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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


Guidance note – Board policy of insurer on the commission structure

March 31, 2023 1818 Views 0 comment Print

The board policy shall clearly state the objectives and principles that underpin the commission structure. This shall include promoting fair and transparent competition among intermediaries, aligning incentives with customer needs, and encouraging efficient and cost-effective distribution.

IRDAI Circular on Use and File Procedure for Products

March 31, 2023 3636 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI may call for documents in respect of a few products identified on monthly basis from amongst all the life insurers, general insurers and health insurers for examination

Taxability of Life Insurance Policies Not Eligible For Exemption U/S 10(10D)

March 24, 2023 4890 Views 0 comment Print

Sec 10(10D) provide exemption with respect to any sum received under a life insurance policy, including the sum allocated by way of bonus on such policy,  where premium payable for any of the year during the tenure of the policy

IRDAI constitutes Expert committee for matters related to mental health

March 23, 2023 1398 Views 0 comment Print

A holistic examination of the various aspects involved such as types of conditions, types of treatments etc from the insurance perspective is necessary when dealing with products designed to cover mental illnesses and other related aspects.

Politically Exposed Persons under IRDAI shall have same meaning as under PML Rules

March 20, 2023 2808 Views 0 comment Print

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)” shall have the meaning assigned to it under sub clause (db) of clause (1) of Rule 2 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005.

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

March 16, 2023 4671 Views 0 comment Print

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

Finance Bill 2023: A Right Direction For Life Insurance

February 18, 2023 5670 Views 0 comment Print

It may be pertinent to note that the legislative intent of providing exemption under clause (10D) of section 10 of the Act has been to further the welfare objective by subsidising the risk premium for an individual’s life and providing benefit to small and genuine cases of life insurance coverage.

Income from Insurances policies taxable if annual premium exceeds Rs. 500000

February 4, 2023 13488 Views 0 comment Print

Income from insurance policies (other than ULIP) having premium or aggregate of premium above Rs 5,00,000 in a year shall be taxable under the head income from other sources

Budget 2023: Tax Exemption on life insurance policies & payments to MSEs

February 3, 2023 15099 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the Union Budget 2023 tax exemption on life insurance policies & payments to MSEs. Learn about Section 10 (10D) income tax exemption on premiums & more in this article.

A Lifetime of Financial Security: Life Insurance Investing

January 13, 2023 1329 Views 0 comment Print

Investing in life insurance is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Not only will it provide your family with financial security, but it can also bring peace of mind and stability during difficult times.

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