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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

    In todays competitive world the topper is always doing something different

    from others or may be the same thing in a much more different way. The same

    logic goes for the business world too. With new competitors coming every

    now and then the field of business, the company positioning should be strong

    enough to retain its position in business.

    ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

    LIMITED has positioned itself strongly with high-class advisors, unit

    manager, and technical persons.

    The study that is being made is that to find the CHANNEL

    DEVELOPMENT OF ICICI PRUDENTIAL

    To make this research mostly Primary Data is being used, taking a sample

    size of 150 people. The Research Methodology that is being implemented in

    this study is SamplingMethod.

    This result which was found from this research clearly shows a company

    should be more flexible to the training program they organized for the high

    profile advisor. The project undertaken is the through study of the services and

    activities, which the company is willing to give each advisor.

    From the survey it was revealed that ICICI PRUDENTIAL is doing quite well

    in all the sections of its operations, but still it needs some perfection to attract

    more and more HIGH PROFILE ADVISOR so that they will give more policy

    for the company.

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    ABOUT INSURANCE INDUSTRY

    WHAT IS INSURANCE?

    The business of insurance is related to the protection of the economic values

    of assets. Every asset has a value; the assets would have been created through

    the efforts of the owner. The asset is valuable to the owner, because he expects

    to get some benefits from it. The benefit may be an income or something else.

    It is a factory or a cow, the product generated by is sold and income generated.

    In the case of a motor car, it provides comfort and convenience in

    transportation. There is no direct income.

    Every asset is expected to last for a certain period of time during which it will

    perform. After that, the benefit may not be available. There is a life-time for a

    machine in a factory or a cow or a motor car. None of them will lose for ever.

    The owner is aware of this and he can so manage his affairs that by the end of

    that period of life-time, a substitute is made available. Thus, he makes surethat the value of income is not lost. However, the asset may get lost earlier. An

    accident or some other unfortunate event may destroy it or make it non

    financial. In that case, the owner and those deriving benefits there from, would

    be deprived of the benefit and the planned substitute would not have been

    ready. There is an adverse or unpleasant situation. Insurance is a mechanism

    that helps to reduce the effect of such adverse situation.

    BRIEF HISTORY OF INSURANCE

    The business of insurance started with marine business. Traders, who used to

    gather in the Lloyds coffee house in London, agreed to share the losses to

    their goods while being carried by ships. The losses used to occur because of

    pirates who robbed on the high seas or because of bad weather spoiling the

    goods or sinking the ship.

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    The first insurance policy was issued in 1583 in England. In India, insurance

    began in 1876 with life insurance being transacted by an English company, the

    European and the Albert. The first Indian insurance company was the Bombay

    Mutual Assurance Society Ltd, formed in 1870. This was followed by the

    Oriental Life Assurance Co. in 1874, the Bharat in 1896 and the Empire of

    India in 1897.

    Later, the Hindustan Cooperative was formed in Calcutta, the United India in

    Madras, the Bombay Life in Mumbai, the National in Calcutta, the New India

    in Mumbai, the Jupiter in Mumbai and the Lakshmi in New Delhi. These were

    all Indian companies, started as a result of the swadeshi movement in the early

    1900s. By the year 1956, when the life insurance was nationalized and the Life

    Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was formed on 1st September 1956, there

    were 170 companies and 75 provident fund societies transacting life insurancebusiness in India. After the amendment to the relevant laws in 1999, the L.I.C.

    did not have the exclusive privilege of doing life insurance business in India.

    By 31.3.2002, eleven new insurers had been registered and and had begun to

    transact life insurance business in India.

    PURPOSE AND NEED OF INSURANCE

    Assets are insured, because they are likely to be destroyed, through accidentaloccurrences. Such possible occurrences are called perils, Fire, floods,

    breakdown, lightning, earthquakes, etc, are perils. If such perils can cause

    damage to the asset, we say that the asset is exposed to that risk. Perils are the

    events. Risks are the consequential losses or damages. The risk to a owner of a

    building, because of the peril of an earthquake, may be a few lakhs or few

    crores of rupees, depending on the cost of the building and the contents in it.

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    The risk only means that there is a possibility of loss or damage. The damage

    may or may not happen. Insurance is relevant only if there are uncertainties. If

    there is no uncertainty about the occurrence of an event, it cannot be insured

    against. In the case of a human being, death is certain, but the time of death is

    uncertain, In the case of a person who is terminally ill, the time of death is not

    uncertain, though not exactly known. He cannot be insured.

    Insurance does not protect the asset. It does not prevent its loss due to the

    peril. The peril cannot be avoided through insurance. The peril can sometimes

    be avoided, through better safety and damage control management. Insurance

    only tries to reduce the impact of the risk and the owner of the assets and those

    who depend on that asset. It only compensates the losses and that too, not

    fully.

    Only economic consequences can be insured. If the loss is not financial,

    insurance may not be possible. Examples of non economic losses are love and

    affection of parents, leadership of managers, sentimental attachments to family

    heirlooms, innovative and creative abilities, etc.

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    INDIAN INSURANCE SECTOR

    The Insurance sector in India governed by Insurance Act, 1938, the Life

    Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 and General Insurance Business

    (Nationalisation) Act, 1972, Insurance Regulatory and Development

    Authority (IRDA) Act, 1999 and other related Acts.

    Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

    Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was formed in September, 1956

    by an Act of Parliament, viz., Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, with

    capital contribution from the Government of India. The then Finance

    Minister, Shri C.D. Deshmukh, while piloting the bill, outlined the

    objectives of LIC thus: to conduct the business with the utmost economy,

    in a spirit of trusteeship; to charge premium no higher than warranted by

    strict actuarial considerations; to invest the funds for obtaining maximum

    yield for the policy holders consistent with safety of the capital; to render

    prompt and efficient service to policy holders, thereby making insurance

    widely popular.

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    Since nationalisation, LIC has built up a vast network of 2,048 branches,

    100 divisions and 7 zonal offices spread over the country. The Life

    Insurance Corporation of India 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. The Corporation has registered a joint

    venture company in 26th December, 2000 in Kathmandu, Nepal by the

    name of Life Insurance Corporation (Nepal) Limited in collaboration with

    Vishal Group Limited, a local industrial Group. An off-shore company

    L.I.C. (Mauritius) Off-shore Limited has also been set up in 2001 to tap

    the African insurance market.

    General Insurance:

    General insurance business in the country was nationalised with effect from

    1st January, 1973 by the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation)

    Act, 1972. More than 100 non-life insurance companies including

    branches of foreign companies operating within the country were

    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. with head offices at Calcutta, Bombay, New Delhi andMadras, respectively. General Insurance Corporation (GIC) which was

    the holding company of the four public sector general insurance

    companies has since been delinked from the later and has been approved

    as the "Indian Reinsurer" since 3rd November 2000. The share capital of

    GIC and that of the four companies are held by the Government of India.

    All the five entities are Government companies registered under the

    Companies Act.

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    The general insurance business has grown in spread and volume after

    nationalisation. The four companies have 2699 branch offices, 1360

    divisional offices and 92 regional offices spread all over the country. GIC

    and its subsidiaries have representation either directly through branches or

    agencies in 16 countries and through associate/ locally incorporated

    subsidiary companies in 14 other countries. A wholly- owned subsidiary

    company of GIC, i.e. Indian International Pte. Ltd. is operating in

    Singapore and there is a joint venture company, viz. Kenindia Assurance

    Ltd. in Kenya. A new wholly owned subsidiary called New India

    International Ltd., UK has also been registered.

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    NEW INSURANCE SCHEMES

    UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEMEThe Universal Health Insurance policy is available to groups of 100 or more

    families. The policy provides for reimbursement of medical expenses upto

    Rs.30000/- towards hospitalisation floated amongst the members of the

    family, death cover due to an accident for Rs.25000 to the earning head of

    the family and compensation due to loss of earning head of the family @

    Rs.50/- per day upto a maximum of 15 days, after a waiting period of

    three days, when the earning head of the family is hospitalized. The

    premium under the policy is Rs.1/- per day (i.e. Rs.365/- per annum) for

    an individual, Rs.1.50 per day for a family of five limited to spouse and

    children (i.e. Rs.548 per annum), and Rs.2/- per day (i.e. Rs. 730 per

    annum) for covering dependent parents within the overall family size of

    seven. A subsidy of Rs. 100 per year towards annual premium for "Below

    Poverty Life" families is also provided under the Scheme.

    For purpose of this policy HOSPITAL means:

    Any Hospital/Nursing home registered with the local authorities and under the

    supervision of a registered and qualified Medical practitioner.

    Hospital/ Nursing Home run by Government.

    Enlisted hospitals run by NGOs/ Trusts/ selected private hospitals with fixed

    schedule of charges.

    Hospitalization should be for a minimum period of 24 hours. However, this

    time limit is not applied to some specific treatments and also where due to

    technological advancement hospitalization for 24 hours may not be

    required.

    Main Exclusions:

    All pre-existing diseases.

    Corrective, cosmetic or aesthetic dental surgery or treatment.Cost of spectacles, contact lens and hearing aid.

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    Primarily diagnostic expenses not related to

    sickness/injury.

    Treatment for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Miscarriage, abortions etc.

    Age Limitations:

    This policy covers people between the age of 3 months to 65 years.

    Floater Basis:

    The benefit of family will operate on floater basis i.e. the total

    reimbursement of Rs. 30,000/- can be availed of individually or

    collectively by members of the family.

    For further details please refer the Prospectus or the Policy Document

    issued by the Insurance Company.

    Barista Pension Bema Yolanda

    Scheme

    Indian citizens aged 55 years (last birthday) and above are eligible (no upper

    age ceiling).

    Pension will be paid during the lifetime of the pensioner.

    In the event of unfortunate death of the pensioner, purchase price will be paid

    to the nominee/ legal heir of the pensioner.

    Mode of payment of pension : Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly or Yearly.

    Minimum pension is Rs. 250/- per month

    Maximum pension is Rs. 2000/- per month.

    Only one person from a family can apply. The family for this purpose shall

    comprise of the pensioner, his/ her spouse and dependants.

    Age proof will be required. Where age is to be admitted on declaration basis,

    declaration on a stamp paper, signed in front of a notary shall be required.

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    Premium

    Only single premium (purchase price) is payable i.e. premium is to be

    paid in one lump sum. Further, premium shall be accepted by cheques /

    drafts payable on the Branch of the bank which is the member of the local

    clearing house.

    Exit Option

    Exit option to be provided after 15 years.

    Availability of Loan

    Availability of loan to the extent of 75% of Purchase Price after 3 years.

    Interest rate on loan to be decided by LIC from time to time. At present,

    the rate of interest would be 10.5%.

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    MAJOR POLICY CHANGES

    Reforms In Insurance Sector

    Insurance sector has been opened up for competition from Indian private

    insurance companies with the enactment of Insurance Regulatory and

    Development Authority Act, 1999 (IRDA Act). As per the provisions of

    IRDA Act, 1999, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

    (IRDA) was established on 19th April 2000 to protect the interests of

    holder of insurance policy and to regulate, promote and ensure orderly

    growth of the insurance industry. IRDA Act 1999 paved the way for the

    entry of private players into the insurance market which was hitherto the

    exclusive privilege of public sector insurance companies/ corporations.

    Under the new dispensation Indian insurance companies in private sector

    were permitted to operate in India with the following conditions:

    Company is formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956;

    The aggregate holdings of equity shares by a foreign company, either by itself

    or through its subsidiary companies or its nominees, do not exceed 26%,

    paid up equity capital of such Indian insurance company;The company's sole purpose is to carry on life insurance business or general

    insurance business or reinsurance business.

    The minimum paid up equity capital for life or general insurance business is

    Rs.100 crores.

    The minimum paid up equity capital for carrying on reinsurance business has

    been prescribed as Rs.200 crores.

    The Authority has notified 27 Regulations on various issues which include

    Registration of Insurers, Regulation on insurance agents, Solvency

    Margin, Re-insurance, Obligation of Insurers to Rural and Social sector,

    Investment and Accounting Procedure, Protection of policy holders'

    interest etc. Applications were invited by the Authority with effect from

    15th August, 2000 for issue of the Certificate of Registration to both life

    and non-life insurers. The Authority has its Head Quarter at Hyderabad.

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    INSURANCE COMPANIES

    IRDA has so far granted registration to 12 private life insurance

    companies and 9 general insurance companies. If the existing public

    sector insurance companies are included, there are currently 13

    insurance companies in the life side and 13 companies operating in

    general insurance business. General Insurance Corporation has been

    approved as the "Indian reinsurer" for underwriting only

    reinsurance business. Particulars of the life insurance companies and

    general insurance companies including their web address is given

    below:

    LIFE INSURERS Websites

    Public Sector

    Life Insurance Corporation of

    Indiawww.licindia.com

    Private Sector

    ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

    Co. Limitedwww.iciciprulife.com

    Allianz Bajaj Life Insurance

    Company Limitedwww.allianzbajaj.co.in

    Birla Sun-Life Insurance

    Company Limitedwww.birlasunlife.com

    HDFC Standard Life Insurance

    Co. Limited

    www.hdfcinsurance.com

    ING Vysya Life Insurance

    Company Limitedwww.ingvysayalife.com

    Max New York Life Insurance

    Co. Limitedwww.maxnewyorklife.com

    MetLife Insurance Company

    Limitedwww.metlife.com

    Om Kotak Mahindra Life www.omkotakmahnidra.com

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    Insurance Co. Ltd.

    SBI Life Insurance Company

    Limited

    www.sbilife.co.in

    TATA AIG Life Insurance

    Company Limitedwww.tata-aig.com

    AMP Sanmar Assurance

    Company Limitedwww.ampsanmar.com

    Dabur CGU Life Insurance Co.

    Pvt. Limitedwww.avivaindia.com

    GENERAL INSURERS

    Public Sector

    National Insurance Company

    Limitedwww.nationalinsuranceindia.com

    New India Assurance Company

    Limitedwww.niacl.com

    Oriental Insurance Company

    Limited

    www.orientalinsurance.nic.in

    United India Insurance

    Company Limitedwww.uiic.co.in

    Private Sector

    Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

    Co. Limitedwww.bajajallianz.co.in

    ICICI Lombard General

    Insurance Co. Ltd.www.icicilombard.com

    IFFCO-Tokio General

    Insurance Co. Ltd.www.itgi.co.in

    Reliance General Insurance Co.

    Limitedwww.ril.com

    Royal Sundaram Alliance

    Insurance Co. Ltd.www.royalsun.com

    TATA AIG General Insurance www.tata-aig.com

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    Co. Limited

    Cholamandalam General

    Insurance Co. Ltd.www.cholainsurance.com

    Export Credit Guarantee

    Corporationwww.ecgcindia.com

    HDFC Chubb General

    Insurance Co. Ltd.

    REINSURER

    General Insurance Corporation

    of Indiawww.gicindia.com

    PROTECTION OF THE INTEREST OF POLICY

    HOLDERS:

    IRDA has the responsibility of protecting the interest of insurance

    policyholders. Towards achieving this objective, the Authority has taken

    the following steps:

    IRDA has notified Protection of Policyholders Interest Regulations 2001 to

    provide for: policy proposal documents in easily understandable

    language; claims procedure in both life and non-life; setting up of

    grievance redressal machinery; speedy settlement of claims; and

    policyholders' servicing. The Regulation also provides for payment of

    interest by insurers for the delay in settlement of claim.

    The insurers are required to maintain solvency margins so that they are in a

    position to meet their obligations towards policyholders with regard to

    payment of claims.

    It is obligatory on the part of the insurance companies to disclose clearly the

    benefits, terms and conditions under the policy. The advertisements issued

    by the insurers should not mislead the insuring public.

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    All insurers are required to set up proper grievance

    redress machinery in their head office and at their other offices.

    The Authority takes up with the insurers any complaint received from the

    policyholders in connection with services provided by them under the

    insurance contract.

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    Insurance Company Market Share (Fig. in

    %)LIC 71.44

    ICICI Prudential 11.35

    Bajaj Allianz 7.06

    HDFC Standard Life 2.37

    SBI Life 1.81

    Birla Sun Life 1.49

    Max New York Life` 0.98

    TATA AIG 0.79

    Aviva 0.89

    OM Kotak Mahindra 0.86ING Vyasa 0.57

    Reliance 0.37

    MetLife 0.24

    Market Share of Life Insurance Companies as of May 2006.

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    ABOUT ICICI PRUDENTIAL

    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. This joint venture is formed in the year Dec, 2000

    and ICICI Prudential was amongst the first private sector Insurance

    companies to begin operation in Dec, 2000 after receiving approval

    from the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA).

    For the year ended March 31, 2006, the company garnered Rs

    24.12 billion of weighted new business premium and wrote 837,963

    policies. The sum assured in force stands at Rs 458.88 billion. The

    company has a network of over 72,000 advisors; as well as 9 banc

    assurance partners and over 200 corporate agent and broker tie-ups. It

    is also the only life insurer in India to be assigned AAA credit rating

    from Fitch Ratings. For the past five years, ICICI Prudential has

    retained its position as the No. 1 private life insurer in the country,

    with a wide range of flexible products that meet the needs of the Indian

    customer at every step in life. ICICI Bank and Prudential Plc hold 74

    percent and 26 percent stake respectively.

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    PARTNERS

    ICICI and Prudential came together in 1993 to form Prudential

    ICICI Asset Management Company, which has today emerged as one

    leading mutual funds in India. Riding on the success of this

    relationship, the two companies joined hands ones more in 2000, to

    form ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, with a commitment to provide

    leading edge life insurance solutions.

    ABOUT ICICI BANK

    ICICI Bank is India's second-largest bank with total assets of

    about Rs. 2,513.89 bn (US$ 56.3 bn) at March 31, 2006 and profit after

    tax of Rs. 25.40 bn (US$ 569 mn) for the year ended March 31, 2006

    (Rs. 20.05 bn (US$ 449 mn) for the year ended March 31, 2005). ICICI

    Bank has a network of about 614 branches and extension counters and

    over 2,200 ATMs. ICICI Bank offers a wide range of banking products

    and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a

    variety of delivery channels and through its specialized subsidiaries

    and affiliates in the areas of investment banking, life and non-life

    insurance, venture capital and asset management. ICICI Bank set up its

    international banking group in fiscal 2002 to cater to the cross border

    needs of clients and leverage on its domestic banking strengths to offer

    products internationally. ICICI Bank currently has subsidiaries in the

    United Kingdom, Russia and Canada, branches in Singapore, Bahrain,Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Dubai International Finance Centre and

    representative offices in the United States, United Arab Emirates,

    China, South Africa and Bangladesh. Our UK subsidiary has

    established a branch in Belgium. ICICI Bank is the most valuable bank

    in India in terms of market capitalization.

    ICICI Bank's equity shares are listed in India on the Bombay Stock

    Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and its

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    American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are

    listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

    ICICI Bank has formulated a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics forits directors and employees

    At June 5, 2006, ICICI Bank, with free float market capitalization

    of about Rs. 480.00 billion (US$ 10.8 billion) ranked third amongst

    all the companies listed on the Indian stock exchanges.

    ICICI Bank was originally promoted in 1994 by ICICI Limited, an

    Indian financial institution, and was its wholly-owned subsidiary.

    ICICI's shareholding in ICICI Bank was reduced to 46% through a

    public offering of shares in India in fiscal 1998, an equity offering in

    the form of ADRs listed on the NYSE in fiscal 2000, ICICI Bank's

    acquisition of Bank of Madura Limited in an all-stock amalgamation in

    fiscal 2001, and secondary market sales by ICICI to institutional

    investors in fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2002. ICICI was formed in 1955 at

    the initiative of the World Bank, the Government of India andrepresentatives of Indian industry. The principal objective was to

    create a development financial institution for providing medium-term

    and long-term project financing to Indian businesses. In the 1990s,

    ICICI transformed its business from a development financial institution

    offering only project finance to a diversified financial services group

    offering a wide variety of products and services, both directly and

    through a number of subsidiaries and affiliates like ICICI Bank. In

    1999, ICICI become the first Indian company and the first bank or

    financial institution from non-Japan Asia to be listed on the NYSE.

    After consideration of various corporate structuring alternatives in the

    context of the emerging competitive scenario in the Indian banking

    industry, and the move towards universal banking, the managements of

    ICICI and ICICI Bank formed the view that the merger of ICICI with

    ICICI Bank would be the optimal strategic alternative for both entities,

    and would create the optimal legal structure for the ICICI group's

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    universal banking strategy. The merger would

    enhance value for ICICI shareholders through the merged entity's

    access to low-cost deposits, greater opportunities for earning fee-based

    income and the ability to participate in the payments system and

    provide transaction-banking services. The merger would enhance value

    for ICICI Bank shareholders through a large capital base and scale of

    operations, seamless access to ICICI's strong corporate relationships

    built up over five decades, entry into new business segments, higher

    market share in various business segments, particularly fee-based

    services, and access to the vast talent pool of ICICI and i ts

    subsidiaries. In October 2001, the Boards of Directors of ICICI and

    ICICI Bank approved the merger of ICICI and two of its wholly-owned

    retail finance subsidiaries, ICICI Personal Financial Services Limited

    and ICICI Capital Services Limited, with ICICI Bank. The merger was

    approved by shareholders of ICICI and ICICI Bank in January 2002, by

    the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad in March 2002, and by the

    High Court of Judicature at Mumbai and the Reserve Bank of India in

    April 2002. Consequent to the merger, the ICICI group's financing andbanking operations, both wholesale and retail, have been integrated in

    a single entity.

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    ABOUT PRUDENTIAL PLC

    Established as the Prudential Mutual Assurance and Loan Association in 1848,

    today it is an international financial services company with a product range

    which extends from personal banking insurance, pensions and retail

    investments, to institutional fund management and property investments.

    Its portfolio of well-known and respected brands, including Prudential, M&G

    Investments, Jackson National Life, Prudential Corporation Asia and Egg, has

    attracted more than 19 million customers (and policy holders and unit holders)

    worldwide. Across the Group it has 234 billion of funds under management

    (at 31 December 2005).

    Prudential has significant operations in the UK, the US and Asia, contributing

    to a diversity of earnings. Worldwide it employ more than 20,000 people and

    our shareholders number 60,942 (at 31 December 2005). We are listed on the

    London and New York stock

    In Asia, Prudential Corporation Asia has 23 operations in 12 countries. These

    include strategic partnerships with some of the regions leading players,

    including CITIC Group (for life business in China), ICICI Bank (for life and

    mutual fund business in India) and Bank of China International (for

    Mandatory Provident Fund business in Hong Kong). Prudential Corporation

    Asia offers a wide range of savings, protection and investment products

    tailored to the needs of our customers in each of the 12 markets in which

    itoperate. In addition to its life insurance operations Prudential has asset

    management businesses in India, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia,

    Singapore, Korea, Vietnam and China managing over 26 billion (as of 30

    June 2005).

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    VISION

    OUR VISION:

    To make ICICI Prudential the dominant Life and Pensions player built on trust

    by world-class people and service.

    This we hope to achieve by:

    Understanding the needs of customers and offering them superior

    products and service

    Leveraging technology to service customers quickly, efficiently and

    conveniently

    Developing and implementing superior risk management and

    investment strategies to offer sustainable and stable returns to our

    policyholders

    Providing an enabling environment to foster growth and learning forouremployees

    And above all, building transparency in all our dealings.

    The success of the company will be founded in its unflinching commitment to

    5 core values -- Integrity, Customer First, Boundary less, Ownership and

    Passion. Each of the values describes what the company stands for, the

    qualities of our people and the way we work.

    We do believe that we are on the threshold of an exciting new opportunity,

    where we can play a significant role in redefining and reshaping the sector.

    Given the quality of our parentage and the commitment of our team, there are

    no limits to our growth.

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    PRODUCT OF ICICI PRUDENTIAL

    SAVINGS PLANS

    ICICI Prudential offers a variety of policies that give you the benefits of

    protection and the opportunity to save for important assets or events, like a

    home, a car or a wedding.

    A regular premium unit-linked insurance plan with an assurance of Capital

    Guarantee* and the facility of extended insurance cover.

    *The capital guarantee is applicable only on the invested premium and the

    declared bonus interests.

    A regular premium unit-linked insurance plan with an assurance of Capital

    Guarantee* along with flexible liquidity options.

    A unit-linked insurance plan with an assurance of Capital Guarantee*, which

    offers you the benefit of a limited premium payment and coverage term.

    A market linked insurance plans that meets your Investment and Protection

    needs.

    Complete market-linked insurance plans that adapt itself to your changing

    protection and investment needs, throughout a lifetime.

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    An insurance plan that gives added protection savings and multiple

    options, all in one!

    An insurance plan that gives added protection savings, multiple options, plus

    the power of liquidity.

    A traditional endowment savings plan that offers both high returns and

    protection.

    An endowment savings plan that allows you to get back substantial survival

    benefits without having to wait till the maturity date.

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    CHILD PLANS

    As a responsible parent, you will always strive to ensure a hassle-free,

    successful life for your child. However, life is full of uncertainties and even

    the best-laid plans can go wrong. Heres how you can give your child a 100%

    safe and assured tomorrow, whatever the uncertainties. SmartKid is especially

    designed to provide flexibility and safeguard your childs future education and

    lifestyle, taking all possibilities into account. For further information on our

    SmartKid Education Plans

    1. Smart Kid regular premium

    2. Smart Kid unit-linked regular premium

    3. Smart Kid unit-linked regular premium II

    4. Smart Kid unit-linked single premium II

    All these plans offer you:

    Financial Benefits: Regular payments at critical stages in your

    childs life, like Board examinations, Graduation and Post-graduation.

    Total peace of mind, even if you are not around

    o Sum Assured is paid immediately: Ensures that your

    loved ones stay financially secure, even in your absence

    o All future premiums are waived: Ensuring that your

    family is not financially burdened in your absence

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    o Policy benefits continue: The

    educational benefits of the policy continue, ensuring that your

    child can realize his or her dreams without any hassles.

    Development Allowance:SmartKid guarantees regular income to

    secure your childs educational career and also ensures his or her all-

    round development, for a nominal additional amount. The Income

    Benefit Rider takes care of this through an annual payment of 10% of

    the sum assured, to your child, till the maturity of the policy, in the

    unfortunate event of the death of the parent.

    All SmartKid plans can be enhanced with the Accident & Disability

    Benefit Rider and Income Benefit Rider.You can also an Accident

    Benefit Rider to a SmartKid Regular Premium policy,and a Waiver of

    Premium Rider (WOP) to SmartKid unit-linked regular premium

    policy.

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    RETIREMENT PLANS

    Life Expectancy has been rising rapidly and today you can expect to live

    longer than your earlier generations. For you, this increase will mean a longer

    retirement life, stretching into a couple of decades. ICICI Prudential presents

    Retirement Solutions that combine the best of insurance and investment.

    These solutions are developed to ensure your peace of mind for the years to

    come.For further information on our Retirement Solutions

    Choose from amongst 6 retirement plans:

    A flexible unit-linked retirement solution that offers flexibilities during the

    accumulation as well as payout phase.

    A regular premium unit-linked pension plan with an assurance of Capital

    Guarantee*

    *The capital guarantee is applicable only on the invested premium and thedeclared bonus interests

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    A regular premium linked pension plan that gives

    you the freedom to choose the amount of premium, and invest in market-

    linked funds, to generate potentially higher returns.

    A single premium linked pension plan that gives you the freedom to choose

    the amount of premium, and invest in market-linked funds, to generate

    potentially higher returns.

    A regular premium pension plan that gives you the flexibility to choosebetween 3 levels of sum assured for the same level of total annual contribution

    A regular premium pension plan that helps you save for your retirement while

    providing you with life insurance protection.

    Choose from 5 Annuity options at the time of vesting

    1. Life Annuity

    2. Life Annuity with return of purchase price

    3. Life Annuity guaranteed for 5, 10, 15 years

    4. Joint Life, Last Survivor without return of purchase price

    5. Joint Life, Last Survivor with return of purchase price

    HEALTH PLANS

    Comprehensive Cancer Protection Plan

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    A Long-term Critical Illness Protection Plan.

    A Long-term Critical Illness Protection Plan with Life Cover.

    INVESTMENT PLANS

    Lifelink Super is a unique single premium plan that combines the security of a

    life insurance policy with the opportunity to enjoy potentially high returns on

    your investments.

    Low Allocation Charges:The premium allocation charges are amongst

    the lowest across products. Allocation charge for single Premium of Rs

    500,000 or more is 0%.

    Death Benefit:There are 2 options for sum assured - 500% of the single

    premium or 125% of the single premium. In the event of an unfortunate death,

    the beneficiary will receive higher of the value of units or the initial death

    benefit (adjusted for partial withdrawals*).

    Liquidity: In order to meet liquidity requirements, one can make partial

    withdrawals from the accumulated value of the policy after completion of

    three policy years.

    Flexibility:Choose from four fund options, based on your investment

    objective and risk appetite. If at a later stage your financial priorities change,

    you can switch between the various fund options, absolutely free, 4 times a

    year.

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    GROUP SOLUTIONS

    In an era of competitive parity, the only asset that makes a decisive difference

    between corporate success and failure is the quality

    of human capital. Employee benefits have proven to be an excellent tool to

    optimize the retention of talent and improve an organisations bottomline.

    The quality of an organisations employee benefits establishes and maintains a

    company's image as a caring employer. Optimum care of employees is a long-

    term investment that results in a sustained competitive advantage for an

    organisation in the times to come.

    ICICI Pru Group Solutions Advantage

    An integrated basket of employee benefit solutions that offer

    incomparable flexible benefits.

    Sound investment management that focuses on safety, stability and

    profitability of the portfolio.

    Personalised financial planning for your employee that takes care of

    his/her changing financial needs at every stage of life.

    Quality service initiatives and transparency across all operations,

    promising superlative operational efficiency.

    Group Term Insurance : Helps provide affordable cover to members of

    a group.

    Group Gratuity Plan : Helps employers fund their statutory gratuity

    obligation in a flexible and hassle-free manner.

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    Group Superannuation Plan : A flexible

    scheme (defined benefit and defined contribution) to provide a retirement kitty

    for each member of the group.

    Group Term Insurance

    ICICI Prudential's flexible group term solution helps provide affordable cover

    to members of a group. The cover could be uniform or based on

    designation/rank or a multiple of salary, and can be extended to all employees

    between the ages of 18 and 65 years. The benefit under the policy is paid on

    the event of the members death to the beneficiary nominated by the member.

    It is a one-year renewable policy where one master policy covers all proposed

    employees comprising the group, with a minimum group size of 25 persons.

    New members can join the group and outgoing members can leave the group

    at any point during the policy term.

    Highlights include:

    Greater conveniencefor the employees with relaxed underwriting

    and medical requirements.

    "Free Cover Limits" with simplified underwriting depending

    upon the number of employees in the group and the level of cover

    chosen.

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    Guaranteed benefit : On death during

    the term of the contract (while in service), the sum assured will be paid

    to the beneficiary of the employee.

    Choice of additional coverage in form an Accident and Disability

    Benefit Rider and Critical Illness Cover

    Premium is viewed as a business expense in the year of payment.

    Group Gratuity Plan

    ICICI Prudential's group gratuity plan helps employers fund their gratuity

    obligation in a scientific manner. Employers can avail of the tax benefits as

    applicable to approved gratuity funds. The plan can also be customized to

    structure schemes that can provide benefits beyond the statutory obligations.

    Highlights include:

    Wider choice of investments with Market Linked Plans - to meet

    the diverse financial goals. We offer the following investment options

    (short-term debt, debt, balanced, growth and capital guarantee onthe short-term debt plan) where investments will be made in

    accordance with the fund objectives

    Transparency through Daily disclosure of Unit Value and regular

    disclosure of the portfolio of each of the investment option

    Flexibility through switching and contribution redirection option to

    enable reshuffling of portfolio

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    Bundled Life Covergreater value to the

    employee by packaging life insurance cover with the gratuity, with

    minimal amount of underwriting.

    Actuarial servicesto provide a scientific estimation of the gratuity

    liability.

    Low explicit charge structure with the conditions for exit

    specified upfront.

    Enhanced service levels through faster claim settlement, easier

    access to information and regular statements

    Complete end to end solution in the legal and regulatory

    approval process for scheme set up or transfer

    Employee Benefits

    The contribution made by the employer is not included in the value of

    taxable perquisites in the hands of the employee.

    Gratuity received up to Rs 350000 is exempt from Income tax under

    Sec 10(10)

    Employer Benefits

    Annual contribution up to 8.33% of salary bill in a financial year is

    allowed a deduction for the purpose of computation of profits and

    gains of business.

    Contribution towards past service liability is allowed as deduction as

    per the Income Tax rules.

    Group Superannuation Plan

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    ICICI Prudentials Superannuation Scheme (for

    both Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution funds) offers substantial

    benefits to both employers and employees. The employer and employee can

    avail of tax benefits applicable to an approved superannuation trust. The

    scheme will provide for a retirement fund for each participating employee. An

    employee would be able to choose from various annuity options or opt for

    partial commutation of corpus at retirement.

    Highlights include:

    Wider choice of investments with Market Linked Plans -

    to meet the diverse financial goals.We offer the following investment

    options (short-term debt, debt, balanced, growth and

    capital guarantee options on short-term debt, debt and

    balanced)where investments will be made in accordance with the

    fund objectives.

    Control - Each member/employer can exercise greater control overinvestments by choosing one or more of the investment options.

    Multiple Annuity Options - 5 annuity options and open market

    option

    Transparency - Transparency through Daily disclosure of Unit

    Value and regular disclosure of the portfolio of each of the investment

    option.

    Flexibility - Flexibility through switching and contributionredirection option to enable reshuffling of portfolio

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    Low explicit charge structure with

    conditions for exit specified upfront.

    Enhanced service levels through faster claim settlement, easier

    access to information and regular statements.

    Complete end to end solution in the legal and regulatory

    approval process for scheme set up or transfer

    RURAL PLANS

    ICICI PrudentialLife Rural Products are designed to meet the needs of the

    rural consumers. These products offer the following features:

    1. Low and Affordable Premiums

    2. Life Cover

    3. Savings Option

    4. Hassle free procedure

    ICICI Prudential offers 2 specially designed rural plans.

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    1. ICICI Pru Mitr Endowment Plan

    2. ICICI Pru Suraksha - Regular Premium

    ICICI Pru Mitr Endowment Plan

    ICICI Pru Mitr offers the following features:

    Life Cover and Savings

    Regular Premiums

    Age at entry : 18 - 45 Yrs

    Premium Mode : Half Yearly / Yearly

    Term : 5,10,15 Yrs

    Sum Assured : Rs.5,000 -20,000

    Premium / Year : Rs. 507 - 553 ( SA: Rs.10,000)

    Maturity/Death benefit : Sum Assured

    ICICI Pru Suraksha - Regular Premium

    ICICI Pru Suraksha is a regular premium policy with the following features:

    Individual policy

    Only Life cover

    Term - 3 & 5 Yrs

    Age independent premium

    Age at entry : 18 - 45 Yrs

    Sum Assured : Single

    Premium / Year : Rs 50 200

    Maturity/Death benefit : Rs.5,000 - 20,000

    Death Benefit : Sum Assurrance

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    NRI PLANS

    Being away from India doesn't mean you have to compromise the safety and

    security of your loved ones. In fact, your savings from your time overseas can

    be easily channelised to meet your family's needs - now and in the future. So,

    whether its your dream to retire in your hometown; to secure

    funds for your children's education; or to build assets, ICICI Prudential has a

    range of solutions that can be customized to meet your needs.

    Investment Plans

    Savings Plans

    Retirement Plans

    Child Plans

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    Investment Plans

    You can hedge your investments with investment like LifeLink Super vehicles

    that provide you with a diversified portfolio.

    Savings Plans

    Endowment policies are a good way of putting aside your savings today for a

    future goal - whether it's to buy a house in India or fund your entrepreneurial

    vision. Our savings-oriented policies are designed to make your savings grow

    and have them available to you at the end of a fixed number of years or

    through the term of the plan.

    SecurePlus - an insurance plan that gives added protection savings

    and multiple options, all in one!

    CashPlus - an insurance plan that gives added protection savings,

    multiple options, plus the power of liquidity.

    LifeTime II - a complete market-linked insurance plan that adapts

    itself to your changing protection and investment needs, throughout a

    lifetime.

    Save'n'Protect - a traditional endowment savings plan that offers

    both high returns and protection.

    CashBak- an endowment savings plan that allows you to get back

    substantial survival benefits without having to wait till the maturity

    date.

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    Premier Life - A market linked

    insurance plans that meets your Investment and Protection needs.

    Retirement Plans

    Many of us picture ourselves enjoying the fruits of our labour after retirement

    - going on a dream vacation, or helping our child's career take wing. Financing

    all this will depend on our personal savings and investments, so its important

    to save for the future from today. Our retirement plans are designed to help

    you systematically save, so that you can enjoy all the things you have dreamed

    of when you retire.

    LifeTime Pension II: A regular premium linked deferred pension

    plan that gives you the freedom to choose the amount of premium, and

    invest in market-linked funds, to generate potentially higher returns.

    SecurePlus Pension : A regular premium deferred pension plan

    that gives you the flexibility to choose between 3 levels of sum assured

    for the same level of total annual contribution.

    LifeLink Pension II : A single premium linked deferred pension

    plan that gives you the freedom to choose the amount of premium, and

    invest in market-linked funds, to generate potentially higher returns.

    ForeverLife : A regular premium deferred pension plan that helps

    you save for your retirement while providing you with life insurance

    protection.

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    Child Plans

    As a responsible parent, you want to ensure a hassle-free, successful life for

    your child. However, life is full of uncertainties and even the best-laid plans

    can go wrong. SmartKid Education Plans are designed to provide flexibility

    and to safeguard your child's future education and lifestyle, taking all

    possibilities into account.

    SmartKid Child Plans has a bouquet of three products which can help you

    secure your childs education.

    Unit-linked Regular Premium

    Unit-linked Single Premium

    Regular Premium SmartKid

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    KEYMAN INSURANCE PLANS

    A keyman is an individual who directly affects the profitability and the

    continuity of a business and whose absence may have an adverse effect on the

    health and continuity of the business. Keyman insurance is a life insurance

    policy taken by the company on the life of such a key person.

    The objective of the keyman insurance is to provide the company with money

    so that the financial losses to the company can be protected, in absence of the

    keyman. The aim is to indemnify the company of these losses and to allowbusiness continuity.

    All premiums paid for securing a keyman life insurance policy are treated as

    business expenditure u/s 37 (1).

    Our Lifeguard plan is ideally suited for the purpose of keyman insurance

    RIDERS

    ICICI Prudential gives you the freedom to form your very own comprehensive

    insurance policy by adding the rider benefits to the basic life insurance policy.

    Add from the following list of benefits to increase the scope of your policy, at

    a nominal cost.

    Critical Illness Rider

    Accident & Disability Benefit Rider

    Accident Benefit Rider

    Income Benefit Rider

    Waiver of Premium Rider (WOP)

    Critical Illness Benefit Rider

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    Accident & Disability Benefit Rider

    1. Benefits payable on death due to an accident

    If the policyholder dies due to an accident, 100% of the rider

    sum assured is paid in addition to the basic sum assured.

    In case the policyholder dies in a land surface, mass public

    transport system wherein the policyholder was traveling as a

    fare-paying passenger, then 200% of the rider sum assured is

    paid.

    2. Benefits payable in case of permanent disability due to

    an accident

    If the policyholder survives an accident but becomes permanently

    disabled then the premium for the basic plan is completely waived

    off to the extent of the rider sum assured.

    Plus, 10% of the rider sum assured is paid for the next 10 years,

    which helps in providing that extra money and takes care of sudden

    financial set back that occurs after a tragic disability.

    Accident & Disability Benefit rider is available with Save n Protect, Cashbak,

    SmartKid Child Plans, Golden Years, PremierLife, LifeTime, LifeTime II,

    LifeTime Pension II, ForeverLife, SecurePlus, CashPlus, SecurePlus Pension,

    LifeGuard ROP, LifeGuard WROP, Group Term Plan, InvestShield Life,

    InvestShield Cash, InvestShield Gold and InvestShield Pension . In case of

    Golden Years, PremierLife, Lifetime II, Lifetime Pension II, SecurePlus,

    CashPlus, LifeGuard ROP and LifeGuard WROP, the waiver of premium

    benefit is not available.

    Premiums paid under this rider are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C.

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    Accident Benefit Rider

    If the policyholder dies due to an accident, 100% of the rider sum assured is

    paid in addition to the basic sum assured.

    Accident Benefit rider is available with SavenProtect, CashBak, SmartKid

    regular premium, ForeverLife, SecurePlus, CashPlus and SecurePlus Pension.

    Premiums paid under this rider are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C.

    Income Benefit Rider

    In case of death of the life assured during the term of the policy, 10% of therider sum assured is paid annually to the beneficiary, on each policy

    anniversary till maturity of the rider.

    Income Benefit rider is available with SmartKid Child Plans, SecurePlus and

    CashPlus

    Premiums paid under this rider are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C.

    Waiver of Premium Rider (WOP)

    On total and permanent disability due to an accident, all future premiums for

    both the base policy and rider(s) will be waived till the end of the term of the

    rider or death of the life assured, if earlier.

    Waiver of Premium rider is available with SecurePlus, CashPlus, LifeGuardROP, LifeGuard WROP, SmartKid Unit-linked regular premium II, Lifetime

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    II, LifeTime Pension II, SecurePlus Pension,

    InvestShield Life, InvestShield Cash and InvestShield Pension.

    Premiums paid under this rider are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C.

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    RESEARCH

    METHODOLOGY

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    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    The approach to the research is considered in this chapter, from the theoretical

    underpinning to the collection and analysis of the data. It begins with the

    extent of the research to provide the specific guidelines of studying. The next

    part is concerned with the method of the research that refers to the data

    collection and analyzing which is used in the research.

    CONCEPTUAL CONTEXT OF THE RESEARCH

    As the objective of the research focuses on the search of potential Insurance

    Advisor with special emphasis of ICICI Prudential. It will help the company to

    increase its sales, which is prime objective of the company at this time. The

    research attempts to generate an awareness among the people of Lucknow

    regarding the agency of ICICI Prudential.

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    METHODS

    PRIMARY DATA

    Data collection of this research was done primarily through filling up of

    questionnaires. The sample for the research including different individuals of

    various age groups and having different profession and qualification. Data was

    collected through the interview of individuals. The questionnaires was

    containing questions regarding the personal details of individuals and then

    some light question regarding their primary knowledge related to private

    insurance companies. Then there were questions related to their interest in

    being the Insurance Advisor of the company.

    SECONDARY DATA

    A large amount of secondary data has been collected from secondary sources.

    Some of the sources are:-

    Report on Insurance sector of India.

    Articles from newspapers and magazines.

    Various web sites of the insurance companies and related sites.

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    IMPORTANCE OF ADVISORS IN AN INSURANE

    COMPANY

    In the insurance industry the sales team following the typicalorganization structure:Hierarchy in Insurance Company

    The sales team comprises of the Sales Manager superior to Area Sales

    Manager, These ASMs (Area Sales Manager) have their own

    individual team of Unit Manager and in turn Unit Managers their own

    team of financial advisors.

    Each team of ASMs competing with each other in surge of achieving

    targets; each Unit Manager depends on their Advisors for their

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    SALES

    MANAGER

    AREA SALES

    MANAGER

    AREA SALES

    MANAGER

    AREA SALES

    MANAGER

    UNIT

    MANAGER

    UNIT

    MANAGER

    UNIT

    MANAGER

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    business. So whats the use of unit manager,

    why are they getting paid? There work is to manage their team of

    Advisors, extend them support in what ever way possible including

    regular training of products, closing big calls, database management.

    But it is the advisor that carries the flag of the company in the market;

    they bear the brunt in the field. They represent the company in the

    market to the customers, so nobody can deny the importance of

    Advisors in the whole system.

    They providing the company with the business and help their

    respective Unit Manager to achieve their targets. So a unit Manager has

    to be really careful while recruiting their Advisors.

    The most important responsibili ty is to achieve the f irst P or

    Production growth its what staying in Business requires of an ICICI

    Prudential Manager. Part of this growth is accomplished by improving

    the productivity of the existing agency member. However, bringing

    sufficient number of high quality new producers in to your sales

    organization each year is an absolute must.During the year of appointment, new Advisor usually account for a

    relatively small proportion of the organizations total production.

    These points to a particularly significant fact, one that causes to have a

    natural tendency to neglect the recruiting responsibility. It is simply

    this the penalty for not recruiting, or for inadequate recruiting, is a

    differed penalty.

    Nonetheless, the penalty will be realized in due time. Again, the

    number one job is to achieve consistent production increases. The most

    promising means of successfully getting this job done is to induct a

    sufficient number of quality advisors each year.

    The most promising means of achieving profitable production growth

    lies in your sales organizations capacity to give policy owners good

    counsel and prompt, courteous serves to give them value for premium

    paid. The best guarantee of having that capacity comes from retaining

    large number of productive advisor, In turn retention and productivity

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    of advisor in your organization depends largely

    on the quality and quantity of your recruiting efforts.

    Consequently, the development needs of your sales organization call

    for successful recruiting. Its a necessity. The induction of a sufficient

    quantity of high potential advisor results in substantial, steady growth

    in production. This is why manager who move to the top of ICICI

    Prudential honor roll and stay there are always found to be manpower-

    focused.

    Before we move to the how to of recruiting, lets consider some

    important philosophies relative to recruiting.

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    RECRUITING SUCCESS FORMULA

    Study Exhibit 2, recruiting success formula. Develop your numbers.

    This strategy will help keep you focused on your number one job

    recruiting enough of the right kind each year.

    Recruiting success formula

    Before we move on to searching it is important to know the profile of

    the adviser.

    The general profile would be:

    Age 25-45 years

    Smart appearance and should health

    Good market

    High IQ and common sense

    Ability to work under pressure

    Prior sales experience

    Integrity and character

    Money motivation

    Drive and ambition

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    8 FOR INTERVIEW

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    STRATEGIES INVALVED IN SEARCHING

    POTENTIAL ADVISORS

    Searching for high potential prospective advisor

    Your search for prospective advisors must be continuous and

    systematic just like prospective for sales, you must search among

    several sources on a regular basis sources are broadly classified as

    primary source and secondary source.

    Personal observation

    This method of uniquely personal. It permits you to apply your own

    standards and exercise your own judgment.

    Always be on the alert for prospective adviser in your daily selling

    activities in instinctively apprises as prospective advisors those you

    see, meet or sell. Stay in circulation and meet a lot of people on a

    regular basis. Develop these individuals as fr iends and clients, and then

    determine whether or not to recruit them.

    Present advisor recommendation

    No one knows more about the kind of person you seek and the kind of

    opportunities you have for the prospective advisor then the present

    members of your sales organization. Moreover, they have a selfish

    interest in wanting their associates to be type of person who will reflect

    favorably on their organization. Many successful advisors have an

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    Client referrals

    Clients are readily accessible source of prospective advisor and

    referrals. It is safe to assume that client who has relied upon your

    agency to handle their insurance are pleased with both you and your

    work. Since you have created a favorable impression, the can picture

    themselves or others as having the same success.

    Therefore, it is mostly a matter of helping them to help you by making

    enquires and asking questions designed to remind them of names of

    prospective advisors.

    College campuses

    Many high-potential, high quality young people are being recruited

    directly from college. Todays college graduate seems to be more

    interested in a meaningful career than most opportunities offer.

    However, some caution should be used in recruited on campus. The

    person you seek from college must have exhibited define leadership

    qualities and have a history a success. Also most people in the final

    year are looking for permanent jobs and might use this as a atop gap

    opportunity. While targeting colleges it might be better to target

    colleges, which has students coming from business communities. Also

    targeting colleges offering professional courses might not work since

    most of these students would be interested in pursuing their respective

    profession.

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    Seminars

    Seminars recruiting are a resourceful strategy that breaks with

    tradition. It makes it possible for the prospective advisor, as part of a

    group, to obtain information opportunities in the insurance business, as

    part of a group, the prospective advisors feels comfortable and quickly

    develops open-mindedness to investigating the possibility of a career

    insurance. S seminars include seminars conducted by the association,

    doctors seminars, HR professional. These seminars are one way to

    reaching out to many people not by making a presentation to the

    participants but by also word of mouth since these participants would

    like to their families and friends, so also the chain would continue.

    Newspaper advertisement

    Newspaper advertising created considerable activity. It is one of the

    fastest ways to get name and talk people seeking a change in

    employment. Consider as a Wholesale Method of widening your

    range of contacts with prospective advisors. Keep in mind that

    generally develops pop-up prospects that must be screened carefully.

    Realize that valuable time can be wasted interviewing or qualifying

    responds who really only job are hunting. - or who are in need of a job

    right now. Advanced planning with a definite interview procedure will

    keep u from falling into this trap. At ICICI prudential newspaper

    advertisements are regular a mode.

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    Direct Mail

    Mass mailing is a system if used can be a very successful tool. One

    system is to send letter with reply cards on a regular basis especially to

    centers of influence. Use list from club, church and alumni

    directories. The standards letter should briefly describe the rewards of

    a successful insurance sales career. In a letter of this nature, attempt to

    arouse the interest of the individual who receives it in the hope that he

    or she will be more receptive to your follow-up. You will want to

    investigate this innovation source for producing names of quality

    prospective advisors.

    A few examples of these COIs or centers of influence are:

    Doctors

    Lawyers

    Pundits

    Priests

    Chartered Accountants

    Teachers

    NGO workers

    Bankers

    The one thing common to all these people is the contacts that the have

    and the influence that the have over these contact.

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    To insure a continuous flow of nomination from COIs, practice these

    few basic rules for developing center of influences.

    Keep contacting them on a planned basis. The center that gives

    you one name will give you more if you keep in touch and ask.

    Report back to your centers. Keep them informed of your result.

    Eliminate from your list of those centers who do not prove to be

    cooperative or productive or who continually give names of

    people needing jobs.

    Maintain visibility. Keep your name in front of them.

    Select your centers with an eye to developing as many markets

    as possible.

    Show your appreciation. Let your centers know you appreciate

    their help.

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    Pre-Approach letters to Prospective Advisor

    Sample one (mass mailer)

    Dear. . (use the name)

    We at ICICI prudential have a business opportunity to offer. With a

    rapidly growing agency force and a business expanding by leaps and

    bounds. I am looking at addition in my team. This career offers

    potential for unlimited earnings and personal growth.

    If you are a person with high energy levels and is looking for business

    opportunities to be a successful entrepreneur, here is your chance!!

    I would like to talk to you personally about this fantastic offer for you.

    Please call me on. . (Tele. No.)

    Thanks and Regards,

    Manager

    ICICI Prudential life Insurance Company Ltd.

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    Sample two(Employee)

    Dear. . (Use the name)

    In view of the unusual progress made by ICICI Prudential life insurance

    company, we are planning an expansion in our team of sales professionals.

    Your name was referred to me as an ideal candidate for this role. I would their

    ore like to present to you an opportunity of additional income through a

    business with no capital investment.

    I am looking for people who have the drive to achieve vertical financial

    growth and want to make their dreams come true.

    Ill be calling you within the next few days to arrange a visit so we can discuss

    his important matter in greater details. You can then determine whether there

    would be a mutual advantage in furthering our talks.

    Thanks and Regards,

    ManagerICICI Prudential life Insurance Company Ltd.

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    Sample four (Businessman)

    Dear. . (Use the name)

    We at ICICI Prudential the no. 1 private insurer are offering you an

    opportunity to diversify your business and enter the field of life

    insurance. We have crossed 1,000 cores in term of our premium and

    have sold over 1,000,000 policies.

    A client of yours who was very happy with the service levels maintain

    by you referred your name to me.

    Here is an opportunity for you to earn more using your existent

    infrastructure and clientele base. This business requires no capital

    investment but can offer you high returns.

    I would call on you to discuss this high return business personally.

    Thanks and Regards,

    Unit Manager

    ICICI Prudential life Insurance Company Ltd.

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    WHATS IN STORE FOR AN ADVISOR AT ICICI

    PRUDENTIAL?

    Being an ICICI Prudential advisor can be an enriching and existing career

    option. Its an opportunity to associate with an industry leader, be in touch

    with the latest and finest insurance practices from around the globe, and grow

    both personally and professionally.

    Here are some of the benefits of being an ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

    Advisor:

    Unlimited earning potential

    A clear career path

    All round support through exclusive advertising, your own in house

    consultant, and World-class training.

    A comprehensive benefit package

    What does it take to be an ICICI Prudential advisor?

    At ICICI Prudential, they believe their Advisors are their ambassadors to the

    customers. They are key source of business for the organization, and are the

    continuing link with their clients. That is why, they take a lot of care in

    recruiting and developing their advisor force, so that they continue to set

    higher standards of quality in service and salesmanship. To cater to the needs

    of the knowledge-oriented marketplace, they look for graduates who are

    service-oriented, good communicators and enjoy meeting new people. Prior

    sales experience is an added benefit.

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    Some of the qualities they seek are:

    Self-motivation

    A master communicator

    A go-getter

    A graduate]

    Training

    At ICICI Prudential, they understand the importance of training in a dynamic

    business environment. Their advisors go through both generic and specific,

    professional programs that help them remain well-informed and

    knowledgeable about the companys product in the market. There is a further

    focus on soft skills such as communication, managing long-term relationships

    and selling skills, which are very relevant I a service-driven industry like life

    insurance.

    State of the art infrastructure training facilities coupled with an excellent

    faculty, guarantee an exceptional learning environment. For advisor who

    might be occupied with their daily business/professional routines, ICICI

    Prudential also offers convenient training option such as online and self-

    learning are also provided by the organization.

    A 18-day training schedule covers the mandatory IRDA training requirement

    and ICICI Prudential product training module. Revision session ensure that the

    candidates thoroughly understand the course contents and are well prepared

    for the licensing examination. Theoretical training is interspersed with

    practical appointment settings with potential customers, giving advisors a feel

    of how their business will work from the very first day. All through, the Unit

    Manager and the management provide continuous support to the advisors in

    achieving independence towards garnering business.

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    Career

    At ICICI Prudential, career development is emphasized upon from the very

    day the advisor joins the system. Though individual meeting with his or her

    manager, the advisor can discuss various issues related to business

    development and career enhancement. Expectations from the organization in

    terms of chalking a career in the insurance industry are also discussed.

    Tiger Team: ICICI Prudential offers the Tiger team programmer for

    identified high potential advisors. Hand picked by the management, these

    advisors are placed on fast-track career path and recognized as Tiger

    Trainers. The advisors can participate in this program, subject to certain

    criteria being fulfilled.

    Pinnacle Program: Absorption in to the management is another career

    enhancement option provided at ICICI Prudential through the Pinnacle

    Program. This program helps advisors build a full time career as a unit

    manager in the organization, offering great potential for managing a team of

    advisors and personal development. Fast track Pinnacle program is also

    available to advisors who are able to meet the performance criteria within the

    stipulated time.

    Rewards and Recognitions

    ICICI Prudential advisors are constantly recognized and rewarded for their

    performance. Numerous contests all year round promote healthy competition

    amongst advisors and recognition for their efforts. Depending on the level of

    business the advisors achieve in a year, he or she can become a member of

    various clubs such as the Presidents club, ICICI Prudential Star International

    and ICICI Prudential Star India club. Each of these clubs have specific

    performance criteria for qualification and members of these clubs are entitled

    to attend seminars held at exotic international and domestic locations each

    year. Advisors can also qualify for the renowned MDRT (Million Dollar

    Round Table), an exclusive international advisors club.

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    SOME BASIC MANDATED WHICH A MANAGER

    ANSWERS BEFORE RECRUITING

    WHY TO RECRUIT?

    Because we are supposed to!!

    Thats the way to do this business

    More recruits, more active advisors, more BUSINESS!!

    WHO TO RECRUIT?

    Quality Dept. Has given some indicators in terms of what are the

    common traits of our successful advisors

    The commonalities are

    Age : between 30-45

    Education : Graduate

    Family Income : above Rs. 2 lacs p.a.

    This is a broad pointer for us to remember what are the

    chances of a person doing good or bad from looking at his/her

    profile

    Some other pointers from Quality

    Successful advisors usually have 2 years of work

    exp. In their current profession.

    Small time businessman/entrepreneursv. successful

    profile.

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    Women/housewife are

    very successful However they have not been sustainable over

    long periods. They usually have become inactive after 6-7

    months of joining. But till the time they are working, their avg.

    WAPI & productivity is very high compared to others

    People who are new to city are least probable to do

    well.

    High probability of success

    Tax/financial consultants, CAs

    Bond/mutual fund agent

    LIC agent-surrogates

    Small business owners

    Average profile

    Women

    Student

    VRS/retired personnel

    Avoidable profile

    New to city

    Income profile approx Rs. 1 lac p.a.

    People who do not own their transport

    THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PROFILE The person who has

    been managed well by you.

    Things which you should have while meeting the prospect

    BOP presenter

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    THE EARNING CALCULATOR WILL

    BE OF HELP HERE.

    RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES

    SOME MORE WAYS ON HOW TO RECRUIT

    Data base attack

    Cold Calling

    RWA activities tambola or children painting competition give real

    time leads, cost effective per lead.

    THING TO CHECK WHILE RECRUITING

    ENERGY, ENERGY.always check the persons energy levels, asthis career is all about meeting new people, finding new prospects and

    more so handling rejection.

    His past/present occupation gives tremendous insight into his energy

    levels.

    Show him the path in his current environment how insurance selling

    can fit in lowers the resistance of time availability.

    Check his environment his family, locality

    Check whether he cam work on his own

    Find out if he is looking for money or career as he can has both here.

    Always try to meet the person at his residence check for locality, his

    household, standard of living, try to involve the spouse in the

    presentation so that they know what they are getting into.

    ALWAYS check on need for money & a drive to do well in life if he

    has been doing well in life, he will make efforts to do well with us ask

    questions about his past, find instances of accomplishments.

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    Keep checking on the pointers & do mental

    checks list of the acceptable points.

    Be convinced about the profile and then only go ahead.

    PROFILE OF A MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

    UNDER THIS PROJECT

    My stint with ICICI prudential made me cover various aspects of insurance

    industry. One of those to recruit financial advisors for the respective unit

    manager. We were given the same profile as a Unit Manager; our number one

    task was to recruit.

    Various activities covered under this task:

    Market skimming in search for the best suited profile for the

    company.

    Managing the advisors after they join the company.

    Providing support to the advisors.

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    DATA

    ANALYSIS

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    DATA ANALYSIS

    There are some features of analyzing data that need to be borne in mind when

    choosing the method for analyzing the research. The questionnaires were

    prepared to explore the psychology of individuals about being associated with

    ICICI Prudential as insurance advisor and to help the company grow by

    increasing its sales. Instead of testing a hypothesis, a qualitative analyst may

    demonstrate evidence showing that a theory, generalizing, or interpretation is

    plausible.

    SAMPLE SIZE

    Various area ofLucknow were covered in order to fill the questionnaire. I

    interacted with 111 individuals in order to know about their interest of being

    Insurance advisor of ICICI Prudential.

    Sample Size 111

    SAMPLE COMPOSITION

    I. YouthII. Executive

    III. Serviceman

    IV. Business person

    RESPONSE OF QUESTIONNAIRE1. What is your full time profession?

    a) Business -31 b) Govt. Service -17c) Private Jobs -42 d) Retired -14

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    e) Housewife -07

    Private Jo

    38%

    Business

    2. According to you, the purpose of insurance is:

    S. No. Parameters Order of preference

    a. Pre-mature death 29

    b. Living too long 12

    c. Childrens future 33

    d. Wealth creation 14

    e. Tax saving 23

    Wealth

    creation

    Tax saving

    21%

    3. What efforts can be made to bring about more awareness amongst people?a) Media Ads - 26 b) Banners - 04c) Newspaper - 15 d) Agents - 54e) Event Sponsorship - 07 f) Any Other - 05.

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    Agents

    48%

    Event

    Sponsorshi6%

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    4. You know how many names of privateinsurance company?

    a) Below 2 - 05 b) Between 2-4 - 61

    c) Between 4-6 08 d) Above 6 37

    Between 4-6

    7%

    Above 65. You like to work in market/field and want to interact with people?

    a) Yes - 47 b) No - 64

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    6. From how many years you live in NCR?a) Below 6 months - 13 b)

    6 months 1 year - 61c) 1 year- 2 year - 27 d) more than 2 years - 37

    1 year- 2 year20%

    more than 2

    ears7. How many people do you know in NCR?

    a) Less than 200 - 27 b) 200-500 - 53c) 500-1000 - 21 d) Above 1000 - 10

    -

    Above 1

    9%

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    8. Do you like to earn some extra money?a) Yes - 87

    b) No - 14

    9. Are you involved in Insurance Business?a) Yes - 28 b) No - 83

    No

    75%

    If YES, than answer the following question:

    A. Duration of working?a) Below 6 months 12 b) 6 months 1 year - 06c) 1 2 years - 02 d) 2 3 years - 05e) Above 3 years -03

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    6 months 1

    year

    22%

    1 2 years

    7%

    2 3 years

    15%

    Above 3 yea

    11%

    B. Annual Productivity given to company?a) Below 50,000 - 00 b) 50,000 1, 00,000 - 00c) 1, 00,000 2, 00,000 - 02 d) 2, 00,000 3, 00,000 - 02

    e) 3, 00,000 4, 00,000 - 07 f) Above 3, 00,000 - 17

    Below 50%

    50,000 1, 00,000

    0%

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    If NO, than answer the following question:

    A. If given a choice, would you like to become a financial consultantof ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company?

    a) Yes - 55 b) No - 28

    NoB. Which age group do you belong?

    a) Below 25 - 41 b) 25 30 - 27c) 30 35 - 09 d) Above 35 -06

    30 35

    11%

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    C. Are you married?a) Yes - 47 b) No - 36

    No43%

    D. What is your Educational Background?a) 10+2 - 13 b) Graduation - 40c) Post Graduation - 14 d) Professional - 13e) Other - 03

    Professiona

    16%80

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    FINDINGS

    People are becoming more and more money conscious as I find

    very less person who doesnt want to earn extra money.

    People are very much aware of ICICI Prudential among private

    companies as they respond me first name of ICICI prudential

    and then others.

    The overall scenario is that still people trust on LIC more than

    any other insurance company. Some time when I asked someone

    to become an advisor of ICICI Prudential they misunderstood

    with LIC. For them still life insurance means LIC.

    Generally people are having leisure time of around 2-3 hours

    and still want to utilize this time to earn extra money, if they

    can.

    Contrary to the prior thinking most of the people dont hesitate

    in doing field work a roaming in the market for money. They

    know that without hard work they cant earn money.

    There were many respondents who were not interested in

    attending seminar conducted by ICICI Prudential in their office,

    because of low awareness of private insurance company.

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    Need to create and effectively deploy differentiated strategies in

    finding out more resources to recruit insurance advisors.

    Right prospects identification and thus segmentation, which

    need to be appropriate.

    Design and manage sales force, which yields high performance.

    More training of the employees can be done so that they produce

    best result.

    Recruitment process needs to be slightly fast, so that prospects

    can retain some confidence as in starting.

    Need to create better, differentiated detailed brochures for

    advisors recruitment.

    Increase advisors sales force quality as well as quantity by

    employing some HR professional, who time to time take some

    action for the improvement of insurance advisors.

    More advertising strategies should be taken to grasp the

    attention of those people who want to become insurance

    advisors.

    Make use of internet banking for increasing sales and also for

    promotion.

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    There should be more incentives to

    insurance advisors they are the backbone of the company in

    order to increase sales they have to do mare efforts than others.

    Generate some innovative and alternative channels of distribution,

    using the sources that can straight play with the emotion of the person

    and influence so high that it forces the human being to go for

    insurance and that to willingly. Recruit those individuals that really

    want to take this job as a challenge.

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    FIVE PERSISTENT CONCERNS:

    As an ICICI Prudential Manager, you are fully committed to

    building a high performing, growing agency. This being true, it

    follows those five concerns must be constant in your annual

    planning.

    The SEARCH for talent

    The EVALUTION of potential advisors

    The ATTRACTION of advisors

    The RETENTION of advisors

    The PRODUCTIVITY of advisors

    Any manager who attains satisfying results in these five areas will

    enjoy

    Satisfying sales results

    Outstanding persistency of business

    Superior policy owner service capabilities

    An enviable reputation as a ICICI Prudential agency builder

    A momentum which comes from the synergistic benefit of

    success

    OBVIOUSLY, THE FIRST THREE CONCERNS SEARCHING,

    EVALUATING AND ATTRACTING-ARE VITAL:

    The other two concerns, the retention and productivity of advisor, must

    e considered together. To attain success might be achieved in either

    area without total or real benefits to the agency, the company or the

    client. There is nothing short-term or temporary about the challenge

    connected with these recruiting concerns. They are constant. They are

    eternal.

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    CHART SHOWING HOW TO GET POTENTIAL ADVISOR:

    PUTTING IT SIMPLY IN A FLOW

    SEARCH

    Where to look for

    ATTRACT

    How to attract to life Insurance

    EVALUATE