Dr. P. Periasamy is one of the those Gems that surface rarely to produce the classic works in all their originally. One such is this : "Principles and Practice of Insurance", imparting in-depth knowledge, information and guidance, all that one on related field would like to enrich himself with, for enhancing his business acumen. Having held positions of envy, he is MBA and Ph.D. and currently a Reader at Erode Arts College, with innumerable research Articles, published in Journals of repute and read at Seminars, to his credit. As a highly sought after research Guide and Supervisor, he has competently guided a good number of M.Phil and Ph.D. research scholars. For fair judgement, this book is a living testimony to his mastery of the subject.