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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 405 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 648 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 453 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 1845 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 1131 Views 2 comments 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 342 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 369 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 7677 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 654 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 381 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 315 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 630 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 411 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 2904 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 1563 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 360 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 2217 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Cancelled Surveyor Licence for Using Fake Qualification Certificate

Corporate Law : The case involved submission of a forged diploma for obtaining and renewing a licence. The Authority held that continued reliance ...

April 30, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

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 15, 2026 297 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 9, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print


IRDAI Permits Insurers to Use Bond Forwards for Hedging

March 10, 2025 1110 Views 0 comment Print

 IRDAI allows insurers to undertake Bond Forwards for hedging under specific conditions, aligning with RBI’s 2025 guidelines on forward contracts in government securities.

IRDAI Guidelines on Bond Forwards for Insurers

March 10, 2025 1248 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI permits insurers to use Bond Forwards for hedging, subject to compliance with RBI directions, prudential norms, and operational guidelines from FIMMDA.

Insurance Marketing Firm Registration for Pvt Ltd Companies: Process & Benefits

March 4, 2025 3174 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about IMF Registration for private limited companies, its process, requirements, and benefits. Expand into insurance marketing with IRDAI approval.

IRDAI Allows Insurers to Hedge Equities With Derivatives

March 2, 2025 1212 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI permits insurers to use equity derivatives for hedging, aiming to reduce portfolio risks amid market volatility. Strict compliance guidelines apply.

IRDAI Issues Guidelines on Hedging via Equity Derivatives

February 28, 2025 2193 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI allows insurers to hedge equity risks using derivatives. The guidelines specify permitted instruments, risk management, and reporting requirements.

IRDAI Sets 4% Reinsurance Cession for 2025-26

February 24, 2025 2433 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI mandates a 4% obligatory cession to GIC Re for 2025-26, excluding terrorism and nuclear risks. Learn about commission rates and profit-sharing terms.

IRDAI Fines UIB Insurance Brokers ₹1 Crore for Premium Remittance Delay

February 19, 2025 843 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI penalizes UIB Insurance Brokers ₹1 crore for delayed premium remittances. The company must review pending transactions and improve compliance processes.

One-Time UPI Mandate for Premium Blocking: Bima-ASBA for Life & Health Insurance

February 18, 2025 1185 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI introduces Bima-ASBA via UPI for secure insurance premium payments. Funds blocked until proposal acceptance. Effective from March 1, 2025.

How to Apply for a Surveyor and Loss Assessor License in India?

February 5, 2025 5583 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to apply for a Surveyor & Loss Assessor License in India. Check eligibility, required documents, fees, and IRDAI exam details for a smooth application process.

IRDAI Limits Health Insurance Premium Rate Hike for senior citizens

January 30, 2025 2997 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI caps annual premium hike for senior citizens’ health insurance at 10%, mandates prior consultation for higher revisions, and emphasizes hospital rate negotiations.

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