Insurance is a method to transfer the loss of person to the insurance company which can easily spread it over a large number of policy holders.
The Insurance is a Contract: Between two parties (insurer and insured) A certain sum is charged, called premium (Consideration) A guarantee to pay ( by insurer to insured) payment will be in a certain definite sum ( i.e. loss or policy amount)
Functional Definition Legal Definition
Insurance is a co-operative device by which risks are distributed among large number of persons. Insurance provides security against losses or risks. Insurance is a plan in which losses of uncertain events are secured.
It is a contract whereby an insurer assumes the risk of insured and promises to pay a specified amount on the happening of a specific event in consideration of the premium paid by the insured.
1. Sharing of Risk 2. Co-operative Device 3. Value of Risk 4. Payment at Contingency 5. Amount of Payment 6. Large number of Insured Persons 7. Insurance is not a Gambling 8. Insurance is not Charity
Certainty Protection Risk-sharing
Prevention of loss Provides Capital Improves Efficiency Helps Economic progress
Inculcates Habit of Savings Expansion of Foreign Trade Social Security Checks Inflation Credit Facilities Self-confidence and Goodwill