Dr. Avtar Singh, in the present edition, has expertly dealt with all the new developments and the growing case law in the field of insurance.

The present book begins with a statement of the general principles affecting all forms of insurance, followed by specific forms of insurance such as life insurance, fire, theft, marine, motor accident, personal accident, medical etc. Powers and duties of regulatory authorities and the statutory framework of insurance have been discussed in detail. A separate chapter deals with the business of insurance from the perspective of consumer protection law.