The document summarizes the growth of insurance in India in recent past, acts governing insurance, WTO and insurance, and the road ahead. It discusses how India has progressed in the last six years in insurance due to factors like exploring new markets, innovative products, improved customer service and distribution channels. It outlines the major acts passed in India regarding insurance regulation from 1866 to 1999 and the need for the IRDA act to allow private sector and foreign players due to obstacles under previous acts. It also briefly discusses negotiations under WTO on insurance and FDI limits.