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A Senior Traveller’s Guide to Handling Medical Emergencies with Travel Insurance

Finance : This guide explains why senior travellers should review travel insurance coverage, organise medical records, and plan ahead before...

June 9, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

Electric Bike Insurance in India: How Coverage Conversation is Evolving With EV Market

Finance : Electric two-wheelers are becoming a more visible part of everyday mobility in India. As the EV market grows, riders are also begi...

May 1, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Life Insurance Policies Under Income‑tax Act

Finance : Section 10(10D) provides exemption only when premium limits are within prescribed thresholds. If premiums exceed these limits, mat...

April 17, 2026 729 Views 0 comment Print

Travel and Health Insurance: A Unified Approach to Safety Abroad

Finance : The article highlights the need for integrated travel and health insurance to manage both medical emergencies and trip disruptions...

April 7, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Life Insurance Policies under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The...

April 6, 2026 1959 Views 0 comment Print


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IRDAI Reviews Insurance Sector Growth, Approves Drafting of New Regulations Under SBSR Act, 2025

Corporate Law : IRDAI approved in-principle drafting and publication of new and amended regulations following the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendm...

May 15, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms Health Insurance Panel Due to Gaps in Coverage & Claims Experience

Corporate Law : IRDAI formed a sub-committee to review private health insurance and improve policyholder experience. The initiative focuses on exp...

April 8, 2026 420 Views 1 comment Print

IRDAI releases FY 2025-26 List of Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-Slls)

Corporate Law : The issue concerns identification of systemically important insurers. The regulator retained the same entities, emphasizing their ...

April 3, 2026 7815 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Mandates Compliance with Dark Pattern Guidelines for Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to follow anti-dark pattern guidelines and submit compliance reports. The move strengthens consumer protect...

April 3, 2026 834 Views 0 comment Print

Health Insurance Claim Rejections Valid if Based on Policy Conditions, Says Government

Corporate Law : The Government clarified that claim rejections are based on policy conditions like exclusions and OPD classification. IRDAI mandat...

April 1, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Insurance Company Can Contest Motor Accident Compensation Quantum When Impleaded as Party: SC

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that insurers impleaded as parties can raise all grounds, including quantum challenges. It remitted the case fo...

April 10, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

SC: No TDS on Reinsurance Payments as Brokers Not PE; MAT Not Applicable to Insurance Companies

Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...

April 10, 2026 738 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Reinsurance Payments; Insurance Companies Not Liable for MAT: Madras HC

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...

April 10, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

Fire Was Real, Excuses Weren’t – SC Flames Out Insurer’s Arbitrary Repudiation

Corporate Law : SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor's report. Ruling held that o...

October 31, 2025 2934 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court Upholds Life Insurance Policy Transferability

Corporate Law : Supreme Court rules pre-2015 life insurance policies were freely transferable, affirming High Court's decision against LIC's refus...

July 26, 2025 1650 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Fines Nissan Renault ₹1 Crore Over Distribution Fee Disclosure Lapses

Corporate Law : The regulator held that agreements lacking clear fee provisions undermined contractual clarity and regulatory compliance. A penalt...

May 27, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Revises KMP Remuneration Rules for Insurers and Disclosures

Corporate Law : IRDAI has directed insurers to disclose performance-linked remuneration details of Key Management Persons on their websites. The c...

May 25, 2026 1146 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Issues Warning for Shareholding Changes Without Prior Approval

Corporate Law : The case involved a broker implementing substantial shareholding changes without obtaining IRDAI's prior approval as required by r...

May 21, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Cancels Insurance Regulator Surveyor Licence for Outsourcing Core Duties

Corporate Law : The Authority found that core survey functions were carried out by unlicensed personnel. It held that such outsourcing violated re...

April 30, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Cancelled License Due to False Survey Records & Regulatory Violations

Corporate Law : The regulator cancelled a surveyor’s licence after finding false records, mismatched filings, and inaccurate disclosures. The ru...

April 30, 2026 2322 Views 0 comment Print


IRDAI Master Circular on Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers

June 19, 2024 6129 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI introduces new insurance reforms focusing on policyholder empowerment, grievance redressal, and transparency in operations. Read more about the changes.

IRDAI Master Circular on Submission of Returns

June 14, 2024 7047 Views 0 comment Print

Explore IRDAIs consolidated Master Circular on Submission of Returns effective April 2024. Simplify compliance with 202 regulatory returns.

IRDAI Master Circular on Life Insurance Products

June 12, 2024 3372 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the latest reforms in the Indian life insurance sector by IRDAI, aimed at simplification, transparency, and informed decisions for policyholders.

Master Circular: Reforms in General Insurance Business

June 6, 2024 4899 Views 0 comment Print

Explore IRDAI’s comprehensive reforms in the general insurance business post de-tariffication, focusing on customer-centric measures, governance, and technology.

Insurers and TPAs as Data Fiduciaries: Challenges and Solutions

May 13, 2024 2583 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the complexities faced by insurers and TPAs as data fiduciaries, navigating regulatory landscapes. Learn strategies and implications for the industry.

Travel Insurance Claims: Handling Flight Delays and Cancellations

April 26, 2024 1422 Views 0 comment Print

Are you tired of the daily grind and craving a break from the routine? Many of us look forward to that one special trip each year, whether it’s a peaceful hike, lounging with a good book, or diving into new adventures. We eagerly plan our travels and book flights, trains, and hotels well in advance, eager for the escape and relaxation that awaits.

Servicing to Policyholders: Special Measure for Financial Year 2023-24

March 28, 2024 810 Views 0 comment Print

Read about IRDAIs directive for insurers to extend services to policyholders in the current financial year 2023-24. Details on the special measures and implications.

IRDAI’s Regulatory Revamp: A Paradigm Shift in Insurance Sector 

March 24, 2024 1434 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how IRDAI’s recent regulatory overhaul aims to foster innovation, competition, and sustainable growth while protecting policyholders’ interests in the insurance industry.

IRDAI (Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer of Shares and Amalgamation of Insurers) Regulations, 2024

March 20, 2024 5211 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of Indias latest regulations on registration, capital structure, share transfers, and insurer amalgamation in 2024.

IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests, Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024

March 20, 2024 11523 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest IRDAI regulations of 2024 focusing on policyholder interests, operations, and insurer conduct. Understand the implications and how they safeguard policyholders rights.

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