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Fundamentals of Insurance  
Author(s): P. Periasamy
Published by Vijay Nicole Imprints Private Limited
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ISBN: 9789393161420

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Biographical note

This book comprehensively covers Insurance and its elements. Designed as per the syllabus for various Indian Universities, the book provides an elaborate treatment to the conceptual framework of Insurance.

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This book comprehensively covers Insurance and its elements. Designed as per the syllabus for various Indian Universities, the book provides an elaborate treatment to the conceptual framework of Insurance.

Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents at a Glance
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Nature of Insurance Business
    • Meaning and Definition of Insurance
    • Main Features of an Insurance Contract
    • Characteristics of Insurance Contract
    • Functions of Insurance
    • Importance of Insurance
    • Benefits of Insurance
    • Kinds of Insurance Organizations
    • Role of Insurance in the Development of Commerce and Industry
    • Scope of Insurance Business
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 2. Re-Insurance and Double Insurance Business
    • Re-insurance
    • Characteristics of Re-insurance
    • Types of Re-insurance
    • Double Insurance
    • Over Insurance
    • External Insurance and Internal Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 3. Classification of Insurance
    • Introduction
    • Broad Categories of Insurance
    • Classification on the Basis of Practical Point of View
    • Types of Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 4. Principles and Documents of Insurance Contract
    • Introduction
    • Essential Elements of a Contract of Insurance
    • Insurance Documents
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 5. Introduction to Life Insurance Business
    • Life Insurance
    • Essential Features of Life Insurance
    • Procedure for Effecting Life Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 6. Classification of Life Insurance Policies
    • Life Insurance Policies
    • Classification of Policies
    • Shopkeepers Insurance Policy
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 7. Assignment and Nomination of Life Policies
    • Assignment
    • Nomination of Life Policy
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 8. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
    • Introduction
    • Life Insurance Administration
    • Role of LIC in National Economy
    • Investment of Funds
    • Progress of Life Business of LIC
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 9. Marketing of Life Insurance Business
    • Introduction
    • Concept of Insurance Market
    • Characteristics of Life Insurance Services
    • Life Insurance Marketing Mix
    • 4 C’s of LIC Marketing
    • Customer Relationship Marketing in Insurance (CRM)
    • Scope of Life Insurance Marketing
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 10. LIC and Financial Services
    • Advances against Life Insurance Policies
    • LIC Housing Finance Limited
    • LIC Mutual Funds
    • Types of LIC Mutual Funds
    • Factors which Determine the Mutual Funds
    • Information Technology In LIC
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 11. Role of Development Officer
    • Introduction
    • Importance of Development Officer
    • Duties of Development Officer
    • Qualities of a Successful Development Officer
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 12. Role of Insurance in Termediaries
    • Introduction
    • Insurance Brokers
    • Corporate Insurance Agents
    • Essential Qualities Required for a Successful Agent
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 13. Bancassurance
    • Meaning of Bancassurance
    • Origin of Bancassurance
    • Types of Bancassurance
    • Benefits of Bancassurance
    • Distribution Channels of Bancassurance
    • Guidelines for Bancassurance
    • Challenges for Bancassurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 14. General Insurance Business and Role of GIC of India
    • General Insurance in India
    • General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act 1972
    • General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC)
    • The Changing Scenario of General Insurance Business
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 15. Nature of Marine Insurance Contract
    • Introduction
    • Contents of Marine Policy
    • Essential Elements of Marine Insurance
    • Double Insurance in Marine Insurance
    • Re-insurance in Marine Insurance Scheme
    • Mutual Insurance in Marine Insurance
    • Procedure for Taking Out a Marine Policy
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 16. Marine Insurance Policies and Important Clauses
    • Marine Policy
    • Kinds of Marine Policies
    • Important Clauses in Marine Policy
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 17. Marine Losses and Abandonment
    • Introduction
    • Kinds of Marine Losses
    • Total loss
    • Abandonment
    • Partial Loss
    • Rights of Insurer on Payments
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 18. Nature of Fire Insurance Contract
    • Introduction
    • Fire
    • Subject Matter of Fire Insurance
    • Features of Fire Insurance
    • Fundamental Principles of Fire Insurance
    • Fire Policy
    • Procedure for Taking Fire Insurance Policy
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 19. Types of Fire Insurance Policies
    • Common Policies in Fire Insurance
    • Double Insurance in Fire Insurance
    • Re-insurance in Fire Insurance
    • Assignment of Fire Policy
    • Payment of Claims
    • Average Clause in Fire Policy
    • Rights of the Insurer
    • Review QuestionsCHAPTER 20 FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS
  • Chapter 20. Fire Insurance Claims
    • Introduction
    • Procedure for Fire Insurance Claim
    • Types of Losses due to Fire
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 21. Motor Vehicle, Personal Accident, Pedal Cycle and Plate Glass Insurance
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance
    • Personal Accident Insurance
    • Pedal Cycle Insurance
    • Plate Glass Insurance
    • Review QuestionsCHAPTER 22 HEALTH INSURANCE AND STUDENT SAFETY INSURANCE
  • Chapter 22. Health Insurance and Student Safety InsurAnce
    • Health Insurance
    • Types of Health Insurance Policies
    • Student Safety Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 23. Agricultural Insurance Schemes
    • Introduction
    • Crop Insurance
    • Agricultural Insurance Company
    • Agricultural Pumpset Insurance
    • Horticulture / Plantation (Input) Insurance
    • Hut Insurance
    • Rainfall Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 24. Cattle Insurance, Livestock Insurance, Poultry Insurance, Sheep and Goat Insurance
    • Introduction
    • Cattle Insurance Policy
    • Livestock Insurance
    • Poultry Insurance
    • Sheep and Goat Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 25. Fidelity Guarantee Insurance an Property Insurance
    • Fidelity Guarantee Insurance
    • Property Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 26. Legal Framework of Insurance
    • Indian Insurance Act, 1938
    • Life Insurance Corporation Act 1956
    • Essential Features
    • General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972
    • Consumer Protection Act, 1986
    • The Insurance Ombudsman
    • Marine Insurance Act, 1963
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 27. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA)
    • Introduction
    • Insurance Regulations
    • Excerpts from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Appointed Actuary) Regulations, 2000
    • Excerpts From Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Actuarial Report and Abstract) Regulations, 2000
    • Excerpts from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Assets, Liabilities and Solvency Margin of Insurers) Regulations, 2000
    • Valuation of Liabilities – Life Insurance
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 28. Role of Actuary in Insurance Business
    • Definition of an Actuary
    • Appointment of an Actuary
    • Functions of an Actuary
    • Duties of an Actuary in Life Insurance Business
    • Functions of an Actuary in General Insurance Business
    • Scope of an Actuary
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 29. Major Players in Indian Insurance Industry
    • Introduction
    • Life Insurers
    • Non–Life Insurers
    • Review Questions
  • Chapter 30. Risk Management: Conceptual Overview
    • Introduction
    • Causes of Risks
    • Dangers of Uncontrolled Risks
    • Characteristics of Insurable Risks
    • Classification of Risk
    • Review Questions
  • Bibliography
  • Index
Biographical note
Dr. P. Periasamy is a postgraduate in management and holds a doctorate in the area of international marketing. He is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Business Management, Erode Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode, Tamil Nadu. He has more than 20 years of teaching and research experience. He has contributed innumerable research papers published in various reputed journals and has authored the books, Principles and Practice of Insurance, Question Bank in Management Studies, Working Capital Management: Theory and Practice, A Text Book of Financial, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management and Risk and Insurance Management. 
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