Insurance is the umbrella which mitigates the loss caused by an
uncertain event. A contract of insurance is an agreement whereby
one party undertakes to pay a certain sum of money on the
occurrence of any contingency. Being a contract of indemnity, it is
based on the principle of utmost good faith. In today's world,
the insurance companies offer insurance policies of varied nature
including life, health, fire, marine, etc. Individuals purchase
such policies either in their individual capacity or the employee
friendly organizations may extend such cover as perks of the
employment.
In India, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
(hereinafter referred to as "IRDA") regulates, promotes
and ensures orderly growth of the insurance industry, protection of
the policy holders and settlement of insurance claims. Medical
insurance facilities in India cover wellness and preventive
hospitalization expenses and treatment costs. Different policies
cover health issues