Duty of Disclosure

CHANAKYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY 

SUBJECT- INSURANCE PROJECT WORK ON DUTY OF DISCLOSURE

SUBMITTED TO DR. Shaiwal Satyarthi FACULTY OF INSURANCE! SUBMITTED BY RO"IT SIN"A ROLL NO. #$% &th '()('t(r

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Making a project is one of the most significant academic challenges I have ever faced. Any attempt at any level can't be satisfactorily completed without the support and guidance of  learned people. I am overwhelmed with my gratitude to acknowledge all those who have helped me put these ideas well above the level of simplicity and into something concrete effectively and moreover on time. I am very thankful to my subject teacher Dr teacher  Dr.. Shaiwal Satyarthi for his valuable help. !e was always there to show me the right track whenever I needed his help. !e lent his valuable suggestions guidance and encouragement on different matters pertaining to the topic. !e has  been very kind and patient while suggesting me the outlines of this project and clearing my doubts. I thank him for his overall support without which I would not have been able to complete complete this this project. project. I would also like to thank my colleagues colleagues who often helped and gave me support at critical junctures during the making of this project. "ast but not the least I would like to thank my family members for their emotional support.

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