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    The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of

    India (IRDAI) has increased the limit on losses for the appointment of Surveyors and Loss Assessors. Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the above changes- I.The limits have been increased for Motor Insurance to Rs 1.5 lakh from the existing Rs 50,000. II.For other than motor insurance, it has been increased from the current Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. III.A surveyor and loss assessor is an insurance intermediary licensed by IRDAI to investigate, manage, quantify, validate and deal with losses (whether insured or not) arising from any contingency, on behalf of the company or the policyholder.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has increased the limit on losses for the appointment of Surveyors and Loss Assessors. The limits have been increased for Motor Insurance to Rs 1 lakh from the existing Rs 50,000. For other than motor insurance, it has been increased from the current Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. A surveyor and loss assessor is an insurance intermediary licensed by IRDAI to investigate, manage, quantify, validate and deal with losses (whether insured or not) arising from any contingency, on behalf of the company or the policyholder. The regulator’s circular added that the special dispensation granted is applicable to the claims arising out of Cyclone Michaung and the resulting heavy rains/floods. This will be applicable for a period of 2 months from the date of issuance of the circular.

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