Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Life insurance: review of studies made. 3. Methodology for analysis. 4. Performance evaluation of Life Insurance Corporation of India: I. Performance evaluation of LIC. II. Determinants of performance of Life Insurance Corporation of India. 5. Productivity of Life Insurance Corporation of India. 6. Investment portfolio of Life Insurance Corporation of India. 7. Impact of privatisation on the performance of Life Insurance Corporation of India. 8. Conclusions. Bibliography. Index.

"Life Insurance Corporation of India : Impact of Privatisation and Performance presents an in-depth analysis of LIC's performance in respect of various indicators since the policy of liberalisation was introduced in the country. The productivity analysis of the corporation has been carried out using different parameters. The portfolio management of the corporation has been studied in detail in respect of loans and investments. The impact of privatisation on the performance of LIC has been evaluated in terms of its market share in various parameters of insurance vis-a-vis the private players. The book also identifies key determinants of the performance of LIC and makes recommendations for improving it.

The book will be of immense use to students, teachers, researchers and those involved in policy making for LIC." (jacket)