With the entry of many global players and tie-up of Indian finance companies with multinational insurance companies, the Indian insurance sector is making rapid stricles. This book provides an insight into the operational policies, practices and issues relating to the insurance business, with the latest trends in this sector. Divided into two parts and containing 21 chapters, the book has contributions from experts in their area of specialization. The first part contains an overview of insurance and its role in the services sector. It also examines the current status of development and future prospects of insurance industry in India, and proceeds to discuss factors affecting selection of life insurance products. The second part deals in details with rural, social and health insurance. It also covers the Gratuity system and Bancassurance. The book is intended as a text for postgraduate students of management (Finance specialization), and finance and professionals who have an interest in the increasingly expanding area.