Finance : This guide explains why senior travellers should review travel insurance coverage, organise medical records, and plan ahead before...
Finance : Electric two-wheelers are becoming a more visible part of everyday mobility in India. As the EV market grows, riders are also begi...
Finance : Section 10(10D) provides exemption only when premium limits are within prescribed thresholds. If premiums exceed these limits, mat...
Finance : The article highlights the need for integrated travel and health insurance to manage both medical emergencies and trip disruptions...
Income Tax : Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The...
Corporate Law : IRDAI approved in-principle drafting and publication of new and amended regulations following the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendm...
Corporate Law : IRDAI formed a sub-committee to review private health insurance and improve policyholder experience. The initiative focuses on exp...
Corporate Law : The issue concerns identification of systemically important insurers. The regulator retained the same entities, emphasizing their ...
Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to follow anti-dark pattern guidelines and submit compliance reports. The move strengthens consumer protect...
Corporate Law : The Government clarified that claim rejections are based on policy conditions like exclusions and OPD classification. IRDAI mandat...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that insurers impleaded as parties can raise all grounds, including quantum challenges. It remitted the case fo...
Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...
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...
Corporate Law : SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor's report. Ruling held that o...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court rules pre-2015 life insurance policies were freely transferable, affirming High Court's decision against LIC's refus...
Corporate Law : The regulator held that agreements lacking clear fee provisions undermined contractual clarity and regulatory compliance. A penalt...
Corporate Law : IRDAI has directed insurers to disclose performance-linked remuneration details of Key Management Persons on their websites. The c...
Corporate Law : The case involved a broker implementing substantial shareholding changes without obtaining IRDAI's prior approval as required by r...
Corporate Law : The Authority found that core survey functions were carried out by unlicensed personnel. It held that such outsourcing violated re...
Corporate Law : The regulator cancelled a surveyor’s licence after finding false records, mismatched filings, and inaccurate disclosures. The ru...
Explore the intricacies of Marine Insurance under the Marine Insurance Act, 1963. Uncover the coverage of ships, cargo, and terminals, distinguishing between Hull and Cargo Insurance. Delve into key clauses, such as Voyage and Time basis, governed by international regulations and INCOTERMS. Understand the significance of utmost good faith, insurable interest, and the role of warranties and conditions.
A bike insurance policy, at the end of the day, is a legal contract. It is a contract under which the policyholder promises to pay a certain amount of premium for a specified amount of time. In return, the insurance company promises to offer coverage as per the rules and extent of coverage. Generally, a […]
Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2021 raises limit of foreign investment in Indian insurance companies from the existing 49 per cent to 74 per cent. No Government provided that these provisions will be effective from 1st day of April, 2021 . MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Financial Services) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st March, 2021 S.O. 1426(E).—In […]
(1) This Act may be called the Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2021. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021, amending the Insurance Act, 1938, seeks, inter alia, to provide for- (i) substitution of sub-clause (b) in the definition of Indian insurance company in clause (7A) of section 2 of the Insurance Act, 1938, so as to raise the limit of foreign investment in an Indian insurance company from the existing 49 per cent. to 74 per cent. and to allow foreign ownership and control with safeguards;
Distinguish between misrepresentation and warranty in insurance contracts. Explore the nuances of representations and warranties, their impact on policy eligibility, and the contractual obligations they entail. Gain insights into key legal distinctions, illustrated with relevant court decisions. Understand the importance of accurate statements, whether as representations made during negotiations or warranties included in the policy document. Navigate the complexities of insurance contracts with clarity.
OMBUDSMAN: An Ombudsman is an officer ,appointed by the Government , who investigate complaints ,lodged by citizen against Government, Universities, Colleges , Municipalities, Companies, Financial Institutions etc., and attempt to resolve the complaint with mediation or marking recommendations. “Ombudsman” is taken from a Swedish word it means “ Legal Representative”, appointed to investigate the cases […]
LIC’s BIMA JYOTI is a Non-linked, Non-participating, Individual, Limited Premium Payment, Life Insurance Savings Plan. Under this plan, Guaranteed Additions shall accrue at the rate of Rs.50 per thousand Basic Sum Assured at the end of each policy year throughout the policy term. This plan will also be available through online application process.
Reinstatement of any property generally means replacement of what is lost or repairing the damaged property by bringing it to its original value and usefulness. In case of total destruction of an asset, the company generally replace the same with new assets or if possible, repair the old one to bring it at the same […]
Life insurance offers multiple benefits in the form of protection, tax savings, wealth creation, and more. In general, a life insurance policy is simply about having financial assistance ready for you, like a safe haven, to protect not only you but also your family in your absence. These policies are designed to provide financial assistance […]
