According to common law, when should insurable interest be present in a life insurance contract?

At the time of taking policy
At the time of claim
Both A & B
None of the above
✅ The correct answer is A.
According to common law, At the time of taking policy insurable interest must be present in a life insurance contract. If there was no insurable interest requirement, some people would be tempted to purchase life insurance policies to collect the death benefit by killing the insured. A person is always considered to have an unlimited insurable interest in his own life and health.

Human Life Value concept measures the value of a human life on the basis of his

Gross earnings
Net earnings
Total earnings
Expenses
✅ The correct answer is B.
Human Life Value concept measures the value of a human life on the basis of his Net earnings. The human life value concept deals with human capital, which is a person’s income potential. It goes beyond just the numbers and considers the overall impact of losing someone, especially the breadwinner.

Identify the correct options.

Life insurance selling is different from selling of other items
Life insurance involves concept selling and hence challenging
An agent has to create in his client’s mind need for life insurance
All of the above
✅ The correct answer is D.
All the statements are correct.
Life insurance selling is different from selling of other items, Life insurance involves concept selling and hence challenging and An agent has to create in his client’s mind need for life insurance.

Which of the following forms is not required for settlement of a death claim?

Declaration of good health
Certificate of cremation/burial
Physician certificate
Death certificate
✅ The correct answer is A.
The following proofs are required for payment of a death claim:
(i) An intimation of death by the nominee or a near relative.
(ii) Proof of age if not already admitted.
(iii) Proof of death.
(iv) Doctor’s certificate who attended the deceased during his last illness.
(v) Identity certificate from a reputable person who saw the body of the deceased life assured.
(vi) Certificate of cremation or burial from a reputable person who attended the funeral.
(vii) An employer certificate if any, of the deceased.

“Declaration of good health” is not required to be submitted.