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The Indian insurance industry has witnessed rapid growth in the last decade. A majority of the population, however, still lives without any kind of insurance. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the gap in the health coverage of the Indian population. Only 20% of the people in India have health insurance. Though health insurance has received ample attention during the pandemic, other types of insurance like life insurance, car insurance and house insurance should be given equal importance. The National Insurance Day, observed on June 28, was created to increase the awareness about insurance and its benefits.
Key Takeaways
National Insurance Day, observed on June 28, raises awareness about the importance of insurance in India.
Insurance in India is broadly categorised into life insurance and general insurance (health, motor, travel, home, etc.).
Only 20% of Indians have health insurance, highlighting a critical gap in coverage.
Insurance provides financial security, helps in risk-sharing, and plays a key role in nation-building by mobilising long-term capital.
With digital platforms, buying insurance has become easy and accessible—promoting inclusion and preparedness for future uncertainties.
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Types of Insurance
Insurance products have been divided into two broad categories in India—life insurance and general insurance.
Life insurance is an agreement between the policyholder and the insurance company under which the insurer promises to pay a mutually agreed amount to the people nominated by the policyholder in the event of his/her death. The insurance company is bound to honour the contract only if the policyholder pays the premiums without fail. There are various types of life insurance products and many provide investment and savings avenues along with providing insurance cover.
General insurance or non-life insurance is a broad category that consists of different kinds of insurance products. Some of the major non-life insurance categories are health insurance, motor insurance, fire insurance, travel insurance and home insurance.
The benefits of insurance are generally quantified on the individual’s level, but the insurance industry is also a crucial component of the national economy. Let us take a look at the various benefits of insurance.
Safety and security of individuals and businesses: Having an insurance cover ensures that an individual or a business doesn’t have to face financial stress in times of uncertainty. It provides financial certainty to people in unstable times. For instance, life insurance acts as a financial protective ring for families in the event of the death of an earning member. Similarly, the payout from an insurance plan has saved many businesses from doom.
Generates long-term capital: Every country needs long-term funds to develop infrastructure and spur growth. The insurance sector is one of the major sources for infrastructure development in the country. The premiums collected from millions of people every year are accumulated and are used as a stable, long-term financial resource. The creation of world-class infrastructure also generates employment and leads to overall prosperity.
Helps during medical emergencies: With the cost of healthcare rising at a rapid pace, health insurance and life insurance can play an important role in the financial well-being of vulnerable families. India has the largest population of people that pay from their pocket for medical treatment. Having an insurance cover is equally important for the young as well as the elderly. Many life insurance policies provide the option to cover terminal and critical illnesses along with life cover. Life insurance with terminal illness cover or a health insurance policy has become a necessity with the rising incidence of lifestyle diseases.
Spreads risk: If a person has to build a financial buffer at an individual level, he may have to set aside a substantial amount of money which can be used in other productive ways. Insurance spreads the risk among a large number of people and reduces the burden at the individual level. Whenever a sum assured is paid out, it is deducted from the accumulated corpus collected from millions of policyholders.
Wide coverage: While non-life insurance products are generally designed to cover a specific risk, life insurance plans can be used to cover a variety of risks. Life insurance plans like term insurance can be used to cover the risk arising out of long-term liabilities such as home loans. On the other hand, if you opt for a terminal illness, disability or accidental cover with life insurance, it will cover you against the mentioned risks along with providing life cover.
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Glossary
Life Insurance: A contract where the insurer pays a lump sum to beneficiaries upon the policyholder’s death for premiums.
General Insurance: Covers non-life risks such as health, vehicle, property, or travel-related losses.
Premium: The amount paid by the policyholder to keep the insurance policy active.
Sum Assured: The guaranteed amount the insurer will pay out when a claim is made under the policy.
Terminal Illness Cover: An insurance feature that gives a payout upon diagnosis of a terminal illness, helping cover urgent expenses.
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