What could be the basis for choice of fund in a Unit Linked policy?

Investment need
Risk profile
Both A & B
None of the three
✅ The correct answer is C.
Investment need and Risk profile could be the basis for choice of fund in a Unit Linked policy. Unit linked insurance plans allow policy takers to closely monitor their portfolios. They also offer the flexibility to switch your capital between funds with varying risk-return profiles.

Which of the following is not a pre-requisite for launching a complaint with ombudsman?

The complaint must be made by an individual on a ‘Personal Lines’ insurance
The complaint must be lodged within 1 year of the insurer rejecting the complaint
Complainant has to approach a consumer forum prior to ombudsman
The total relief sought must be within an amount of Rs. 20 lakh
✅ The correct answer is C.
A person can directly lodge a complaint with ombudsman. Hence, it is not a pre-requisite that complainant has to approach a consumer forum prior to ombudsman.

What is lien?

An underwriting decision where increased death benefit would be payable
An underwriting decision where decreased death benefit would be payable
A decision which does not alter the death benefit
None of the three
✅ The correct answer is B.
A lien is a legal right granted by the owner of property, by a law or otherwise acquired by a creditor. A lien serves to guarantee an underlying obligation, such as the repayment of a loan. If the underlying obligation is not satisfied, the creditor may be able to seize the asset that is the subject of the lien. A lien is an underwriting decision where decreased death benefit would be payable.

As per IRDA norms, which of the following non-traditional saving life insurance products are permitted in India? I. Unit Linked Insurance Plan II. Variable Insurance Plan

Only I
Only II
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
✅ The correct answer is C.
As per IRDA norms, both products are permitted in India.
A Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) is a product offered by insurance companies that, unlike a pure insurance policy, gives investors both insurance and investment under a single integrated plan.
Variable life insurance is a permanent life insurance policy with an investment component. The policy has a cash value account, which is invested in a number of sub-accounts available in the policy. A sub-account acts similar to a mutual fund, except it’s only available within a variable life insurance policy.