When is a policy deemed to be lapsed?

If the premiums are not paid on due date
If the premiums are not paid before the due date
If the premium has not been paid even during days of grace
If the policy is surrendered
✅ The correct answer is C.
If the premium has not been paid even during days of grace policy is deemed to be lapsed. The policy for which all benefits to the policy holder cease and is terminated due to non payment of premium amount on the due date or even after the grace period is called a lapsed policy.

Which of the following statements are correct?

The Ombudsman’s authority is limited to claims matters only
The Ombudsman is not a judicial authority
Both the statements above are correct
None of the three
✅ The correct answer is B.
The insurance ombudsman mechanism had been set up by the insurers themselves, as an alternative dispute redressal system. It is a quasi-judicial body, established to address the grievances of customers, without them having to involve themselves in lengthy court proceedings.

Identify the correct option out of the following.

Licence for agency is issued by the Insurance company
Licence for a non-life insurance agency is issued by SEBI
Life Insurance agency licence is issued by Life Insurance Council
Agency licence in all cases is issued by the IRDA through the Designated Parson of the Insurer
✅ The correct answer is D.
Agency licence in all cases is issued by the IRDA through the Designated Parson of the Insurer.

State the correct position in a missing assured death claim

Payment is subject to an order from a competent court of law
Payment will depend on the policy status as on the date of the court order
Seven year waiting period is as per the Indian Evidence Act
All of the above
✅ The correct answer is D.
All the statements are correct.
Payment is subject to an order from a competent court of law, Payment will depend on the policy status as on the date of the court order and Seven year waiting period is as per the Indian Evidence Act.

In commercial contracts, the principle to be observed is

Caveat Emptor
Indemnity
Proximity
Uberrima Fides
✅ The correct answer is A.
In commercial contracts, the principle to be observed is Caveat Emptor. Caveat emptor is a Latin term that means “let the buyer beware.” Similar to the phrase “sold as is,” this term means that the buyer assumes the risk that a product may fail to meet expectations or have defects.