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.............................................................................................................................DescriptionThe law of insurance has gained greater importance today in view of the growing risks and massive investments in modern businesses, as also the increasing risks to the individual's life and limb. The development of new technologies and the opening up of the economies has further added to the risk factors.The changing scenario has necessitated amendments in the law. Some old Acts have been heavily amended and some new enacted. Dr. Avtar Singh in his work deals with all these laws, enabling the reader to comprehend effectively their principles and provisions. The general principles of the law of insurance have been explained lucidly and thereafter all specific forms of insurance like fire, theft, marine, motor accident, personal accident, medical and the like, have been dealt with individually at length. Powers and duties of Regulatory Authorities and statutory framework of insurance has been stated in brief chapters.A separate chapter deals with the disputes arising out of insurance claims and the Consumer Protection Law. Case-law has been studied from all available sources, including Indian and foreign law reports and articles published in foreign law journals too have been consulted and referred to.The book will be found indispensable by students of LL.B. and LL.M. courses, and those intending to take up insurance as a career. Risk management and the study of insurance laws has become a special part of management education too..............................................................................................................................Contents1. General Principles2. Life Insurance3. Fire Insurance4. Motor Vehicle Insurance5. Marine Insurance6. Consumer Insurance7. Some Provisions of the Insurance Act, 19388. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999Appendices1 – Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 19992 – Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991Subject Index.............................................................................................................................Author DetailsDr. Avtar Singh, B.Com., LL.M., LL.D., (Luck.), Vidya Bhushan (Hindi Sanstham, U.P.) Ex-Visiting Professor of Business Laws, I.I.M., Lucknow, Ex-Reader in Law, Lucknow, University..............................................................................................................................
