Which is not a recent phenomenon in health insurance industry segment?

Hospital chains are allowed by IRDA to enter health insurance business
Tremendous growth of health insurance business is tapped by standalone companies
Standalone companies are specifically barred from covering rural masses
None of the above
✅ The correct answer is C.
Standalone companies are specifically barred from covering rural masses. Standalone companies are involved in government schemes to provide insurance to rural masses.

In traditional cash value policies, the policy reserve form part of a _________

Special investment account
General investment account
Both A & B
None of the above
✅ The correct answer is B.
In traditional cash value policies, the policy reserve form part of a General investment account. When an insurance company underwrites a new policy, it is paid a premium by the policyholder. These premiums are deposited into the insurer’s general account.

_________ method of underwriting is suitable while deciding a complex case, e.g. whether to give insurance to someone who has acute diabetes.

Instrumental
Panelling
Non-medical
Judgmental
✅ The correct answer is D.
Judgmental method of underwriting is suitable while deciding a complex case, e.g. whether to give insurance to someone who has acute diabetes. Under this method, subjective judgment is used, often relying on the expert opinion of a medical professional known as the medical referee, especially when the deciding case is complex.

What are the 2 methods of underwriting?

Direct & indirect
Accept or decline
Judgement & Numerical
Openended & closeended methods
✅ The correct answer is C.
Judgement & Numerical are the 2 methods of underwriting.
Judgement Method: Under this methods, subjective judgement is used.
Numerical Method: Under this method underwriting assign positive rating points for all negative or adverse factors.