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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


Concept of Own Risk Solvency Assessment (ORSA)

November 16, 2020 3114 Views 0 comment Print

The insurance companies being a financial institution prone to various types of risks. They treated as custodian to the funds of general public and hence to serve its policyholders properly they have to manage and mitigate various types of risk. These companies are taking risks of general public in lieu of payment of small amount […]

Concept of Reinsurance and Risk Management

November 15, 2020 12513 Views 0 comment Print

CONCEPT OF REINSURANCE  The Insurance companies generally take risks of insured in return for the premium. We know that these insurance companies are also prone to various types of risks. Since they are engaged in Financial Services and hence risks related to finance is huge in modern scenario. These risks increase more and more after […]

Here’s Why 30’s Is the Perfect Time to Buy Health Insurance Plans in India

October 30, 2020 1845 Views 1 comment Print

A medical emergency can heavily impact your emotional as well as financial life. Hence, it is prudent that you buy a health insurance plan early in life. You should even consider buying critical illness insurance and personal accident insurance for specific coverage. Moreover, when you buy health insurance plans in your early 30s, you get many assorted benefits.

Corona Kavach Policy – FAQs

September 26, 2020 4704 Views 0 comment Print

Frequently Asked Questions on ‘Individual Covid Standard Health  Policy: Corona Kavach Policy’ Q.1 Whether all the insurers shall offer ‘Corona Kavach Policy’? Ans. All the General and Standalone Health Insurers are mandated to offer Individual Covid Standard Health Policy “Corona Kavach Policy”. Q.2 How many insurers are offering “Corona Kavach Policy” currently? Ans. “Corona Kavach […]

FAQs on Guidelines on Arogya Sanjeevani Policy

September 26, 2020 768 Views 0 comment Print

1. Whether all the insurers shall offer ‘Arogya Sanjeevani Policy’? All the General and Standalone Health insurers are mandated to offer Standard Individual Health Insurance Product ‘Arogya Sanjeevani Policy’. However, if any insurer is currently not offering indemnity based health insurance products at all, the above stipulation will not apply to such insurers. 2. How […]

Insure Your Life in 100% Cashless Way!!

September 23, 2020 3279 Views 1 comment Print

Max Bupa Health Insurance has come up with a Brand New Max Bupa ReAssure Health Insurance Plan. which will give you complete coverage not only against COVID-19 but for all medical needs.

Motor Accident Claims Tribunal not empowered to entertain Claim Petition under Motor Vehicles Act

September 22, 2020 11457 Views 0 comment Print

The Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited Vs Ramesh Babu (Madras High court) In the present case, the Personal Accident Coverage Policy has been agreed between the appellant/Insurance company as well as the respondent. Rs.2,00,000/- is fixed under the Personal Accident Coverage Policy. The Tribunal has granted a sum of Rs.2,16,500/-towards compensation. The Tribunal has […]

Section 80C & 10(10D) : Life Insurance Premium Deduction & Exemption

September 21, 2020 43809 Views 1 comment Print

Find out how Section 80C & Sec 10(10D) allows you to save taxes and get a financial cover with life insurance. Learn about the deduction, exemption, and implications of surrendering the policy.

Motor Vehicle Compensation can also be Granted to Children & Parents

September 11, 2020 21342 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court in a recent ruling has observed that in the Motor Accident Compensation Claims, that the children and family would also be authorized for compensation under ‘Loss of consortium’ in claims of Motor Accident under the Act.

Benefits of Buying an Engine Protect Add-On Cover for Your Car This Monsoon

August 25, 2020 876 Views 0 comment Print

With monsoon touching almost all parts of the nation, it is bringing the much-needed relief from the summer heat. Monsoon is not only relief from the hot drenching summers but has its share of problems. One such issue that is common across all urban jungles is waterlogging. Clogging of waste and dirt that does not […]

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