This piece of work will enlighten the readers about the life insurance sector of India. The life insurance sector has undergone various changes since it's inception. The recent financial reform in India led towards privatization and globalization. This book addresses major issues related to the performance of the life insurance companies in the post- reform period. The study has also compared between the private life insurance companies. One of the interesting finding is the ups and downs in terms of performance among the private players. The sole public institution proved to be a stalwart but has to develop strategies to counter the strong competitors in this sector. Overall the study gives a picturesque view of the life Insurance sector of India over a period of sixteen years.