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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


Writ Jurisdiction of High Court against Repudiation of Life Insurance Claim

January 2, 2022 5721 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the jurisdiction of the High Court in cases of repudiation of life insurance claims. Know your rights and legal options.

Which term insurance plan should I buy in India?

December 31, 2021 2790 Views 0 comment Print

It is how life insurance and life are interconnected. Owning life insurance is a mandate, and one should never underestimate it’s a necessity in life because catastrophes or unfortunate events don’t inform and arrive.

Some Facts Related to A ‘Cover Note or Interim Receipt’ Under Insurance

December 19, 2021 10047 Views 0 comment Print

Uncover the facts about Cover Note or Interim Receipt in insurance. Learn what it is and how it provides coverage during the proposal stage.

An Insurer cannot Repudiate a claim by citing Existing Medical Condition- SC

December 6, 2021 10275 Views 0 comment Print

On the disclosures made by the appellant with regard to his existing disease, namely diabetes mellitus II, the insurance company considered the same and issued the policy in question to the appellant. The respondent insurance company as a prudent insurer considered the details given by the appellant in the proposal form and issued the policy.

Doctrine of Uberrimae Fidei/Good Faith in a Contract of Insurance

December 1, 2021 14709 Views 0 comment Print

I was watching Amir Khan’s advertisement for Phone Pe on TV. The actor’s Motor Cycle was being destructed in a domino effect. Realizing the disaster in advance, the actor does not run to save his motorcycle but fills up form for insurance and makes payment through Phone Pe. The payment was so easy and fast […]

Original Assured’s Rights in A Re-Insurance Contract

November 21, 2021 3249 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the importance of re-insurance in the insurance industry. Learn about the rights and benefits it offers to both insurers and insured parties.

5 questions to ask yourself before buying a comprehensive health insurance plan amid COVID-19 pandemic

October 25, 2021 1452 Views 0 comment Print

We are still not out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The second wave of the pandemic overburdened the healthcare infrastructure of India. It also put a substantial financial burden on patients and their families. For many people, it was challenging to get appropriate care in such dire circumstances.

Some Facts Related to Portability of Insurance Policies

October 22, 2021 6150 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the importance of health insurance in today’s world. Learn about the benefits of having a portable insurance policy that can protect you and your family.

Worried About Your Family’s Future? Here’s How Life Insurance Can Help

October 20, 2021 1854 Views 0 comment Print

There are situations when the family needs emergency funds. If invested at the right time in life insurance, it could provide benefit at a later stage of life. Financial security is something that is a must to ensure so that family can meet the financial requirement. Individuals often opt for insurance so that they can protect their families from financial worries in their absence.

General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Act, 2021

August 18, 2021 1161 Views 1 comment Print

(1) This Act may be called the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Act, 2021. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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