includes bibliography and index

"Contents: Chapter 1: The concept of risk -- Chapter 2: The evolution and meaning of insurance -- Chapter 3: Essentials of insurance contracts -- Chapter 4: Risk appraisal and selection -- Chapter 5: Premium -- Chapter 6: Classification of insurance -- Chapter 7: Basics of life insurance -- Chapter 8: Life insurance documents -- Chapter 9: Classification of life insurance policies -- Chapter 10: Annuities -- Chapter 11: Claims management in life insurance -- Chapter 12: Principles of general insurance -- Chapter 13: General insurance business -- Chapter 14: Fire and motor insurance -- Chapter 15: Nature of marine insurance contract -- Chapter 16: Marine losses -- Chapter 17: Reinsurance -- Chapter 18: Information technology, the key to success of insurance services -- Chapter 19: Insurance distribution in India -- Chapter 20: Ethics in insurance distribution -- Chapter 21: Loss prevention and control."