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What to Know before You Buy Health Insurance for Yourself or Your Family 

Finance : Individual and family floater health insurance plans provide different types of coverage and claim structures. The right choice de...

July 4, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court Call for Consistency in Justice Delivery System

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court observed that conflicting judicial decisions on identical issues create legal uncertainty and erode public confi...

June 24, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

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 354 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 504 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 882 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


IRDAI Approves Ind AS Implementation as Insurance Sector Transitions to Global Accounting Standards

Corporate Law : IRDAI approved implementation of Ind AS for all insurers from 1 April 2026 with transitional arrangements and limited forbearance....

July 1, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Plans Dedicated Policyholder Protection Fund to Enhance Insurance Inclusion

Corporate Law : The proposed PEPF framework seeks to improve insurance penetration through financial literacy, digital services, and awareness pro...

June 24, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Proposes Insurance Intermediary Reforms to Align with SBSR Act 2025

Corporate Law : IRDAI has proposed comprehensive amendments to insurance intermediary regulations to implement the SBSR Act, 2025. The proposals s...

June 22, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Proposes Major Actuarial Rule Changes to Align with Insurance Law Amendments

Corporate Law : IRDAI's draft 2026 amendments overhaul actuarial governance, reporting, investment norms, and insurer compliance to align with the...

June 20, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Invites Comments on Reinsurance Regulation Changes to Simplify Registration

Corporate Law : IRDAI has released draft amendments simplifying the registration framework for foreign reinsurers and Lloyd's India while introduc...

June 20, 2026 324 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 432 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 861 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 558 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 2970 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 1737 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Extends Transitional Arrangements Until 31st August 2026

Corporate Law : IRDAI has extended transitional arrangements for annual fee payment and registration certificates until 31 August 2026 or notifica...

July 3, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms AI Working Group to Strengthen Governance in Insurance Sector

Corporate Law : IRDAI has constituted a Working Group to develop governance, oversight, and security frameworks for AI adoption in the insurance s...

June 17, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Revises Obligatory Cession Rules to Mandate 4% Reinsurance with GIC Re

Corporate Law : IRDAI has amended its earlier notification to prescribe a 4% obligatory cession and require the entire cession to be placed with G...

June 15, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Cautions Public Against Dealing with Stareureka Insurance Company

Corporate Law : IRDAI has cautioned that the entity's Certificate of Registration as an Insurance Marketing Firm has expired and remains unrenewed...

June 12, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

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 1050 Views 0 comment Print


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

July 31, 2025 915 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 1488 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 1335 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 1737 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 1449 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 3507 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.

Insurance Policies Must Be Read Holistically: NCDRC

July 26, 2025 474 Views 0 comment Print

The NCDRC ruled that an insurance policy’s grace period starts from the electronic clearing system (ECS) dishonour date, not the premium due date, holding LIC liable for a death claim.

Understanding Critical Illness Riders in Insurance

July 26, 2025 645 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how critical illness riders in insurance offer extra coverage, types of riders available, and key terms like waiting period, exclusions, and payouts.

IRDAI Drafts Internal Insurance Ombudsman Guidelines 2025

July 24, 2025 1920 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI releases a draft proposing an Internal Insurance Ombudsman for insurers. This aims to enhance grievance redressal for claims up to Rs. 50 lakh and improve policyholder trust.

IRDAI Mandates Local Data Storage for Foreign Reinsurers

July 22, 2025 1695 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI clarifies that foreign reinsurer branches and Lloyd’s India must maintain all collected records, including electronic, within India as per new regulations.

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