Here’s a comprehensive list of types of insurance categorized into major groups for easier understanding:
1. Life Insurance
- Term Life Insurance – Coverage for a specific period.
- Whole Life Insurance – Permanent life insurance with savings component.
- Endowment Plans – Combines insurance and savings for a specific term.
- ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan) – Insurance + market-linked investment.
- Money Back Policy – Periodic returns during the policy term.
2. Health Insurance
- Individual Health Insurance
- Family Floater Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Senior Citizen Health Insurance
- Maternity Insurance
- Top-Up/Super Top-Up Health Plans
3. General Insurance
a. Motor Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Two-Wheeler Insurance
- Commercial Vehicle Insurance
b. Home Insurance
- Structure Insurance – Covers building.
- Contents Insurance – Covers belongings.
c. Travel Insurance
- Domestic Travel Insurance
- International Travel Insurance
- Student Travel Insurance
- Senior Citizen Travel Insurance
d. Marine Insurance
- Cargo Insurance
- Hull Insurance
- Freight Insurance
e. Fire Insurance
- Covers damage due to fire, lightning, explosions, etc.
f. Property Insurance
- For commercial buildings, offices, factories, etc.
4. Business Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Workmen Compensation Insurance
- Product Liability Insurance
- Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance
- Commercial Vehicle Insurance
- Business Interruption Insurance
- Cyber Liability Insurance
5. Agriculture Insurance
- Crop Insurance (PMFBY in India)
- Weather Insurance
- Livestock Insurance
6. Miscellaneous Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Mobile Insurance
- Wedding Insurance
- Event Insurance
- Bike Rental Insurance
- Burglary Insurance
- Loan Protection Insurance