Finance : Section 10(10D) provides exemption only when premium limits are within prescribed thresholds. If premiums exceed these limits, mat...
Finance : The article highlights the need for integrated travel and health insurance to manage both medical emergencies and trip disruptions...
Income Tax : Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The...
Finance : Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital...
Finance : The restoration feature ensures that insurance coverage can be reinstated after a major claim, helping maintain protection for oth...
Corporate Law : IRDAI formed a sub-committee to review private health insurance and improve policyholder experience. The initiative focuses on exp...
Corporate Law : The issue concerns identification of systemically important insurers. The regulator retained the same entities, emphasizing their ...
Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to follow anti-dark pattern guidelines and submit compliance reports. The move strengthens consumer protect...
Corporate Law : The Government clarified that claim rejections are based on policy conditions like exclusions and OPD classification. IRDAI mandat...
Corporate Law : IRDAI is moving towards adopting Ind AS to standardize financial reporting across insurers. The framework aims to improve transpar...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that insurers impleaded as parties can raise all grounds, including quantum challenges. It remitted the case fo...
Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...
Income Tax : The High Court held that reinsurance premiums paid to non-residents are not taxable in India and no TDS is required. It upheld Tri...
Corporate Law : SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor's report. Ruling held that o...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court rules pre-2015 life insurance policies were freely transferable, affirming High Court's decision against LIC's refus...
Corporate Law : IRDAI delegates Section 34 powers between Whole Time Members and Chairperson. The move aims to streamline enforcement actions and ...
Corporate Law : The notification addressed mandatory reinsurance cession for general insurance policies. It mandates 4% cession to GIC Re, ensurin...
Corporate Law : The issue was the need to address increasing cyber risks in the insurance sector. IRDAI introduced updated guidelines with enhance...
Corporate Law : The circular shifts SLAs from a renewal-based licensing system to a registration regime with annual fees. This ensures continuity ...
Corporate Law : IRDAI constituted a Joint Expert Group to tackle transition and implementation issues under Ind AS. The group will guide insurers ...
IRDAI drafts new regulatory sandbox amendments to encourage insurance sector innovation and streamline compliance. Public comments are invited until November 25, 2024.
IRDAI proposes new regulations for insurers to maintain and share information securely. Comments requested by November 20, 2024.
IRDAI releases draft guidelines on insurance fraud monitoring, open for feedback till Nov 13, 2024. Aims to strengthen fraud detection, prevention & response.
IRDAI fined Marsh India ₹1 crore for violating regulations on premium remittance delays exceeding 15 days. The broker failed to comply with required timelines.
Explore how climate change reshapes the insurance industry, affecting risk assessment, premiums, and coverage options in an increasingly volatile environment.
In an unfortunate event that you pass away too soon, life insurance is an essential financial tool that gives your loved ones a safeguard. The abundance of possibilities makes choosing the optimal approach rather challenging. Utilizing our guide to navigate the complexity of life insurance will enable you to make an informed decision.
IRDAI updates capital subscription rules for insurers under 2024 regulations. New entities eligible to subscribe are specified in the circular dated 6th September 2024.
IRDAI releases a Master Circular to streamline policyholder rights, enhance claim settlements, and improve service standards for life, health, and general insurance.
IRDAI issues guidelines for insurers to expedite flood-related claims in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Insurers must mobilize resources and ensure prompt settlements.
Health Insurance is gaining popularity among the Indian population because it provides financial security and ensures a stress-free life for family members in case of critical illness of family earner and covers hospitalisation and medical expenses.
