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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


Analysis of IRDAI (Surety Insurance Contracts) Guidelines, 2022

January 30, 2022 4284 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI (Surety Insurance Contracts) Guidelines, 2022 shall be applicable to all Insurers registered under the Insurance Act, 1938, to transact the business of general insurance and Surety Insurance, subject to compliance with eligibility criteria as set out in these guidelines.

Effect of Expression ‘Age Admitted’ under an Insurance Policy

January 25, 2022 4035 Views 0 comment Print

Age is one of the most important facts to be declared by the customer at the time of onboarding, because the rate of premium, the risk attached to his age, his medical conditions etc., will be determined on the age.  

Agreed Bank Clause In Insurance Policies

January 23, 2022 19104 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the crucial Agreed Bank Clause in insurance policies when dealing with financing from Banks, Financial Institutions, or NBFs for projects, homes, working capital, and more. Learn how this special clause protects the interests of Banks/Financial Institutions and the insured, ensuring compliance with Loan Agreement conditions. Delve into the specimen Bank Clause, exploring its provisions related to payments, discharge of liabilities, communication, and dispute resolution. Stay informed about the impact on insurance coverage in case of property ownership changes or alterations, emphasizing the importance of timely notification.

Capital Employed’ refers to Paid up capital of entity: IRDAI

January 17, 2022 1248 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on meaning of the term ‘Capital Employed’ mentioned under the Item, Retention (Each and Every Claim), of the Policy form under Section III of the abovementioned Guidelines. The Authority hereby issues clarification that the term ‘Capital Employed’ refers to the Paid up capital of the entity.

Importance of Health Insurance in India. Why now?

January 12, 2022 1905 Views 1 comment Print

Why do you need Health Insurance? It depends on when you are buying an Insurance Policy and for whom are you considering it. Although the need for health insurance varies from one use case to another, here are the top 3 reasons why we think you’d need Health Insurance for

Know All About ABSLI Cancer Protection Plan Covers

January 10, 2022 3150 Views 0 comment Print

As per the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, the total number of men getting affected with different types of cancer is expected to reach 6,79,421 in 2020 and 7,63,575 in 2025.

Features of Marine Insurance

January 9, 2022 8844 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the world of Marine Insurance and uncover its features. Learn about the coverage it provides for ships, cargo, terminals, and various transportation modes. Explore the historical context with the Marine Insurance Act of 1906 and the standardization efforts by Lloyds and The Institute of London Underwriters. Understand the classifications of Hull & Machinery and Cargo insurance. Delve into the evolution of insurance law in India, from the British era to the Insurance Act of 1938.

Persons Entitled to Payment under an Insurance Policy

January 8, 2022 23589 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the key aspects of Insurance Policy Payment Eligibility. Explore the types of insurance, including life, general, and health insurance. Learn about nominees, assignments, and legal provisions governing insurance claims. Gain insights into the roles of nominees, the impact of assignments, and the significance of nominations in the Insurance Act, 1938. Uncover the legalities involved in transferring or assigning policies and the role of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Delve into the complexities of nomination processes, cancellation, and changes, ensuring a clear understanding of the person entitled to insurance claims.

Dilemma of Tax Implications on Ceding of Reinsurance Commission

January 6, 2022 9681 Views 0 comment Print

To comply with the section 101A of Insurance Act, an insurance company must re-insure a specific proportion of the sum assured with another insurance company, commonly known as a “re-insurer”. A certain amount of re-insurance commission is kept by the insurer for this reason, which is termed as “Cession of Re-insurance Commission”. It is imperative to note that IRDAI’s […]

LIC IPO: Policyholders asked to update PAN

January 3, 2022 2085 Views 0 comment Print

In order to participate in any such public offering by LIC, policyholders will need to ensure that their PAN details are updated in the Corporation’s records. Further, subscribing to any public offering in India is only possible if you have a valid DEMAT account —accordingly, policyholders should ensure that they have an active DEMAT account in place.

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