Life insurance

ISIC v4.0 Code: 6511

About life insurance

isic code 6511 covers the life insurance industry, a crucial component of the broader financial services sector. Life insurance provides individuals and businesses with protection against the financial risks associated with death, offering a range of products to meet diverse needs. This industry plays a vital role in the economy, helping to safeguard personal and family finances, facilitate long-term savings, and support the overall stability of the financial system.

Production process

The life insurance industry primarily involves the underwriting and management of insurance policies. This process begins with the assessment of risk, where insurers evaluate factors such as the applicant's age, health, and lifestyle to determine appropriate coverage and premiums. Actuarial analysis is then used to calculate the probability of claims and set appropriate pricing. Once a policy is issued, insurers manage the ongoing administration, including premium collection, claims processing, and investment of policy reserves.

Production inputs

The life insurance industry relies on several key inputs, including skilled underwriters, actuaries, and customer service professionals to assess risk, price policies, and manage customer relationships. Additionally, the industry requires access to robust data and analytical tools to inform its risk assessment and pricing models. Significant financial resources, such as investment capital and reinsurance arrangements, are also necessary to support the industry's operations and manage its exposure to risk.

Production outputs

The primary output of the life insurance industry is the provision of life insurance policies, which offer financial protection and security to individuals and businesses. These policies can provide coverage for a range of scenarios, including death, disability, and critical illness. The life insurance industry's outputs are consumed by 6512 Pension funding and 6619 Other activities auxiliary to financial services, except insurance and pension funding, as well as individual consumers and businesses seeking to manage their financial risks.

Family tree for life insurance

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    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>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/K/6511'>6511: Life insurance</a>"]

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

    

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