Principles of Life Insurance
Life insurance is based on a number of principles that
are tailored to meet market conditions and ensure insurance companies make
profits, while offering security policies to insured individuals.
There are broadly four major insurance principles
applied in India, these being:
1. Insurable Interest
– This principle pertains to the level of interest an individual is expected to
have in a particular policy. The interest could be a family bond, a personal
relationship and so on. Based on the interest level, an insurance company can
choose to accept or reject an application in order to protect the misuse of a
policy.
2. Law of large numbers
– This is a theory that ensures long-term stability and minimizes losses in the
long run when experiments are done with large numbers.
3. Good faith
– Purchasing an insurance is entering into a contract between company and
individual. This should be done in good faith by providing all relevant details
with honesty. Covering any information from the insurance company may result in
serious consequences for the individual in the future. This being said, the
insurer must explain all aspects of a policy and ensure that there are no
unexplained or hidden clauses and that the applicant is made aware of all terms
and conditions.
4. Risk & Minimal loss
– Insurance is a risky and companies have to do business and make profits
keeping in mind the risk factor. The principle of minimal risk states that the
insured individual is expected to take necessary action to limit him/her self
from any hazards. This includes following a healthy lifestyle, getting a
regular health check-up and more.
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