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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 453 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 1152 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


Apex Court Once Again Reiterated -Principle of Good Faiths

March 23, 2022 3786 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 9537 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 33822 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 3285 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 1005 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.

Draft notification of Motor Third Party Premium Rates for FY 2022-23

March 4, 2022 40374 Views 0 comment Print

A draft notification to prescribe base premium for Motor Third Party Insurance Premium for the Financial Year 2022-23 has been prepared and attached as Annexure B, along with Basic methodology used for arriving at the Premium Rates for Motor Third Party Insurance Cover for the Financial Year 2022-23 (Annexure -A to this letter), for inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of 10 days from the date the same is placed on the MoRTH Et IRDAI website and made available to the public.

Declaration by registered holder/beneficial owner of shares under LIC Act, 1956

March 3, 2022 1725 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby notifies that the form, manner, period and details prescribed in respect of declaration to be made and particulars to be included in the register to be maintained under the Companies Act shall apply to the Life Insurance Corporation under section 5C of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956

Life Insurance Corporation of India General (Amendment) Rules, 2022

March 3, 2022 2193 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Life Insurance Corporation of India General (Amendment) Rules, 2022. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Alternatives to Traditional Re-Insurance

March 1, 2022 4131 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the dynamic world of Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) and discover innovative solutions beyond traditional re-insurance. From risk retention groups and insurance pools to captives and securitization, learn how ART can enhance your risk management strategies. Delve into the complexities, benefits, and evolving landscape of ART in this comprehensive guide.

7 effective tips and tricks to save while paying the car insurance premium

February 24, 2022 1929 Views 0 comment Print

Wanting the best protective detail for your car is natural. Car insurance is the key to maintaining and preventing technical glitches. The consequences of an accident can be more than just a dented exterior and that is why good car insurance is a necessity.

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