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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 7812 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 831 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 1143 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 348 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


Here’s what you should know before buying home insurance

November 25, 2016 2896 Views 0 comment Print

All those reports about earthquakes damaging homes, floods ravaging them, even in urban areas, fires spreading like, well, have got you thinking.

Good to know facts about Construction All Risk Insurance

November 4, 2016 2428 Views 0 comment Print

To cover the financial losses due to any unforeseen event, as a contractor or builder in real estate business, you may use construction all risk insurance policy.

A Brief Guide to Single Premium Term Insurance Policy

November 4, 2016 5500 Views 1 comment Print

What is single premium term insurance policy? Want to get over the entire process of buying the term insurancein one go because you have some extra money? A single premium insurance policy is the right thing for you.

How to choose a right health insurance plan

September 4, 2016 7849 Views 1 comment Print

With the ever widening spectrum of health insurance options available, is it a development that will prove to be encouraging or alarming at the consumers’ end? Choosing the most feasible health insurance plan can be a complex process. In order to ensure that you get the best option out of endless choices available, always be […]

7 tips to choosing the best Car Insurance

August 31, 2016 3148 Views 0 comment Print

Buying a car is a big deal, but then there is something even bigger. It is buying car insurance. It can get quite overwhelming at times,but it is something that needs to be done, without too much delay.  The only thing that one needs to be sure of is that the policy is what will […]

All you need to know about Exclusions in Your Health Insurance Policy

August 22, 2016 4364 Views 0 comment Print

In almost all cases, where claims are rejected, the main reason is lack of knowledge about the insurance policy. The claims are usually refused depending upon the points mentioned in the policy documents.

Dos and Don’ts to remember when buying a life insurance policy

August 18, 2016 3242 Views 0 comment Print

How do we define a good life insurance policy? A life insurance will be termed as satisfying, if it provides: a decent financial support at the minimal cost to our loved ones, in a situation when the person insured suffers an ill-timed end of his/her life.

Get Affordable Life Insurance with Max Life Online Term Plan

July 25, 2016 22036 Views 0 comment Print

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is a common phrase that best describes the unpleasant unexpected occurrences that life throws at you. As an achiever, you need to plan ahead and create a growth funnel that will enable your family to be financially strong even in your absence.

Life Insurance – when should you buy it?

July 18, 2016 23020 Views 0 comment Print

Life insurance is something that is always perceived as means of saving tax and the only time we think about buying an insurance plan is during filing taxes. But if you are delaying the decision of buying a life insurance plan then it’s time you don’t delay it anymore.

Common mistakes by Companies while buying Marine Insurance

May 2, 2016 3919 Views 0 comment Print

Marine contracts are highly customizable and can easily be tailored to an individual’s specific marine situation with optional add-ons to cover damage caused during towing (both on and off-water), and so on. Basic policies cover any accidental damage that may occur as a result of a collision, sinking or vandalism. The contracts can be generally classified into 2 types:

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