Correct option is D
General Insurance refers to all non-life insurance policies that provide protection against risks such as fire, theft, accidents, marine losses, health issues, and fidelity-related risks. These insurance types are
contracts of indemnity, meaning they compensate for actual financial loss.
On the other hand,
Life Insurance is NOT part of General Insurance. Life insurance is a
contract of assurance, not indemnity. It pays a predetermined amount (sum assured) on death or maturity, irrespective of the actual loss incurred. Therefore, it falls into an entirely separate category known as
Life Insurance.
Thus, the correct answer is
(d) Life Insurance.
Information Booster
1. General insurance includes
motor, fire, marine, health, burglary, and liability insurance.
2. General insurance contracts are usually
short-term, often for one year.
3. Life insurance policies are
long-term, sometimes stretching 20–30 years.
4. Life insurance involves
human life value, which cannot be indemnified.
5. General insurance works on the
principle of indemnity, while life insurance does not.
Additional Information
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(a) Fire Insurance: A key component of general insurance; covers losses due to fire and related perils.
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(b) Marine Insurance: Part of general insurance, covering cargo, ships, and freight risks.
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(c) Fidelity Insurance: A type of general insurance protecting against employee dishonesty or fraud.