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ASSIGNMENT

SESSION 2023
PROGRAM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
SEMESTER IV
COURSE CODE & NAME DFIN404 – INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
CREDITS 4
NUMBER OF ASSIGNMENTS & 02
MARKS 30 Marks each

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of
400 - 450 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

Q.No Assignment Set – 1 Marks Total Marks

Questions
1. What is a Risk? Explain different types of business risks. 2+8 10
2. Explain in brief the advantages of Financial reports for an Insurance 2+2+2+2+2 10
Organization.
3. Discuss the financial factors which affect the functioning of an Insurance 10
Organization. 2+2+2+2+2

Q.No Assignment Set – 2 Marks Total Marks

Questions
4. What is Marine Insurance? Discuss the types of Marine policies in brief. 10
2+2+2+2+2
5. What is motor insurance? Describe the various types of motor insurance.  4+6 10
6. Write an introductory note on information technology in insurance. Explain 2+4+4 10
in brief the application of information technology in the insurance sector and
the challenges faced by insurers on the adoption of information technology.