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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 237 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 333 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 1539 Views 0 comment Print

What Is Cyber Insurance and How It Protects Your Business Online?

Finance : Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital...

March 30, 2026 1062 Views 2 comments Print

Restoration of Sum Insured: Why it is Important When Choosing a Health Insurance Policy for Family

Finance : The restoration feature ensures that insurance coverage can be reinstated after a major claim, helping maintain protection for oth...

March 16, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 261 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 7404 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 381 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 246 Views 0 comment Print

Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards w.e.f. 01.04.2026 for Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI is moving towards adopting Ind AS to standardize financial reporting across insurers. The framework aims to improve transpar...

April 1, 2026 285 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 186 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 327 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 237 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 2814 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 1452 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Delegates Enforcement Powers Under Insurance Act: Key Changes Explained

Corporate Law : IRDAI delegates Section 34 powers between Whole Time Members and Chairperson. The move aims to streamline enforcement actions and ...

April 18, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Fixes 4% Obligatory Cession for FY 2026–27 to Strengthen Domestic Reinsurance

Corporate Law : The notification addressed mandatory reinsurance cession for general insurance policies. It mandates 4% cession to GIC Re, ensurin...

April 17, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, 2026

Corporate Law : The issue was the need to address increasing cyber risks in the insurance sector. IRDAI introduced updated guidelines with enhance...

April 9, 2026 1188 Views 0 comment Print

IRDA Introduced Annual Fee Requirement for SLAs Due to Section 42D Amendment

Corporate Law : The circular shifts SLAs from a renewal-based licensing system to a registration regime with annual fees. This ensures continuity ...

April 9, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms Joint Expert Group to Address Ind AS Implementation Challenges

Corporate Law : IRDAI constituted a Joint Expert Group to tackle transition and implementation issues under Ind AS. The group will guide insurers ...

April 3, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print


IRDAI Circular: Modifications for Withdrawn Life Insurance Products

August 31, 2023 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Read about IRDAI’s circular on modifications allowed for withdrawn life insurance products, ensuring additional options for policyholders while maintaining benefits.

IRDAI’s Guidelines on Flood Claims Handling in Himachal Pradesh 2023

August 24, 2023 915 Views 0 comment Print

Latest IRDAI circular on flood claims processing in Himachal Pradesh 2023. Insights on directives for quick response, digital processes, and regular updates to IRDAI.

IRDAI Insurance Advisory Committee Reconstitution: Members and Impact

August 22, 2023 3057 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI hereby makes the following notification reconstituting the Insurance Advisory Committee which will be effective from 10th August, 2021

IRDAI (Re-insurance) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023

August 22, 2023 5106 Views 0 comment Print

Read about 2023 amendments to IRDAI Re-insurance regulations in India. Learn how these changes aim to enhance domestic capacity, encourage re-insurers, and improve ease of business.

Debunking Common Myths About Car Accidents and Insurance

August 17, 2023 909 Views 0 comment Print

After a car accident, you need to notify your auto insurance company as soon as possible. For many people, this is when they realize some of the things they believed about car accidents and insurance claims are myths.

New Income Tax Rules on Taxation of Life Insurance Policy Receipts

August 16, 2023 21831 Views 2 comments Print

Details of Sixteenth Amendment to Income Tax Rules (2023) on computation of income chargeable under life insurance policies as per Notification No. 61/2023.

Breaking: Rs 15,000 Crore Tax Evasion Exposed in Insurance Sector as I-T Department Wraps Up Probe

August 16, 2023 4710 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax (I-T) department has wrapped up its extensive investigation into insurance companies, exposing a staggering tax evasion totaling over Rs 15,000 crore.

IRDAI Circular: Indian Risk Based Capital Framework Guidelines

August 10, 2023 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about IRDAI’s latest circular on Indian Risk Based Capital Framework. Learn its impact, significance for insurers, and future developments.

IRDAI’s Quantitative Impact Study -1 on Indian Risk-Based Capital Framework

August 10, 2023 3807 Views 0 comment Print

Read about IRDAI’s initiative for Indian Risk-Based Capital (Ind-RBC) Framework through Quantitative Impact Study -1. Learn how it enhances insurers’ capital and risk management.

Insurance Claim Delays & Policy Holders’ Rights | IRDAI Regulations

August 8, 2023 34788 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about insurance claim delays faced by policyholders and their rights as per IRDAI Regulations. Understand the claims procedure, settlement timelines, and interest payments in case of delays. Get expert advice to protect your interests and ensure timely claim settlements.

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