A study on growth of micro insurance in Assam

(Micro insurance is a tool for investment, savings and as a measure of social security to the poor. It increases the livelihood of the poor where they can eat well, have good health since they wouldn't have to save as much for emergencies. This research paper discuss about growth of micro-insurance in India as well as in Assam. The micro insurance providers are seventeen in number in India. The numbers of micro insurance agents are in growing trend both in LIC of India and in private insurers too. The study concludes that the growth rate micro (life) insurance sector is not positive through the years as started it.)