2290. Customer-buying Behavior With a Focus on Market Segmentation [Hdfc Slic]

IN-COMPANY TRAINING REPORT

ON

CUSTOMER-BUYING BEHAVIOR WITH A FOCUS ON MARKET SEGMENTATION

INHDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd

SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENT OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) GURU

JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HISAR

TRAINING SUPERVISOR SUBMITTED BY

MR. UMER MAJID DINESH CHOUDHARY

Channel Development Manager Enrolment No095112250

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MARCH 2012

DECLARATION

I, DINESH CHOUDHARY, a student of BBA of JIMS, respectively hereby declare that the

Project Report on “Customer Buying Behaviour with a Focus on Market Segmentation” is

the outcome of my own work and the same has not been submitted to any other

University/Institute for the award of any degree or any Professional diploma.

DINESH CHOUDHARY

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AKNOWLEDGEMENT

Undertaking this project was a challenging exercise .There was many problems in the beginning

but one by one the hurdles were removed and we moved forward.

I would like to thank individually one and all without whom the project would not have had been

a success. My sincere thanks MR. ASHOK SHARMA

And thank to all the mangers and staff members of the HDFCSLIC who spared their time for me

and allowed me to conduct the survey.

His timely advice and suggestions at various stages of the project helped in bringing out this

report in the present form.

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PREFACE

The liberalization of the Indian insurance sector has been the subject of much heated debate for

some years. The policy makers where in the catch 22 situation wherein for one they wanted

competition, development and growth of this insurance sector which is extremely essential for

channeling the investments in to the infrastructure sector. At the other end the policy makers had

the fears that the insurance premia, which are substantial, would seep out of the country; and

wanted to have a cautious approach of opening for foreign participation in the sector.

As one of the rare occurrences the entire debate was put on the back burner and the IRDA saw

the day of the light thanks to the maturing polity emerging consensus among factions of different

political parties. Though some changes and some restrictive clauses as regards to the foreign

participation were included the IRDA has opened the doors for the private entry into insurance.

Whether the insurer is old or new, private or public, expanding the market will present multitude

of challenges and opportunities. But the key issues, possible trends, opportunities and challenges

that insurance sector will have still remains under the realms of the possibilities and speculation.

What is the likely impact of opening up India’s insurance sector?

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The large scale of operations, public sector bureaucracies and cumbersome procedures hampers

nationalized insurers. Therefore, potential private entrants expect to score in the areas of

customer service, speed and flexibility. They point out that their entry will mean better products

and choice for the consumer. The critics counter that the benefit will be slim, because new

players will concentrate on affluent, urban customers as foreign banks did until recently. This

seems to be a logical strategy. Start-up costs-such as those of setting up a conventional

distribution network-are large and high-end niches offer better returns. However, the middle-

market segment too has great potential. Since insurance is a volumes game. Therefore, private

insurers would be best served by a middle-market approach, targeting customer segments that are

currently untapped.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In today’s corporate and competitive world, I find that insurance sector has the maximum growth

and potential as compared to the other sectors. Insurance has the maximum growth rate of 70-

80% while as FMCG sector has maximum 12-15% of growth rate. This growth potential attracts

me to enter in this sector and HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd has given

me the opportunity to work and get experience in highly competitive and enhancing sector.

The success story of good market share of different market organizations depends upon

the availability of the product and services near to the customer, which can be distributed

through a distribution channel. In Insurance sector, distribution channel includes only

agents or agency holders of the company. If a company like RELIANCE LIFE

INSURANCE, TATA AIG, MAX etc have adequate agents in the market they can

capture big market as compared to the other companies.

Agents are the only way for a company of Insurance sector through which policies and benefits

of the company can be explained to the customer

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

PREFACE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Title

Objective of the Study

Scope of the Study

Significance of the Industry

Significance of the Research

Research Technique

Sampling Methodology

Sampling unit

Sampling Area

Sample Size

Limitations

3. DATA AND INTERPRETATION

4. FINDINGS

5. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS

6. ANNEXURE

Questionnaire7. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY

THE HISTORY OF INDIAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY

Life Insurance

In 1818 the British established the first insurance company in India in Calcutta, the Oriental Life

Insurance Company. First attempts at regulation of the industry were made with the introduction

of the Indian Life Assurance Companies Act in 1912. A number of amendments to this Act were

made until the Insurance Act was drawn up in 1938. Noteworthy features in the Act were the

power given to the Government to collect statistical information about the insured and the high

level of protection the Act gave to the public through regulation and control. When the Act was

changed in 1950, this meant far reaching changes in the industry. The extra requirements

included a statutory requirement of a certain level of equity capital, a ceiling on share holdings in

such companies to prevent dominant control (to protect the public from any adversarial policies

from one single party), stricter control on investments and, generally, much tighter control. In

1956, the market contained 154 Indian and 16 foreign life insurance companies. Business was

heavily concentrated in urban areas and targeted the higher echelons of society. “Unethical

practices adopted by some of the players against the interests of the consumers” then led the

Indian government to nationalize the industry. In September 1956, nationalization was

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completed, merging all these companies into the so-called Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It

was felt that “nationalization has lent the industry fairness, solidity, growth and reach.”

Some of the important milestones in the life insurance business in India are:

1912: The Indian Life Assurance Companies Act enacted as the first statute to regulate the life

insurance business.

1928: The Indian Insurance Companies Act enacted to enable the government to collect

statistical information about both life and non-life insurance businesses.

1938: Earlier legislation consolidated and amended to by the Insurance Act with the objective of

protecting the interests of the insuring public.

1956: The market contained 154 Indian and 16 foreign life insurance companies.

General Insurance

The General Insurance industry in India dates back to the Industrial Revolution and the

subsequent increase in trade across the oceans in the 17th century. As for Life Insurance, the

British brought General Insurance to India, and a similar path was followed in the development

of this industry. A number of private companies were in existence for years and years until, in

1971, the Indian Government decided that the public interest would be served by nationalizing

the industry, merging all the 107 companies into four companies, depending on the sort of

business transacted (Marine, Fire, Miscellaneous). These were the National Insurance Company

Ltd., the Oriental Insurance Company Ltd., the New India Assurance Company Ltd., and the

United India Insurance Company Ltd. located in Calcutta, New Delhi, Bombay and Madras

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respectively. The General Insurance Corporation (GIC) was set up in 1972 as a ‘holding’

company, having these four companies as its subsidiaries.

Some of the important milestones in the general insurance business in India are:

1907: The Indian Mercantile Insurance Ltd. set up, the first company to transact all classes of

general insurance business.

1957: General Insurance Council, a wing of the Insurance Association of India, frames a code

of conduct for ensuring fair conduct and sound business practices.

1968: The Insurance Act amended to regulate investments and set minimum solvency margins

and the Tariff Advisory Committee set up.

1972: The General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Act, 1972 nationalize the general

insurance business in India with effect from 1st January 1973. 107 insurers amalgamated and

grouped into four companies viz. the National Insurance Company Ltd., the New India

Assurance Company Ltd., the Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. and the United India

Insurance Company Ltd. GIC incorporated as a company.

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MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN INDIAMAJOR PLAYERS IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN INDIA

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was established on 1 September 1956 to spread the

message of life insurance in the country and mobilise people’s savings for nation-building

activities. LIC with its central office in Mumbai and seven zonal offices at Mumbai, Calcutta,

Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur and Bhopal, operates through 100 divisional offices in

important cities and 2,048 branch offices. LIC has 5.59 lakh active agents spread over the

country.

The Corporation also transacts business abroad and has offices in Fiji, Mauritius and United

Kingdom. LIC is associated with joint ventures abroad in the field of insurance, namely, Ken-

India Assurance Company Limited, Nairobi; United Oriental Assurance Company Limited,

Kuala Lumpur; and Life Insurance Corporation (International), E.C. Bahrain. It has also entered

into an agreement with the Sun Life (UK) for marketing unit linked life insurance and pension

policies in U.K.

In 1995-96, LIC had a total income from premium and investments of $ 5 Billion while GIC

recorded a net premium of $ 1.3 Billion. During the last 15 years, LIC's income grew at a healthy

average of 10 per cent as against the industry's 6.7 per cent growth in the rest of Asia (3.4 per

cent in Europe, 1.4 per cent in the US).

LIC has even provided insurance cover to five million people living below the poverty line, with

50 per cent subsidy in the premium rates. LIC's claims settlement ratio at 95 per cent and GIC's

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at 74 per cent are higher than that of global average of 40 per cent. Compounded annual growth

rate for Life insurance business has been 19.22 per cent per annum

General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC)

The general insurance industry in India was nationalized and a government company known as

General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) was formed by the Central Government in

November 1972. With effect from 1 January 1973 the erstwhile 107 Indian and foreign insurers

which were operating in the country prior to nationalization, were grouped into four operating

companies, namely, (i) National Insurance Company Limited; (ii) New India Assurance

Company Limited; (iii) Oriental Insurance Company Limited; and (iv) United India Insurance

Company Limited.  (However, with effect from Dec'2000, these subsidiaries have been de-linked

from the parent company and made as independent insurance companies). All the above four

subsidiaries of GIC operate all over the country competing with one another and underwriting

various classes of general insurance business except for aviation insurance of national airlines

and crop insurance which is handled by the GIC.

Besides the domestic market, the industry is presently operating in 17 countries directly through

branches or agencies and in 14 countries through subsidiary and associate companies.

IN ADDITION TO ABOVE STATE INSURERS THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN

PERMITTED TO ENTER INTO INSURANCE BUSINESS: -

The introduction of private players in the industry has added to the colors in the dull industry.

The initiatives taken by the private players are very competitive and have given immense

competition to the on time monopoly of the market LIC. Since the advent of the private players

in the market the industry has seen new and innovative steps taken by the players in this sector.

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The new players have improved the service quality of the insurance. As a result LIC down the

years have seen the declining phase in its career. The market share was distributed among the

private players. Though LIC still holds the 75% of the insurance sector but the upcoming natures

of these private players are enough to give more competition to LIC in the near future. LIC

market share has decreased from 95% (2002-03) to 82 %( 2004-05).

1. HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd.

HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd. is one of India’s leading private life insurance

companies, which offers a range of individual and group insurance solutions. It is a joint venture

between Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC Ltd.), India’s leading

housing finance institution and The Standard Life Assurance Company, a leading provider of

financial services from the United Kingdom. Their cumulative premium income, including the

first year premiums and renewal premiums is Rs. 672.3 for the financial year, Apr-Nov 2005.

They have managed to cover over 11,00,000 individuals out of which over 3,40,000 lives have

been covered through our group business tie-ups.

2. Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Max New York Life Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture that brings together two large

forces - Max India Limited, a multi-business corporate, together with New York Life

International, a global expert in life insurance. With their various Products and Riders, there are

more than 400 product combinations to choose from. They have a national presence with a

network of 57 offices in 37 cities across India.

3. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company is a joint venture between ICICI Bank, a premier

financial powerhouse and prudential plc, a leading international financial services group

headquartered in the United Kingdom. ICICI Prudential was amongst the first private sector

insurance companies to begin operations in December 2000 after receiving approval from

Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA). The company has a network of about

56,000 advisors; as well as 7 banc assurance and 150 corporate agent tie-ups.

4. Om Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Ltd. is a joint venture between Kotak Mahindra

Bank Ltd. (KMBL), and Old Mutual plc.

5.Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd.

Birla Sun Life Insurance Company is a joint venture between Aditya Birla Group and Sun Life

financial Services of Canada.

Tata AIG Life Insurance Company Ltd.

SBI Life Insurance Company Limited

ING Vysya Life Insurance Company Private Limited

Allianz Bajaj Life Insurance Company Ltd.

Metlife India Insurance Company Pvt. Ltd.

AMP SANMAR Assurance Company Ltd.

Dabur CGU Life Insurance Company Pvt. Ltd.

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1. Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Limited  

The joint venture bringing together Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance and Sundaram Finance

Limited started its operations from March 2001. The company is Head Quartered at Chennai, and

has two Regional Offices, one at Mumbai and another one at New Delhi.

2. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between Bajaj Auto Limited

and Allianz AG of Germany. Both enjoy a reputation of expertise, stability and strength.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance received the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

(IRDA) certificate of Registration (R3) on May 2nd, 2001 to conduct General Insurance business

(including Health Insurance business) in India. The Company has an authorized and paid up

capital of Rs 110 crores. Bajaj Auto holds 74% and the remaining 26% is held by Allianz, AG,

Germany.

3. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between ICICI Bank

Limited and the US-based $ 26 billion Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. ICICI Bank is India's

second largest bank, while Fairfax Financial Holdings is a diversified financial corporate

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engaged in general insurance, reinsurance, insurance claims management and investment

management.

Lombard Canada Ltd, a group company of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is one of

Canada's oldest property and casualty insurers. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company

received regulatory approvals to commence general insurance business in August 2001.

4. Cholamandalam General Insurance Company Ltd.

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited (Chola-MS) is a joint venture of the

Murugappa Group & Mitsui Sumitomo. 

Chola-MS commenced operations in October 2002 and has issued more than 1.4 lakh policies in

its first calendar year of operations. The company has a pan-Indian presence with offices in

Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi, Coimbatore, Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Ahmedabad, Delhi,

Chandigarh, Kolkata and Vizag.

5. TATA AIG General Insurance Company Ltd.

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Ltd. is a joint venture company, formed from the Tata

Group and American International Group, Inc. (AIG). Tata AIG combines the strength and

integrity of the Tata Group with AIG's international expertise and financial strength. The Tata

Group holds 74 per cent stake in the two insurance ventures while AIG holds the balance 26 per

cent stake.

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Tata AIG General Insurance Company, which started its operations in India on January 22, 2001,

offers the complete range of insurance for automobile, home, personal accident, travel, energy,

marine, property and casualty, as well as several specialized financial lines.

6. Reliance General Insurance Company Limited.

7. IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd

8. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd.

9. HDFC-Chubb General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Marketing of Insurance In India

Insurance is in a manner of speaking the last frontier in the financial sector to open. It is also a

sector, which leads to benefits across the full spectrum, from the individual who now have wider

choices, to the economy, which see increased savings, to the infrastructure sector, which can

look forward to long term funding being available. In an under-insured economy, newer channels

of distribution have to be utilized to intensify the reach of insurance both in urban and rural

markets. This will create huge employment opportunities not only within insurance companies

but also as agents and consultants of insurance companies.

Marketing Mix Policies

Different companies can choose to position themselves differently and hence the Marketing Mix

is different. However, there are certain common characteristics that one can cull out from the

possible strategies that companies adopt.

Product:

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The development of flexible products to suit individual requirements is what will differentiate

the winners from the also-rans. The key to success is in providing insurance solutions, not

standardized insurance products. The concept of riders/optional benefits has already been a huge

innovation brought about by the new players, which has led to customization of products for

individual needs. However, companies may differentiate themselves on the basis of product

segments that they choose to focus on and excel in.

Place:

Different companies may however choose different channels and different geographies to focus

on. The channel options are - tied agency force, corporate agents and brokers and this is an area

where different companies will make different choices. Many companies like HDFC Standard

Life are focusing on all channels whereas companies like Max New York Life are focusing on

the tied agency force only. Customer interface will be a key challenge for life insurance

companies and includes every that interaction that the customer has with the company, such as

sales, new business underwriting, policy servicing, premium payments, claim processing and so

on. Technology can play a crucial role in delivering the highest standards of service set by the

company and it will be imperative for any serious player to excel in all of these.

Price:

Price is a relevant differentiator only in two segments - pure term insurance and in pure

annuities. Here too, service delivery and financial strength will need to be present at a minimum

acceptable level for price to be a relevant differentiator. In case of savings oriented products,

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long-term returns generated are more relevant than just the price of the product. A focus on

generating good investment performance and keeping a tight control on costs help in generating

good long-term maturity value for customers. Norms have been laid down on all of these by

IRDA and adhering to these while delivering good returns will be a challenge.

Promotion and Advertising:

The level of demand is latent and will have to be activated considerably. The market needs to be

developed. Greater awareness of insurance and the need to have it as a protection tool rather than

as a tax planning measure needs to be appreciated by the Indian people. Various communication

tools including advertising, direct marketing and road shows contribute to all this and different

companies take different approaches on these.

Process:

Cashless settlement: One of the most defining and customer-friendly changes that we’ve seen in

recent years relates to the way claims settlements are made. The advent of the third-party

administrator (TPA) regime has facilitated the transition to the hugely convenient era of cashless

settlement of health and auto insurance claims. TPAs are entities who process claims on behalf

of insurers: the IRDA licenses them after it is satisfied that they have the financial strength, the

trained manpower, the infrastructure and the skills to undertake this activity.

Likewise, with auto insurance, the TPA ties up with garages and authorized service centers for

cashless settlement of auto insurance claims.

Lower premiums: The spirit of competition and the broadening of the risk experience of

insurance companies have contributed to a fall in premiums over the years. That’s because, other

things being equal, an insurer who covers the lives just of 10 people bears a higher risk than an

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insurer who covers the lives of, say, 100 people. Further, a broader base will provide greater

efficiencies on costs such as distribution, management and claims. A broad basing of the

mortality experience, therefore, gives insurers the elbowroom to compete by lowering premiums,

and that trend is expected to continue.

Premium payment flexibility: Insurers have imparted certain flexibility to premium payment

options in order to address this concern. For instance, one now have the option to pay your

premiums upfront, which is then carried forward for the tenure of the policy. The yearly

premiums are drawn from the initial corpus. Insurers have also introduced the concept of

‘automatic cover maintenance’ to protect your policy from lapsing owing to your omission to

pay your premium on time. Under this, in the event of your not paying the premium, the insurer

dips into your investment account to the extent of the premium. Of course, this comes with an in-

built drawback: your investment portion diminishes year on year to the extent of the amount paid

to cover your risk.

Physical Evidence:

This can play a significant role for marketing in the Indian scenario. Since Internet users are

comparatively lesser than countries such as US, the offline mode will be preferred in India.

Although the distribution model is largely agent-based, wherever the customer is in contact with

the company, this factor can play a significant role in luring the customer.

People:

The most important factor that materializes sales and maintains customer relationships on a long-

term basis is this factor. No matter what distribution strategy a company adopts, customer

relationship has to be taken care of in order to maintain the customer base on a long-term basis.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPANY

COMPANY PROFILE OF HDFC STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

ABOUT HDFC STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE

HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd. is one of India's leading private insurance companies, which offers a range of individual and group insurance solutions. It is a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC Ltd.), India's leading housing finance institution and a Group Company of the Standard Life, UK. HDFC as on December 31, 2007 holds 72.38 per cent of equity in the joint venture.

HDFC STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE PARENTAGE

HDFC Limited.

HDFC is India leading housing finance institution and has helped build more than 23, 00,000 houses since its incorporation in 1977.

In Financial Year 2003-04 its assets under management crossed Rs. 36,000 Cr.

As at March 31, 2004, outstanding deposits stood at Rs. 7,840 crores. The depositor   base now stands at around 1 million depositors.

Rated AAA by CRISIL and ICRA for the 10th consecutive year

Stable and experienced management

High service standards

Awarded The Economic Times Corporate Citizen of the year Award for its long-standing commitment to community development.

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Presented the Dream Homeâ award for the best housing finance provider in 2004 at   the third Annual Outlook Money Awards.

Standard Life Group (Standard Life plc and its subsidiaries)

Standard Life Group (Standard Life plc and its subsidiaries)

The Standard Life group has been looking after the financial needs of customers for   over 180 years

It currently has a customer base of around 7 million people who rely on the company   for their insurance, pension, investment, banking and health-care needs

Its investment manager currently administers £125 billion in assets

It is a leading pensions provider in the UK, and is rated by Standard & Poor's as 'strong' with a rating of A+ and as 'good' with a rating of A1 by Moody's

Standard Life was awarded the 'Best Pension Provider' in 2004, 2005 and 2006 at the Money Marketing Awards, and it was voted a 5 star life and pensions provider at    the Financial Adviser Service Awards for the last 10 years running. The '5 Star'    accolade has also been awarded to Standard Life Investments for the last 10 years,    and to Standard Life Bank since its inception in 1998. Standard Life Bank was    awarded the 'Best Flexible Mortgage Lender' at the Mortgage Magazine Awards in    2006

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HDFC KEYS STRENGHS

FINANCIAL EXPERTISE

AS A JOINT VENTURE OF LEADING FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUPS, HDFC STANDARD LIFE HAS THE FINANCIAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO MANAGE YOUR LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.

RANGE OF SOLUTIONS WE HAVE A RANGE OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SOLUTIONS, WHICH CAN BE EASILY CUSTOMISED TO SPECIFIC NEEDS. OUR GROUP SOLUTIONS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO OFFER YOU COMPLETE FLEXIBILITY COMBINED WITH A LOW CHARGING STRUCTURE.

TRACK RECORD SO FAR

OUR GROSS PREMIUM INCOME, FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2008 STOOD AT RS. 4,859 CRORES AND NEW BUSINESS PREMIUM INCOME STOOD AT RS. 2,685 CRORES.

THE COMPANY HAS COVERED OVER 9,59,000 LIVES YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2008.

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CORPORATE OBJECTIVE

Our Vision

'The most successful and admired life insurance company, which means that we are the most trusted company, the easiest to deal with, offer the best value for money, and set the standards in the industry'.

'The most obvious choice for all'.

Our Values

Values that we observe while we work:

.Integrity

.Innovation

.Customer centric

.People Care One for all and all for ones€ �

.Teamwork

.Joy and Simplicity

Accolades and Recognition

.Rated by 'Business world' as 'India's Most Respected Private Life Insurance Company' in 2004.

.Rated as the "Best New Insurer - 2003" by Outlook Money magazine, India number 1 personal finance magazine

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BELOW ARE FEW OF THE PLANS THAT ARE OFFERED BY HDFC STANDARDS LIFE INSURANCE

INSURANCE PLANS AVAILABLE

Individual Products

We at HDFC Standard Life realize that not everyone has the same kind of needs. Keeping this in mind, we have a varied range of Products that you can choose from to suit all your needs. These will help secure your future as well as the future of your family.

Protection Plans

You can protect your family against the loss of your income or the burden of a loan in the event of your unfortunate demise, disability or sickness. These plans offer valuable peace of mind at a small price.

Our Protection range includes our Term Assurance Plan & Loan Cover Term Assurance Plan.

Investment Plans

 Our Single Premium Whole Of Life plan is well suited to meet your long term investment needs. We provide you with attractive long term returns through regular bonuses.

Pension Plans

Our Pension Plans help you secure your financial independence even after retirement.

Our Pension range includes our Personal Pension Plan, Unit Linked Pension, Unit Linked Pension Plus

Savings Plans

Our Savings Plans offer you flexible options to build savings for your future needs such as buying a dream home or fulfilling your children immediate and future needs.

Our Savings range includes Endowment Assurance Plan, Unit Linked Endowment, Unit Linked Endowment Plus, Unit Linked Endowment Plus II, Money Back, Unit Linked Enhanced Life Protection II, Children's Plan, Unit Linked Young Star, Unit Linked Young Star Plus, Unit Linked Young Star Plus II.

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Group Products

One-stop shop for employee-benefit solutions

HDFC Standard Life has the most comprehensive list of products for progressive employers who wish to provide the best and most innovative employee benefit solutions to their employees. We offer different products for different needs of employers ranging from term insurance plans for pure protection to voluntary plans such as superannuation and leave encashment.

We now offer the following group products to our esteemed corporate clients:

Group Term InsuranceGroup Variable Term InsuranceGroup Unit-Linked Plan

An investment solution that provides funding vehicle to manage corpuses with Gratuity, Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution Superannuation or Leave Encashment schemes of your companyAlso suitable for other employee benefit schemes such as salary saving schemes and wealth management schemes

Social Product

Development Insurance Plan

Development Insurance plan is an insurance plan which provides life cover to members of a Development Agency for a term of one year. On the death of any member of the group insured during the year of cover, a lump sum is paid to those member beneficiaries to help meet some of the immediate financial needs following their loss.

Eligibility

  Members of the development agency and their spouses with:

    - Minimum age at the start of the policy 18 years last birthday

    - Maximum age at the start of policy 50 years last birthday

Employees of the Development Agency are not eligible to join the group. The group to be covered is only eligible if it contains more than 500 members.

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Premium Payments

  The premium to be paid will be quoted per member in the group and will be the same for all members of the group. The premium can only be paid by the Development Agency as a single lump sum that includes all premiums for the group to be covered. Cover will not start until the premium and all the member information in our specified format has been received.

  The premium rate is Rs. 25 per Rs. 10,000 of lump sum, per member.

Benefits

  On the death of each member covered by the policy during the year of cover a lump sum equal to the sum assured will be paid to their beneficiaries or legal heirs. Where the death is as a result of an accident, an additional lump sum will be paid equal to half the sum assured. There are no benefits paid at the end of the year of cover and there is no surrender value available at any time.

The role of the Development Agency

  Due to the nature of the groups covered, HDFC Standard Life will be passing certain administrative tasks onto the Development Agency. By passing on these tasks the premium charged can be lower. These tasks would include:

  Submission of member data in a specified computer format

Collection of premiums from group members

Recording changes in the details of group members

Disbursement of claim payments and the mortality rebate (if any) to group members

These tasks would be in addition to the usual duties of a policyholder such as:

Payment of premiums

Reporting of claims

Keeping policy holder information up to date

  Training and support will be available to give guidance on how to complete the tasks appropriately. Since these additional tasks will impose a burden on the Development Agency, the Development Agency may charge a Rs. 10 administration fee to their members.

Prohibition of rebates

  Section 41 of the Insurance Act, 1938 states

  No person shall allow or offer to allow, either directly or indirectly, as an inducement to any person to take out or renew or continue an insurance in respect of any kind of risk relating to lives or property in India, any rebate of the whole or part of the commission payable or any rebate of the premium shown on the policy, nor shall any person taking

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out or renewing or continuing a policy accept any rebate, except such rebate as may be allowed in accordance with the published prospectus or tables of the insurer

If any person fails to comply with sub regulation (previous point) above, he shall be liable to payment of a fine which may extend to rupees five hundred

Tax Benefits

INCOME TAX

SECTION

GROSS ANNUAL

SALARY

HOW MUCH

TAX CAN YOU

SAVE?

HDFC STANDARD

LIFE PLANS

Sec. 80C Across All income

Slabs

Upto Rs. 33,990

saved on

investment of

Rs. 1,00,000.

All the life insurance

plans.

Sec. 80 CCC Across all income

slabs.

Upto Rs. 33,990

saved on

Investment of

Rs.1,00,000.

All the pension plans.

Sec. 80 D* Across all income

slabs

Upto Rs. 3,399

saved on

Investment of

Rs. 10,000.

All the health insurance

riders available with the

conventional plans.

TOTAL SAVINGS

POSSIBLE **

Rs37,389

Rs. 33,990 under Sec. 80C and under Sec. 80 CCC , Rs.3,399 under Sec. 80 D, calculated for a male with gross annual income exceeding Rs. 10,00,000.

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Sec. 10 (10)D Under Sec. 10(10D), the benefits you receive are completely tax-free,

subject to the conditions laid down therein.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

TITLE:

To determine customer-buying behavior with a focus on market segmentation for HDFC

Standard Life Insurance.

TITLE JUSTIFICATION :

The above title is self explanatory. The study deals mainly with studying the buying pattern

in the insurance industry with a special focus on HDFC Standard Life Insurance. The various

segments of the markets divided in terms of Insurance Needs, Age groups , Satisfaction levels

etc will also studied.

OBJECTIVE

Objective One

To determine reasons behind opting for an insurance.

To provide the company with information of customer's Insurance policy if they have any

and reasons for opting for that particular policies.

To know the most preferred policy.

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Objective Two

To determine customers perception towards private insurance companies and their

expectation form private insurance companies.

To determine the feedback on services provided by any other insurance agent.

To study the types of benefits provided by insurance services.

To determine the use of Internet for valuable information and decision-making process.

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SCOPE OF THE STUDY

A big boom has been witnessed in Insurance Industry in recent times. A large number of new

players have entered the market and are vying to gain market share in this rapidly improving

market. The study deals with HDFC Standard Life in focus and the various segments that it

caters to. The study then goes on to evaluate and analyse the findings so as to present a clear

picture of trends in the Insurance sector.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

SIGNIFICANCE TO THE INDUSTRY :

This is a limited study which takes into consideration the responses of 100 people. This data can

be explorated to take in the trends across the industry. The significance for the industry lies in

studying these trends that emerge from the study. It is a rapiddly changing and evolving sector.

People are only beginning to wake up to it’s vast possibilities. A study like this can attempt to

guide the future of the industry based on current trends.

SIGNIFICANE FOR THE RESEARCHER :

To facilitate and provide all the useful informtaion of the studt, the company, the insurance

industry and also provide marketing ways, methods of HDFC Standard Life insurance.

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RESEARCH DESIGN

NON-PROBABILITY

EXPLORATORY & DISCRIPTIVE EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH

The research is primarily both exploratory as well as descriptive in nature. The sources of

information are both primary & secondary.

A well-structured questionnaire was prepared and personal interviews were conducted to collect

the customer’s perception and buying behavior, through this questionnaire.

SAMPLING METHODOLOGY

SamplingTechnique:Initially, a rough draft was prepared keeping in mind the objective of the

research. A pilot study was done in order to know the accuracy of the Questionnaire. The final

Questionnaire was arrived only after certain important changes were done. Thus my sampling

came out to be judemental and convinent

Sampling Unit:

The respondants who were asked to fill out questionnaires are the sampling units. These

comprise of employees of MNCs, Govt. Employees, Self Employeds etc.

Sample size:

The sample size was restricted to only 100, which comprised of mainly peoples from different

regions of New Delhi due to time constraints.

Sampling Area :

The area of the research was New Delhi.

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LIMITATIONS OF THE RESEARCH

1. The research is confined to a certain parts of New Delhi and does not necessarily shows a

pattern applicable to all of Country.

2. Some respondents were reluctant to divulge personal information which can affect the

validity of all responses.

3. In a rapidly changing industry, analysis on one day or in one segment can change very

quickly. The environmental changes are vital to be considered in order to assimilate the

findings.

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DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

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DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

DATA GIVES PREFERENCE OF RESPONDENTS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES

COMPANY’S NAMENO.OF RESPONDENT

SHARE (%)

L.I.C. 78 78

HDFC 2 2

ICICI PRUDENTIAL 10 10

SBI LIFE 7 7

RELIANCE LIFE INSURANCE

3 3

TOTAL 100 100

INTERPRETATION

78% of the people contacted prefer LIC policy to any other and therefore it is ranked no.1

by that percent of respondents.

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DATA GIVES BENEFITS OF INSURANCE PERCEIVED BY RESPONDENTS

BENEFITSNO.OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Cover Future Uncertainty 55 55

Tax Deductions 20 20

Future Investment 25 25

TOTAL 100 100

INTERPRETATION

55% of the respondents believe that covering future uncertainty is the biggest benefit of

an insurance policy.

Whereas, 20% and 25% of them believe that the other benefits are Tax deduction and

future investments respectively

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DATA PROVIDES FEATURES OF INSURANCE POLICY THAT ATTRACTED RESPONDENTS

FEATURE NO.OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Money Back Guarantee 15 15

Larger Risk Coverance 37 37

Easy Access to Agents 7 7

Low Premium 30 30

Company’s Reputation 11 11

TOTAL 100 100

INTERPRETATION

Majority of the respondent (37%) found Larger risk coverance as the most attracted

feature of the all.

DATA PROVIDES NUMBER OF INSURANCE POLICY TYPE RESPONDENTS

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POLICY TYPE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

LIFE POLICY 75 75

NON LIFE POLICY 25 25

BOTH 45 45

INTERPRETATION

75% of the respondents have Life Insurance Policy while 45% have both. (The % is

calculated out of 280 positive response)

DATA GIVES PEOPLE PERCEPTION ABOUT INSURANCE

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RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

A saving tool 81 81%

A tax saving device 74 74%

A tool to protect your family 100 100%

INTERPRETATION

81% of the respondents have perception of Insurance being a saving tool.

And 74% of the respondents have perception of Insurance being a tax saving device.

But 100% of the respondents are with the view that Insurance is a tool to protect your

family.

DATA SHOWS PEOPLES HAVING INSURANCE

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RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Yes 70 70%

No 30 30%

INTERPRETATION

Of the sample size of 400 surveyed respondents 70% of the respondents are having

Insurance policy.

30% of the respondents are either not having any Insurance policy at present or their policy

is already matured.

And at present 100% of the respondents are with the view that Insurance is a tool to protect

your family.

DATA SHOWS BUYING PROCESS OF THE PEOPLE

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BUYING PROCESS NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Customer approached Insurance company/Agent

45 45%

Company/agent approached customer

55 555

Total 100 100%

INTERPRETATION

44.5% of the respondents approached the Insurance Company / Agent.

Whereas, 55.5% of the respondents were approached by the Company /Agent.

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DATA SHOWS REASONS BEHIND FOR INSURANCE

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Tax saving 80 80%

Saving / Investment 80 80.%

Family protection 100 100%

INTERPRETATION

80.71% of the Respondents opted for Insurance for tax saving benefits.

80.71% of the Respondents opted for saving / Investments.

But all of them, i.e. 100% of the respondents have opted for insurance for their family

protection.

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DATA SHOWS SATISFACTION OF RESPONDENTS WITH RESPECT TO POLICY

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Satisfied 60 60%

Not satisfied 40 40%

Not Responded 0 0.0%

Total 100 100%

INTERPRETATION

60% of the respondents are more or less satisfied with their existing policy.

40% of the respondents are not satisfied with their existing policy.

In this case all of those who have taken a policy have responded.

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DATA SHOWS SATISFACTION OF +RESPONDENTS WITH RESPECT TO SERVICE

AGENT

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Satisfied 45 45%

Not satisfied 55 55%

Not Responded 0 0.0%

Total 100 100%

INTERPRETATION

45% of the respondents are satisfied with their existing service agent.

55% of the respondents are not satisfied with their existing insurance agent.

All of those who have taken a policy have responded.

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DATA SHOWS NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS PAYING TAX

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Paying tax 100 100%

Not paying tax - 0%

Total 100 100%

INTERPRETATION

Of the sample size of 400 respondents, all the respondents are paying tax

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DATA SHOWS RESPONDENT’S INVESTMENTS FOR TAX SAVING

INVESTMENTS NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

LIC 51 51%

NSC 33 33%

Bonds 32 32%

PPF 25 25%

PF 21 21%

EPF 11 11%

INTERPRETATION

51% of the respondents save their tax by investing in LIC, which is the highest among all

Investment. This shows that most people for getting taxes benefits invest in LIC.

33.25% of the respondents do their tax saving by investing in NSC.

32.25% of the respondents to their tax saving by investing in bonds.

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DATA SHOWS RESPONDENTS PERCEPTION ABOUT BEST FORM OF

INVESTMENT FOR SECURING THEIR FUTURE

NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Fixed Assets 75 75%

Bank deposits 11 11%

Jewellery 25 25%

Securities i.e. bonds, MFs 40. 40%

Shares 10 10%

Insurance 70 70%

INTERPRETATION

75.25% of the respondents as with the view that Fixed Assets is the best form of

investment for securing their future.

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70.5% of the respondents are with the perception that Insurance is the best form of

investment for securing their future, which is one of the highest and this shows that

insurance is an important key for securing your future.

DATA SHOWS WHAT PEOPLE INTENT TO GAIN FROM THEIR

INVESTMENT

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Saving & Returns 100 100%

Security 90 90%

Tax benefits 71. 71.%

INTERPRETATION

100% of the respondents intent to gain saving and returns from their investment.

90% of the respondent’s intent to gain security from their investments.

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Whereas, 71.75% of the respondent’s intent to gain tax benefits from their

investments.

DATA GIVES PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION ON APPROPRIATE AGE FOR BUYING

INSURANCE

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS SHARE (%)

After 25 years 29 29%

After 35 years 10 10%

After 45 years 0 0%

Anytime 60 60%

INTERPRETATION

29% of the respondents are with the view that insurance should be bought after the

age of 25 years.

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10.5% of the respondents are with the view that insurance should be buyed after the

age of 35 years.

Whereas, 60.5% of the respondents are with the view that buying of insurance do not

have any thing to do with age i.e. there is no age limitations. It can be purchased any time

according to the need.

DATA SHOWS PEOPLE OPINION ABOUT INDIAN INSURANCE COMPANIES

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Rigid plans 67 67%

Non user friendly 29 29%

Unsatisfactory services 26 26%

Non Aggressive 35 35%

Satisfactory 24 24%

Good 10 10%

Very good 0 0%

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INTERPRETATION

67% of the respondents have the opinion that Indian Insurance Companies have Rigid plans.

29.5% feel that Indian Insurance companies are Non-user friendly.

26.5% feel that services of Indian Insurance companies are Unsatisfactory.

35.75% of the respondents are with the view that Indian Insurance companies are Non-

aggressive.

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24% of the respondents feel that products and services of Indian Insurance companies is

Satisfactory.

Whereas only 10.25% feel that it is Good enough.

And according to the data, no single person has felt that it is very good.

DATA SHOWS WHAT PEOPLE WOULD LOOK FOR IN AN INSURANCE COMPANY

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

A trusted name 82 82%

Friendly service & responsiveness

71 71%

Good plans 81 81%

Accessibility 49 49%

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INTERPRETATION

82% customers look for a Trusted name in a company for insurance.

81.5% customers look for a good plan in a company for insurance.

Friendly service & responsiveness and Accessibility are also important factors

looked by customers in a company.

DATA SHOWS PEOPLE PLANNING FOR NEW INVESTMENTS

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Planning 87 87%

Not planning 13 13%

Total 100 100%

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INTERPRETATION

Only 12.5% of the customers contacted are not planning for new investments

presently.

Whereas, 87.5% of the customers are still planning for new investments this can be a great potential for Reliance Life Insurance to take them on their favor

DATA SHOWS PEOPLE INTERESTED IN GOING FOR INSURANCE IF A SERVICE

PROVIDER AWAY FROM THE CITY OFFERS BETTER SERVICE & PRODUCTS

RESPONSE NO. OF RESPONDENTS

SHARE (%)

Yes 43 43%

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No 44 44%

Uncertain 13 13%

Total 100 100%

INTERPRETATION

The interested customers i.e. 43% are ready to go for insurance even away from a

city if services and products are worthwhile, which again is a good prospect (potential) for

Reliance Life Insurance to take them on their favor.

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FINDINGS

FACTS/FINDINGS

1.As the people think that insurance is a tool to protect their family & a tax saving device. They

are aware of the fact & realizing its, importance. The company should try to expand & build up

its infrastructure because there is a large potential for insurance in India.

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2.Company should come up with its branch in New Delhi. With the objective and goals to meet

the demands & expectations of the public. Because the entrance of private players will increase

the competition and it would be a tough task to secure a good position in market.

3.Since HDFC STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE LTD is leading with several companies’

policies it should be easy for them to penetrate into the market and secure a good position if they

pay greater attention to the service part provided to their customer and thereby forming a long

and trusted relationship.

4.As seen from the survey that at present 70% of the customer are having insurance policy out of

which 87.5% of the customer are planning for new investments. So it can be a good potential for

the company and they should make an attempt to trap these customers.

5.43% of the customer is even ready to go for insurance if a service provider away from their

home is providing it. But intend they should provide good products and services. The company

should try to convince these customers and get them in its favor.

RECOMMENDATIONS

As the people think that insurance is a tool to protect their family & a tax saving device.

They are aware of the fact & realizing its, importance. The company should try to expand &

build up its infrastructure because there is a large potential for insurance in India.

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Company should come up with its branch in New Delhi. With the objective and goals to

meet the demands & expectations of the public. Because the entrance of private players will

increase the competition and it would be a tough task to secure a good position in market.

Since HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd is leading with several companies’

policies it should be easy for them to penetrate into the market and secure a good position if

they pay greater attention to the service part provided to their customer and thereby forming

a long and trusted relationship.

As seen from the survey that at present 70% of the customer are having insurance policy out

of which 87.5% of the customer are planning for new investments. So it can be a good

potential for the company and they should make an attempt to trap these customers.

43% of the customer is even ready to go for insurance if a service provider away from their

home is providing it. But intend they should provide good products and services. The

company should try to convince these customers and get them in its favor.

CONCLUSION

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Our exhaustive research in the field of Life Insurance threw up some intresting trends which can

be seen in the above analysis. A general impression that we gathered during Data collection was

the immense awareness and knowledge among people about various companies and their

insurance products. People are beginning to look beyond LIC for their insurance needs and are

willing to trust private players with their hard earned money.

People in general have been impressioned by the marketing and advertising campaigns of

insurance companies. A high penetration of print , radio and Television ad campaigns over the

years is beginning to have it’s impact now.

Another heartning trend was in terms of people viewing insurance as a tax saving and investment

instrument as much as a protective one. A very high number of respondants have opted for

insurance for such purposes and it shows how insurance companies ahve been successful to

attract public money in recent times.

The general satisfaction levels among public with regards to policy and agents still requires

improvement. But therein lies the oppurtunity for a relative new comer like HDFC Standard Life

Insurance Company Ltd . LIC has never been known for prompt service or customer oriented

methods and HDFC Standard Life can build on these factors.

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ANNEXURES AND QUESTIONNAIRE

QUESTIONNAIRE

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1. ARE YOU EMPLOYED?YES NO

If YES, only then proceed

2. DO YOU HAVE ANY INSURANCE POLICY?YES NO

3. WHICH INSURANCE POLICY DO YOU HAVE?

LIFE NON-LIFE BOTH

4. WHICH CO’S INSURANCE POLICY YOU PREFER THE MOST? (RANK THEM)

a) LIC

b) ICICIPRUDENTIAL

c) SBI LIFE INSURANCE

d) ING VYSYA LIFE

e) RELIANCE LIFE INSURANCE

f) TATA AIG LIFE

g) ANY OTHER ________( Specify)

5. FOR HOW MANY YEARS DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE POLICY? (Please Tick)

a) <5Yrs b) 5-10 Yrs c) 10-15 Yrs d) Any Other______ (Specify)

6. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE BENEFITS OF INSURANCE COVER? (RANK THEM)

a) COVER FUTURE UNCERTAINITY

b) TAX DEDUCTIONS c) FUTURE INVESTMENT

d) ANY OTHER _________ (Specify)

7. WHICH FEATURE OF YOUR POLICY ATTRACTED YOU TO BUY IT? 64

(RANK THEM)

a) LOW PREMIUM

b) LARGER RISK COVERANCE

c) MONEY BACK GUARNTEE

d) REPUTATION OF COMPANY

e) EASY ACCESS TO AGENTS

f) ANY OTHER _________ (Specify)

8. YOUR MONTHLY INCOME?

a)<4k b)4k-8k c)8k-12k d)12k-16k e)Other_____(Specify)

9. DO YOU REALLY THINK INSURANCE POLICY COVER IN TODAY’S SCENARIO IS NOT ESSENTIAL?

_____________________________________________________

10. WHAT’S YOUR PERCEPTION ABOUT INSURANCE? (RANK THEM)

a) A SAVING TOOL

b) A TAX SAVING DEVICE c) A TOOL TO PROTECT FUTURE

11. HOW HAS/WOULD YOU BOUGHT/BUY AN INSURANCE?

a) CUSTOMER APPROCHED INSURANCE COs

b) INSURANCE COs APPROCHED CUSTOMER 12. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE POLICY?

a) SATISFIED SAVING TOOL

b) NOT SATISFIED c) NOT RESPONDING

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13. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE AGENT?

a) SATISFIED SAVING TOOL

b) NOT SATISFIED c) NOT RESPONDING

14 DO YOU PAY TAXES?

YES NO

15. WHERE HAVE YOU INVESTED FOR TAX SAVING? (RANK THEM)

a) LIC

b) NSC

c) BONDS

d) PPF

e) PF

f) EPF

16.WHICH IS THE BEST FORM OF INVESTMENTS? (RANK THEM)

a) FIXED ASSETS

b) BANK DEPOSITS

c) JEWELLERY

d) SECURITIES, i.e. Bonds, MFs

e) SHARES

f) INSURANCE

17. WHAT DO YOU INTENT TO GAIN FROM INVESTMENTS?

a) SAVING & RETURNS

b) SECURITY

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c) TAX BENIFITS

18. WHAT’S THE RIGHT AGE TO BUY INSURANCE?

a) AFTER 25 Yrs

b) AFTER 35 Yrs c) AFTER 45 Yrs

d) ANYTIME

19.HOW WOULD YOU RATE INDIAN INSURANCE COs?

a) RIGID PLANS

b) NON-USER FRIENDLY

c) UNSATISFATORY SREVICES

d) NON-AGGRESSIVE

e) SATISFACTORY

f) GOOD

g) VERY GOOD

20. WHAT WOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN AN INSURANCE COs? (RANK THEM)

a) A TRUSTED NAME

b) FRIENDLY SERVICE & RESPONSIVENESS c) GOOD PLANS

d) ACCESSIBILITY

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21. ARE YOU PLANNING FOR NEW INVESTMENTS?

PLANNING NOT PLANING

22. WOULD YOU GO FOR INSURANCE IF A SERVICE PROVIDER AWAY FROM THE CITY OFFERS BETTER SERVICE & PRODUCTS?

a) YES

b) NO

c) UNCERTAIN

THANK YOU

NAME:_________________________

ADDRESS:______________________ ______________________________OCCUPATION:___________________

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. BOOKS/MAGAZINES REFFERED:

STUDY GUIDE- PRINCILES & PRACTICES OF LIFE / GENERALINSURANCE,

by AIMA.

Books published by INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF INDIA

LIFE-INSURANCE, by Mc GILL

INSURANCEWATCH.

MONEYOUTLOOK.

2. WEBSITES REFFERED:

WWW.CIFAINSURANCE.COM

WWW.MONEYOUTLOOK.COM

WWW.INSURANCE.IND.COM

WWW.HDFCINURANCE.COM

3. REPORTS/ARTICLES REFFERED:

REPORT: ISSUES & CHALLENGES FACING THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY….

Dec2005.

BRIEF PROFILE OF LIC, INDIA…Dec 2006.

REPORT: COPING WITH COMPETITION…Jan2007

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