lic_faq.csv

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How do I file a claim?,1. Gather all necessary documents. 2. Contact LIC branch or use the portal. 3. Fill the claim form. 4. Submit required documents. 5. Follow up for status.
What is the grace period for LIC policies?,LIC usually offers a grace period of 30 days for most policies. ULIPs may have a 15-day grace period. Check your policy document for specifics.
What documents are needed for KYC?,"KYC requires PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport-size photo, and a cancelled cheque or bank passbook copy."
What is the commission for a term insurance policy?,"Term plans offer lower first-year commission, typically around 10-20% of premium, with no or low renewal commission."
How can I become an LIC agent?,Visit the nearest LIC branch or apply online. Pass the IRDA exam and complete basic training to get your agent code.
What types of policies does LIC offer?,"LIC offers Term, Endowment, Money Back, ULIP, Whole Life, and Pension policies tailored for different customer needs."
How do I revive a lapsed policy?,You can revive a lapsed policy within 5 years by paying unpaid premiums with interest and submitting a health declaration.
What is the renewal process for a policy?,Policies can be renewed online or via LIC branch. Pay the due premium within the grace period to avoid penalties.
What is the minimum qualification to become an agent?,You must have passed at least Class 10 (SSC) and be at least 18 years old to qualify for LIC agency.
How do I check my commission statement?,"Login to LIC Agent Portal, navigate to the Commission Statement section, and download your report by month or year."
What�s The Role And Work Of An LIC Agent,"LIC agency is not an easy job but not a difficult one too� If you understand the concepts it is the simplest job. It can be said LIC agency is not a job but a business. You will be an entrepreneur, without much investment. Your role is to create awareness about LIC and make people understand the importance of Life insurance. You can introduce LIC policy as a tool for financial planning. You have to meet the prospective buyers and eplain them the products of LIC and convince them and collect premium from hem and deposit it in LIC. This is a job where you are your own boss and where even sky is not the limit for your growth. In India, there are agents who are earning few crores a year as commission."
How Can I Become An LIC Agent?,"Normally Development Officers recruit agents. The Development Officers are exclusive officisls to recruit, support and train LIC agents. Among the Development Officers those who have reached certain levels of better performance are designated as Senior Business Associates. They are provided with a personal office with the name LIC Life Plus. Their work is also to recruit, train and support agents. They are permitted to recruit agents anywhere in India. Apart from them, in recent days LIC permits certain categories of top performing agents called Chief Life Insurance Advisors also to recruit agents. While Development Officer's job is only recruitment and training, these CLIAs have to do the work of an agent also and support the agents recruited by him too."
Which Is The Best Insurance Company For Career?,"Not because, I am an employee of LIC of India, but as a common man also I would like to suggest, LIC of India as the best insurance company for career prospects. I worked for about 10 years in State Government before joining LIC. As a certified international trainer, I am in touch with many other corporates too. The work culture of the organization, recognition etc., is wonderful in LIC of India. I invite everyone who wants to be an achiever to join LIC of India. If you are a graduate, you can become a permanent employee of LIC and keep on growing to next higher levels on promotion too. Many graduates who joined as agents have even reached the level of Zonal managers of LIC."
What Is The Salary Of An LIC Agent?,"LIC agency offers commission only based on the performance of the agent. There is no fixed salary. But there are schemes called as CCA (City Career Agent) and RCA (Rural Career Agent). A CCA will receive Rs.6000/- pm as stipend every month for one year. There are LIC agents who are earning Rs.80 Lakhs per month as commission in India� LIC agency profession offers you unlimited income and freedom of working hours. No job with salary can give you this much of monthly income and freedom of working hours. If you are successful, you can attend conference in USA every year. LIC agency is not an easy job but not a difficult one too�If you understand the concepts it is the simplest job. It can be said LIC agency is not a job but a business. You will be an entrepreneur, without much investment. This is a job where you are your own boss and where even sky is not the limit for your growth. Your role is to create awareness about LIC and make people understand the importance of Life insurance. You can introduce LIC policy as a tool for financial planning."
How Much Is The Commission For LIC Agents?,"For the policies with term of 15 years premium paying Endowmwnt type policies :
Commission for 1st Year : 25 + 10 % Bonus Commission
2nd & 3rd years : 7.5 %
Remaining years : 5 %
For one time premium policies (deposits), agents get 2% commission.
LIC agent is not getting success in every call (meeting the prospects). Sometimes, he even follows one prospect for years together."
Can I Get Commission After The Termination Of My LIC Agency?,"Yes. Renewal commission is the great advantage of LIC agency. If one has worked continuously for 5 years, even if he gets terminated, he will be paid renewal commission till the policyholders pay their premiums. In no other business such a facility is available. If you resign from the job even after 2 or 3 decades, you may get no monetary benefit from that day onwards for the hard work of all those years. I invite anyone who is willing to work hard for just 5 years and create a great wealth for future and retire and enjoy life to join as an LIC agent. If you have confidence that you can collect regular premium of 50 lakhs per annum for 5 years, you can be assured of regular income of 1 lakh pm for almost next 20 years and enjoy life. If you do more, for example, if you can collect 1 crore per annum, your income will be 2 lakhs pm. The income mentioned above is after 5 years. For the first five years you will get a lot more monetary benefits. If anyone wants to know this formula of becoming quick rich and earning regularly, please contact me."
Can A CA Become An LIC Agent?,"Yes. You are welcome to be an LIC agent. The work of an agent involves financial planning. Being a qualified Chartered Accountant, you will have a great winning edge over an ordinary agent. If you like, and if your age is below 35, you can even become a permanent employee of LIC also by becoming a Development Officer. You can even go on promotion into administration as BM and still higher levels. There is a great need for a qualified financial professional who can give suitable, professional advice to clients, as LIC plans are long term commitment with specific needs. When a CA advices, people will take it as an authentic advice. Success will be greater and easier comparing to agents with other qualifications. Hope that you are aware that there are CAs already working as LIC agents, few of them are earning a few Crores per annum as Commission. If you want to talk to such as a CA turned, successful LIC agent or a Development Officer or a top official of LIC, I can give you references, so that you can get to know the scope through, 1st hand, direct information. By the way, if you want to be an agent, I can recruit you into LIC and guide you where ever you are. I am one of the Top Performing Development Officers, who is designated as a Senior Business Associate. So I am authorised to recruit agents anywhere in India. All the best to you. Be in touch, if you need any details, don't hesitate to contact me"
Does The Development Officer Provide Clients Or Do LIC Agents Have To Find Clients Themselves?,"Hi, Normally the agent has to find suitable clients. The role of the Development Officer is to guide the agent to find out suitable prospects. But we also give leads of orphaned policyholders who need service. By doing service, you can earn their trust and proceed further. Feel free to contact me for more details."
What Is The Minimum Target Of An LIC CCA Agent?,"24 Lives & 30,000 First Year Commission is the minimum business required for a CCA. CCA means City Career Agent. They will be getting Rs.6000/- pm as stipend for one year in addition to the commission like regular agents."
What Is The Festival Advance Of LIC Agents?,"LIC agent gets a lot of advances, mostly interest free. As the level of success goes up, the benefits also goes up to a great extend. Even regular govt employees get only few 1000s as festival advance (For Tamil Nadu Govt. employees, it is Rs.5000/-only, I think). But LIC agents at the level of Chairman�s club are eligible to get Rs.25,000/-, which is to be repaid in 10 instalments without any interest. There are club membership higher than Chairman club also who are enjoying still greater benefits. Any employee who works at moderate salary, normally suffers to find funds to celebrate festivals. But LIC agents who are club members need not worry for want of money!!!."
Can Lapsed LIC Agency Be Renewed ?,Yes� but if your agency is lapsed within 2 years. Otherwise you will have to be a new agent.
What is the first-year commission rate for endowment plans?,First-year commission for endowment policies is typically 25% of the premium for the first year.
Do I get renewal commission every year?,"Yes, renewal commission is paid yearly as long as the policy is in force. Rates vary by policy type."
How can I update my contact information in the agent portal?,"Log in to the agent portal, go to 'Profile', then 'Edit', and update your phone number or email address."
What is the customer grievance redressal process?,"Customers can lodge complaints via LIC branch, customer portal, or helpline. Resolution is usually within 7-10 days."
What is the commission structure for ULIP plans?,ULIP commissions are lower—typically 5% for the first year and 1% or less for renewals.
How do I get training as a new agent?,"New agents receive 25–50 hours of training, usually at the divisional LIC office, covering sales, ethics, and product info."
What are LIC's pension plan options?,"LIC pension plans include Jeevan Akshay, Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, and LIC New Jeevan Shanti."

Can I apply for a loan against LIC policy?,"Yes, loans can be availed against eligible endowment or whole life policies with a surrender value."

What happens if premium payment is delayed?,"A late premium within grace period keeps the policy active. Beyond that, it lapses and must be revived."

How do I download my agent ID card?,Log in to the LIC agent portal and go to 'Download ID Card' under the Profile section.