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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 penalises Royal Sundaram for Regulatory Violations

January 23, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI issues penalties and warnings to Royal Sundaram General Insurance for violations in claims processing and outsourcing regulations. Action report mandated.

IRDAI (Insurance Advisory Committee) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

January 1, 2025 1089 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI amends Insurance Advisory Committee Regulations 2000, enhancing clarity in functions. Changes include meeting guidelines, member resignation, and removal rules.

IRDAI (Meetings) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

January 1, 2025 1290 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI updates meeting regulations, including frequency, notice period, and agenda circulation. Chairperson’s role clarified for emergent and regular meetings.

IRDAI (Regulatory Sandbox) Regulations, 2025

January 1, 2025 2142 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about IRDAI’s Regulatory Sandbox Regulations 2025, enabling innovation in the insurance sector with guidelines on experimentation, permissions, and compliance.

IRDAI (Maintenance of Information by Regulated Entities and Sharing of Information by Authority), Regulations 2025

January 1, 2025 7986 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI introduces 2025 regulations for insurers’ data maintenance, governance, and confidential information sharing under the Insurance Act. Learn about key provisions.

IRDAI (Re-insurance Advisory Committee) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

January 1, 2025 1176 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI amends Re-insurance Advisory Committee regulations to enhance efficiency. Updates include member removal criteria and meeting guidelines.

Reduction of Entry Age and Increase in Premium Amount in LIC

December 11, 2024 711 Views 0 comment Print

LIC adjusts entry age, minimum sum assured, and agent commissions. Government provides insights on these changes, addressing concerns over affordability and agent welfare.

A Comprehensive Guide to Best Term Insurance Plans for ₹2 Crore Coverage

December 11, 2024 1674 Views 0 comment Print

When it comes to insurance policies for your family’s finances, choosing the right term insurance is very essential. Although, today, there are many substitutes available in the Indian market, perhaps, you would be confused as to which is the most suitable for you. Which plan has the best set of benefits for ₹2 crore coverage and/or addition features for ₹2 crore coverage?

Overview of IRDAI (Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer of Shares and Amalgamation of Indian Insurance Companies) Regulations (2024): Critical Analysis

December 8, 2024 1686 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI’s 2024 regulations simplify processes for registration, share transfers, and mergers of Indian insurance companies, aiming to boost industry growth.

Reasons for High Health Insurance Premiums in India

December 6, 2024 549 Views 0 comment Print

Govt. responds to concerns over high health insurance premiums, citing actuarial principles and IRDAI regulations to ensure fair pricing for policyholders.

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