I. General provisions (Section 1-2) -- II. What may be insured (Section 3-5) -- III. Parties to the contract (Sections 6-9) -- IV. Insurable Interest (Section 10-25) -- V. Concealment (Sections 26-35) -- VI. Representation (Sections 36-48) -- VII. The policy (Section 49-66) -- VIII. Warranties (Sections 67-76) -- IX. Premium (Sections 77-84) -- X. Loss (Sections 85-89) -- XI. Notice of loss (Sections 90-94) -- XII. Double insurance (Sections 95-96) -- XIII. Re-insurance (Sections 97-100) -- XIV. Marine insurance (Sections 101-168 -- XV. Fire insurance (Section 169-175) -- XVI. Casualty insurance (Sections 176) -- XVII. Suretyship (Sections 177-180) -- XVIII. Life insurance (Sections 181 - 186) -- XIX. Microinsurance (Sections 187-188) -- XX. Claims Settlement (Sections 247-249)

The origin of insurance is quite obscure. In the ancient times, it has been the practice to take hostages from tribes who were under obligation to make good of their promises.