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A
Research Project Report
ON
“A STUDY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF RELIANCE LIFE INSURANCE”
Submitted in the partial fulfillment for the degree of
Master of Business Administration
Session (2009-2011)
Under
The Guidance Of: Submitted By :
Mrs. Pooja Bindlish ASHOK KUMAR
Department Of Management MBA 4rth Sem.
SIMT Roll No: 109002
Exam Roll No………..
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Sarswati Institute of Management &Technology KaithalKurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
This is to certify that the Research Project of MBA entitled, “A STUDY ON CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION OF RELIANCE LIFE INSURANCE”, done by Mr. ASHOK
KUMAR, Roll No. 109002 is a beneficed work carried out by him under my guidance. The
matter embodied in this project work has not been submitted in our college earlier for award of
any degree or diploma to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Mrs. Pooja Bindlish Lecturer
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DECLARATION
I ASHOK KUMAR Roll No. 109002, here by declare that this project report entitle “A STUDY
ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF RELIANCE LIFE INSURANCE” has not
been presented as a par of any other academic except to get my MBA from Sarswati Institute of
Management &Technology, Kaithal
( ASHOK KUMAR )
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In this present world of competition there is a race of existence in which those who are having
will to come forward will succeed. Project is a bridge between practical and theoretical working,
with this will I have joined the project. I really wish to express my gratitude towards all those
people who have helped me.
My project guide Mrs. POOJA BINDLISH (lecturer) who provided me her expert advise,
inspiration & moral support in spite of her busy schedule & assignments, has mainly provided
my understanding of this project. I am very grateful to her kindhearted approach &
encouragement, which helped me immensely in completion of this project report.
I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Mr. K.K AGGARWAL (Director), for his
invaluable help & guidance throughout the course.
Last, but not the least, I say only this much that all are not to be mentioned but none is forgotten and I will like to extend my special thanks and gratitude to all my classmates who always encourage me in pursuit of excellence.
(ASHOK KUMAR)
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PREFACE
This project has been prepared, as a part of our MBA Program. This will also serve as basis
knowledge of “A STUDY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OF RELIANCE LIFE
INSURANCE ” The Project Report is accompanied with number of Formats, charts & flow
diagram, which will be helpful in understanding the subject matter. We are thankful to Mrs.
Pooja Bindlish ; Lastly we are grateful to all the seen and unseen hands that have been kind
enough to help me in preparing the above project report from the beginning to end.
( ASHOK KUMAR )
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Contents
Particulars Page No.
Introduction to the study 01
Introduction to the company 10
Objectives of study 21
Research Methodology 23
A. Research Design 25
Non- Probability
Exploratory & descriptive experimental research
B. Sampling Methodology 26
Sampling Technique
Sampling Unit
Sample Size
Sampling Area
Data Interpretation 27
Findings 39
Limitation 41
Suggestions 43
Conclusions 45
References 47
Questionnaire 49
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“AN OVERVIEW”
THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN INDIA
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With the largest number of life insurance policies in force in the world, Insurance
happens to be a mega opportunity in India. It’s a business growing at the rate of 15-20
per cent annually and presently is of the order of Rs 1560.41 billion (for the financial
year 2006 – 2007). Together with banking services, it adds about 7% to the country’s
Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The gross premium collection is nearly 2% of GDP and
funds available with LIC for investments are 8% of the GDP.
Even so nearly 65% of the Indian population is without life insurance cover while health
insurance and non-life insurance continues to be below international standards. A large
part of our population is also subject to weak social security and pension systems with
hardly any old age income security
A well-developed and evolved insurance sector is needed for economic development as
it provides long term funds for infrastructure development and strengthens the risk
taking ability of individuals. It is estimated that over the next ten years India would
require investments of the order of one trillion US dollars.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
The history of life insurance in India dates back to 1818 when it was conceived as a
means to provide for English Widows. Interestingly in those days a higher premium was
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charged for Indian lives than the non - Indian lives, as Indian lives were considered
more risky to cover. The Bombay Mutual Life Insurance Society started its business in
1870. It was the first company to charge the same premium for both Indian and non-
Indian lives.
The Oriental Assurance Company was established in 1880. The General insurance
business in India, on the other hand, can trace its roots to Triton Insurance Company
Limited, the first general insurance company established in the year 1850 in Calcutta by
the British. Till the end of the nineteenth century insurance business was almost entirely
in the hands of overseas companies.
Insurance regulation formally began in India with the passing of the Life Insurance
Companies Act of 1912 and the Provident Fund Act of 1912. Several frauds during the
1920's and 1930's sullied insurance business in India. By 1938 there were 176
insurance companies.
The first comprehensive legislation was introduced with the Insurance Act of 1938 that
provided strict State Control over the insurance business. The insurance business grew
at a faster pace after independence. Indian companies strengthened their hold on this
business but despite the growth that was witnessed, insurance remained an urban
phenomenon.
The Government of India in 1956, brought together over 240 private life insurers and
provident societies under one nationalized monopoly corporation and Life Insurance
Corporation (LIC) was born. Nationalization was justified on the grounds that it would
create the much needed funds for rapid industrialization. This was in conformity with the
Government's chosen path of State led planning and development.
The non-life insurance business continued to thrive with the private sector till 1972.
Their operations were restricted to organized trade and industry in large cities. The
general insurance industry was nationalized in 1972. With this, nearly 107 insurers were
amalgamated and grouped into four companies- National Insurance Company, New
India Assurance Company, Oriental Insurance Company and United India Insurance
Company. These were subsidiaries of the General Insurance Company (GIC).
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KEY MILESTONES
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 by the Insurance Act with the
objective of protecting the interests of the insuring public.
1956: 245 Indian and foreign insurers along with provident societies were taken over by
the central government and nationalized. LIC was formed by an Act of Parliament- LIC
Act 1956- with a capital contribution of Rs. 5 crore from the Government of India.
PRESENT SCENARIO - LIFE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN INDIA
The life insurance industry in India grew by an impressive 47.38%, with premium
income at Rs. 1560.41 billion during the fiscal year 2006-2007. Though the total volume
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of LIC's business increased in the last fiscal year (2006-2007) compared to the previous
one, its market share came down from 85.75% to 81.91%.
The 17 private insurers increased their market share from about 15% to about 19% in a
year's time. The figures for the first two months of the fiscal year 2007-08 also speak of
the growing share of the private insurers. The share of LIC for this period has further
come down to 75 percent, while the private players have grabbed over 24 percent.
With the opening up of the insurance industry in India many foreign players have
entered the market. The restriction on these companies is that they are not allowed to
have more than a 26% stake in a company’s ownership.
Since the opening up of the insurance sector in 1999, foreign investments of Rs. 8.7
billion have poured into the Indian market and 19 private life insurance companies have
been granted licenses.
Innovative products, smart marketing, and aggressive distribution have enabled
fledgling private insurance companies to sign up Indian customers faster than anyone
expected. Indians, who had always seen life insurance as a tax saving device, are now
suddenly turning to the private sector and snapping up the new innovative products on
offer. Some of these products include investment plans with insurance and good returns
(unit linked plans), multi – purpose insurance plans, pension plans, child plans and
money back plans.
MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN INDIAMAJOR PLAYERS IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN INDIA
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
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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.
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 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.
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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. 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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
1. Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company
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
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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 engaged in general insurance, reinsurance, insurance claims
management and investment management.
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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ABOUT RELIANCE
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Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited is a part of Reliance Capital Ltd. of the
Reliance - Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. Reliance Capital is one of India’s leading
private sector financial services companies, and ranks among the top 3 private sector
financial services and banking companies, in terms of net worth. Reliance Capital has
interests in asset management and mutual funds, stock broking, life and general
insurance, proprietary investments, private equity and other activities in financial
services.
Reliance Capital Limited (RCL) is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
registered with the Reserve Bank of India under section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank
of India Act, 1934.
Reliance Capital sees immense potential in the rapidly growing financial services
sector in India and aims to become a dominant player in this industry and offer fully
integrated financial services.
Reliance Life Insurance is another step forward for Reliance Capital Limited to offer
need based Life Insurance solutions to individuals and Corporate.
COMPANY PROFILE OF RELIANCE LIFE INSURANCE
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FOUNDER
Few men in history have made as dramatic a contribution to their country’s economic
fortunes as did the founder of Reliance, Sh. Dhirubhai H Ambani. Fewer still have left
behind a legacy that is more enduring and timeless.
As with all great pioneers, there is more than one unique way of describing the true
genius of Dhirubhai: The corporate visionary, the unmatched strategist, the proud
patriot, the leader of men, the architect of India’s capital markets, the champion of
shareholder interest.
But the role Dhirubhai cherished most was perhaps that of India’s greatest wealth
creator. In one lifetime, he built, starting from the proverbial scratch, India’s largest
private sector enterprise.
When Dhirubhai embarked on his first business venture, he had a seed capital of
barely US$ 300 (around Rs 14,000). Over the next three and a half decades, he
converted this fledgling enterprise into a Rs 60,000 crore colossus—an achievement
which earned Reliance a place on the global Fortune 500 list, the first ever Indian
private company to do so.
Dhirubhai is widely regarded as the father of India’s capital markets. In 1977, when
Reliance Textile Industries Limited first went public, the Indian stock market was a
place patronised by a small club of elite investors which dabbled in a handful of
stocks.
CORPORATE OBJECTIVE
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At Reliance Life Insurance, we strongly believe that as life is different at every stage, life
insurance must offer flexibility and choice to go with that stage. We are fully prepared
and committed to guide you on insurance products and services through our well-
trained advisors, backed by competent marketing and customer services, in the best
possible way.
It is our aim to become one of the top private life insurance companies in India
and to become a cornerstone of RLI integrated financial services business in
India.
CORPORATE MISSION
“To set the standard in helping our customers manage their financial future”.
RELIANCE POLICIES
(1) Reliance Children Plans
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What could make you happier than knowing, that your child's future is secure? Nothing,
we suppose. Which is why, Reliance Life Insurance brings to you Reliance Secure Child
Plan, a unit-linked Insurance Plan, that gives you the freedom to enjoy today with your
child, because his tomorrow is in safe hands.
Do you see your child becoming a trailblazer?
Will they create the ultimate symphony or give sports a new dimension?
Our children may just be the ones to end the arms race and wipe out poverty from the
face of the Earth. But for them to be able to aim for the skies, YOU NEED TO ACT
NOW!
Introducing Reliance Secure Child Plan - a unique life insurance cum savings plan.
secure the future of your child.
Key Features
Insurance cover on the life of child Your child is completely protected - we will continue to pay the
premiums even if you are not alive
Life time income to child in the event of disability
Return Shield option to protect your investment returns
Liquidity in the form of partial withdrawals
Capital guarantee available on maturity and on death of the child
for basic and top-up premiums
(2) RELIANCE HEALTH + WEALTH POLICY
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UNDER THIS PLAN THE INVESTMENT RISK IN THE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IS
BORNE BY THE POLICYHOLDER.
There are times when late working hours take precedence over your health check-ups.
And there are times when a visit to the doctor seems more important than dividends on
your shares. In the rat race to make money, we often forget to take care of ourselves.
We understand this predicament. Here is a plan that will ensure that your wealth keeps
increasing constantly and yet your health does not take a backseat. The Reliance
Wealth Health Plan. A plan that gives you the benefits of wealth bhi. health bhi.
Life changes. And as it does, so do your priorities. After all, the circumstances of your
life can determine the type of health coverage you need.
India has made rapid strides in the health sector. Since Independence, life expectancy
has gone up markedly and survival rates have also increased, still critical health issues
remain. Infectious diseases continue to claim a large number of lives.
Reliance Wealth + Health Plan, a health insurance plan underwritten by Reliance Life
Insurance Company Limited, is designed to work in conjunction with contributions
towards savings.
Key Feature
A Unit Linked plan with Unique Savings Component
Twin benefit of market linked return and health protection
Choose from two different plan options
Flexibility to take care of your family’s health
(3) Reliance Pension Policy
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UNDER THIS PLAN THE INVESTMENT RISK IN THE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IS
BORNE BY THE POLICYHOLDER.
Retirement means different things to different people, while some want to relax and take a trip
around the world, some want to start up a venture of their own, and pursue a dream harnessed for
years. The power to make your autumn years special lies only with you. The Reliance Super
Golden Years Plan gives you the power and the right kind of solution - A retirement plan that
allows you to save systematically and generate the much-needed corpus to make your olden
years look golden.
Key Features – Reliance Pension Policy :
Invest systematically and secure your golden years
A flexible unit-linked pension product that is different from traditional
life insurance products with Vesting Age between 45 & 70 years
Eight different investment funds to choose from
Flexibility to switch between funds
Option to pay Regular, Single as well as Top-up premiums
Flexibility to advance / extend your Vesting Age
Tax free commutation up to one third of Fund Value at Vesting Age
(4) Reliance Whole life insurance policy
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You’ve always loved your family. As a loving person you want to be rest assured that
they will be happy, even if something were to happen to you. With Reliance Whole Life
Plan you can be sure that your family will receive that timely financial support they need.
Go ahead, live your today to the fullest, without a worry about tomorrow.
Key Features
Insurance protection till age 85
Choice of extending your insurance coverage till age 99
Convenient Premium Payment Term
Wealth creation through bonus additions
More value for your money by way of High Sum Assured Rebate Get
Sum Assured plus Bonuses in case of your unfortunate death
Option to add two Riders – Critical Illness and Accidental Death
Benefit and Total and Permanent Disablement Rider
Policy Loan available after three full years premium payment
BELOW ARE FEW OF THE PLANS THAT ARE OFFERED BY RELIANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
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INSURANCE PLANS AVAILABLE
1. Products (Individual Plans)
Savings (Endowment)
2. Reliance Endowment Plan (formerly Divya Shree)
3. Reliance Special Endowment Plan (formerly Subha Shree)
4. Reliance Cash Flow Plan (formerly Dhana Shree)
5. Reliance Child Plan (formerly Yuva Shree)
6. Reliance Whole Life Plan (formerly Nithya Shree)
Pensions
7. Reliance Golden Years Plan (formerly Bhagya Shree)
Investments
8. Reliance Market Return Plan (formerly Kanaka Shree)
9. Risk / Protection
10. Reliance Term Plan (formerly Raksha Shree)
Products (Group / Corporate Plans)
11. Risk (Protection )
Reliance Group Term Assurance Policy
(formerly Group Term Assurance Policy)
OTHER COMPETITIORS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Customer satisfaction is defined in the general satisfaction is a persons feeling of
pleasure or disappointed resulting from comparing a product/service perceived