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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 120 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 312 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 1524 Views 0 comment Print

What Is Cyber Insurance and How It Protects Your Business Online?

Finance : Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital...

March 30, 2026 1062 Views 2 comments Print

Restoration of Sum Insured: Why it is Important When Choosing a Health Insurance Policy for Family

Finance : The restoration feature ensures that insurance coverage can be reinstated after a major claim, helping maintain protection for oth...

March 16, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 261 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 7395 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 375 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 243 Views 0 comment Print

Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards w.e.f. 01.04.2026 for Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI is moving towards adopting Ind AS to standardize financial reporting across insurers. The framework aims to improve transpar...

April 1, 2026 285 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 180 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 318 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 216 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 2814 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 1446 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Fixes 4% Obligatory Cession for FY 2026–27 to Strengthen Domestic Reinsurance

Corporate Law : The notification addressed mandatory reinsurance cession for general insurance policies. It mandates 4% cession to GIC Re, ensurin...

April 17, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, 2026

Corporate Law : The issue was the need to address increasing cyber risks in the insurance sector. IRDAI introduced updated guidelines with enhance...

April 9, 2026 1149 Views 0 comment Print

IRDA Introduced Annual Fee Requirement for SLAs Due to Section 42D Amendment

Corporate Law : The circular shifts SLAs from a renewal-based licensing system to a registration regime with annual fees. This ensures continuity ...

April 9, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms Joint Expert Group to Address Ind AS Implementation Challenges

Corporate Law : IRDAI constituted a Joint Expert Group to tackle transition and implementation issues under Ind AS. The group will guide insurers ...

April 3, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Clarifies implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)

Corporate Law : The IRDAI issued a circular providing clarifications on the implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) by insurers eff...

April 1, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print


CPA Cover For Vehicle Owners Increased; What It Means For You?

December 19, 2018 13512 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the new CPA mandate for vehicle owners in India. Learn about the increased insurance coverage and higher premiums.

DHFL’s COCODrive – India’s first pick and pay car insurance policy

November 14, 2018 5871 Views 0 comment Print

With a continuous rise in the number of automobiles on Indian roads, it’s getting tougher to safeguard your car from any unwanted accidents. The exorbitant cost of repairs, coupled with the expensive spare parts, could definitely make a hole in your pockets that is why it’s important to have a good Car Insurance policy. With […]

Term Insurance – A well-wisher at every hour of life

August 28, 2018 9369 Views 1 comment Print

Secure your future with term insurance. Learn how term insurance can provide peace of mind and protect your loved ones in times of emergencies.

Know your General Insurance Rights

August 17, 2018 6135 Views 0 comment Print

Understand your general insurance rights and how to claim them. Learn about the importance of general insurance and how it can protect you from unforeseen losses.

The role of insurance in staying financially strong

July 27, 2018 578 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance is a basic expenditure which you must factor for preventing yourself from costs which you perhaps couldn’t afford in case something goes wrong. Car accidents, medical emergencies, theft, accidental damage, and more could happen. For protecting your finances, and securing the future of your family, it’s best to seek out insurance plans such as […]

Taxation of maturity proceeds of LIC Wealthplus policy

July 8, 2018 29412 Views 18 comments Print

Lakhs of people have received their maturity proceeds under LIC Wealthplus Insurance policies during the year ended 31-3-2018 and they have to submit their income tax return on due dates in this year on different dates according to their status.

Motor Insurance Policy – What all should be Covered?

June 18, 2018 1866 Views 0 comment Print

For motor vehicle owners in India, not having insurance for their vehicles is not an option. Irrespective of whether a vehicle is personal or commercial, all car owners within the nation are mandated to have at least a minimum level of insurance by law, as clearly specified under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Today, […]

Key Points to the Insurance Audits

May 2, 2018 185142 Views 1 comment Print

CA Amresh Vashisht, Meerut The Insurance auditors shall examine policy and liability procedures, risk valuation, tax documents, and various other financial records of insurance. It is to ensure that proper insurance rates and premiums are implemented and regulators laws are being followed by insurance companies. Claims and commissions are also the core areas to verify […]

A Sneak Peek to Individual Health Insurance

March 9, 2018 1992 Views 0 comment Print

It is rightly said, Take care of your body, its the only place you have to live in. Your health needs to be nourished for which it needs to be well taken care of. With the rise in technology, the rise in diseases have also shot up drastically.

Reasons Why Every Woman Should Buy a Health Insurance Plan

March 5, 2018 2421 Views 0 comment Print

Smart people take risks while the ignorant ones wait for it. Life is a risky business. You never know when it will hit you harder. So better to be prepared. Women across the world are always perceived as better planners in comparison to their male counterparts.

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