d) There are no “participating” policies in life insurance. -
e) There is no single premium endowment plan. -
F) Loan “Value” is equal to 90% of “Surrender Value”.


(37) Calculate Premium
Date of Birth = 3.06.1954
Date of Calculation = 1.01.2001
Date of commencement of policy = 1.12.2000
Term = 19 years
Sum assured = Rs.1,00,000/-
Mode = Ordinary – monthly
Accident benefit for Rs.50, 000/- only is required.
Tabular Premiums Age 45 = 76.00
Age 46 = 76.80
Age 47 = 78.00
AGE TO BE TAKEN 46 ANS 659

(38) Calculate the premium on basis of data given below:
Age 35 years
S.A.Rs.60, 000/-
T & T 75 - 20
Tabular premium Rs.68.70 per 1000/- mode I) yearly – II) half yearly –
DAB & EPDB Allowed, Occupational Extra Rs.2 per 1000 per year

(39) Calculate paid up value and special S.V.
S.A. Rs.30, 000 /-
T and T 14 - 15
D.O.C. 18.12.1985
L.P.P. 18.3.1991
Mode Quarterly
Bonus addition: Rs.396/- per 1000/- S.A.
S.V.factor 44.2

(44) Match the following
A B
a) Proposal C) let the buyer beware
b) ad idem D) evidence of contract
c) Caveat Emptor E) Pension
d) Policy A) basis of contract
e) Annuity B) of the same mind


(45) Say True or False.
a) A person’s insurable interest in his own life is _____(Unlimited / 10 times his salary / equal to his assets / non of these)
b) How many years must elapse after cancellation of a license, before a new license can be issued (three / four / five)
c) To whom should an application for agency license be given ______________(IRDA / Insurer /Controller of Insurance / any of them)
d) Who fixes the limits of doctors for medical examinations _____________ (IRDA / Medical council / Insurer / None of these)
e) Life Insurance premiums are determined by __________ (Accountants / Underwriter / Actuary)

(46) Calculate paid up value and S.V. in the following case
S.A. Rs. 30,000/-
Mode Half yearly
D.O.C. 28/10/1985
L.P.P. 28/04/1996
S.V. Factor 45
TT 14-25
Bonus Addition Rs.770 per 1000/- S.A.

(47) The route or process through which a product is carried to the customer is known as DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

(48) Age nearer birthday as on 18/06/2000 of a person with date of birth 28/12/1961 is ________39
(49) The days of grace for monthly mode of premium is ___________ days.15

(50) EDLI scheme is linked to the payment of ________________ (Gratuity / Provident fund / pension)

(51) State whether true or false.
1. Group Gratuity Scheme is beneficial to both the employer as well as employees.
2. Financial planning is not necessary, but agent should seek maximum premium from the customer.
3. There should be no inducement, incase or kind, passing from agent to customer for taking out life insurance.
4. Agents generally get something over and above legitimate commission amount from the insurer.
5. Insurance Advisor is an agent of the insurer and therefore insurer is bound by the acts or omissions of the advisers, there being the principal-agent relationship.
6. As long as the insurer gets the minimum business from an agent, the insurer cannot terminate the agency of such agent.
7. All the information asked in a proposals form is relevant to the assessment of the risk.
8. ONCE the policy lapses there is no way the policy holder can re-start the policy
9. “Nomination” is not compulsory.
10. “Early” claims can be investigated by the insurer.

I am preparing for the IRDA LIC Agent Exam. any member of this site please forward me question paper for the IRDA LIC Agent Exam?

[Arun Vats]

As per your request, I am giving you model question paper of the IRDA LIC Agents Exam, so prepare for the exam accordingly.

1. The process of determining if the claim can be paid is called ————

a) admission b) acceptance c) consideration d) decision


2. What criteria are relevant to compare different savings plan?

a) Safety b) Liquidity c) Yield d) All of the above


3. The limits of doctors for medical examination are decided by ————-

a) Insurer b) Medical Council c) Government d) IRDA


4. The questions in the proposal form and personal statement are material and relevant

a) without exception b) mostly c) only partly d) rarely


5. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : A paid up policy can be revived.

Statement B : The insurer may refuse to issue a new policy if an earlier one is paid up.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


6. To whom should license be paid ?

a) Controller of Insurance b) The insurer c) The IRDA d) Any of the above


7. A proposal is dated 10.11.2000. The premium was paid on the same day. The decision to accept with extra was made on 15.11.2000. The extra premium was paid on 17.11.2000. The letter of consent was received in the office on 21.11.2000. When does the risk on this policy commence ?

a) 10.11.2000 b) 17.11.2000 c) 20.11.2000 d) 15.11.2000
8. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : The principle of utmost good faith is the same as the principle of Buyers beware

Statement B : The existence of high blood pressure need not be disclosed as the doctor can find this out during the medical examination.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


9. ————– are statements made by the prospect raising doubts about the usefulness of the insurance.

a) Objections b) Refusals c) Queries d) Disagreements


10. In what plan of insurance is medical examination never required, whatever be the amount of Sum assured?

a) Endowment b) Pure endowment c) Term assurance d) Group insurance


11. The limits of authority of an agent are laid down by the ————-

a) Insurance Act b) Contract Act c) Appointment Letter d) None of the above


12. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : The necessity for a medical examination depends only on the Sum assured.

Statement B : The nature of employment may be a factor to dispense with medical examination.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


13. ———– describes the behaviour of an agent who is willing to accept that a particular customer
may not need life insurance

a) Defeatist b) Timid c) Professional d) Non professional


14. Section 45 of the Insurance Act is relevant for policies which are at least ——— years old.

a) Two b) Four c) Both statements d) Neither of the statements

15. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : In a group policy, each person is free to choose the amount of insurance cover.

Statement B : A person, normally uninsurable, can be covered under a group insurance policy.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


16. Infimities are caused by ————–
a) Rs. 3 lakhs b) Rs. 10 lakhs c) Rs. 13 lakhs d) None of the above
17. If a person’s annual income is Rs. 3 lakhs and he has assets (proper and share) worth 10 lakhs he can be given a maximum insurance cover of ————-
a) Rs. 3 lakhs b) Rs. 10 lakhs c) Rs. 13 lakhs d) None of the above
18. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : When a policy matures, the claim proceeds are paid to the assured.

Statement B : In insurance, the principle of buyer beware applies.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


19. The behaviour of an agent who makes critical marks about his company is ————-

a) Clever b) Non-professional c) Professional d) Efficient


20. Bringing a policy, which has lapsed , back to force is called ————–

a) Recovery b) Revival c) Renewal d) Elapse


21. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : The proposal form should be written by the agent himself.

Statement B : The proposal form should be filled by the proponent himself, unless he is illiterate.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement

22. Disablity benefits may arise because of ————-

a) Sickness b) Old age c) Loss of limbs d) Any of the above


23. ———– is the person to whom the policy is transferred in lieu of some consideration received.

a) Nominee b) Mortgagor c) Beneficiary d) Assignee


24. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : In case of corporate agent, only the Chief Executive has to pass the prescribed examination.

Statement B : A person who is convicted of cheating can get an agency license as soon as he is released from jail.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


25. A person’s insurable interest interest in his own life is ————-

a) Unlimited b) 10 times his salary c) Agents manual d) All of the above


26. An agent is subject to ————-

a) IRDA regulation b) Terms of appointment c) Agents manual d) All of above


27. ———– describes the behaviour of an agent who is in the presence of outsiders, covers up the mistakes made by his collegues.

a) self confident b) protective c) arrogant d) professional


28. What is paid by the insurer when the policyholder decides to discontinue the policy ?

a) Surrender value b) Intermediate claim c) Lapse d) Forfeiture


29. Which of the following skill is required to influence the other person to do something ?

a) Salesmanship b) Communication c) Analytical d) Persuasiveness


30. ———– is the professional who is the technical expert on life insurance matters.

a) Underwriter b) Accountant c) Evaluator d) Actuary


31. If the proponent has no insurable interest in the insured, the underwriter will ———–

a) accept the lien b) accept with extra premium c) decline the proposal d) accept with reduced Sum assured


32. The deduction allowed in income tax because of amounts paid towards life insurance premium Profident fund, etc is called ————–

a) Concession b) Decuction c) Reduction d) Rebate


33. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : The underwriter tries to prevent any undue advantage being taken by prospect

Statement B : The underwriter is a trustee of all policyholders

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


34. ———– describes an agent who keeps records of his activities and examines them periodically.

a) Analyst b) Professional c) Non professional d) Meticulous


35. ———– means the business wherein, persons facing the same risk are brought together to create a fund from which those suffering losses are compensated.

a) Insurance b) Mutual Fund c) Banking d) Security


36. Term assurance is not suitable when the need is to provide for ———–

a) old age b) repayment of outstanding loan c) mortgage redemption d) any of the above


37. Final or Terminal bonus is payable ————-

a) On death b) On surrender c) On maturity d) All of the above


38. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : An insurance agent may be sued under Consumer protection act

Statement B : The Consumer protection act does not apply to government companies.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


39. What is called the reverse of ‘Life Insurance’?

a) Loan b) Surrender value c) Annuity d) None of above


40. A policy in which the payment to the annuitant begins after one year and is payable thereafter annually ]
is called ———– annuity.

a) immediate b) annual c) deffered d) one-year


41. The process of recording the correct age of person insured is called ———-

a) Age admission b) Verifications c) Proof of age d) Certification


42. A policy which has run for 8 years can be called into question if there is ———–

a) Misrepresentation b) Fraud c) Mistake d) None of the above


43. What are the criteria of a good saving plan ?

a) Safety b) Liquidity c) Yield d) All of above



44. In case of policy under the provision of Married Women’s Property Act, who can make a death claim ?

a) Beneficiaries b) Life Insured HEIRS c) Trustee d) Any of the above


45. The skill required to explain in a manner that the other person understands is ———–

a) Persuasiveness b) Explanatory c) Convincing d) Communication


46. The reduction permitted in the tabular premium depending on the mode of premium or Sum assured is called ————-

a) Reduction b) Rebate c) Incentive d) Concession


47. Loans under an insurance policy are repayable ————

a) In a lumpsum b) By adjustment with claim c) In installments d) any of the above


48. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : Proof of age is necessary only for proposals for insurance, not for agency applications.

Statement B : After the business is complete, the agent has no further role.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement

49. The maturity proceeds in case of a policy financed by HUF will be paid to ———-

a) karta b) life assured c) nominee d) none of these


50. When does foreclosure action begin ?

a) When premium is not paid b) When policy is surrendered c) When loan and interest accumulate
d) All of the above


51. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : A paid up policy will be entitled to bonus.

Statement B : The life to be insured must be in perfect health.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


52. A duplicate policy may be issued, when original has been ————-

a) Burnt b) Stolen c) Mutiliated d) All of the above


53. The attachment to a policy to indicate that the standard policy terms and conditions have been modified is called ————–

a) clause b) endorsement c) rider d) condition


54. Which of the following statements is “TRUE” ?
Statement A : When a person dies, no expense is incurred on him.

Statement B : Life insurance helps to ensure a decent burial or cremation on death

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


55. If the claim in question is 23 lakhs, which consumer court will hear the application ?

a) State Level b) National Level c) District Level d) None of above


56. Which information, if not disclosed, can nullify the policy ?

a) Critical b) Valid c) Material d) Important


57. The agents report to the insurer should include ———- facts.

a) Favorable b) Unfavorable c) Neither of the above d) Both of the above



58. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : Insurance is relevant only if there is possible economic loss.

Statement B : An event, which will certainly happen cannot be insured against.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


59. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : A policy which has been in force for 10 years can be called into question for misrepresentation

Statement B : A policy which has been in force for 10 years can be called into question for fraud.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


60. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : Insurance companies come under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act.

Statement B : The jurisdiction of consumer forum depends on the value of claim.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement
61. Which risk is covered by annuity ?

a) Accident b) Living too long c) Sickness d) Death


62. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : Insurance is possible only if the event concerned happens by random.

Statement B : The cause of “loss” is called peril.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


63. The authority of an agent is ———–

a) Specified in the appointment letter b) Inferred from his action c) Verbally communicated
d) All of the above
64. Which of the following statements is “TRUE” ?
Statement A : The fact of having been on sick leave must be disclosed, even if there were no sickness and certificate of sickness was false.

Statement B : Most plans of insurance are a combination of two basic plans.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


65. The bonus which attaches to the policy immediately on declaration is called ———- bonus

a) Final b) Immediate c) Terminal d) Reversionry


66. Which of the following statements is “TRUE” ?
Statement A : The premium under a group insurance policy is constant for all time to come.

Statement B : Section 45 of the insurance act does not apply to a one year policy.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


67. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ?
Statement A : Section 45 of the insurance act applies also to paid up policies.
Statement B : Section 45 of the insurance act does not apply to a one year policy.

a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement


68. In an insurance policy, the amount payable on death may be the amount payable on maturity

a) same as b) more than c) less than d) any of the above


69. ————- means the market in which an agent chooses to operate.

a) Segment b) Target c) Area d) Section



70. Which of the approaches of the agent is appropriate ?
Approach A : An agent insisted that all his policyholders should send the premium cheque to him, so that he could ensure that delays did not happen through oversight.

Approach B : The agent had the habit of greeting all his policyholders in the same town, on their birthdays and give them attractive presents.

a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach


71. Approach A : An agent used to persuade his prospects, who were mainly salaried employees at the middle management level, that they should take out policies under the MWP act.

Approach B : An agent selling mostly Salary Savings Scheme policies in the engineering factories used to canvass them on the basis of Income Tax advantages.

a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach


72. Approach A : When a prospect wanted to know what the agent would get out of the sale of insurance, he just gave him a xerox copy of his appointment letter.

Approach B : When a prospect wanted to know what the agent would get out of the sale of insurance, he said that that was a confidential matter.

a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach


73. Approach A : When the prospect said that he had taken sick leave for a few days because he wanted to go outstation for an interview, the agent suggested that he need not mention it.

Approach B : The agent suggested to the prospect not to mention the fact that the cause of death of one of his brother’s who had died young, was cardiac arrest. It was mentioned as ‘Accident’

a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach


74. Calculate premium from following data

Date of commencement : 1.1.1992
Date of birth : 15.4.1961
Tabular premium for endowment plan with profit

For age 31 – Rs. 41.50
For age 32 – Rs. 41.65
For age 33 – Rs. 41.80
Sum assured – Rs. 1,00,000
Mode – Yearly

Proposal is accepted at ordinary rates without accident benefits
Rebate for sum assured is Rs. 2 per thousand perannum. Rebate for yearly mode is 3% and double accident benefit is available at Re.1 per thousand sum assured per annum

a) Rs. 4,165 b) Rs. 3,825 c) Rs. 3,965 d) Rs. 3,840


75. From the following particulars, calculate paid up value :

Sum assured : Rs. 50,000
Plan : Endowment without profit
Term : 20 years