Is the training mandatory?
Under the provisions of IRDA (Licensing
of Insurance Agents) Regulations 2000,
50 hours of training is mandatory for an individual to become
an authorised insurance agent.
Can I become an agent?
To be eligible, you should have passed
Class XII or equivalent examination, conducted
by recognised Board/Institution and must
be residing in an area with a population
of 5000 or more.
How is online training different
from classroom training?
Conventional contact classes require travelling
and spending 15 to 20 days at the institute
for training. In online training, you
will be provided with a "user id
" and "password" for logging
in to the portal. You can visit the portal
at the time most convenient to you.
Do I need any special software training?
Basic knowledge of computers including
the use of keyboard and mouse is all that
is necessary.
Who clarifies my doubts?
The 'feedback' section facilitates interaction
with the course instructor. e-mail facility enables the student
to seek any clarification on the subject
matter. Students can expect a prompt response.
Is there any specific location for
training?
You can take up training from anywhere
in India. All you need is a computer with
Internet facility.
What is the duration of the course?
Online training is for 50 hours as stipulated
by the IRDA
with few exceptions for professionals who can do 25 hours of training.
For how long is the online facility
available?
Six months from the time of registration.
But once you start the course you have to complete within 14 days for 50 hour course.
How do I monitor my progress?
The moment you log on to the modules,
the invisible instructor in our LMS keeps
track of the progress. An inbuilt clock
tracks your presence and logs in the time
spent in each module. You will also be
shown the minimum time to be spent on
each module and the balance time left.
It keeps track of the tests attended and
the scores obtained by you in tests.
