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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 246 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 333 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 1542 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 7404 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 381 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 252 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 192 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 327 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 237 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 1452 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Delegates Enforcement Powers Under Insurance Act: Key Changes Explained

Corporate Law : IRDAI delegates Section 34 powers between Whole Time Members and Chairperson. The move aims to streamline enforcement actions and ...

April 18, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

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 96 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 1200 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 168 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 Directs Insurers on Air India Crash Claims

June 16, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI issues guidelines to insurers for fast-tracking claims following the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad. Waiving formalities, quick settlements for victims.

Benefits of choosing Cashless Health Insurance

May 31, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

Health is unpredictable. Today, you are perfectly fine, and the next day, an unexpected illness can turn your life upside down. In life-threatening situations, every second counts, and financial worries should be the last thing on your mind.

Eligibility Criteria to Buy Health Insurance in India

May 20, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

Understand common eligibility criteria for buying health insurance in India, including age limits, pre-existing conditions, medical tests, and common policy exclusions.

Acko General Insurance Penalized by IRDAI for Regulatory Breaches

May 19, 2025 1584 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI imposes a Rs 1 Crore penalty on Acko General Insurance for violating outsourcing and commission regulations with Ola Financial Services.

IRDAI Rules for RRB Amalgamation & Insurance

May 9, 2025 1065 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI circular on corporate agency rules for amalgamated RRBs. Covers COR surrender, agreement harmonisation, SP transfer, and commission eligibility post-merger.

Best Term Insurance Plans in India for a Secure Future

April 13, 2025 8325 Views 0 comment Print

A term insurance plan secures your family’s future during unforeseen events. Explore the best term insurance plans in India and their key benefits here!

IRDAI Warns Heritage TPA for Claim Handling Issues

April 9, 2025 1113 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI warns Heritage Health Insurance TPA for closing claims and issuing repudiations directly, violating regulations. Action report due in 90 days.

IRDAI Issues Warning to Heritage Health TPA Pvt. Ltd.

April 9, 2025 3936 Views 4 comments Print

IRDAI warns Heritage Health TPA for non-compliance in claims handling. Advisory issued to follow regulations in health insurance claim settlements.

IRDAI Penalizes Flipkart for Regulatory Violations

April 7, 2025 972 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI fines Flipkart ₹1.06 crore for insurance regulation breaches, including ISNP misuse and operating without valid registration.

How Group Travel Insurance Works and Why It Matters

March 26, 2025 924 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how group travel insurance protects against trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. Find out why it’s essential for group trips.

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