An insurance policy/plan is an contact between an individual (Policyholder) and an insurance company (Provider). Under the contract, you pay regular amounts of money (as premiums) to the insurer, and they pay you if the sum assured on unfortunate event arises, for example, untimely demise of the life insured, an accident, or damage to a house. Let’s know more about what is insurance and what are the various benefits, features & types of insurance available in India.