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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 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


Consequences of Late Notice Claims In Insurance Contract

August 4, 2025 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how late claims affect insurance payouts. The consequences of delayed notification depend on whether the policy clause is a condition or a condition precedent.

Void Insurance Policies And Refund of Premium Paid

August 4, 2025 1527 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about void insurance policies, the difference between void and cancelled coverage, and the legal and contractual conditions that determine whether a premium can be refunded.

All You Wanted To Know About A Top-Up Health Insurance Plan

August 4, 2025 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about top-up and super top-up health insurance plans, how they work, and the key differences between them to effectively increase your health coverage.

Comprehensive Motor Insurance Policy: Limit, Liability & Coverage  

July 31, 2025 1296 Views 0 comment Print

Explore comprehensive motor insurance policies in India, detailing covered damages, optional add-ons, and crucial aspects of third-party liability limits. Understand how policy terms define insurer responsibility.

Vehicle Theft Claim: Taxi Use Not Grounds for Insurance Claim Repudiation

July 31, 2025 834 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive vehicle insurance claim for theft cannot be repudiated or settled on a non-standard basis due to alleged taxi use, as established by Supreme Court precedent on breach of policy conditions.

Bima Vahak: A New Women Centric Insurance Distribution Approach

July 29, 2025 1377 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI’s Bima Vahak initiative aims to expand insurance reach in rural areas. It introduces a women-centric distribution channel for Bima Vistar, an affordable bundled policy.

What Is Own Damage Motor Insurance Policy & Claim Process

July 29, 2025 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Own Damage Motor Insurance, its coverage for natural and man-made disasters, and the step-by-step claim process. Learn about essential documents and key considerations.

Supreme Court Upholds Life Insurance Policy Transferability

July 26, 2025 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court rules pre-2015 life insurance policies were freely transferable, affirming High Court’s decision against LIC’s refusal to register assignments.

Anti Money Laundering Framework For Insurance Companies

July 26, 2025 1317 Views 0 comment Print

India’s PMLA, 2002, mandates a robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework for insurance companies, involving KYC, risk assessment, suspicious transaction reporting, and employee training to combat financial crime.

Whether Gratuitous Passengers Covered Under Motor Insurance Policy?

July 26, 2025 3378 Views 0 comment Print

J&K High Court rules motor insurance typically excludes gratuitous passengers, shifting compensation liability to the vehicle owner, with courts sometimes ordering insurers to pay and recover.

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