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Rural Penetration <strong>of</strong> Life Insurance Products in India1. Dr. Karanam Nagaraja Rao,Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Alliance University, Bangalorenagaraja.rao@alliance.edu.in2. Dr. P. Sathya Priya,Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Alliance University, Bangaloresathyapriya.p@alliance.edu.inAbstractRe<strong>for</strong>ms in <strong>the</strong> life insurance sector have opened up <strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong> private players but still <strong>the</strong>ir reach in rural marketis comparatively nascent. This potential that exists in <strong>the</strong> rural market is a great opportunity <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing players.The scenario in rural India is dominated by Life Insurance Corporation <strong>of</strong> India, a public sector organization. Privateplayers are hesitant to enter rural. This research attempts to explore <strong>the</strong> reasons <strong>for</strong> low penetration <strong>of</strong> private playersin <strong>the</strong> rural market. Perception <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing insurance policy holders and insurance agents in Bangalore rural andKolar rural is studied. The descriptive research reveals that <strong>the</strong> existing insurance products are not designed <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>rural segment. The promotional activities are inadequate and insurance companies donot concentrate on microinsurance policies. These are <strong>the</strong> major hurdles <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing insurance players in <strong>the</strong> rural market.Key Words: Insurance, Rural, private players, LICIntroductionThe insurance business registered an impressive growth in <strong>the</strong> past few years, especially after <strong>the</strong> opening up <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>industry to private players. ‗India with its huge middle class households has exhibited growth potential <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>

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