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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


The Right Time to Buy Health Insurance in India

February 22, 2018 3306 Views 0 comment Print

Why buy health insurance? In spite of being an important part of the general insurance portfolio, a mediclaim policy isn’t something that every Indian purchases. I fact, less than 10 percent people in India have health insurance, and approximately 72 percent of the Indians are spending out-of-pocket for the health care costs, according to national surveys.

Get a life cover till you reach 100 with Aegon Life iTerm!

February 13, 2018 87983 Views 9 comments Print

Aegon Life Insurance brings you a unique term insurance, a first-of-its-kind product in the country which will provide life cover till you reach the age of 100. Aegon Life iTerm Insurance Plan is intended for individuals seeking financial protection for life, wish to plan a milestone event, a lump sum payout and want to leave […]

Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) to achieve your Life Goals

January 18, 2018 1713 Views 0 comment Print

ULIPs are dual combination insurance plans that not only give you the life cover but it helps you to save for your future goals.  Most of the wealth plans will ask you to pay premiums for a certain period, once your policy gets over i.e. the end of the policy, they will pay a lump […]

How much Health Insurance Cover You need to have?

December 24, 2017 3573 Views 1 comment Print

Depending upon the insurance amount, Insurance Company, type of the insurance and other additional taxes you will have to pay the premium. You need to work out on your affordability to pay the premium.

Things you probably didn’t know about car insurance

November 7, 2017 1784 Views 0 comment Print

Uncover the secrets of car insurance policies. Learn about the benefits and flexibility they offer and avoid being left with an inept policy.

Things You Should Know About Term Insurance Plans

October 31, 2017 2718 Views 2 comments Print

If you are among those who start fretting at the thought of dealing with financial plans, you don’t have anything to fear about. Unlike many insurance and investment alternatives, term insurance is simple and easy. You know the premium amount which you will pay for next 20-25 years (as per your requirement) and you know […]

Renewing Term Insurance from an Agent vs. Renewing it Online

September 27, 2017 1536 Views 1 comment Print

Term plans are one of the best types of insurance, owing to the low premium cost and high-value cover. Such plans offer financial security to your loved ones in the case of your sudden demise. If your current term plan is reaching its maturity, you may renew it either from an insurance agent or through […]

How is a Marine Insurance Claim Settled?

July 22, 2017 44038 Views 0 comment Print

Irrespective of the transportation mode chosen, lots of risks prevail in transporting goods from one place to the other. Unpredictable potholes and turbulent seas are always there to disrupt your otherwise smooth journey.

Getting complete protection against Cancer and Heart ailments isn’t that difficult anymore

July 1, 2017 2430 Views 0 comment Print

Cancer and heart attacks are two of the most common diseases affecting people today. If you take a few seconds, you will certainly remember someone who has suffered or is suffering from these conditions. Fortunately, the latest technology in medical science and the marvels of modern medicine are making it easier for people to fight cancer and heart problems

Insurance For Home Makers

May 19, 2017 1338 Views 0 comment Print

It has always been a question of common belief that the male member or the bread winner of the family only needs to be insured. This belief has emerged due to the fact that the financial interests of the other dependent family members had to be protected in case of death of the bread winner. […]

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