Importance Of Insurance

Importance Of Insurance

Apart from protecting individuals and businesses from many kinds of potential risks, the Insurance sector contributes significantly to the general economic growth of the nation by providing stability to the functioning of businesses and generating long-term financial resources for the industrial projects. Among other things, Insurance sector also encourages the virtue of savings among individuals and generates employments for millions.

1. Provides Safety and Security to Individuals and Businesses
2. Generates Long-term Financial Resources
3. Promotes Economic Growth
4. Provides Support to Families during Medical Emergencies
5. Spreads Risk

Some Important Sections Of Insurance

1. Section 80C: You can claim deduction of life insurance premium paid from your taxable income as per the provisions of Section 80C.
2. Section 80CCC: You can get deduction from your taxable income towards premium paid for Pension policies up to a limit of `1,50,000/-.
3. Section 80CCE: Under this Section, the overall limit for deduction under Sections 80C, 80CCC and 80CCD(1) is `1,50,000/-.
4. Section 80D: You can get deduction of premium paid towards health insurance policies taken for self, spouse, dependent children and parents.
5. Section 10(10D): Proceeds from Life Insurance policies are exempt, subject to conditions of Section 10(10D).
6. Section 10(10A): Payment received on commutation of a Pension policy is exempt from tax.