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Survey And Loss Assessment IC-S01



               Origin/ Development of Insurance







               Need for insurance :


               From  cave  age  till  date,  the  story  of  evolution  of  mankind  is  in  fact  a  saga  of


               continuous search for security. His problems have remained the same through the


               centuries  though  the  form  has  changed  with  the  changes  in  economic  and  social


               circumstances.





               When  men  lived  in  caves,  he  searched  for  security  against  animals,  because  they


               could kill him while asleep. He was not sure, he could hunt every day and get his


               food. He lived in a group or tribe so that other members of the tribe could come to


               help in times of crisis. The system of family was the product of a similar need and to


               seek comfort and security against sickness.





               Protecting ones asset has been a continuous search not only of individuals but also of


               groups of people. Theft, fire, flood etc. have been a scourge against mankind. Man


               earns investing his time, strength and intelligence. He also needs other instruments


               like vehicles, factories, ship for transportation, production and trade. Each of these


               resources are valuable and augment the creation of further wealth.

















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