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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


Latest News


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’s Guidelines on Flood Claims Handling in Himachal Pradesh 2023

August 24, 2023 996 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 3198 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 5373 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 1005 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 22224 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 4821 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 1947 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 3972 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 35229 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.

IRDAI Relaxations for Insurer Investments in HDFC Post-Merger with HDFC Bank

August 4, 2023 777 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI releases a circular providing relaxations for insurers’ investments in HDFC Ltd following its merger with HDFC Bank Ltd., offering a detailed look into changes in investment classifications & exposure norms

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