Reliance Home Insurance
Reliance Home Insurance
Reliance Home Insurance
PROJECT REPORT
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SUBMITTED BY
POOJA NARENDRA SINGH
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The SIA College of Higher Education.
Email: [email protected]
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CERTIFICATE
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DECLARATION
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project was a great learning experience & i take this opportunity to
acknowledge will all those gave me their invaluable guidance & inspiration
provided to me during the course of this pray by my guide.
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SR.NO: INDEX PG.NO:
7 CONCLUSION 47-48
8 BIBLIOGRAPHY 49-50
9 ANNEXURE 51-53
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CHAPTER-1
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1.1 BACKGROUND OF INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Insurance is over one and one-half centuries old in India. The First general
insurance company, Titan Insurance Company Ltd., was established in 1850.
Life insurance came to India from the U.K. in 1880, with the establishment of
the Oriental Life Assurance in Calcutta. By 1938, the insurance market was
buzzing with 176 companies; both life and non-life in 1956, the Government of
India recognized that malpractice had entered the management of the life
insurance. Consequently, the life insurance industry was nationalized under the
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.
A l t h o u g h ef f o r t s w er e m a d e t o m a i n t a i n a n o p e n m a r k e t f or t h e
g e n e r a l insurance industry by amending the Insurance Act of 1938 from time
to time, malpractice escalated beyond control. Thus, the general
insurance industry was nationalized in 1972.
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1.2 ORIGIN OF INSURANCE
Whenever there is uncertainty there is risk. We do not have any control over
uncertainties which involves financial losses. The risk may be certain events
like death, pension, retirement or uncertain events like theft, fire, accident, etc.
Insurance is a financial service for collecting the savings of the public and
providing them with risk coverage. It comes under service sector and while
marketing this service due care is taken in quality product and customer
the possible chances of generating losses. The insurance sector in India has
come a full circle from being an open competitive market to nationalization and
insurance sector reveals the 360-degree turn witnessed over a period of almost
two centuries.
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1.3 INTRODUCTION OF HOME INSURANCE
Home insurance policies protect homeowners against damage and losses that
affect their property and belongings. The exact terms of coverage depend upon
the policy; however, most insurance policies cover perils like hail, thunderstorms,
fire, and theft. Home insurance also includes liability protection in the event that
someone is injured on the homeowner’s property, and many policies also offer
financial assistance if a homeowner must be temporarily displaced because their
home has been damaged.
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1.4 HISTORY
September 1950, but similar policies had already existed in Great Britain and
certain areas of the United States. In the late 1940s, US insurance law was
reformed and during this process multiple line statutes were written, allowing
Prior to the 1950s there were separate policies for the various perils that could
covering fire losses, theft, personal property, and the like. During the 1950s
policy forms were developed allowing the homeowner to purchase all the
insurance they needed on one complete policy. However, these policies varied by
The need for standardization grew so great that a private company based
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Modern developments have changed the insurance coverage terms, availability,
price increases. Coverage’s have been reduced instead and companies have
diverged from the former standardized model ISO forms. Water damage due to
calculations (which may not reflect the true cost to replace), and reductions in
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CHAPTER-2
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2.1 PROFILE OF THE ORGANISATION
Asia. Ambani took Reliance Industries public in 1977 and by 2002, the combined
fortune of the family was $6 billion. Ambani died on 6 July 2002. In 2016, He
Ambani returned from Yemen to India and started "Majin" in partnership with
Champaklal Damani, his second cousin, who lived with him in Turkey . Majin
Bunder. It was a 350 sq ft (33 m2) room with a telephone, one table and three
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chairs. Initially, they had two assistants to help them with their business. During
this period, Ambani and his family stayed in a two-bedroom apartment at the Jai
Dhirubhai Ambani ended their partnership and Ambani started on his own. It is
believed that both had different temperaments and a different take on how to
conduct business. While Damani was a cautious trader and did not believe in
Following his first stroke in 1986, Ambani handed over control of Reliance to his
sons, Mukesh and Anil.
In November 2004, Mukesh Ambani in an interview, admitted to having
differences with his brother Anil over 'ownership issues.' He also said that the
differences "are in the private domain." After the death of Dhirubhai Ambani, the
group was split into Reliance Industries Limited, headed by Mukesh ambani,
and Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (Reliance ADA Group), headed
by Anil Ambani.
As of 2017, the company has more than 250,000 employees and contributes
almost 5% of the Central Government's total annual tax revenue. In 2012,
Reliance Industries was one of the two Indian companies to be ranked among the
top 100 in the Fortune 500 list of the world's largest companies by revenue.
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2.2 VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES:
Vision:
Mission:
and claims.
OBJECTIVES:
regarding need of the insurance and the benefits of it. The framework
enables business heads to put in place policies and practices in line with
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2.3 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
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Welcome to Reliance General Insurance Your home is where your heart is.
After all, it is the most secure place on earth for you and your loved ones. And
after having invested so much of your life’s effort into building it, wouldn’t you
like to go one step further and preserve it against any unforeseen circumstances?
If your answer is yes, here is how we can help you secure your home in just one
step. Allow us to present, Reliance Home Protect Policy. With this policy, you
can secure all your household contents and valuables against almost every
uncertainty such as fire & allied perils, burglary, mechanical and electrical
breakdown. Added to this, the Reliance Home Protect Policy gives you the option
of four different plans, each designed to offer you valuable benefits and give your
home all the protection it deserves.
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2.4 IMPORTANCE OF HOME INSURANCE
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Coverage of temporary living expenses - Say your insured house has
undergone some damage and is uninhabitable until you rebuild/renovate it.
During the rebuilding/ renovation process, if you rent out another house and
apartment to stay there until your own house gets back to a liable condition, the
insurance company will cover your expenses incurred for paying rent. The upper
cap for this amount is set according to the policy wordings provided by the
insurer.
Coverage for the loss/damage to your valuable assets and precious personal
belongings – Apart from covering the structure of your house, house insurance
companies also offer policies to provide coverage against loss/ damage of
articles/contents kept inside the insured house. These include various valuable,
expensive, and important belongings. These include documents, personal
belongings including jewellery, clothing, appliances, furniture, and much more.
So put your foresight to good use and be prudent. Insure your home against every
kind of natural and man-made calamities today to assure yourself and your family
of a secured future.
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CHAPTER-3
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3.1
Features and Benefits of Reliance Home Insurance
Reliance Home Insurance has been innovatively designed to suit the varied
needs of company’s wide customer base. Four primarily comprehensive
categories have been crafted out, across which the insurance coverage spreads.
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1. Personal Accident Coverage
This cover entitles policyholders to receive financial compensation in case of
permanent total disability or accidental death caused due to an accident. The
primary policy holder can cover himself/ herself and his family members aged
between 5 to 70 years.
The basic structure of the package offered the policyholder and his family is a
follows -
For a non-earning spouse the sum insured will be half of that of the earning
spouse or Rs. 1 lakh, whichever is lesser.
Maximum Sum Insured for the primary policy holder and his/her spouse, if
both are earning, can be the Sum Insured chosen for under ‘Fire and Allied
Peril – Other Content’ for each individual.
For children, between 5 years to 25 years of age, are entitles to have a Sum
Insured of 25% of the earning member of the family or Rs. 50,000 (for each
child), whichever is lesser.
Rs. 25 lakhs is the maximum Sum Insured (SI) for the structure of your house.
Please make use of the following points to be able to calculate your own Sum
Insured-
The ‘built-up area’ of your house needs to be multiplied with the present
construction cost per square foot.
The cost of the land needs to be excluded from this calculation
If any compound wall for the house has been constructed, that needs to be
included.
Coverage is provided for household goods, furniture, utensils, clothes, in case
they are damaged due to the following reasons –
1. Fire
2. Lightning
3. Explosion / Implosion
4. Riots, strike
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5. Subsidence
6. Landslide, flood and inundation, earthquake
7. Impact damage
8. Terrorism
Precious jewellery made of gold, silver, precious gems and stones or any
other valuable items are covered in case of damage or loss due to an
accident or misfortune. To get this coverage, the premises of the house
need to be covered under the policy while the misfortune strikes.
If there is any damage or loss caused to your house due to fire, terrorism
and earthquake, the home insurance policy protects you against it.
Domestic Mechanical and Electrical Appliances.
1. Refrigerator
2. Air conditioner
3. Microwave
4. Washing Machine
5. Vacuum Cleaner
6. Domestic Electronic appliances –
7. DVD player
8. Music System
9. Computer-PC
Certain policyholders possess more than one TV set in their house. In that
case, the sum insured for these sets will be calculated based on their total
value.
Policyholders are provided with the freedom to choose cover for a range of
electronic items like, computers, music systems or other domestic electronic
appliances. The policy will cover the chosen appliances against burglary, fire
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and allied perils, breakdown etc. Please note that any kind of mobile phones,
iPods/iPads, laptops and tablets are not part of this cover.
Cover for one or multiple television systems in the house. If you have more
than one system, calculate the sum insured based on their total value. The
following systems are considered under this cover –
1. Plasma televisions
2. LCDs
3. LEDs
4. Flat Screens
The claim settlement process is quick and hassle-free and simple provided all the
paperwork is well taken care of. As soon as the claim occurs, the policyholder
has to initiate the claim by getting in touch with the company. Within 2 business
working days of initiating the claim, Reliance General Insurance will send an
assigned surveyor to examine the extent of damage. This surveyor submits the
final assessment report and necessary documents to the company after a thorough
examination of the damaged property. The company will take the necessary steps
thereafter to settle the claim.
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3.4 TYPES OF HOME INSURANCE IN INDIA
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2. Home Structure/Building Insurance
This type of home insurance covers the structure of your house from any kinds of
dangers and risks. In addition to this, the policy also protects any permanent
fixtures within the house. This includes your kitchen and bathroom fittings, and
also the ceiling/roof of the insured house. Some houses have garages, an outdoor
room/house or sheds. This type of insurance usually extends to these structures as
well.
If any guests or third party experience damage caused to them or their property
inside the insured’s home, then this type of home insurance policy provides
coverage against the same.
4. Personal Accident
This type of home insurance covers you and your family. A compensation is
given in case of permanent disablement or death of the insured person due to
accidental or physical injury, even if it has happened anywhere is the world.
6. Contents Insurance
It is not just the house, that you have insured, but also the contents inside the
house on which you would have spent a lot of time and money deserve equal
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protection. This type of home insurance policy protects the goods inside your
house from damages and loss owing to theft, fire, flood and other such mishaps.
Your documents, portable equipment, jewellery, TV, refrigerator, etc. are
covered. It does help you when you have to replace the interiors of house if your
house is flooded, or has been burnt to ashes by break out of fire.
7. Tenants’ Insurance
As a tenant you would have obviously rented a house or flat. In that case, it is the
wisest option to not opt for a buildings cover, instead you need to focus entirely
on protecting your contents. This type of insurance is a must have for every
tenant. Though you live in a rented house, it is very much yours, at least, till the
time you reside in it.
8. Landlords' insurance
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3.5 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Documents are the most valid and appropriate proof for your home insurance
claims. Always keep your documents in place and ready both before you need to
make a claim and when you need to make one. It is always advisable to save the
receipts for items you buy. This will give you indication and estimation of the
total cost of items and damage claim amount accordingly. Photographs and
beneficial. These will help you establish an inventory of your belongings should
the need arise. Always save photos or videos of the damage you begin cleaning
up.
3. Copy of FIR
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5. Copy of all invoices, price lists, and repair estimate.
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3.6 Tips for Home Insurance Claims
The following tips will help you make your home insurance claims process
faster.
Read the policy document carefully to understand your inclusions and
exclusions. You must know what can be claimed for and what is excluded
from your policy.
Always store your documents carefully. Safely file all the receipts and bills
regarding the contents of your house. This will greatly simplify the process
of making a claim.
Enter the correct details when it comes to the valuation of household
goods.
Always make it a point to follow up with the insurance provider after you
have made a claim.
Ensure that your claims form is carefully filled with all necessary details to
avoid any bureaucratic delays.
In case of property insurance, the sum insured and the premium are calculated on
basis of the property area, rate of construction (per square feet) and the location
of the property. The insured sum of two houses of same size can be different. The
logic is similar to what goes in buying a house. For instance, House A is 500 sq.
ft. and constructed in a prime location in the heart of Mumbai will easily cost you
around Rs 5-10 crore, while House B also 500 sq. ft. built in the outskirts of the
Metro shall be rated around Rs 30-60 lakh. Similarly, factors like location and
construction cost play equally important role in deciding your house's insurance
amount.
Also, it is important to note that the property is insured for the value that it would
require to rebuild the it and not for the market value. Whereas, the contents in the
house are insured for 'market value minus the deprecation'.
Therefore, while buying a house insurance, keep a check of the following factors:
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a) Coverage: While buying a property insurance, you will come across options
of insuring contents in the house, structure of the house or both. Depending on
which plan you take, your premium and security of your property will differ.
If the house you are staying in is on rent, then it would be more sensible to insure
just the contents of the house.
b) Rate of construction: Insurance companies generally have fixed rate of
construction for different localities. Nevertheless, if your property was built using
a higher or lower standard material then your policy's rate of construction may
vary accordingly.
c) What is covered and what is not: Most of the insurance companies offer
coverage against similar factors. However, what they do not cover may differ in
each case. Do not forget to read policy wording about things included and
excluded.
d) Clarity on claim process a must: As a thumb rule, get a clear understanding
of the clauses included in the claim process. Make a note of all required
documents, proofs to get your claim.
These are just few basic factors that can make the process of buying a house
insurance policy easy for you. However, depending on each individual's needs
and preferences, every insurance policy is different in its own way. Therefore, it
becomes even more necessary to do your personal research before buying the
right policy to meet your needs.
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CHAPTER-4
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4.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
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4.2 DATA AND METHODOLOGY
PRIMARY DATA:
SECONDARY DATA:
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CHAPTER-5
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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5.1 Home insurance premiums can rise due to nearby fracking
March 2, 2018
Industry experts have cautioned homeowners in those areas that they should
expect to pay more.
The Yorkshire Post reported that experts in home insurance premiums believe
fracking may affect the amount people pay. That said, precisely how
the insurance rates will be affected has yet to be seen. The fracking industry
remains quite new in the United Kingdom. Therefore, insurers – and their
customers – will need to wait before they know just what the impact will be.
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy recently issued a
letter to residents near affected areas. People living close to the Rotherham
planned shale gas exploration project were among those in receipt. “The
Association of British Insurers have confirmed that ‘any potential damage as a
result of fracking, such as earthquakes, subsidence, heave and landslip are all
covered in general, under buildings insurance’. In addition to insurance
cover, landowners could bring a claim against the company if their activities
caused damage to their property,” explained the letter.
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5.2 SWOT ANALYSIS OF RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE
STRENGTHS:
WEAKNESSES:
OPPORTUNITIES:
THREATS:
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CHAPTER-6
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Q.1) What is the people’s perception about insurance?
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A saving tool A tax saving device
A tool to protect your family
17%
10%
73%
Interpretation:
From the above chart it is cleared that 17% of the respondents prefer
insurance as a saving tool. And 10% of the respondents as a tax saving
device. Whereas 73% of the respondents as a tool to protect family.
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Q.2) How many customers give preference to different insurance
companies?
70%
60%
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Interpretation:
From the above chart it shows that 66% of the customer prefers
reliance home insurance, 7% of the customer prefer ICICI prudential,
7% prefers SBI insurance,7% prefers LIC, and 13 of customers prefers
HDFC standard insurance.
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Q.3) Which type of benefits you get from Reliance Home
Insurance?
Total 30 100%
BENEFITS
Interpretation:
From the above chart it shows that 64% of the respondents believe that
covering future uncertainty is the biggest benefits of an insurance
policy. Whereas, 36% of them believe in tax deduction.
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Q.4) Which feature of Reliance Home Insurance policy attract you
most?
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Interpretation:
From the above diagram it shows that 13% of respondents prefer the
features of money back conversance, 57% for large risk conversance,
20% for low risk conversance, 7% for company reputation, and 3% for
easy access to agent.
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Q.5) Which policy do you prefer most?
INSURANCE POLICY
10%
Protection plan
Retirement plan
20% Child plan
47% Health plan
Saving & Investment
10%
13%
Interpretation:
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Q.6) What made you take insurance policy of that company?
40%
Better service
60%
Low premium
Interpretation:
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Q.7) How do you rate the quality of service provided by Reliance
insurance?
RATING
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Excellent Good Fair Bad
Interpretation:
From the above diagram it shows that 43% of the customers rated the
quality of services provided by reliance, excellent and 34% as good,
16% as fair and 7% customer as bad.
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Q.8) Are you aware about the various plans offered by Insurance
Companies?
AWARENESS
YES
43% NO
57%
Interpretation:
From the above chart if shows that 57% of the respondents are aware
about the various plans of insurance and 43% of the respondents are
not aware about the various plans.
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Q.9) Are you satisfied with the products offered by reliance home
insurance?
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
30%
Satisfied
Not-satisfied
70%
Interpretation:
From the above diagram it shows that 70% of respondents are satisfied
by the products offered and rest of 30% are not-satisfied with the
products offered by Reliance home insurance.
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CHAPTER-7
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CONCLUSIONS:
Reliance in all ways is good, just that it need to provide more and
better services and fast services to the customers.
Still in the city the brand name (Reliance general insurance) need to be
emphasized on, while marketing and selling the product. Still the
market is not 100% fully aware that what Reliance general insurance
is. There are so many potential customers for Insurance industry. Still
business man and professionals are investing their money in other
components. So company has to make more marketing and try to
convert their investment in insurance policy and make a more
customer. So company not only focuses to their present customer but
also focus on other potential customers. It could come up with
products, which cater to all segments of the society after a little cost
cutting, than fixing up a standard service for all its customers, whose
needs vary diversely.
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CHAPTER-8
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
REFERENCE:
WEBSITES:
1. https://www.scribd.com/home insurance
2. https://www.bankbazaar.com/insurance/reliance-home-insurance.html
3. www.google.com
4. www.reliance general insurance
NEWSPAPER:
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CHAPTER-9
ANNEXURE
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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CUSTOMERS:
Q.3) Which type of benefits you get from Reliance Home Insurance?
1. Cover future uncertainty
2. Tax deduction
Q.8) Are you aware about the various plans offered by Insurance
Companies?
1. Yes
2. No
Q.9) Are you satisfied with the products offered by reliance home
insurance?
1. Satisfied
2. Not satisfied
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