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5 Questions You Should Ask Your Insurance Advisor

Finance : Discover the crucial questions you should ask your insurance advisor to ensure you get the right coverage. Learn more about policy...

July 9, 2024 819 Views 0 comment Print

Health and Life Insurance: How much coverage amount is necessary?

Finance : Learn how to determine the right coverage for health and life insurance. Discover the best plans and tips for securing your family...

June 27, 2024 960 Views 0 comment Print

Insurers and TPAs as Data Fiduciaries: Challenges and Solutions

Corporate Law : Explore the complexities faced by insurers and TPAs as data fiduciaries, navigating regulatory landscapes. Learn strategies and im...

May 13, 2024 738 Views 0 comment Print

Travel Insurance Claims: Handling Flight Delays and Cancellations

Finance : 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,...

April 26, 2024 723 Views 0 comment Print

Landscape of General Insurance in India: Categories & Regulatory Structure

Corporate Law : Explore the landscape of general insurance in India, covering categories, regulatory structures, historical developments, legal fr...

March 18, 2024 384 Views 0 comment Print


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IRDAI Master Circular on Submission of Returns

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

June 14, 2024 669 Views 0 comment Print

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

Corporate Law : Discover how IRDAI's recent regulatory overhaul aims to foster innovation, competition, and sustainable growth while protecting po...

March 24, 2024 747 Views 0 comment Print

Draft IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests & Allied Matters of Insurers) regulations 2024

Corporate Law : Learn about the draft IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders' Interests & Allied Matters of Insurers) regulations 2024, including prov...

February 15, 2024 1287 Views 0 comment Print

Draft IRDAI (Rural, Social Sector & Motor Third Party Obligations) Regulations, 2024

Corporate Law : Explore the key provisions & implications of IRDAIs proposed regulations on rural, social sector & motor third party obligations. ...

February 8, 2024 807 Views 0 comment Print

Draft IRDAI Regulations 2024: Registration, Capital, Shares Transfer & Amalgamation

Corporate Law : Explore the proposed IRDAI Regulations 2024, consolidating key insurance rules. Learn about changes, clarity on capital structure,...

February 5, 2024 597 Views 0 comment Print


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Doubt in Surveyor’s Report Leading to Non-Assessment by Insurance Company constitute Service Deficiency

Corporate Law : In present facts of the case, the National Commission observed that where the Final Surveyor’s Report credibility becomes doubtf...

October 12, 2023 777 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance Policy applicable to whole India & not limited to concerned premises of Insured

Corporate Law : In present facts of the case, the National Commission allowed the Revision Petition filed by the Complainant by making observation...

October 11, 2023 522 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance Claim Rejection Unjustified: No Link Between Depression & Fatal Cardiovascular Arrest

Corporate Law : In present facts of the case, the Revision Petition have been filed by the Petitioner – LIC against Respondents under section 21...

October 11, 2023 678 Views 0 comment Print

Motor Accident Claim: Tyre Burst is not an ‘Act of God’ & Insurance Company is liable to pay Compensation

Corporate Law : Tyre burst is not an act of God but a consequence of negligence and the Driver/ Insurance company cannot be exonerated for the sam...

March 16, 2023 3369 Views 0 comment Print

Court is required to ensure that prima facie a genuine arbitrable dispute exists

Corporate Law : Oriental Insurance Company Limited Vs Dacite Furnishing Limited (Supreme Court) For deciding the application under Section 11(6) o...

December 28, 2022 1230 Views 0 comment Print


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IRDAI Penalizes Prowess Insurance Brokers for regulatory violations

Corporate Law : IRDAI issues a penalty of Rs. 37 lakhs to Prowess Insurance Brokers for regulatory violations. Read the full order details and imp...

July 17, 2024 51 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Fines Bandhan Life Insurance ₹1 Crore for AML & Policyholder Protection Breaches

Corporate Law : Explore IRDAI's final order on Aegon Life Insurance (now Bandhan Life) regarding violations of AML and policyholder protection reg...

July 17, 2024 69 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Entitlement for Insurance Companies on Motor Vehicle Repair Expenses under Reimbursement Claims

Goods and Services Tax : Clarification on ITC entitlement for insurance companies on motor vehicle repairs under reimbursement claim settlement as per CGST...

June 26, 2024 447 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Master Circular on Operations and Allied Matters of Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI introduces new insurance reforms focusing on policyholder empowerment, grievance redressal, and transparency in operations. ...

June 19, 2024 522 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Master Circular on Life Insurance Products

Corporate Law : Read about the latest reforms in the Indian life insurance sector by IRDAI, aimed at simplification, transparency, and informed de...

June 12, 2024 783 Views 0 comment Print


Any Change in Terms & Conditions of Insurance Should be Intimated to Insured at the Time of Renewal: SC

April 6, 2022 4599 Views 0 comment Print

An insurance company has obligation and duty to intimate the insured at the time of renewal of exiting insurance polices ,if there is any change in the terms and conditions of insurance. It is generally assumed that renewal of an insurance policy will be held on the basis of terms and conditions contains in the old insurance policy and there is no change.

Insurance Claim Against Unregistered Vehicles Not Payable: SC

March 29, 2022 9393 Views 0 comment Print

Registration of a Vehicles according to the provisions of Section 39 of MVA ,1988 is mandatory and a person without valid registration is not allowed to drive vehicle at public place. Use of a vehicle without proper registration number is a violation of terms and conditions of an insurance policy and hence any claim, whether it was of theft or accident or damage to the vehicle will not be payable.

HC explains provisions under which insurance company can file appeal against award passed by MACT

March 28, 2022 6075 Views 0 comment Print

insurance company can file appeal against award passed by the MACT only on the grounds mentioned in the provisions of Section 96(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Now the only manner of avoiding liability provided for in Sub-section (2) is by successfully raising any of the defences therein mentioned. It comes then to this that the insurer cannot avoid his liability except by establishing such defences.

NCDRC cannot Direct to Amend Pleadings: SC

March 26, 2022 4884 Views 0 comment Print

We hold that the appellant could not have been directed to amend the complaint to challenge the repudiation of the contract of insurance. The appellant has stated that it does not wish to do so.

Insurance claim cannot be denied merely for alleged involvement of Person Insured in Multiple Motor Accidents

March 26, 2022 759 Views 0 comment Print

Divisional Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs Sunil Majhi (Orissa High Court) HC held that no logic is there in the contention of the Appellant that because the accused is involved in more than one accident at different points of time, the claim of compensation contemplated under Sec.166 of the M.V. Act would be nullified […]

Apex Court Once Again Reiterated -Principle of Good Faiths

March 23, 2022 3177 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court of India has once again reiterated one of the foundational principles of Insurance Law : non-disclosure of material information by an Insured at the time of entering into a contract of insurance would entitle a prudent Insurer to repudiate a claim made under the underlying policy on such ground.

Importance of Certificate of Insurance (COI)

March 19, 2022 8415 Views 3 comments Print

Unlocking the Significance of Certificate of Insurance (COI): Explore the crucial details encapsulated in a COI, from insured particulars to policy conditions. Understand its role in motor insurance, compliance with Motor Vehicles Act, and its legal standing. Delve into rules governing COIs, including transfer procedures and essential uses in accident claims. Navigate the intricacies of COIs with insights into the Central Motor Vehicles Rules and pertinent sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Assignment of Marine Insurance Policies

March 15, 2022 26085 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Assignment of Marine Insurance Policies: Explore the ins and outs, from the types of marine insurance to the principles of insurable interest. Delve into the legal aspects, discussing policy assignment, restrictions, and key provisions under the Marine Insurance Act, 1963. Learn how the nature of marine insurance policies differs from other insurance types and the critical role insurable interest plays.

Statement in Proposal Form – Warranty or mere Description of Risk Insured?

March 11, 2022 2703 Views 0 comment Print

Proposal Form in Insurance: Understanding the Vital Role in Policy Structure. Dive into the Purpose, Usage, and Legal Perspectives. Explore Case Laws – Warranty or Mere Description of Risk? Learn from Farr vs. Motor Traders and Roberts vs. Anglo Saxon. Know the Impact on Validity and Liability.

Disclosure of underwriting philosophy of offering Health Insurance Coverage to Transgender persons

March 7, 2022 636 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is drawn to the provisions of IRDAI (Health Insurance) Regulations, 2016 in accordance to which every insurer shall evolve a health insurance underwriting policy covering approach and aspects relating to offering health insurance coverage not only to standard lives but also to substandard lives. Attention is also drawn to provision of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.

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