Insurance

ISIC v4.0 Code: 651

About insurance

isic code 651 covers the insurance industry, which plays a vital role in the broader economy by providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses. This industry encompasses a wide range of insurance products, including life, health, property, and liability coverage. Insurance companies pool risk and provide financial protection against unexpected events, enabling economic activity and investment to flourish.

Production process

The core production technique in the insurance industry involves the underwriting process. Insurance providers assess the risk profile of potential policyholders, determine appropriate premium rates, and manage the pooled risk through diversification and reinsurance strategies. Actuarial analysis, data modeling, and risk management techniques are essential to this process, allowing insurers to price their products competitively and maintain financial stability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the insurance industry include skilled underwriters, actuaries, and claims adjusters, as well as robust data and information systems to support risk assessment and policy administration. Insurance companies also rely on investment portfolios, reinsurance arrangements, and regulatory compliance frameworks to manage their operations effectively.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the insurance industry are the various insurance policies and coverage plans offered to consumers and businesses. These outputs serve as risk mitigation tools, protecting policyholders from financial losses associated with events such as accidents, natural disasters, illness, or death. The insurance industry's outputs are often consumed by 681 Retail Trade, 682 Wholesale Trade, and 841 Public Administration sectors, among others, as they seek to manage their own risks and liabilities.

Family tree for insurance

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K'>K: Financial and insurance activities</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K/65'>65: Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K/651'>651: Insurance</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K/652'>652: Reinsurance</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K/653'>653: Pension funding</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K/6511'>6511: Life insurance</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K/6512'>6512: Non-life insurance</a>"]


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