Definition: Insurance is a term that is used in various fields, including business insurance, personal insurance, and healthcare insurance. In general, it refers to any policy or arrangement designed to protect individuals, families, businesses, or organizations from financial loss due to an unexpected event such as natural disasters, accidents, illness, injury, theft, fraud, or other risks. The term "insurance" can be traced back to the 18th century in France when insurance companies were established to provide cover for property damage. Over time, insurance grew to encompass a wide range of products and services that protect individuals, families, businesses, and organizations from financial losses related to various types of risks such as loss of income, accidents, disease, theft, fraud, and environmental damage. In the 20th century, insurance became more complex with the advent of modern insurance practices. It has been developed into a multi-billion-dollar industry that involves numerous players including insurance companies, regulators, and other stakeholders who work together to ensure that individuals, businesses, and organizations have adequate financial protection against potential losses.