Insurance
Unit 1: Insurance and Risk
Risk: Definitions
In investment management, risk refers to the uncertainty associated with the return an investmen...
Chance of Loss
The "chance of loss" is a fundamental way to define risk, especially in the context of investmen...
Peril and Hazard
In the context of risk, particularly in insurance and risk management, peril and hazard are dist...
Classification of Risk
Risks can be classified in various ways to better understand their nature, sources, and potentia...
Major Personal Risks and Commercial Risks
This section outlines the primary risks faced by individuals (personal risks) and businesses (co...
Burden of Risk on Economy and Society
Risk, both personal and commercial, imposes significant burdens on the economy and society as a ...
Insurance: Definition and Basic Characteristics
I. Definition of Insurance: Insurance is a financial mechanism that transfers the risk of a pote...
Law of Large Numbers and Characteristics of an Ideally Insurable Risk
I. Law of Large Numbers: Definition: The Law of Large Numbers (LLN) is a statistical principle...
Benefits and Costs of Insurance to Society
Insurance plays a significant role in modern society, providing numerous benefits but also incur...
Insurance: Kinds – Life and General Insurance
Insurance is broadly categorized into two main types: Life Insurance and General Insurance (also...
Unit 2: Insurance Principles & Risk Management
Risk Management: Meaning and Objectives
I. Meaning of Risk Management: Risk management is the systematic process of identifying, assessi...
Steps in the Risk Management Process
The risk management process is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling ...
Techniques for Managing Risk
Once risks have been identified and assessed, the next step is to select and implement appropria...
Personal Risk Management
Personal risk management involves identifying, assessing, and managing the risks that individual...
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) – Concept & Benefits
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a holistic and integrated approach to managing all of an org...
Case Studies on Management of different Personal and Business Risk
Due to the nature of case studies requiring specific scenarios and detailed analysis that is bes...
Fundamental Legal Principles of Insurance
Insurance contracts are governed by several fundamental legal principles that ensure fairness an...
Unit 3: Insurance Company Operations
Requirements of an Insurance Contract
For an insurance contract to be legally valid and enforceable, it must meet specific requirement...
Components of Insurance Contracts
An insurance contract (policy) is a legally binding document that outlines the rights and respon...
Underwriting
Underwriting is the process by which an insurance company evaluates the risk presented by an app...
Sales and Marketing Activities of Insurers
Sales and marketing are crucial functions for insurance companies, driving revenue growth and bu...
Claims Settlement
Claims settlement is a critical function of insurance companies, involving the process of invest...
Endorsements and Riders
Endorsements and riders are written provisions that add to, modify, or delete provisions in the ...
Deductibles – Concepts and Purpose
A deductible is a specified dollar amount that the insured must pay out-of-pocket before the ins...
Regulatory Framework of Insurance in India
The insurance industry in India is governed by a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to ...
Unit 4: Important Aspects of Insurance Business Management
Reinsurance – Definitions, Reasons for Reinsurance
Reinsurance is a critical component of insurance company operations, serving as a way for insure...
Types of Reinsurance
Reinsurance agreements can be broadly classified into two main types: facultative reinsurance an...
Alternatives to Traditional Reinsurance
Securitization of Risk and Catastrophe Bonds In addition to traditional reinsurance, insurance co...
Insurance and Investments
Insurance companies are significant investors, managing vast portfolios of assets to meet their ...
Rate Making
Rate making, also known as ratemaking or pricing, is the process of determining the premium rate...
Coinsurance – Nature, Purpose, and Problems
Coinsurance is a provision commonly found in property insurance policies that encourages policyh...
Other Important Provisions
Insurance policies often contain provisions that address how losses are shared when multiple pol...